Sermons on Cyrus The Great:

The Chosen Pilgrims Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 22, 2004

Peter reminds us that God has chosen us in Christ Jesus to live like pilgrims and strangers in this world. But, do we have a pilgrim’s mindset and lifestyle?

The Chosen Pilgrims 1 Peter 1:1-2; 2:11-12 Verse 1 - “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen…” The letter writer begins by introducing himself. He simply states that he is “Peter, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eulogy Cle Hereford

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 23, 2004

This eulogy is for a man who drifted from the Lord to alcholism but found his way back through AA and the witness of his wife. He had cancer the final year of his life, but it made him more determined to follow God.

Cle Hereford September 21, 2004 On June 4th, 1936 Nancy B. Hereford probably said, “thank God it’s over” once Cle Hereford made the passageway from her womb to her arms. Little did she know that she would be going through the experience eight more times with Cle’s future brothers and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Peace That Passes Understanding Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 25, 2004

This sermon describes what it means to have peace and briefly touches on the importance of sharing that peace with others.

June 27, 2004 The Peace that Passes Understanding Asaph once wrote, I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong. 5 They are free from the burdens common to man; they are not plagued by human ills. (Ps 73:3-5) When ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Lutheran

Walking On Water Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

Peter - got out of the boat which is more than the other disciples ever did.

PETER – WALKING ON WATER MATTHEW 14.22-33 I once read on a church notice board the following: Sunday AM Jesus walks on water PM Searching for Jesus. Somehow it seemed no one in that church had foreseen the confusing message their notice board was going to tell that day. Anyway this morning I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

David Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

David’s anointing

I Samuel 161-13 David In 1809 a little French man called Napoleon was marching through Austria and for a while it looked like all the world would fall under his command. Yet only historians and military buffs could tell you the battles that were won by Napoleon in 1809. Yet in 1809 many thousands ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Found By God Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

How God called the people of Israel out of Egypt

DEUTERONOMY 32.10-18 A few years ago I read a story in a National Geographic magazine. The story was set in a National Park in the USA. A fire had destroyed many acres of trees and when the rangers went to investigate they found a surprising survivor. They came across a little bird at the base ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:10-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Tired Of Too Much Church Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 4, 2004

It is easy to be tired of church if church does not connect with integrity, compassion, or fundamental life change. But you will not grow weary if you will work for the good of all.

Several years ago I officiated at a wedding at National Cathedral. At the rehearsal an official of the Cathedral explained why the service would be held in just the Great Choir of the Cathedral, and not out on the main floor, and why we would have to be exactly on-time, no exceptions. He said that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are Our Strangers? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 13, 2004

Many things conspire to keep people separate, even in the church. Only God can connect us, and it is the cross that binds us. Are we living out that reality, or have we let separations disconnect us?

When he says it, it feels both enraging and endearing. When he pronounces it, it sounds like irritation, but it also sounds like invitation. It is both attracting and detracting, both including and excluding. I am referring to those moments in the old TV show, when Felix Unger, the neat freak half ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Passing The Torch Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jul 14, 2004

As the Olympic games loom, this is a series that draws contemporary realities and ancient modern words together to bring life transformation

On August the 13th, the Summer Olympics begin 16 jam pack days of competition at the site of the original Olympic Games, Athens, Greece. This month we have watched American athletes compete for a spot on the team in track and field and swimming and if their times carry over the Athens, we are ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"An Achan, Breakin' Heart"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 19, 2004

Through the sin of Achan, and the defeat at Ai, we learn some valuable lessons on the process of temptation to sin, and dependence on God.

“An Achan, Breakin’ Heart” Joshua 7:1-26 INTRODUCTION: This morning, we are going to take a look at “An Achan, Breakin’ Heart”. Turn with me to Joshua 7:1-26 – (READ in NLT). Israel had just come from 40 years of watching God work: • God led them out of the bondage of Egypt. • God opened the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The World Hates The Word

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 19, 2004

The enemy of your soul does not want the truth of the Word of God to be known, so he is doing all he can to suppress it.

July 18, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Romans 1:16-32 Subject: The Wrath of God Title: The World Verses the Word When I talk about the world, I am referring to the world system of which satan is the ruler. Do you know that satan is still the God of this world? I found an alarming statistic the other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Gave Up Everything To Follow Him

Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 21, 2004

This sermon allows us to look at the things of the world that is hindering us from following Jesus.

I Gave Up Everything To Follow Him And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them. And as he passed by, the saw Levi, the son of Alphaeus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should He Love Us So?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 26, 2004

On the average, we’re really not all that lovable, are we? All around us we see the bitter fruits of hatred, selfishness, & greed. And, no, I don’t know why God loves us. But He does!

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (NOTE: The impetus for the development of this sermon came from an excellent sermon, "Why Should They Hate Us," contributed to SC by Jeff Strite.) John 3:16; Psalms 8:4; 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 A. There is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let's Focus People; Let's Focus! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 8, 2004

We are about Jesus.

LET’S FOCUS PEOPLE; LET’S FOCUS! I Corinthians 11:17-34 S: Communion C: Remembering Jesus Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE ARE ABOUT JESUS. ?: How? How do we do that? KW: Investigation TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 11:17-34 four investigations we need to make so that we are about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

1 Corinthians 13 Part 2: Love Is Not Boastful, Proud Or Rude Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

What does it mean to say love is not boastful, proud or rude.

Introduction There were two men boasting about their army careers. Two men were boasting to each other about their old army days. “Why, my outfit was so well drilled,” declared one, “that when they presented arms all you could hear was slap, slap, click.” “Very good,” conceded the other, “but when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Philippians 2:3-11

Denomination: Holiness