Sermons on Cute:

Between The Extremes

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 2, 2003

Extreme events get our attention, but they do not define our lives; Living between the extremes does.

CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith family and friendships -------------------------------- June 1, 2003 1To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

2003 State Of The Church Address

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Jan 28, 2003

This is a call to hear what God is doing and calling our particular church to be and do. I submit it as a sample of how one might go about communicating God’s vision to the congregation.

2003 State of the Church Address (Topical) I. God Is Doing a New Thing II. Based on His Eternal Plan III. To Move Us Toward Embracing Our True Identity IV. So, Where Do We Go from Here? A. A commitment to a corporate lifestyle of dependency B. A commitment to becoming healthy C. A commitment to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Man Who Hated Christmas

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

Today we are going to talk about a real person, an individual who plays an important part in the Bible's account of Jesus' birth, but who is seldom mentioned in Christmas programs or sermons. His name is King Herod.

The man who hated Christmas. Who am I talking about? Is it Ebenezer Scrooge, the miser whose motto for Christmas was "bah-humbug"? Or is it The Grinch, the creature who tries to steal Christmas because he can't stand to see people happy? Well, neither. Today we are going to talk about a real ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18, Luke 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Ok, Right?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

All of us need to be concerned about our spiritual health at least as much as we are about our physical well-being

I don't know about you, but if I had a doctor like Dr. Kraft in this morning's skit, I would find a new physician too. Friends, very few people want to go to a doctor who lies to them. We want to know the truth, even if it is unpleasant, so we can maybe take some action to keep the bad news ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Romans 3:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Stupid Is As Stupid Does Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Aug 29, 2002

Judges, Pt. 3

STUPID IS AS STUPID DOES (JUDGES 16) Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger asked an assistant to prepare an analysis on a special assignment. The assistant worked day and night. An hour after he gave it to Kissinger, he got it back. There was a note attached that said redo it. The assistant ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living A Christian Life

Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2002

Living a Christian life is a wonderful thing. It doesn’t stop at baptism. That is only the beginning. We can’t turn away from God after baptism or act as if you have it all taken care of now, there are things we need to do. We have been enlisted into

Theme: Christian Living Text: Col. 3:1-4 Prop: Every Christian needs to maintain Christian living daily. Trans: How do we go about daily Christian living? Intro: Last week and only one other time since I have been here have I preached on the subject of baptism. And the reason I preached on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beauty & The Beast Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jun 6, 2002

In our homes, believers must deal with the sin nature. Being in control of the Spirit rather than the flesh is the difference between Beauty & Beast.

¡§Happily Ever After¡K¡¨ ¡V Part One ¡V 2002 Family Sermon Series ¡§BEAUTY AND THE BEAST¡¨ OUR SEARCH FOR THE PERFECT MATE Ephesians 4:17-32 Introduction: Brief background of Fairytale ¡§Beauty and the Beast¡¨ followed by ¡§what they both discovered about themselves was the potential to have both ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Father's Fear

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 14, 2002

Dealing with fatherly fears from a biblical perspective - 2002 father’s day message.

A Father’s Fear I have been a father for 11 years. Remember holding my first child in Regina, SK, in the fall of 1990. What an incredible experience! Then reality kicks in. Babies have a way to remind you that you don’t live in a perfect world. Because babies are the rudest people alive. They ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 46:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Valentine's Day, The Olympics And Religion

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 7, 2002

About God’s incredible love for us inspite of our sin which gives us security to move into our world to bless others in Christ’s name

Valentine’s Day, The Olympics and Religion Eph.3:14-4:16 a. One thing in common in all three: PRESSURE! In the Olympics – go for the gold! Try telling the Canadian men’s hockey team if they don’t feel it. Tell Elvis Stojko if he does not want to succeed badly and go out in a blaze of glory in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Strong Muscles, Weak Morals

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 11, 2001

The story of Samson is not so much about his delivering Israel, but about God delivering him.

Samson: Strong Muscles, Weak Morals Bible background: Judges 13-16 tell about Samson… is he a success or failure? His leadership follows three little known leaders. Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon. He is followed by two final leaders before God anoints Israel’s first king. Many times the cycle of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Fear Disappear

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 14, 2001

An Expository Sermon On Psalm 27 on Dealing With And Overcoming Fear By Focusing On God

Making Fear Disappear Psalm 27 Pastor Larry Sarver New Life in Christ 1633 SW 34th St. Palm City, FL 34990 561-283-9426 pastorsarver@yahoo.com www.palmcitynewlife.org Illustration: The Pillsbury Dough Boy. Cute. Cuddly. And wanted for attempted murder. Well, not exactly ... A woman in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Love Is Personal

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 2, 2001

What does it mean to say that God’s love is "personal"? What difference does it make?

Most people would agree, I think, that our society is becoming increasingly impersonal. More and more of the daily activities that used to involve contact with another human being are being automated. For instance, some of us are old enough to remember the days before telephone answering machines ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

From Sea To Sea

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

A Canada Day sermon, looking at our heritage and our potential

It was his custom to start his day with prayer and Scripture reading. And that morning was no exception; he felt that before he attended to the business of his country that first he must attend to the business of his soul. And as he read from God’s word his heart and eyes were drawn to Psalm 72:8 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Every Member A Missionary - Part 2

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 26, 2003

If you want to be the best missionary, or the best representative for Christ you can be, then you need to know some things found in our text.

Introduction On Friday night Kathy and the kids and I drove over to Sam’s Club to pick up the new playground equipment for the church preschool. Many of you know the young man that works there at the exit door. He checks your things and your receipts as you leave, and almost without fail you won’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Hey! It's A Mission Field Out There

Contributed by Ange Lacivita on May 6, 2002

Training up children in the ways of the Lord. Using Proverbs 22:6 as a base. Ministering to Children is a calling from God.

I want to first start off with something that I found and I want to read it to you about how I feel about what I do for God. It’s entitled I Minister to Children I am a minister. I minister to the largest mission field in the world. I minister to children. My calling is sure, my challenge is big, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational