Sermons on Conservative:

Ii Lent, Year C

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 24, 2001

Some Pharisees express concern over Christ’s safety and welfare. Jesus laments over all who reject him, his message and ministry. God is like a mother hen who protects her chicks under her wings.

Sermon for II Lent, Year C Based on Lk. 13:31-35 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Today’s gospel is most profound! It’s like a painting bursting with a wide variety of colours, contours, moods and movements. It’s like a piece of music full of conflicting and complementary themes, melodies and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Help People Identify & Remove Pharisaical Masks

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many extremists become myopically fixed on certain issues.

Many extremists become myopically fixed on certain issues. They cannot see that the Lord is more concerned about winning people to Christ, discipling them and growing churches that reflect all of His loving attributes. The church of today does not necessarily consist of the good, but of those who ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You Only Knew

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 22, 2003

A real understanding of who Christ really is can result in dramatic change, as in the case of this Samaritan woman.

If You Only Knew John 4:1-10 1 The Pharisees heard that Jesus was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John, 2 although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples. 3 When the Lord learned of this, he left Judea and went back once more to Galilee. 4 Now he had to go through ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Unwrap Your Spiritual Gifts Part 1

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 15, 2003

God has the perfect gift for every believer.

"How To Unwrap Your Spiritual Gift" 1 of 3 1 Corinthians 7:7 September 14, 2003 Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Sundial works only when they are brought into the light. Spiritual gifts work only when they are brought into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe In The Holy Ghost?

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002

What should we believe about the Holy Spirit

Sermon: I believe in the Holy Ghost???? John 14:15-21 May 5, 2001 I. Introduction READ SCRIPTURE A. Holy Ghost Hop 1. How many of you know how to do the twist, the mash potato, the funky chicken, disco duck - break dance 2. this morning I am going to teach you a new dance, called the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Eternal Investments

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 22, 2001

The difference between investing -- eternal or temporary rewards. Which will you pursue?

October 21, 2001 What does it take to make a good investment? Inside information aside, the more conservative advisor might say, "Get started, work hard at it, and avoid chasing rabbits." That¡¦s good advice. An immigrant came to this country with little more than the clothes on his back. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

A Place Where Lives Change Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 25, 2005

Part of the series on the building blocks necessary for a church to grow.

The old farmer claimed that he could command his mule with nothing more than a few soft words, no whips or prods necessary. She would respond, he claimed, with nothing more than gently spoken commands. So his friend down at the feed store asked for a demonstration. “Prove to me that your old mule ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Opening The Dreaded Box Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 4, 2005

In this series it is my goal that you not question your faith, but be able to ask the questions about your faith that you have always wondered, but never knew the answer

Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Introduction: “Opening the Dreaded Box” Text: 1 Peter 3:15 OPENING JOKE: INTRODUCTION: We are going to begin a very special series of sermons this evening called, “Questioning the Faith” In this series it is my goal that you not question your faith, but be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Out Of The Closet!

Contributed by Charles Worth on Nov 30, 2005

Encouraging Christians to be bold in thier faith

Come out of the closet! Mark8:34-38 It used too be if someone talked about coming out of the closet it meant that their older sibling had shoved them in there and shut the door. Now it means a whole variety of confessions about oneself. There are “closet conservatives”, “closet liberals” and of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Why Couldn't We? Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Sep 27, 2005

Part of series "Miracles in Matthew." Answers the the question, "why don’t we see miracles today?"

Every preacher has heard many varieties of this same question: “Why don’t we see miracles today like they saw in the Bible?” It’s a good question, especially since Jesus promised in John 14:12 that we could do greater things than those which He had done. Well, low and behold, the disciples ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Start Of Decay Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2005

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Living In Times Of Spiritual Decay".

Series: Living In Times Of Spiritual Decay[#1] THE START OF DECAY Judges 1:1-2:5 As many times as I have been to doctors, had shots, etc…; I have never disliked those things worse than having to go to the dentist. A couple of years ago, our family dentist hired a dental hygienist and things ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Believers Relationship To The Word Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

The Believers Relationship to the Word shares some basics of the Christian life. 1. We Receive Our . . Birth Instructions from the Word. 2. We Receive Our . . Behavioral Instructions from the Word. 3. We Receive Our . . Blessing Instruct

The Believers Relationship to the Word. James 1:18-24 JAMES1-4.WPD {18} In the exercise of His will He brought us forth by the word of truth, so that we might be, as it were, the first fruits among His creatures. {19} This you know, my beloved brethren. But let everyone be quick to hear, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18-24

Denomination: *other

For Freedom We Were Set Free Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 23, 2005

Do you really believe in Freedom? What kind of freedom. Real freedom include the spirit. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and keep open, your Bible to get full

FOR FREEDOM WE WERE SET FREE Galatians 5:1-15 (NASB) 1 It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. INTRODUCTION: Humorous experiences saturate the life of my friend Burnell Lewis. One of the funniest took place over 50 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: *other

Is The Light On At The House Of Bread?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 24, 2004

What are you baking? Is it fresh, half baked or do you only have stale bread in the house?

Is The Light On At The House Of Bread? Micah 5:2 But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting. (KJV) We sing about the little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Following In Jesus' Footsteps Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 7, 2006

As Christ’s followers WE should expect persecution and many believers are being persecuted today.

“Following in Jesus’ Footsteps” John 15: 18 – 25; 16: 1 – 4a; Acts 5: 41, 42 Introduction Nov. 26, 2005: Canadians Jim Loney, 41, and Harmeet Sooden, 32, and Briton Norman Kember, 74, and American Tom Fox, 54, all Christian peacekeepers, are kidnapped in Baghdad by a group calling itself Swords ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Baptist