Sermons on Church Discipline:

Free At Last

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 3, 2010

True freedom comes from a relationship with Jesus Christ.

“Free At Last!” Exodus 1:8-2:10 It didn’t matter how diligently he worked – the slave driver would still crack the whip on his back. Under the pain, his muscles always stiffened, ready to rebel. But he never did – because he cherished life more than death, even harsh ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Dating Game

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 14, 2010

Message on dating, including some do’s and don’ts.

The Dating Game Various Scriptures June 13, 2010 THE AUDIO OF THIS SERMON CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.ABERDEENWESLEYAN.ORG. NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Well if you’ve looked at your note-taking guide, you’re aware that the topic of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Permanence Of Love Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 28, 2010

Every right-thinking Christian will want to build his/her life upon the permanent and the preeminent. Love is God’s gift of gifts. Love is the most excellent way of life.

[LIVING IN LOVE SERIES] 1 CORINTHIANS 13: 8-13 THE PERMANENCE OF LOVE Following the elaboration of the preeminence of the love (vv. 1-3) and the elements of the love (vv. 4-7), chapter 13 concludes with a discussion of The Permanence of Love. Love lasts. Throughout all eternity love will never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Secret Sins

Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 11, 2010

One of Satan’s biggest lies is that there are some sins that God does not either care about or know about.

Purpose: To explain the folly and danger of trying to hide our sin. Aim: I want the listener to repent of and forsake sin of every kind. INTRODUCTION: One of Satan's biggest lies is that there are some sins that God does not either care about or know about. "In the Scottish highlands is an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"My Kingdom Is Not Of This World

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Discussion of Jesus’ talk with Pilate and His claims regarding His kingdom.

“My Kingdom is Not of This World.” John 18:28-40 October 11, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Like most families, we swap babysitting chores with other members of the family once in a while. So that means we have nieces and ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

Joining The Family Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 22, 2009

The idea that God is with us is ridiculous and radical - but real!

“What’s Christmas All About? Joining the Family” Matthew 1:18-23 When I first saw the original movie “Home Alone” it brought back some memories for me. In the movie a young boy is accidentally home alone when his family goes on vacation. As the plot develops the boy conquers his fears of aloneness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Doing More With Less

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2010

In times of scarcity or stress, two personalities respond: fear, the cup half empty; and faith, the cup half full.

A few moments ago we sang, "Drop Thy still dews of quietness, Till all our strivings cease; Take from our souls the strain and stress, And let our ordered lives confess The beauty of Thy peace." Those are beautiful words; they are lofty sentiments. But how? How can such things happen? In an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Think About These Things Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 15, 2010

We can get ourselves pretty depressed and worried and fearful and even sick if we let our minds dwell on so many ‘bad’ things. We ought to spend a lot more time thinking about good things, and not so much time worrying about bad things.

Think about these things…November 29, 2009 Philippians 4:8,9 What are you thinking about right now? Maybe you are thinking about how nice it is to be in church this morning, with people who think it’s nice to have you here. Maybe you’re having thoughts about what you had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9

Denomination: Baptist

Good News, Great Joy! Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 15, 2010

I’d like to see a newspaper or news program that was all about ‘good news’…the great things that happen each and every day all over the world

Good News – Great Joy! Dec. 13, 2009 Are there any ‘news junkies’ out there today? News junkies are people who like to know what, where, why, when and how about all the things going on in the world around us, and indeed around the world. How many of us read the newspaper ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Eating At The King's Table Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 20, 2010

Many of us willingly choose to live in spiritual, emotional, and physical poverty, but we are heirs to a great covenant between God and Abraham.

Series Introduction: Middle Eastern people in the Bible, from Abraham to Paul, were as acquainted with covenants as we are with weddings. The Greeks and Romans did not have covenants. In fact, when the Jews translated the OT into Greek, they had to use the Greek word for “will” or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Starting New Things!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Jan 23, 2010

What we have this year may be the same as what we had last year. But we can make the old things new, with new perspective, new heart and new attitude. In the heart of a person, old things become new.

Introduction: Our Gregorian calendar was arranged in reference to the ancient Roman calendar. Each month had a meaning. February was named because that was the time of the year for a feast called "Februa", which usually culminates on the 15th. Most of the months were named after the gods that the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross Satisfies God Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 25, 2010

The original idea of propitiation came from the pagans.The Christian meaning is much richer as we shall see today. Before we explore what Christian propitiation looks like we have to understand why God needs to be satisfied.

Isaiah 53:7-11 Purpose: To explain why God's wrath must be assuaged before forgiveness is possible. Aim: I want the listener to glory in what Christ did to absorb God's wrath against our sin. INTRODUCTION: I won't ask for a raise of hands, but men have any of you ever forgotten your anniversary ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Lord Can Do A Lot With A Little

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 1, 2010

Talks about the miracle of the feeding of the 5000 and how God wants us to offer him what we have so he can do a miracle through us. Done for our Family Sunday with our kids present.

The Lord can do a lot with a little John 6:1-13 Slide Good morning, I am glad that you made it out today for our family Sunday. It is always a blessing when our families get to be together and worship together. Today is going to be a little different. Instead of a sermon, we are going to have ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Way To Show Mercy Is To Be Friendly ! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches that friendliness, is shown, for one way by being merciful to others and if we are not mercy will not be shown to us.

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to James 2:12&13. 2. James has a question for each one of us. Have we made an effort to shake hands with everyone that has come into the building? 3. Did you reach your hand out and give them a hand shake? Did you speak a few friendly and encouraging words? 4. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Father’s Promises Trump Our Worries

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Feb 2, 2010

God’s promises made the difference for Elijah & the widow of Zarephath. His promises overcome our worries. For through faith in Jesus, you are his dear child. A.The widow’s worries B.Our God is in command C.Trust your Father’s promises and act accordingly

Text: 1 Kings 17:7-16 Theme: Our Father’s Promises Trump our Worries A. The widow’s worries B. Our God is in command C. Trust your Father’s promises and act accordingly Season: Epiphany 4c Date: January 31, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16

Denomination: Lutheran