Sermons on Circle:

"God Alone Has Power To Bestow Blessing And Give Life.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 15, 2002

Year A. Second Sunday in Lent Genesis 12: 1-4aFebruary 24, 2002 Title: “God alone has power to bestow blessing and give life.”

Year A. Second Sunday in Lent Genesis 12: 1-4a 12 Now the LORD said to Abram, "Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. 2I will make of you a great nation, and I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Be An Apocalyptic Christian In Four Easy Steps Series

Contributed by Michael Bird on Sep 19, 2002

This sermon looks at Lk 9:57-10:20 and argues that mission is an apocalyptic activity whereby we participate in the victory of the kingdom of God.

Lk 9.57-10.20: How to be an Apocalyptic Christian in 4 Easy Steps Introduction When I pose the question, “How to be an Apocalyptic Christian?” numerous thoughts or images might fly through your mind. Is it like David Koresh and the Branch Dividians of Waco, Texas U.S.A? Is that like one of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Allah Is Not Our God : The Differences Between Christianity And Islam

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 25, 2002

The difference between Islam and Christianity.

Allah Is Not Our God The Differences between Christianity and Islam! In the last year we have learned a new vocabulary in America; words such as Islam, Mohammad, Allah, Jihad, Taliban, and al Quida. For most Americans before 9/11 these were distant irrelevant words, if not out ...read more

Scripture: John 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Can Good People Love God? Series

Contributed by Dave Weidlich on Oct 8, 2002

It’s a well-known fact that Jesus came to seek and to save those who are lost – the down-and-out. But what about the up-and-in? We are, and we live with, people who are not drug addicts, s and ex-cons. The folks we live with are highly educated, sophistic

Can Good People Love God? Rev. Dave Weidlich ~ Cooper Mountain Presbyterian Fellowship ~ Oct. 6, 2002 Read Zechariah 4:6 So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty. In our Luke passage, we find two people ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6, Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reading The Bible Can Change Your Life

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 9, 2002

A goose named Petunia teaches us this fact through her story.

Bibliography: One Tin Solder from Billy Jack; Petunia Listen children, to a story, that was written long ago. About a kingdom, on a mountain, and the valley folk below. On the mountain, was a treasure, burried deep beneath a stone and the valley people swore they’d have it for their very own. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

A Life Worth Living Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 13, 2000

Intro to Philippians. Living life to the full.

I was told by a friend the other day, that according to research she’d just read, while the percentage of people who currently reach the age of 100 is about 5% of the population, of those who are now teenagers the percentage is likely to be closer to 50%. There’s no doubt that our lifespans are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Christian Myopia Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 23, 2003

The fourth message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

CHRISTIAN MYOPIA CHRISTIAN SHORTSIGHTEDNESS ACTS 4:36-37 1 PETER 4:7-11 Acts 4:36-37 Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement), 37sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet. INTRODUCTION: Perhaps one of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37, 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Our Peace In The Storm Series

Contributed by Mark Connelly on Jul 31, 2003

Jesus wants to displace your fear with faith

Jesus, Our Peace In The Storm (Mark 4:35 – 41) The story is told of a man who fell off a cliff, but managed to grab a tree limb on the way down. The following conversation ensued: “Is anyone up there?” “I am here. I am the Lord. Do you believe me?” “Yes, Lord, I believe. I really believe, but I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Ways To Treat Mom

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Mothers, both biological and spiritual, are to be shown love.

Three Ways To Treat Your Mom 1 Timothy 5:1-2 May 11, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1 Here are some examples of some mothers and what they could have SAID: (PUT UP PICTURE’S OF MONA, HUMPTY, COLUMBUS, MICHELANGELO/CHAPEL CEILING, NAPOLEON, WHALE FOR ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The State Of The Church

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 27, 2004

Part 1 of an annual series on the condition of the local church and direction for the New Year.

 A new year gives us the opportunity look back and reflect upon what has happened. We also can look forward to the New Year with anticipation of what lies before us; goals and resolutions are made. I’ve heard it said that most of our New Years resolutions are broken before January 14th; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Test Of Fellowship

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004

Now after all of this John foresees a question that will be raised by the recipients of this letter. The question: How do we know if we really know God? One translation of the Scriptures puts it this way, “How can we be sure that we belong to Him?”

Living the Life Series: The Test of Fellowship Scripture Reference: 1 John 1:3 - 6 Introduction Last week’s game between the Washington Redskins and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was an awesome game. It appeared in the first half of the game that the Redskins had showed up to play having got out to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Upward Look

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Feb 6, 2004

LOOK AT THE PERSON WHO DRAWS,THE POWER WITH WHICH HE DRAWS,THE PEOPLE HE DRAWS,AND PURPOSE FOR WHICH HE DRAWS.

THE UPWARD LOOK Hebrews 12:2-Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. I heard the story about a man in New York city who one day begin to look ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

We Want More

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 6, 2004

Revival is waiting to break out in your church.

February 8, 2004 Morning Service Text: Hebrews 6:1-8 Subject: Maturity Title: We Want More God has placed it heavily on my heart to begin praying once again for revival in this church. The wind of the Holy Spirit is beginning to fan a flame in my heart once again to see it happen. I now that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Unpardonable Sin?

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 14, 2004

What is the Unpardonable Sin? Jesus deals with the sin of "blasphemy against the Spirit," here.

If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 The Unpardonable Sin? by Scott R. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Receiving Power Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 21, 2004

The Holy Spirit shows himself in power. He purifies them to enable them to speak. He enables them to speak in a way that their hearers will understand. He enables God’s people to understand and interpret the Scriptures. He empowers them to speak the words

We worked out last week that the Acts of the Apostles is really the Continuing Acts of Jesus. Well, if Jesus has risen, has returned to his Father in heaven, how can he continue his work on earth? He needs to be present in and with his apostles doesn’t he? And that’s why he instructs them to wait ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Anglican