Sermons on Civilization:

Living Rightside-Up In An Upside-Down World Series

Contributed by Matt Condon on Dec 2, 2000

Early Christians were accused of turning the world "upside-down". The ironic thing is that it already was.

Upside-Down World Acts 17:1-9 I was 11 years old and it was summer and I was in my element. Every morning we’d pack up our stuff, climb on our bikes and head down to the neighborhood swimming pool. There were usually a gang of about 6 of us, sometimes more, sometimes less. We got to the swimming ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: *other

I Am Your God Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

This was the first sermon in a series on the Ten Commandmentsa

Do Not Worship Any God Except Me. I was probably 7 when I first heard about them, the next time they came to my attention, I was 15. The first time was in a religious ed class in grade 2, it was at the Canadian Armed Forces School in Soest, Germany. The next time was in grade 10 history. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Living La' Vida Loca Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Dec 9, 2000

This sermon is about the dangers of pursuing the wrong things in life.

"Living La Vida Loca (the Wild Life)" - Judges 16 Reverend Antonio L. Torrence, Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church I yet believe that it is equally important that the saints are socially relevant as well as biblically correct and theologically sound. It is important for us to be some ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is God Looking For?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000

To begin this sermon, I’m going to read 3 brief passages of Scripture. And as I do, see how quickly you can discover the connection between them.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2020) TEXT: 1 Samuel 9:2; 16:7; Luke 19:1 10 A. To begin this sermon, I'm going to read 3 brief passages of Scripture. And as I do, see how quickly you can discover ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace - Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001

It’s time for us to talk about peace: peace with God, peace within ourselves, & peace with one another.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. If you have had your TV on late at night during the past year you’re probably aware of the fastest growing businesses of 1996 & 97. They have made millionaires many times over of their owners who have saturated ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In God We Trust

Contributed by Thomas Farley on Jul 9, 2001

4th of July Message

In God We Trust - July 4th, 2001 Focus: Trusting in God Opening Good evening… In just a few days, America will celebrate her 225th Birthday. From the Mayflower to the Space Shuttle…America has changed dramatically in a relatively short 225 year period of time. She has proven to be an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

Ministering Mentality

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. In the preceding chapter Paul acknowledged a condition in the local church which will never change: every congregation is made up of individual persons, each of whom comes complete with a personal history, unique character traits, and a set of highly opinionated convictions. ( ...read more

Walk A Mile In Their Shoes Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 24, 2000

If I am going to do battle for peace and justice, I need appropriate equipping -- sometimes for hard work, sometimes for self-defense, and always for a teachable spirit.

There may be some things of which it can be said that one size fits all, but shoes are not among them. Shoes are very personal, and when they’re wrong, they’re wrong. If they hurt, they hurt. With some things, you can make do with the wrong size – a belt that’s too long, pants that are a bit ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Home Truths For Christians

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 4, 2000

James diagnoses some problems in the churches to which he writes and offers some home truths concerning the Christians' having the Wrong Spirit, the Wrong Friendship and the Wrong Attitude.

HOME TRUTHS FOR CHRISTIANS The letter written by James is very direct and personal in its message - he doesn't pull his punches. Martin Luther wasn't very keen on this book - he called it "an epistle of straw" because it didn't say much about Jesus or the Cross. But that's an incorrect reading of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Precious Gift Of Freedom

Contributed by Don Carpenter on Nov 5, 2000

If you study the character of mankind over the centuries, you will find that there is one passion that transcends all languages, cultures, and barriers. Man has an in born desire and drive to be free

The Precious Gift Of Freedom John 8:31-36 31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. 33 They answered him, We be Abraham’s seed, and were never in bondage to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready To Walk

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 11, 2000

In addition to Christ, the church needs the faith and action of seekers in order to overcome its obstacles.

"Are You Ready To Walk" -Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church Someone once said that ‘nothing gives you quite the thrill of treading in the darkness on a step that is not there.’ Often in this life, we must walk upon steps with the uncertainty of their support. We ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Peace On Earth

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001

I believe God does intend His teachings to be taken seriously. So He not only speaks the words, "Peace on earth, good will toward men," but He gives us the key to unlocking the door to peace so we really can attain it.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2023) TEXT: Proverbs 25:21-22; Exodus 23:4-5; Isaiah 9:6; Acts 2:38 A. It’s the Sunday after Christmas & the beginning of a New Year, & our hearts are still full of the hymns that we sang proclaiming the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:21-22, Exodus 23:4-5, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking Inventory Of Our Life

Contributed by Robert Warren on Nov 26, 2001

Urges us to be thankful, even in the midst of a tragic time (especially in the aftermath of 9/11)

"Take inventory of your life: a Thanksgiving sermon." Psalm 100 Robert Warren November 18th, 2001 Psalm 100 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth Serve the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas: A Day For Others

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 7, 2001

Christmas is really a day to remind ourselves not to be selfish but to serve others because of Jesus’ incredible love and His example as a servant for us.

Christmas: A Day for Others Dec.16, 2001 Pilgrim Baptist Church, Vancouver Here are the top ten things that you tell u CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST here 10) There are more pine needles on your carpet than on your tree 9) The credit card is smoked along with the turkey and ham. 8) It’s A Wonderful Life ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Preview Of Things To Come

Contributed by Mike Turner on Oct 25, 2003

From the Mount of Transfiguration, we receive a preview of things to come !

“ A Preview of Things To Come” Mark 9:1-10 The cross, the resurrection and transfiguration might be the most important events in the life of our Lord while here on this earth. Why is this event so important, and what exactly does it mean ? More Beyond ! Gibraltar. At that narrowing of the two land ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-10

Denomination: Baptist