Sermons on Dad:

More Than Can Be Measured By The Clock

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Oct 26, 2001

Funeral Service for a 4 year old child, who was buried in a Natural Burial Site, after a long battle with an agressive cancer.

When a child dies, we are inclined to say “What a pity he was taken before he was ripe and able to bear fruit”. We speak of promise rather than actual achievement. This would be quite unfair to XXXXXX. We don’t speak in the same way of a new blade of wheat: we appreciate it for what it is – a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Fire Of Jealousy And Bitterness Series

Contributed by Scott Rodgers on Apr 13, 2008

Discover the source of jealousy and bitterness and how to overcome them.

Faith in the Fire: The Fire of Jealousy and Bitterness Genesis 37 Intro: (ILL) Getting to the bottom of things: The Mysterious Cricket Three parts to the story: - Joseph and his dad (vs. 1-3) - Joseph and his dreams (vs.4-11) - Joseph and his disappearance (vs. 12-36) Objects of Jealousy - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

True Worship

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Oct 21, 2007

True Worship has four characteristics; Central Focus is the Triune God, Character of worship is humility, Community of worship, and Continual nature of worship.

1. INTRODUCTION a. Good morning. This morning we begin a new series focused on Spiritual Disciplines. Revelation chapter 5 gives us a picture of the Spiritual discipline of worship. b. Illustration – The magi carried gifts from afar and came to worship the newborn baby. King Herod said he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Putting It Into Practice

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Aug 16, 2008

there are onlt two sides when you draw a line. God’s word draws a line between living righteous or living unrighteously.

What are you putting into practice? 1 John 2:29 A young man and his wife stopped by his parents house for a visit. His mother noticed that something was bothering her daughter-in-law but she didn’t want to meddle. She couldn’t imagine what ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:29

Denomination: Baptist

An Open Letter Of Encouragement

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 28, 2007

When we are down and out, when things are against us, when lifes trials come our way, and try to steal our joy...We have a choice... Because there IS a Light at the end of the tunnel. Put a Song in your Heart.

A Letter of Encouragement Psalm 42-43 There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Put a song in your heart to carry you through. When we are down and out, when things are against us, when lifes trials come our way, and try to steal our joy... We have a choice... <This is an actual letter of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Church Of New Name Love: Philadelphia Pt2 Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010

Does anyone here ever wished they could have a NEW NAME? Are we a church where people are finding a NEW name? Living by the new reputation Jesus has given is how a church is to live in these last days.

“The Church of Friendly Love” --Revelation 3:7-13 7 "To the [messenger] of the church in Philadelphia write: Where we live is rather removed and my wife and I both having been raised on a farm a lot like where we live. We lived 50 miles from here (in the country) and then moved to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Methodist

Katie - "Strong Enough"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 24, 2011

In times of tragedy we think we have to be strong. This is just the opposite of what God desires. This lesson will hopefully you give you a new perspective on the storms of life.

Last Wednesday I received a text from a dear friend of mine in Phoenix. He said that his 15 year old daughter Katie was going in for some tests to determine the reasons for some health issues she was having. I went to bed without knowing the results. I woke up the next morning and I had a text from ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-3

The Poor In Spirit Have God's Approval Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 12, 2011

Part 1. God's approval, his blessing, rests upon those who are poor, contrite in spirit, aware they are spiritually bankrupt before God.

‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven’ (5:3). The Good News Bible says, ‘Happy are those who know they are spiritually poor’ but that doesn’t properly capture what Jesus means. Although it seems old fashioned now, when a father gives his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Anglican

Joseph The Forgiver

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 3, 2010

A example on how to be a forgiver

A lady tells as story that is a real picture of forgiveness. She says my mom, now in heaven, was a good cook. She was a good forgiver too and the combination of these two qualities resulted one day in an incident I love to recall. Let me recount it to you as I have heard it from a young child. Dad ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:2-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Be Part Of The Revolution

Contributed by Andy Payne on Aug 10, 2009

A weak, shame-filled alcoholic did real good because the coach decided he was worth taking a risk on. In the same way, God sees our value and loves us enough to take a risk on us.

READ: Matt 25:14-30 1. God has Blessed us to be a blessing ILLUSTRATION: Stewardship and the Swiss Watchmaker Slogan Known for their luxury watches, Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe has also become well-known for its clever advertising slogan: "You never actually own a Patek Philippe; you merely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Wincci Yin Chee on Jun 1, 2006

Discipleship equals growth!!!

The Meaning of Discipleship What is discipleship? -To the Greek, the process of discipleship is a way to pass down ideas, thingking…Example: Plato, Aristotle… -In modern days, discipleship taking place on city street corner. -Local drug pusher is a discipler the looking for a young people who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Elements Of A Godly Father

Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006

Three Biblical Proofs Of What A Godly Father Looks Like!

· Tonight, 40% of all American children will go to sleep in a house in which their fathers do not live. · Before the age of eighteen, more than 50% of our children will spend a significant portion of their childhood living apart from their fathers. · A generation ago, an American child could ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Cry Of My Heart, Part One: Genuine Series

Contributed by Shane Sullivan on Jun 26, 2006

This sermon introduces the series, "The Cry of My Heart," in which we invite the Psalms to teach us that genuine worship is honest before God and each other.

Series on Psalms: Cry of My Heart: Finding Our Voice in the Psalms A word on the Old Testament We have been in the NT so far Both are important, both tell us about God A word on regular Bible reading & meditation It will change your life Let our Sunday mornings prompt and guide your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reputation Of This Church Is Important

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 24, 2010

A 'full' text which I will expand upon as I preach. Peter's good reputation spread and people came to faith as he did things in Jesus' name. Our reputation is also very important ...

When I was a child I loved the Beano magazine, and as a parent I’ve enjoyed reading Dennis the Menace stories to my children. Matthew used to want me to read Horrid Henry stories to him, and now Rebekah does. Dennis the Menace and Horrid Henry have a reputation and they live up to it. Their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Anglican

Abraham, David And Justification

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Nov 5, 2007

There was a man said to many of his friends one time that he knew he would go to heaven when he died. Now I believe it is very possible to know if you are going to heaven after this life but not in the way he said he was going. He said that he knew that h

Abraham, David and justification Romans 4:1-8 There was a man said to many of his friends one time that he knew he would go to heaven when he died. Now I believe it is very possible to know if you are going to heaven after this life but not in the way he said he was going. He said that he knew that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist