Sermons on Congress:

Honoring Fathers

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 17, 2001

We honor fathers best by recognizing the critically important work God has given them.

Father’s Day is a strange holiday. Like Mother’s Day, it’s a civil holiday, established by a Resolution of Congress and by an annual Presidential Proclamation. It was first recognized by Calvin Coolidge in 1924, and this year the President once again named June 15th as Father’s Day. So, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Antichrist: Personified Evil Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 10, 2002

The antichrist will: 1. Create a one-world government. 2. Create a one-world economy. 3. Create a one-world religion.

The movie world seems to be obsessed with the end of the world. There has been a steady stream of films coming out of Hollywood around the theme of end time events and takeoffs on the book of Revelation. Films like “End of Days,” “Armageddon,” “Deep Impact,” and “Independence Day” are just some ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10, Revelation 12:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

God's Three Deadlines To Our Nation

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Feb 26, 2002

Evangelist J. Harold Smith preached a sermon on God’s Three Deadlines and applied it to individuals. This sermon applies the same title but now to our nation.

GOD’S THREE DEADLINES TO OUR NATION (Romans 1:21-32) by Jerry Falwell Evangelist J. Harold Smith preached a sermon on God’s Three Deadlines and applied it to individuals. Today, I want to apply the title to our nation. I see in Romans 1:18-32 what happens when a nation leaves God. He gives ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In Search Of A Kingdom

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 24, 2000

We often seek kingdoms based on power, wealth, and fame; however, Christians should seek the kingdom of God, which is based on love.

"In Search Of A Kingdom" -Acts 1:1-12 Rev. A.L. Torrence Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church In our text, we see a group of Galileans searching for a kingdom and the power that goes along with it. They asked the question, "Lord is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Restorative Justice #1: Zaccheus Pays Reparations Series

Contributed by Anne Grant on Oct 11, 2001

Jesus’ treatment of Zaccheus and the tax collector’s response is a model of God’s restorative justice.

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE #1: Zaccheus Pays Reparations Luke 19:1-9 Restorative Justice Series #1 Trinity United Methodist Church, Providence, RI September 2, 2001 Rev. Anne Grant Introduction to scripture: Has anybody here climbed a tree recently? It’s not something adults do very often. Children ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

What Will We Be In 2003? Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 2, 2003

At the outset of a new year it is helpful to be reminded of who we are as God’s church and what we are to be about doing. This introduction to the book of Ephesians provides just such a reminder!

 What Will We Be in 2003? Ps. 90:12; intro to Ephesians Focus: At the beginning of a new year, we must be reminded of our purpose as a church to not become distracted- much of what Paul does to encourage the church in Ephesians. Function: To encourage the Washington St. church as Paul does ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Simply Amazing

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 31, 2003

how Jesus amazed the people with his words and actions

February 2, 2003 Mark 1:21-28 They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. Just then a man in their synagogue who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 17, 2004

Proverbial wisdom. 1- The eyes of the Lord 2- The happiness of the heart 3- The meal of vegetables

INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - Sign in the window of a flower shop: We don’t mind if you stick your nose in our business. - Most of us are like we were thirty years ago – only in slow motion. - Where Eskimos rub noses, Americans rub fenders. - Some people who try to look casual end up looking ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing On The Rubbishes Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 17, 2004

For our Annual Theme focus: all that we have accomplished as a church, fine as it is, is flawed. Much remains to be done, but it requires different leadership. This pastor’s departure, however, will not diminish the bond of love.

Some things end, but are not completed. Other things are completed, but do not end. There is a world of difference between the two. Some things end, but are not completed. Some things stop, unfinished. The tragic accident out on I-95 the other day is a reminder of this. Several lives ended ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Will You Do With Jesus? Listen To Him! Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 22, 2004

Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response... will it be to listen to what he has to say for our lives?

WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH JESUS? “Listen to Him!” Romans 10:13-17 Focus: Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response.. will it be to listen to him? Function: To call hearers to make a decision to listen to what Jesus has to say for their lives. What a beautiful text: Everyone who calls upon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-5, Romans 10:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Service -- A Mark Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 30, 2004

One of the Seven Marks of Discipleship is service in and beyond the congregation.

(Preface note to the reader: Our church elders identified 7 Marks of Discipleship. Six are suggested by Michael Foss in his book, "Power Surge." To his six, we added the seventh -- Evangelism. These marks are: Spiritual Friendships, Serve Others in and beyond the congregation, Pray Daily, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worthy Of Double Honor Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

# 10 in series on 1 Timothy this message deals with how we are to honor those who serve in leadership of the local church.

Living for Christ in a Confused and Confusing World A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon # 10 The Office of Pastor 1Timothy 5:17-25 In our last study we examined the first part of chapter five (5:1-16). This part of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Out Who Really Cares

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 31, 2003

Who really cares about you? Not those who, like Herod, are so scared they will do anything to save themselves. Rather those like the wise men, who give gifts for the future, or like Joseph, who make sacrifices for your protection. For Epiphany.

Some people have friends. Some people have enemies. Some people have acquaintances. But everybody has somebody you do business with. The people you do business with -- usually, that’s not an intimate relationship. It’s a distant relationship, limited just to transactions. Everybody deals with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

All Hail The Power

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 25, 2004

A great hymn with a great message of worship

HYMNS THAT DEMAND WORSHIP! Sermon #1 By Ivan G. Casteel ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS NAME! Acts 4:12. Ac 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. (KJV) Php 2:9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Picking Up The Pieces Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 10, 2004

First in a series from Ephesians; and for the Day of Prayer for World Peace. Our lives and our world seem fragmented. But God brings order to our lives by choosing us; He redeems the messes we make; and He calls us to the work of restoration.

Do you experience life in pieces? Do you find that each day is a jumble of bits and pieces, fragments? That most of the time there isn’t any coherence, there isn’t any consistency? Do you feel that each day is a whole lot of things to be done, but they don’t always hold together? I don’t know ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:8-14

Denomination: Baptist