Sermons on Critique:

The Power Of Love Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 24, 2003

This is the final installment of a series I did on I Corinthians 13, dealing with the fact that "love endures all things, and never fails."

“The Power of Love” I Corinthians 13:8-13 March 23, 2003 Love of Another Kind – I Corinthians 13 Theme Intro “Kids say the darnedest things”, they say, and so Art Linkletter, and more recently, Bill Cosby, made a TV show out of the concept! When Anthony was little, we got a kick out of the fact ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus Christ - Master Military Strategist

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 6, 2003

We need to trust Christ’s "war plan", even when it seems the battle is going against us.

Over the past couple of weeks, since the war in Iraq began, we have been subjected to a barrage of television commentators expressing their views on the conduct of the war. Every channel has their own set of talking heads – retired generals arguing about whether we have enough troops and tanks on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Way, The Truth, And The Life Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 17, 2003

This is part 6 in a 7-part series I did on the "I Am" statements of Jesus in John.

June 22, 2003 John 14:1-7 “The Way, the Truth, and the Life” Intro I’ve got some good news and some bad news this morning. Let’s start with the good news! In The Gallup Guide: Reality Check for 21st Century Churches, author D. Michael Lindsay concludes, “Surveys record an unprecedented ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Father's Day

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 11, 2003

We need to be thankful to our fathers for many things.

Father’s Day 2003 Ephesians 6:1-3 INTRO.- ILL.- A small boy said, "Father’s Day is just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the gift." And I say, "What gift?" ILL.- Mark Twain said, "When I was a boy of 14 my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3, Ephesians 6:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do While We Are Waiting? Pt. 1

Contributed by James Buchanan on Jan 17, 2004

A two-part series on discovering what God would have us do while we wait for His return.

I want to begin this morning by asking you a question: do you know what you are supposed to be doing? The question is simple enough—it’s a yes or no answer. But the implications of that answer range far beyond that. Ask a little child what he or she wants to be when they grow up, and they’ll ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Can Your Church Work With Alcohol Effected Youth And Adults

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 2, 2002

A look at our roles as ministers to the large number of people in our churches and societies that suffer from this phenomenon known as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effect and by the broader term Alcohol Related Neurological Birth Defects ARND.

Can Your Church work with Alcohol Related Neurological Birth Defected Adolescents and Adults Dealing with Difficult People By: Bruce Landry I. What Are the Issues of Alcohol Related Birth Defects The issues that are relevant to children and adults who are born and are living daily with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What About Suffering? Series

Contributed by Cameron Smith on Aug 4, 2007

Part 2 in a series about responding to tough questions. Part 1 examined other religions. This sermon responds to the question, How could God allow Suffering?

What about Suffering? In 2005 some friends of mine were pregnant with their first child. They happened to be studying at college at the time, with the intention of going into Asia to preach the gospel after they had given birth. About 6 months into their pregnancy they found out that there were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Why I Am No Longer An Evangelical

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 2, 2008

The Evangelical movement has been slipping from its moorings for many years. I believe the departure from orthodoxy is now complete and it is time to separate ourselves from much that is proclaimed under the banner of “Evangelical Christianity.”

Note carefully the indefinite article. This sermon will examine Evangelical the noun. I am not speaking about being evangelical. In that sense, the word evangelical is an adjective describing ones attitude toward sharing the gospel. I am not repudiating my Christian faith, but rather the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Dynamic Church Devotes Themselves To Scripture Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 3, 2008

God changes us through our devotion to the apostles’ teaching so that the church can awe and bless the world.

Scripture Introduction At a previous pastorate, one of our church member applied to teach at the local Christian school. He interviewed for the job and they accepted him. Then they gave him a statement of faith to sign. Much was what you would expect: do you affirm the virgin birth, the deity of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wisdom From The Spirit Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 13, 2011

In today's less we are told that the gospel is a very special kind of wisdom that can only be discerned by those who are spiritually mature, that is, by Christians.

Scripture “That’s not fair! Why can’t I do it?” If you are a parent, you recall hearing these words at one point or another from one or more of your children. You try to explain your decision to your child. “It’s for your own good,” you say. “No, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ's Ministers And Their Message Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 25, 2010

This message looks at the need of believers to become fishers of men. It considers some of the traits of good fishermen and the differing aspects of Christian evangelism.

Christ's Ministry and It’s Message Aim: To show the call of the disciples, the nature of their commission and responsibilities of their calling Text: Mark 1:14-20. Introduction: I remember reading several years ago about a man who went into the ministry, and who was a rather hopeless ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of Hell

Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 18, 2011

This message is in response to a recent book published by Rob Bell that questions the doctrine of Hell. This sermon is a fresh look at what the Bible says about Hell.

The reality of Hell Luke 16:19-31 In a national poll conducted several years ago by USA Today “67% of American adults said they believe in a hell. But less than 25% believed that they would go there, while 25% believe their friends will be there In one article for Newsweek Kenneth Woodward wrote, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Grow To Care, Care To Grow

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 11, 2010

A church that wishes to grow must "get over" negatives about evangelism and must tell the truth about the human spiritual condition; must present a full diet of worship and study and preparation; and must be a source of radical community.

We have a garden at our house. Or should I say, we had a garden. It was carefully planted, lovingly tended for a time, it was nurtured through the searing heat of July and watched over during the thundershowers of mid-August. But something happened to that garden, something awful and terrible, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

Reconnaitre La Voix De Dieu Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Sep 1, 2010

How to decern God's voice

ENTENDRE DIEU 3ème partie : RECONNAITRE LA VOIX DE DIEU Bien-aimés, ne croyez pas tout esprit; examinez plutôt les esprits pour savoir s’ils sont de Dieu, car beaucoup de prophètes de mensonge sont sortis dans le monde. 1 Jean 4:1 Devant l’homme il y a une voie droite; par la suite, ce ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Idol Of Laissez Faire: Pergamum Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 2, 2009

The Pergamum church was accommodating those within its body that taught doctrines and lived lives which offended God; their open-minded, laissez-faire attitude was a cancer on the church.

AMERICAN IDOLS: LOOKING AT OURSELVES AND OUR LOYALTIES THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS THE IDOL OF LAISSEZ FAIRE: PERGAMUM REVELATION 2:12-17 Sermon Objective: The Pergamum church was accommodating those within its body that taught doctrines and lived lives which offended God. Their open-minded, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Nazarene