Sermons on Compassion I:

Why I'm Staying On The Wall!

Contributed by Brian Phillips on Mar 18, 2006

God calls Ezekiel and He calls us to stand as a watchman and sound the alarm against sin and for righteousness.

"Why I’m Staying On The Wall!" (Ezekiel 3:16-21/33:1-9) INTRODUCTION: You may be asking yourself, "What is a Watchman?" "And why do you need them?" A watchman is someone who stood upon a wall or a watch tower (I hate that the JW’s have almost ruined that word!). Some watchmen were set near ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

I Am. . .the True Vine Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 20, 2006

This is the first of a four part look at Jesus teaching that He is the true vine. This message sets the stage defining roles, fruit, and the types of branches Jesus speaks of.

What attention might we give to the final words of someone close to us who is about to die? John 15 - Personal moment with Jesus and His disciples on the night of His betrayal. LET’S SET THE STAGE FOR WHERE WE ARE - On the heels of the Triumphant Entry (John 12:12-16): Disciples don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

I'm Getting Through This!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 23, 2006

Life is but a vapor and before you know it it’s over.

"whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? rIt is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away". -Life is but a vapor and before you know it it’s over. -Talking to my dad about what was important in life just before his death ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Here I Am - Send Him Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 2, 2006

Our ability to do the work of Christ is not constrained by our abilities so much as by our conception of God.

Title: Here I am – Send Him Text: Exodus 3:1-16;4:1;10-13 Intro: In 1873, those who bothered probably knew Phoebe Knapp as nothing but the organist at her Methodist church in NYC. She was a wealthy enough woman – her parents had left her a large estate. But much of that was tied up in her ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Never Doubt Jesus Again

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 16, 2006

From Doubting Thomas to Apostle of Faith

Intro: we live in a society that likes to label people. If someone makes a certain mistake in their lifetime, some will label them for the rest of their lives, even though the person is much different than one event years ago. Labels are unfair because people grow, people change, people become ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lord, What A Mess I'm In

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Apr 17, 2006

These words written by David years ago but they go right to the heart of situations that exist today.

Lord, What A mess I am In! - by Gerald Van Horn Psalms 55:6 “And I said, Oh, that I had wings like a dove! For then would I fly away, and be at rest.” These words were written by David over 2,000 years ago but they go right to the heart of situations that exist in our world today. David spoke ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Should I Answer His Call

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on May 2, 2006

Helpful encouragement to those who question should I answer His call.

Answering His Call What does “the call” feel like and is He really calling me? Two questions rolled into one that many people ask themselves. I can share with you what the feeling of the call to teach the Bible felt like to me. Early in my Christian walk God gave me a hunger for His Word. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:20-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Must I Do To Be Saved

Contributed by James Pless on May 2, 2006

How to be saved

What Must I Do To Be Saved? Acts 16:29-31 Intro: Three necessary things to be Saved. 1- Right Belief 2- Right Understanding 3- Right Confession I- Right Belief 1- Right Belief in God. Genesis 1:1 (KJV) 1 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

I've Been Hearing Voices

Contributed by Garvin Alfter on May 5, 2006

There are many voices crying out for our attention in this hectic and fast-paced world in which we live. We must learn to discern which voice is important and which ones are not.

"There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification." Introduction: Psychologists diagnose mental disorders with the help of a book called the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. They interview and observe their patient, making ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Am I My Brother's Keeper?

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 7, 2006

As Christians, we are to be our brother’s keeper because we have tasted of God’s unconditional love for us. Matthew 10: 8 "Freely ye have received, freely give."

Subject: "Am I My Brother’s Keeper?" Scripture Text, Genesis 4:1-9 ’And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the Lord. And she again bare his brother Abel, And Abel was a keeper of the sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.And in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-9

I Believe In The Resurrection And Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 6, 2005

At the core of the abundant life is the knowledge that there is life after death and that we are now living our eternal lives.

1 Corinthians 15:35-49 “I Believe in the Resurrection and Eternal Life” INTRODUCTION We are surrounded by death. Death is highlighted in the evening news, with announcements of the latest war casualties and comments about recent shootings in the Valley. We are touched by death when a family ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Excuse Me, But I Got To Press On

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Oct 12, 2005

“The Ultimate Glory-Moving together in one direction, purpose and toward one goal.”

Paul, who is the writer of our text, challenges the Philippian church to press on in unity to become the best that they could be for Christ. Rather than be complacent with where they were, they needed to set their sights higher. As men and women of God who have different perspectives, needs, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing For Great Battles (Part I) Series

Contributed by J. Martin on Oct 22, 2005

David fought one of the most historic and greatest of all battles when he confronted Goliath. Yet, this did not happen without him receiving the adequate training. God did not send David against Goliath just like that. God trained David through smaller

David fought one of the most historic and greatest of all battles when he confronted Goliath. Yet, this did not happen without him receiving the adequate training. God did not send David against Goliath just like that. God trained David through smaller battles that he had to win before he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thank God I'm Forgiven Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Nov 5, 2005

This message is a first-person sermon from God’s point of view. It is his view on forgiveness and the cross.

Thank God I’m Forgiven! I have spent many hours reading and studying different preachers and their styles. If you will allow me today, I would like to take an example from the greatest preaching manual there is, the Bible. In the pages of the Bible there is a preacher. His style was flawless. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What Happens When I Die?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 5, 2005

A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

“What Happens When I Die?” 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Revelation 7:9-17 By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org What happens when I die? Certainly this question has been plaguing human kind since the Fall. Living in broken ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: United Methodist