Sermons on Coldness:

Be A "Fashionable" Christian

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 29, 2001

how God wants us to put on the clothing of Christ and armor of light in these dark times

December 2, 2001 Romans 13:11-14 11 And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Finding Security In An Unsafe World

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 13, 2001

The truths we need to have planted in our lives are: Our security is: 1. In God, not the things of this world. 2. In our faith, not our safety. 3. In eternity, not our present circumstances. 4. The fact that even though life is dangerous, life is good.

When the events of this week began to unfold, we were all in shock. We didn’t know what to think. Was this an accident, or was it something planned? But when the second plane slammed into the World Trade Center building there was little doubt that terrorism was involved. Then when the Pentagon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Next!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 18, 2006

When we are standing before the throne on Judgment Day, perhaps one of the scariest words we will ever hear is, "NEXT!"

Every Sunday evening, after I get home from church, I start trying to think about what to preach about the next Sunday. I go through many possibilities, and then it happens – every week the same thing. Come Monday afternoon I have one thought in my mind that just won’t go away, and after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:44

Denomination: *other

When Christ Was Born Shepherds Came

Contributed by William Yates on Dec 9, 2003

When Christ was born, he was not visited by nobility, but rather, those considered the most vile and lowly in the society of their day.

Luke 2 Christ Born of Mary The Birth and Childhood of Jesus (1) 1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3So all went to be registered, everyone to his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

What The Incarnation Says To Us

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 12, 2003

The Incarnation tells us that we are loved and we have significance.

What Does the Incarnation Say to Us? Luke 2:8-14 Incarnation is one of those big church words we hear a lot about at Christmas. But what does it mean? If I asked you to define “Incarnation” could you do it? Let me give you a hint… it is not a flower and it does not come from contented cows. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking The Unstoppable Truth Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 8, 2004

How Gamaliel spoke the truth about the Gospel of Jesus Christ against the hatred of the Sanhedrin - but also in his own indecisiveness.

April 11, 2004 Acts 5:34-39 A Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a little while. 35 Then he addressed them: “Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:34-39

Denomination: Lutheran

From Darkness Into Light

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 16, 2004

What a difference the resurrected Christ means

"From Darkness to Light" Matt 28:1-8 1 Cor 15:1-8 I don’t usually begin a sermon on a sad note like this, but sometimes we need to pause and remember what life is all about. There was a great loss in the entertainment world when Larry LaPrise, the Detroit native who wrote the song "The Hokey ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Two Men, Two Prayers: Ingredients Of Effective Prayer. Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 15, 2005

Prayer is a basic tool of being a Christian. The style and method of prayer may vary from one individual to another. Prayer must be more than saying words, prayer is effected by attitude and life experiences.

TWO MEN, TWO PRAYERS: INGREDIENTS IN SUCCESSFUL PRAYER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in a three part series. Prayer is a basic tool of being a Christian. The style and method of prayer may vary from one individual to another. Prayer must be more than saying words, prayer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The End Is Near, At The Door

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 1, 2005

3rd End Time/Saints Triumphant(B) - Judgment Day is near and at the door as we see the signs of the times changing like the seasons and as we also hold fast to God’ unchanging word.

THE END IS NEAR, AT THE DOOR Mark 13:24-31 - November 13, 2005 – 3rd Sun. of End Time / Saints Triumphant Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: We hear about good news and bad news. Today, we are going to learn about imminent terror and imminent joy, bad news, good news. Consider this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-31

Denomination: Lutheran

"When God Gives You A Little More Time" Series

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Dec 3, 2005

This sermon shows how God will and can change His mind to give us a little more time and to show us that our condition is not our conclusion.

Introduction: The word time is a word that is often taken for granted. We are all guilty of often wasting time. We are all guilty of not using our time wisely. The old cliché says, “Time waits on no man.” The American Heritage College Dictionary defines time as a nonspatial continuum in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Loss From Paralyzing You Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 3, 2005

Actions to keep loss from paralyzing you - taken from the story of the healing of the paraplegic.

The worst natural disaster in American history occured this past week. The destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina was devasting. It looks like there may be hundreds dead, thousands who lost all their possessions and billions of dollars worth of damage. The city of New Orleans is fighting for ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort-Able Christianity

Contributed by Ryan Sato on Jan 13, 2005

“COMFORT-able” Christian faith…. A faith that is able to comfort ‘cuz it’s grounded in reality of the ups and downs of life. (Don’t ya hate it when someone is trying to comfort you and they’re not in touch with reality….or there not even connecting with

Opener: There’s always talk of needing to get out of our Comfort zones….And often it is thought of as noble or daring but in the end, don’t we all just long for comfort??? At the end of the day are we a people who long to have a miserable night or are we thinking “once I get home, I’m gonna put ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Master Architect

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 10, 2005

An introductory message for a new series dealing with church related issues.

God’s Glorious Church The Master Architect Matthew 16:18 Woodlawn Baptist Church February 6, 2005 Introduction In Matthew 16, beginning in verse 13, we read the following words: “When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Daffodil Principle

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2005

Let us not grow weary in well-doing. . .

The Daffodil Principle Galatians 6:9 – “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” l. INTRODUCTION – SOWING AND REAPING -This is a Scripture that I found more than ten years ago. It has brought encouragement to me, it has brought relief to me, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Battle Of The Blankets

Contributed by Ted Mulder on Nov 27, 2004

One of the greatest battles of spiritual warfare - getting ourselves out of Bed!

One of the most important things a believer does is spend time with God. If we were to walk up to people on the street and ask them, ¡§Do you think that if someone called themselves a Christian that they should pray¡¨ The answer would be duh, of course. If we were to ask them do they think a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational