Sermons on Church Family:

Trust In God's Protecting Care

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 4, 2002

Like Joseph, the foster father of our Lord Jesus, may we trust in God’s protecting care...with a faith like Joseph’s that listens...with a faith like Joseph’s that obeys.

A boy was given a part in the Christmas program at his church. He was asked to play the part of Joseph—the foster father of Jesus. The day before Christmas Eve, when the children were suppose to have their program, the boy became sick. His mother was very concerned about him missing the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Real Followers Are Completely Honest With God Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 21, 2002

the 3rd of a real followers series based on Mike Slaughter’s book

Real Followers are completely Honest with God, Luke 18:9-14 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ January 20, 2002 Two men worked on a large ocean-going vessel. One day the mate, who normally did not drink, became intoxicated. The captain, who hated him, entered in the daily log: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Amazing Faith, Where Is It Found?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 14, 2001

what it takes to have amazing faith

June 17, 2001 Luke 7:1-10 1 When Jesus had finished saying all this in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. 2 There a centurion’s servant, whom his master valued highly, was sick and about to die. 3 The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some elders of the Jews to him, asking him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Killed Jesus?

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 21, 2001

Who was responsible for Christ’s crucifixion?

Have you ever stopped to consider who killed Jesus? This is a bit more complex than you might think upon first consideration. I’d like to share with you six answers to that question… 1. The Jews did. (Matt 27:22-26; Luke 24:20) I realize that this is not a politically-correct thing to say. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12, Isaiah 53:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Long Do I Have To Pray In Order To Get What I Want?

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 21, 2001

Year C. Eight Sunday after Pentecost July 29, 2001 Luke 11:1-13 Title: “How long do I have to pray in order to get what I want?”

Year C. Eight Sunday after Pentecost July 29, 2001 Luke 11:1-13 Title: “How long do I have to pray in order to get what I want?” At the request of his disciples Jesus teaches them “the Lord’s Prayer” and further comments on God’s readiness to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Job's Vindication And Ours Series

Contributed by Michael Milton on Aug 29, 2001

In the midst of the enigmatic suffering and pain of this life, the Good News of the Gospel, as ancient as Job, is that we shall one day have new bodies.

THE REALITY OF THE RESURRECTION: JOB’S VINDICATION AND OURS Paul’s Teaching on the Reality of Resurrected Bodies Job 19.21-27; 1 Corinthians 15.35-49 Introduction As we continue to soak in the glorious truths related to the reality of the Resurrection, we come to verses 35-49. I can’t read ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-39, Job 19:21-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Servant King

Contributed by Timothy Hearsey on Oct 3, 2001

How to be a good servant. An example from the King!

The Servant King John 17:1-17 Introduction Did you know that you could actually reach higher ground by bowing low? You can descend in such a way so as to actually reach higher elevations! Jesus showed how… On the last night that He spent with His disciples before being crucified, Jesus taught ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Terror And Trust

Contributed by Joe Veltman on Oct 13, 2001

A Call to faith and renewal in the wake of the terrorist attack on the United States

Psalms 10 and 11 Matthew 6:12 Lord’s Days 52 and 1 of the Heidelberg Catechism September 16, 200` "Terror and Trust" Dear Congregation of our Lord, Jesus Christ, Psalms 10 and 11 seem to go together. Both were apparently written in times of tremendous fear, perhaps war. Some of you remember ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Man Forgot—god Remembered!

Contributed by James Groce on Oct 14, 2001

God was showing them what COVENANT was all about.

------------ Text: Malachi 2:1-17 ------------ 1. Gen. 8:1 and Ex. 2:24 (Read) 2. God Remembered? The Covenant. He never forgot Noah, it simply means HE was faithful to HIS covenant with Noah. 3. Malachi (My Messenger) was speaking to a different time of history than most other Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Here's The Proof

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 5, 2002

Jesus proves His identity.

HERE’S THE PROOF John 5:30-47 S: Jesus Th: Witnesses to Jesus Pr: JESUS PROVES HIS IDENTITY. ?: How? KW: Witnesses (appealing to witnesses) TS: We will find in our study of John 5:30-47, four witnesses that Jesus uses to prove His identity. The ____ witness that Jesus uses to prove His identity ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Danger In The World Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002

In the Beginning, Part 3 of 7.

THE GREATEST DANGER IN THE WORLD (GENESIS 3:1-24) When I was in Chicago for continuing education, my cousin and his wife bought a box of chocolates for snacks. The chocolates were not popular buys like See’s Candies, Hawaiian Mauna Loa or Godiva. They were inexpensive, purchased from a nearby ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 16, 2002

How true Disciples are to handle difficult people.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 13 “Love Your Enemies” Luke 6:27-38 I have another children’s book to share with you, and no, it not the only kind of book I read. I seem to find a lot of wisdom in them. In the children’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Narrow Road Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 3 of 4 of the series, Roads of Passion. This short saying of Jesus recorded by Matthew reveals much about the road that Jesus wants us to walk as His followers. The Narrow Road is one of Decision, Discipline, and Desire. It is a road of PASSION!

The Narrow Road Matthew 7:13-14 Read at beginning of service: Matthew 7:13-14 (NIV) 13 "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus The Sage Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Jesus as a teacher of wisdom, and how God’s wisdom is "upside down" compared to the wisdom of the world.

Jesus The Sage – “Portraits of Christ” series Steve Simala Grant - Feb. 2/3, 2002 Intro: I have a picture here taken in Disney World, outside of the “Honey I Shrunk the Kids” pavillion. I want you to look at it closely: What’s wrong with this picture? Look closely at the waterfall. Think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of The Times Series

Contributed by Joel Curry on Jun 3, 2002

Signs from the present era that this may be the generation that will see Jesus’ reappearance.

In every era since the church began, there have been those who have been convinced that the signs were right for Jesus’ return. It is a natural instinct for Christians to watch for the signs of His second coming, for Jesus’ return for us is one of the great hopes the Bible teaches. <br> Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational