Sermons on Complex:

Our Principle Of Life - Christ Centered Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Jul 13, 2001

Our Core Values - the essential elements of effective church life.

FOR THESE THINGS I LIVE Our Principle of ‘Life’ Colossians 3:1-4 This morning I want to commence a series of messages that are, I believe, vital, fundamental, indispensable not only for His People Community Church, but for the Christian Church as a whole. I would commend them to you as of first ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 3:20, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: *other

The Reward Factor Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

part 10 in Sermon on the Mount series looks at our motives.

As we get back into the Sermon on the Mount and start to look at Matthew Chapter six we are immediately confronted with the question, "What is the place of the reward motive in the Christian’s life?" Are we good for goodness sake or are we good in order to get the carrot at the end of the stick or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Running The Race, Finishing The Course Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 12 in Elijah series - how Elijah did so well finishing, and what Elisha needed to do to finish well also.

2 Kings 2:1-14 – Running the Race, Finishing the Course Today we are wrapping up our series on the life of Elijah. Since January, taking a few months off in between, we have seen this man at his best, and at his worst. We’ve seen him victorious, riding high in God’s triumph. And we’ve seen him ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Controversy

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 31, 2004

Part 5 of Dealing with Searies. Here we deal with controversy in life.

Dealing with Controversy. As we enter into this end time era, I feel that we all need to know how to deal with controversy. Jesus dealt with it; from the time He started His Ministry until the Day He was crucified. Have you ever dealt with areas of life that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Dealing With Grief"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 3, 2004

Grief is something to go through, not hold on to. God’s comfort can bring us through difficult times and he certainly will do it.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 5, 2004 “Dealing with Grief” John 14:1-6 I Thess. 4:13, 14 Introduction: This week marks the third anniversary of 9/11, that horrible day when we saw unfolding before our very eyes on TV where terrorists brought death and destruction to the lives of 3000 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Surprise Of Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 11, 2004

God answers prayers -- and that usually surprises us!

A Sunday School teacher was struggling to open a combination lock on the supply cabinet. She had been told the combination, but couldn’t quite remember it. Exasperated, she went to the pastor’s study and asked for help. The pastor came into the room and began to turn the dial. After the first two ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Nov 17, 2002

I have this little quotation on my bulletin board in my office. It is entitled, “Life – But No Living”. It reads: First I was dying to finish high school and start college. And then I was dying to finish college and start working. And then I was dying

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME Opening Statement: I have this little quotation on my bulletin board in my office. It is entitled, “Life – But No Living”. It reads: First I was dying to finish high school and start college. And then I was dying to finish college and start working. And then I was dying ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

"But Jesus...: Faith In The Face Of Reason"

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 21, 2002

In the struggles and hard times of our lives, we are called to look beyond our own understanding, beyond our reasoning and recognize that faith the size of a mustard seed can move mountains. In your life if you have not already experienced them, times wil

“‘But Jesus…’: Faith in the Face of Reason” Mark 6:30-44 For many people, the events of this fall have resulted in changed lives. In the beginning of September we traveled on airlines without fear and seldom gave thought to things like anthrax and small pox. Before September 11th, few people knew ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44, Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Methodist

What God Wants To Do With A Broken Woman Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 24, 2002

This is the fourth message in a series of seven on brokenness. This message is about the woman at the well in John 4.

What God Can do with a broken Woman? JOHN 4 MUCH HAS BEEN SAID ABOUT THIS WOMAN She like many women today think that there is a certain man who will meet all their needs. And so she became the “Liz Taylor” of the New Testament looking for her perfect man. If I can just meet that one man – he ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Faced With An Empty Tomb

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 31, 2002

Discover the reasons for the four different responses to the empty tomb to help you choose wisely how you will respond

Happy Easter, Everybody! I came across an imagined scenario of the two Roman soldiers guarding Jesus’ tomb on that first Easter morning. Each had his cup of coffee in hand. Moments before the angel showed, one soldier said to the other, "Cheer up, it’s Sunday morning. The way I see it, we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: *other

The Crown Of Creation

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Apr 12, 2002

Each day’s work of Creation closes with the divine evaluation, “it was good.” Only the work of the sixth day, on which the Lord created humanity, earned ultimate approval—“very good.”

THE CROWN OF CREATION Genesis 1–2 “God saw all that He had made, and it was very good” (Gen. 1:31). Each day’s work of Creation closes with the divine evaluation, “it was good.” Only the work of the sixth day, on which the Lord created humanity, earned ultimate approval—“very good.” Overview God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 2:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stop, Look, Listen Series

Contributed by Tony Clarke on Apr 14, 2002

Sermon is the second message in our series "Unapplied Truth: The biggest sin in the Church. Sermon looks at our rejection of the influence of the Holy Spirit.

Text: St. John 16:7-13 Theme: Look, Listen and Learn Humanly speaking, we love simple principles. We love it when someone takes something highly complex, and makes it simple. We love how to seminars, books and videos. There is a problem when we want more “how to” without having the corresponding ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lion Called Jealousy

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002

How do we seek to build unity and stop divisiveness?

A decade ago I was working part-time at an apartment complex where Susan and I lived while I was completing a degree at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. It was an interesting job and I worked with, and for, some interesting people. In May of 1992 things came to a head at this place. I ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Dear Dad

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jun 7, 2003

The focus of this sermon is the important of young boys and men having positive male roles such as fathers, and uncles actively participating in their lives.

"Dear Dad" Genesis 21:8-21 By Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church When I read the story of Ishmael, I wonder what he would say to his father Abraham after being cast out of his home. I imaged him as young man who may have one day, sat down and wrote his father a “Dear Dad” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Did Jesus Die - To Liberate Us From Sin Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 22, 2007

How to deal with the guilt of sin and walk into freedom.

‘Passion for a purpose- Why did Jesus die? To liberate a people to run away from sin Audio version Intro I recently heard Greg Haslam say that as Christians we are left here on earth to cause trouble, to destabilise things. I suppose that is especially true of preachers. According ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational