Sermons on Contrite Heart:

Is The New Age, New? Series

Contributed by Mark Jackson on Aug 22, 2002

In this sermon you will learn about the background of the New Age Movement and how it began in America. You will also learn three distinct New Age doctrines and what the Bible says about them.

Is The New Age New? Like the cults, the New Age Movement uses terms and phrases that Christians are familiar and comfortable with. Yet, these terms are vastly different in meaning. This is why many Christians are deceived into thinking that the New Age is simply another appeal for world peace. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Community Of God's Grace Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 21, 2001

Two characteristics of a community based on God’s grace.

One of the more troubling books I’ve read recently is a book called Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community by Robert Putnam. Bowling Alone isn’t a Christian book, but it’s an analysis of the health of our sense of community in American culture. The author of Bowling Alone ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:24-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Share Your Faith Without Being A Jerk Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 8, 2001

Four important principles for sharing our faith in Jesus without being obnoxious about it in a postmodern context.

(Note: This sermon was introduced with a drama called "Nail The Pagan). The reason we laugh  at satire is because there’s an element of truth in it. Sometimes in our enthusiasm to share the good news of Jesus Christ with others we can tend to come across like outreach commandos. We can come off ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-21, Romans 9:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Senseless Sentinels

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 14, 2001

Never did soldiers have so hopeless an assignment. To keep Jeus in the tomb! It would be funny if it were not so tragic. "Senseless sentinels!"

A police officer in a small town stopped a motorist who was speeding down Main Street. “But officer,” the man began, “I can explain.” “Just be quiet,” snapped the officer. “I’m going to let you cool your heels in jail until the chief gets back.” “But, officer, I just wanted to say—,” “I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2001

For His sheep.

The Good Shepherd - John 10:1-18 This is my wife’s favorite passage and she has asked me for years to teach on this, but somehow it has never seemed to be what I was being lead to preach or teach. Finally, here we are. I guess that is a lesson in itself on patience. C];-)}|> There are many ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Phonies In The Church

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2001

How to deal with false prophets.

Phonies In The Church People get too excited about nut cases, which claim to be prophets of God and various other lads/lassies that get into all sorts of scams and jams. Many people lose faith because their hero or favorite alma mater takes a nosedive. First, none of us are exempt from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Birth To The Promise

Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Oct 14, 2001

This sermon take us through the life of Abraham and Sarah as they travialed to recieve the child promised by God

Giving birth to the Promise Genesis 18:9-1 Title-Giving Birth To The Promise Text: Genesis 18:9-15, Genesis 21:1-2 We as people of God or people in general have a problem with waiting. We want what we want, when we want, how we want and why we want it and it always has to happen at the time when ...read more

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Power Of Faith Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

When our faith is properly anchored in Christ it makes a noticable difference in our lives, qualifies us to be God’s ministers, and brings us God’s salvation.

Americans have a love/hate relationship with faith. One the one hand people in our culture admire people who have a strong faith. Success literature tells us, "If you believe it, you can achieve it." The Robin Williams movie "Jacob the Liar" captures our culture’s fascination with faith. In the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking Out Of The Box (The Second Commandment) Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 10, 2001

God is passionate about us worshipping him accurately and on his terms.

It was an exciting week at our house. Our tadpoles changed into frogs this week, so we’ve all be reflecting on the wonder of metaphorphasis. You see, with four boys in our home we don’t have pet dogs and cats, but we end up with iguanas, skinks, lizards, and most recently a corn snake and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dream On!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

No matter how dark the day may appear, keep dreaming of the possibilities God has in store for those who love Him.

Dream on! Luke 4:16-30 Cecilia had a dream. She didn't dream to live among the aristocracy or to be adorned with the finery of high society, she already had tasted of that lifestyle, but it left her cold and empty. Cecilia, who lived in the second century, was a child of the aristocracy, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Disappointing Messiah

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

The Messiah many are looking for is quite different than the Messiah who came to us in Jesus.

The Disappointing Messiah John 12:12-19 Jack was raised in the church. He frequented Sunday school and worship services each Sunday with his family. He had learned all of the famous stories of the heroes of the Bible. He had heard of the times that God had intervened in the lives of His committed ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Trials Of Life

Contributed by Laurence Hill on May 29, 2001

This sermon deals with trials that come because of sin and others that God allows to bring us up to a higher level with him.

The Trials Of Life What is a Trial? The dictionary definition for ’trials and tribulations’ is ’irritations and troubles’. It defines a trial as a ’troublesome or irritating person or thing that one must endure.’ TRIAL — a temptation or an adversity, the enduring of which proves the merit of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God Provides In A Drought Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jun 28, 2001

Journey to the ’Cherith Brook’ as God gives Elijah (and us) 5 instructions for getting out of a drought!

How God Provides in a Drought… The question I want to start out with this morning is..."What do you need more of?" "What is it this morning that you find you have a shortage of? "Maybe you don’t have a shortage of water ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Wardrobe Witness

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Dec 14, 2000

This is a paper on the role of clothes in the Christian witness from two of the early church fathers.

WARDROBE WITNESS One topic being raised in almost every area of society is what constitutes proper attire. There is an apparent relevance of attire in schools, workplaces, nightclubs, private beaches, and even churches. Some people have suggested that if students dressed in uniforms there would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:3-5, 1 Timothy 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Wardrobe Witness

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Dec 14, 2000

This is paper concerning the role the Christian Wardrobe plays in our Witness

WARDROBE WITNESS One topic being raised in almost every area of society is what constitutes proper attire. There is an apparent relevance of attire in schools, workplaces, nightclubs, private beaches, and even churches. Some people have suggested that if students dressed in uniforms there would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9, 1 Peter 3:3-9

Denomination: Baptist