Sermons on Computers:

Pentecost - The Church Begins

Contributed by Graeme Lamb on Jan 11, 2006

Looking at Pentecost and the gift of the Spirit to the Church

I’ve previously made the point in a sermon that I know my word processor on my computer is an Anglican, because every time I type in the word ‘church’ it tries to suggest ‘Church of England’ as a valid alternative. The feast of Pentecost which we celebrate today is considered by many to be the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Reconstructed Through Worship

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 26, 2006

The Why & How of Personal Worship

- 1980s the Bakkers had built PTL & Heritage USA (in Fort Mill, - Bakkers received each $200, 000 salries - Awarded himself over $4 million in bonuses - Million dollars a week coming toPTL - 1987 - Secretary Jessica Hahn - 1989 Convicted on fraud and tax evasion, & racketeering - PTL Network went ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The True Mark Of Leadership

Contributed by Irvin Mccorkle on Feb 25, 2005

Unless we as God’s people have a clear understanding of where we are headed, the probability of a successful journey is severely limited.

The True Mark of Leadership KJV Prov 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish. Although the NKJV is somewhat different, the impact is equally as powerful. Prov 29:18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; We have elected pastors with no vision therefore the people ...read more

Scripture: John 10:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Should I Work So Hard?

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

Hard work has limited appeal if its only purpose is to accumulate riches or make us more comfortable. Work becomes meaningful when it is seen as service and as ministry.

Romans 12:1-8 “Why Should I Work So Hard?” INTRODUCTION Things were going so good immediately following the creation. God had placed Adam and Eve in an idyllic situation—a garden that supplied everything that they needed. God took care of them, and the concept of work was as far beyond ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Bartimaeus: Overcoming Obstacles

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Apr 9, 2005

Bartimaeus had some obstacles to overcome to get to Christ. This message encourages young people to overcome whatever hinderance they have in coming to Christ.

Bartimaeus: Overcoming Obstacles Mark 10: 46 – 52 Jesus and His followers were walking through Jericho. They were on their way to Jerusalem. Many people were traveling through to go to Jerusalem for the Feast of Passover, so it was a carnival-like atmosphere. Venders had booths set up along the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Holiness

Storming The Gate Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 13, 2007

If you capture the gate, you can capture the objective.

Storming The Gate Of The Enemy(NIV) In ancient and biblical times, most people lived in large cities. These cities were defended by huge walls. The gate was the weakest part of the city’s defense. They were usually made of wood or metal. If you could storm and occupy the gate you could capture ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Can We Learn From The Flood?

Contributed by James Chandler on Jan 11, 2007

Maybe you have read the little piece "Life Lessons from Noah’s Ark." I have expanded it into a sermon and taken from it lessons for our young people. Enjoy!

The Guest Author Unknown A few months before I was born, my dad met a stranger who was new to our small Tennessee town. From the beginning, Dad was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer and soon invited him to live with our family. The stranger was quickly accepted and was around to welcome me ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting To The Bottom Of It All

Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007

Lent is a time for us to renew our identity as Christians

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. VI, Issue 2, No. 13 First Sunday of Lent- Year A February 17, 2002 Readings: * Gen. 2:7-9, 16-18, 25; 3:1-7 * Rom. 5:12-19 * Mt. 4:1-11 Getting to the Bottom of it All What to do? Once again, we find ourselves at the beginning of the Lenten season. And perhaps we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Counting The Cost

Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007

A great "back to school" message for youth. You ever take a trip without figuring out how much gas it’s going to take you? Of course not. Then why don’t we count the cost for serving God?

Counting the Cost Luke 14:27-30 27 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. 28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? 29 Lest haply, after he hath laid the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:27-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

0800a Trinity Sunday: Santa Clause And The Black Dwarf Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jul 29, 2005

Did you know that you would be damned except for Santa Claus, the Black Dwarf, and others who helped them?

Santa Clause and the Black Dwarf I preached this at Arbor House on 6/27/04 Trinity Sunday I. Topic A. Feast/fast days B. Who knows? II. Story A. Did you know that you would be damned except for SC, the BD, and others who helped them? B. Not a fable or simple parable - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Heads Held High And Disciplined In Prayer

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 30, 2006

Encouraging believers to be disciplined in prayer and to keep their heads lifted up, because the words of Jesus will never pass away and he will indeed return with great power.

Luke 21: 25 to 36 Elvis Presley once sang, “You can burn my house, steal my car, drink my liquor from an old fruit jar; do anything that you wanna do, but uh oh honey stay off my shoes”! Elvis, of course, is dead. Jesus said (Luke 21:33), “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Anglican

The Bigger Barns Theory Series

Contributed by Chris Hughes on Dec 4, 2006

You can’t store up eternal wealth in a mortal barn

Living is forGiving Part 1 The Bigger Barns Theory Luke 12 13Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” 14Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?” 15Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Mystery Of God

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

Where is God in the middle of tragedy? This sermon was delivered shortly after the Indonesian Tsunami.

The Mystery of God 1 Cor 13:10-12 11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. 12 Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:10-12

Trill Theology

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Nov 24, 2006

In order for us to function and exist spiritually, eternally, and practically in this life we must have an abiding relationship with Jesus Christ. You see, Christianity is more than a statement of faith; it is a state of being. Christianity is a state of

Sermon: “Trill Theology” Scripture: John 15.5 Introduction: “I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing (John 15.5 KJV).” Upon reading this passage the little man in my mind immediately typed a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship: Simplicity

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Nov 28, 2006

To show that in order to be close to the Lord, we often must simplify our lives.

INTRODUCTION -This morning we’re going to get back to our district emphasis of discipleship -We are seeking to draw closer to the Lord this conference year and learn more of what it means to be his follower and his child -We’ve looked at the disciplines of rest, silence, solitude and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Wesleyan