Sermons on Contemplation:

Making Space For God

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

The church too often has reduced following Jesus and growing in your faith to doing: pray, worship, get in a Bible study, give, serve and witness. But to follow Jesus is as much about being in a relationship with Jesus, as it is about doing the things of

Making Space for God
 1 Timothy 4:7 (Phillips Translation)

 To say that our nation is caught up in a fitness craze is an understatement and this time of year New Year’s Resolutions abound with losing weight and lifestyle changes. How many of you have made New Year’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Methodist

The Dawn Treader: The Voyage Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on Dec 11, 2010

The Voyage is a metaphor for the Christian life...using C. S. Lewis classic "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" we discover that the Christian life leads to adventure, transformation, and rescue.

“The Voyage” Narnia: Lessons from the Dawn Treader FCC – November 28, 2010 Introduction: C. S. Lewis’ masterpiece, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader comes to the big screen the weekend of December 10. C. S. Lewis is considered one of the greatest Christian thinkers of our century and wrote the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Rich Fool Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

The parable of the rich fool

27. Who is Jesus? March 06th, 2010 The Rich Fool Jesus has been putting the religious leaders in their place. As a result crowds have gathered by the thousands. These people have been trampling over each other trying to get to Jesus. While Jesus is teaching about hell someone in the crowd asks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: *other

Anatomy Of Sin

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jun 22, 2011

A look at how sin damages us in our relationships with God.

ANATOMY OF SIN 2 SAMUEL 11&12 INTRO: A scientist, unjustly accused and convicted of a major crime, found himself sentenced to hard time in a prison out in the Arizona desert. His cellmate turned out to be another scientist. Determined to escape, the first man tried to convince his colleague to make ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unwavering Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 10, 2011

Abraham believed and followed God's promises and God credited him with righteousness. Because of Jesus' death and resurrection, we, like Abraham, can be accounted as righteous through faith also.

ROMANS 4: 19-25 UNWAVERING FAITH Salvation is not something earned. It is a free gift. It is not something deserved, it is from God's grace to all who will actively take God at His Word. In this passage there is another example which illustrates Abraham's justification by faith. God gave ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Lamp Of Life

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jul 10, 2011

God gives to us to light the path beneath our feet.

INTRO Let me ask you a couple of silly questions. Have you ever walked down a darkened hallway in the middle of the night, and then stubbed your toe, or bumped into a wall or something else? How about this one: have you ever walked outside at night without the use of artificial light and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112

Denomination: Lutheran

Do Not Be Children In Your Thinking Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Apr 16, 2011

If you really love God and others it’s time to give up on Childish thoughts and move to Spiritual Maturity.

1 Corinthians 14:20 “Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature.” Those who are saved are children “of God through faith in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:26) because God has “predestined us to be adopted as his sons ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:20

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 22 Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010

In Psalm 22 we find assurance in the truth of God’s plan of salvation through the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus. Assurance and hope for all nations for all time.

Psalm 22 07/08/07 AM Text: Psalm 22:1-31 Introduction Few of the Psalms are any more interesting and intriguing to study than Psalm 22. But also, few of the Psalms are any more encouraging and motivating to our own faithfulness to God. I. Overview Psalm 22 Psalm 22 is a "messianic" psalm: it is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Valentine’s Day: A Love Worth Giving

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 10, 2010

This an alliterated expository message from John 15 that tells the story behind Valentine’s Day and urges people to receive, reciprocate and recycle the love of Jesus. PowerPoint available if you e-mail me.

Valentine’s Day: A Love Worth Giving Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church Well, today is Saint Valentine’s Day! I hope none of you husbands or boyfriends forgot about it. I asked Ashley what she wanted for Valentine’s Day earlier this week. She said, “Nothing.” I guess I’ll find out later ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Contrary Clergyman Comprehends Commision Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jul 28, 2008

Jonah is tossed overboard expecting to die but is saved by a Whale. In this verse, Jonah serves as a type of Christ in the many simalarities of these two men.

JONAH 1:17 CONTRARY CLERGYMAN COMPREHENDS COMMISSION I. CREATURE: A. Created. B. Controlled. C. Confirmed. II. CLERGYMAN: A. Compliance. B. Concealment. C. Comprehension. III. CORRELATIVES: A. Confinement. B. Contradictions. C. Commissions. Jonah has now, at last, been tossed ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Hope From The Scriptures

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008

Funeral Message

Opening Scripture The Scriptures provide us with a sufficient source of enlightenment and encouragement. The can bring both correction and comfort. The Psalms are an especial rich source of comfort as nearly every emotion and every circumstance of life can be found there. Here are just a few ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:26

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A New World Order

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 11, 2009

A message about God’s "Order of Submission"...

A New World Order James 4:7 * What comes to your mind when you hear the phrase “A New World Order?” For me, I remember hearing this phrase in the 1980’s talking about a new set of values, ethics, and more through the conspiracy theories (some of which seems to be playing out today), all the way ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Doing Here?

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Aug 11, 2009

God twice asks Elijah, "What are you doing here?" This is a good question for us to be asking ourselves - why have we come into the presence of God... even if, like Elijah, we are suffering from burn-out and trying to escape the craziness of life.

What Are You Doing Here? 1 Kings 19:1-15 One of my new favorite devotional books is titled: An Eclectic Almanac for the Faithful. And I have to admit, I only picked it up at first because of its intriguing title. However, it has become a storehouse of prayer fodder and ideas for contemplation. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Transform Nuh Conform Series

Contributed by Nigel Martin on Aug 21, 2009

This is the hour for you to get your minds stayed on God if true transformation is to take place.

Waltham Park NTCOG Sunday, February 22, 2009 Text: Romans 12:1-2 Theme: Transform nuh conform (my problem is with my head) Introduction There is much debate as it relates to those who profess to be Christians. Many criticize the church and our young people are not exempt as it relates to what we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

The Father Draws You To Eat The Living Bread

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 23, 2009

What a wonder that God’s Son came from heaven to us! He alone brings us eternal life. Only through his word in the Scriptures and the Sacraments does the Father draw us to the Son.

Text: John 6:41-51 Theme: The Father Draws You to Eat the Living Bread Season: Pentecost 12b Date: August 23, 2009 Web page: www.caughtbyjesus.net/sermons/The-Father-Draws-You-to-Eat-the-Living-Bread-John6_41-51.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Lutheran