Sermons on Contrite Heart:

All In The Family Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 10, 2005

Sometimes we go through life and we never show the proper appreciation for each other, especially those of the household of FAITH.

“All In The Family” Text: Romans, chapter 16 Introduction. Do you remember when you were a senior in high school? Graduation was coming, and in the spring of the year we got our last school yearbook. One of the traditions in school was signing each other’s yearbook. Some of the things we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What In Hell Happened

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 10, 2005

When Jesus died on the cross and was burried He descended into hell - What in Hell happened?

“What in Hell Happened?” by Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. I want to talk about something that in and of itself is not in the Bible; however, it is a summation of the faith and belief of those of us that are called Christians. That which I want to speak about is what is called the “Apostles ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:9-10

Denomination: Apostolic

Developing A Passion For Meeting The Needs Of The Family Of God Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 15, 2005

Sorry for the long title! Message about the family of God coming alongside other members, meeting their needs. Warning! Not for those who believe in the traditional roles of pastors!

Developing a Passion for Meeting the Needs of the Family of God Ephesians 4:11-16, Acts 6:1-7 February 13, 2005 Introduction Today we pick up our series of re-iterating the purposes of the church. We’ve talked about worship, fellowship, and discipleship, and today we pick it up looking at the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Bondage Of Debt Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 16, 2006

How many credit cards are in your wallet? And is debt a good thing for Christians?

OPEN: How many of you have at least one credit card in your wallets or purses? How many have 2 credit cards… How many have 3? According to one of the most recent reports the average American household holds 12 Visas, MasterCards and various other cards. Credit card companies send out more than 1 ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Vision Of The Church

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Jan 17, 2006

I grew up thinking that Jesus must be emabarassed with this thing called church. The hypocrisy and fakiness led me to want to see something different. This sermon is my personal understanding of what i wanted the church to be.

Loving the Church powerpoint available at coolguybri@verizon.net There is a word that brings a lot of emotion when used. To some people it is a bad word and thoughts associated with it are pain, politics, division, hurt and disappointment. That same word, to others brings to mind absolutely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Salvation - The Eternal Gift Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 19, 2006

The marvelous gifts God gave to us that first Christmas

SERIES: “GIFTS UNDER THE TREE” TEXT: LUKE 2:21-38 TITLE: “SALVATION – THE ETERNAL GIFT” INTRODUCTION: A. Johnny Hart is the writer and illustrator for the B.C. comic strip. He’s also a committed Christian who perceptively works spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 21, 2006

Every Day is a Day of the Lord, a judgment day; Christians are to be always aware that the Lord is watching and remain ready for the Great and Terrible Day of the Lord, God will protect and aid us in suffering.

Malachi 3__13 to 4__6 Proper 28C THE DAY OF THE LORD Gospel: Luke 21:5-19 The Old Testament lesson brings once again to our attention a familiar theme in the Bible. Why does the righteous suffer? More than 1000 and perhaps nearly 1500 years had passed from the time God Almighty called Moses ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Revelation 2

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

7 churches

Revelation 2: the Letter to the Churches Review: We are looking at the Book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, written by the Apostle John in AD 95. John the Beloved had been boiled in oil, then exiled to an island named Patmos, a little ways off the coast of Asia Minor. Our Basis for Study: ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Missing Ingredient Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 29, 2006

We are to be devoted to prayer.

A PEOPLE WITH PURPOSE: THE MISSING INGREDIENT Acts 2:42-47 S: Church C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE ARE TO BE DEVOTED TO PRAYER. ?: How? How do we act when we are devoted to prayer? KW: Approaches TS: We will find in our study of Scripture three approaches that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

12 Steps To God's Way Of Living

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 29, 2006

Opening of a series on the 12 Steps as a Spiritual Discipline

25 years ago this past fall, I bought my first car. It was a 1976 Chevy Vega. I loved it. Now my parents had found one of those AMC Pacers in Ohio (remember those, looked like an egg and had lots of glass) but I did not want one of them as unique as they were. So my parents came to Illinois to help ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1

Denomination: Church Of God

The Great Dragon Is Down Here

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 3, 2006

This sermon addresses the real and present danger of Satan and demons in our world - and what we puny humans have to fight such a wicked foe.

February 5, 2006 Revelation 12:7-12 And there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. The great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Get Out! Series

Contributed by Terry Kemp on Feb 9, 2006

No. 3 in the series, "The Story God is Telling," this sermon focuses on Israel’s Exodus for proof that "it’s easier for us to get out of Egypt than it is to get Egypt out of us."

Series: THE STORY GOD IS TELLING Title: “Get Out!” Text: Exodus 12:29-31 29 And it came to pass at midnight that the LORD struck all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn of the captive who was in the dungeon, and all the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:29-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power Against Graveyard Spirits

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 15, 2006

I would like you to read this chapter with rapt attention because you might not come across a message like this again.

I would like you to read this chapter with rapt attention because you might not come across a message like this again. One point that should be clear to you, which surprisingly, is not clear to many people, including pastors, is the fact that God’s definition for many things is different from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul Reveals His Compulsions

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 17, 2006

Sometimes when people do evil or even great things we like to try to figure out what motivates them. Paul talks about what motivated him and what he was motivated to do in today’s text. Perhaps we can learn some things from his example.

February 19, 2006 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Yet when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, for I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me. What then is my reward? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Denomination: Lutheran

"Christ: Delivered Over, Raised Up"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 2, 2006

He was dellivered over by God, nailed to a cross by godless hands, raised up by the Father, firstborn of many brethren.

"...this Man, delivered over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you nailed to a cross by the hands of godless men and put Him to death. But God raised Him up again, putting an end to the agony of death, since it was impossible for Him to be held in its power.” It is difficult ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:23-24

Denomination: Orthodox