Sermons on Criticizing:

Did Jesus Fail?

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 1, 2009

This message explains why Jesus could not perform a great work in His hometown of Nazareth.

Text: “He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them” (Mark 6:5). If Jesus could not do any more miracles here in Nazareth He must be classified as a failure. Do you agree with that statement? If you or I try to write a book or a song and we are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Casual Discipleship.... Not An Option

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 24, 2010

We are called to be students, apprentices, disciples....it involves worship, obedience, faith, sharing and imitating Jesus. The sermon includes quotes from Rick Warren The Purpose Driven Life, Dallas Willard, Divine Conspiracy & Rev. John Stott The Conte

In Jesus Holy Name June 27, 2010 Text: Luke 9:57-58 Redeemer “Casual Discipleship…. Not an Option” Today’s message is not about “the way to heaven”. The text before is about our “walk with Jesus”. Christian discipleship. What is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Love Other Christians

Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 4, 2010

We know that loving each other is much more than just a good idea. Jesus said: "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another...Knowing that we should love other Christians and even saying that we love other Christians is not enough. We must

Purpose: To show that we are free to love other Christians when we are fully trusting in Christ. Aim: I want Christians to look for ways to improve how they love other Christians. INTRODUCTION: We know that loving each other is much more than just a good idea. Jesus said: "A new commandment I ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Beautiful Worship

Contributed by Tony Maramara on Aug 7, 2010

Are you familiar to the popular saying = “BEAUTY IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER”? When it comes to WORSHIP – “GOD MUST BE THE BEHOLDER!!!” How do you view your CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE? How do you view your WORSHIP as an INDIVIDUAL? Is our worship TRULY

BEAUTIFUL WORSHIP 1 Chronicles 16:29 – “Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.” I’ve learned that one of my priority responsibility as a pastor is to teach the church = “how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:29

Denomination: Baptist

The Finer Points Of Love (Part 3)

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 16, 2009

This study examines characteristics 8-11 of the fifteeen qualities of love found in I Corinthians 13.

The past two weeks we have been studying the fifteen characteristics of love that are listed in I Cor. 13. We have covered the first seven. These are challenging! Love requires hard work and God’s enabling. Maybe you heard about the guy who fell in love with an opera singer. He fell in love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

New Life On Purpose: Worship Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 22, 2010

We were created to worship our creator in spirit and in truth.

New Life On Purpose: Worship Text: Jn. 4:23-24; Eph. 5:19-20; Heb. 10:25 Introduction 1. Every organization, whether it is a business, civic group, or church, has to know its purpose in order to be successful. a. A business has to know what its product is and whom it plans to sell it ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Methodist

Baptism

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 22, 2008

A discussion of the topic of baptism

BAPTISM Text: Romans 6:1-6 Scripture reading: Romans 10:5-17 INTRODUCTION: 1. I do not want to shy away from the issue of baptism. 2. Sometimes members of the church are criticized because we are said to place baptism as more important than other issues in the bible. 3. A so-called plan of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Does It Hurt? Fathers Series

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 29, 2008

This lesson continues the series "Where Does it Hurt?" by dealing with the man’s role in the family.

WHERE DOES IT HURT? Ephesians 5:22-6:4 Scripture Reading: Matthew 7:9-11 INTRODUCTION 1. We determined to look at these 5 areas: a. What is the foundation? b. What is the father/husband to be? c. What is the mother/wife to be? d. What is the child to be? e. Then we can put them together and see ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Destruction That Brings Peace Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Aug 4, 2008

The reign of Asa and it’s resulting spiritual revival in Judah demonstrates that peace with God, other believers and unbelievers cannot be achieved until we first destroy that which prohibits the growth and life of peace.

DESTRUCTION THAT BRINGS PEACE First in Series – “Peace That Expands & Lasts: Lessons from Asa” 2 Chronicles 14:1-5 Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Sunday 8/3/2008 AM INTRODUCTION: As we naturally struggle to find and understand our current place in the history of PBC & God’s work ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Our Spiritual Metamorphosis: Step 2 – Learning Series

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Sep 12, 2008

3rd in the Spiritual Transformation Series of Sermons

Our Spiritual Metamorphosis: Step 2 – Learning 2 Timothy 2:14-26 The time is here! The summer is over and school is back in session! The time for our children’s learning process is back on schedule. Teachers are all geared up to instruct their students in all the skills of mathematics, language ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-26

Denomination: *other

The Godly Portrait Of Marriage, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Sep 13, 2008

Can you imagine how different our marriages would be if every community, every church member, lived to bring glory to God? Men, if we set the example, I’m sure that “Desperate Housewives” would be devoted housewives!

One day the Pastor and his friend from church were sitting on the Pastor’s porch, and the friend said, "Pastor, I’ve got something to tell you. I’ve never told this to a soul, it’s extremely difficult to tell you this now, but my wife and I have had a fight almost every day for the past 30 years of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:19

Denomination: Baptist

Love Anyway

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 19, 2008

The extravagance of love often has a demanding yet exhilarating cost.

Love Anyway Mark 14:3-9 Sermon Objective: The extravagance of love often has a demanding yet exhilarating cost. Supporting Scripture: 1 John 4:20; Luke 10:29-37; James 2:14-26 INTRO It was a quiet December evening on Ward C43, the oncology unit at Georgetown University. Many of the rooms ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Nazarene

It's Not What It Looks Like

Contributed by Charles Jones on Oct 21, 2008

Satan deals in FEAR, which someone has said was an acronym for: False Evidence Appearing Real!

IT’S NOT WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE! Satan is the master illusionist! Before David Copperfield, before David Blaine, before Criss Angel, there was Lucifer! Illusionists major in the art of optical illusion. They divert your attention away from what’s really happening, getting you distracted, so they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:31-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Rid Of Bad Breath

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 27, 2008

Continuing to look at 7 areas to give God control (7UP to God) to follow Jesus holistically, we turn to the social area: our relationships.

7UP: Getting Rid of Bad Breath Philippians 4:2-3 October 26. 2008 A little girl received a watch and some perfume for her birthday. She was so proud of them because they made her feel so grown up. All throughout the day, she pestered everyone to look at her watch or ask them if they wanted to know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Burn Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

Knowing Jesus is an all consuming, burning passion.

Burn Series: Turn on the Light!!! Christmas Sunday / December 23rd 2007 Intro: Merry Christmas!!! What are you getting for Christmas!? Wow. That’s what this is all about isn’t? Christmas is actually about a gift. On the last day of school before Christmas break, children were bringing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal