Sermons on Dan Green:

Living Among The Unbelievers

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008

Christians should live uniquely among the unbelievers.

LIVING AMONG THE UNBELIEVERS 1 Peter 2:11-12 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION The story is told of Gordon Maxwell, missionary to India, that when he asked a Hindu scholar to teach him the language, the Hindu replied: “No, Sahib, I will not teach you my language. You would make me a Christian.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Evaluating Our Growth

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008

Christians must regularly evaluate his growth.

EVALUATING OUR GROWTH LUKE 2:39-52 INTRODUCTION The end of the year for some reasons is an interesting event in our lives. It creates a mixed feeling of excitement or loneliness for the future. It is exciting because we have another opportunity to start our lives and hopefully avoid the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Baptist

Dream To Reality

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

Certain dreams can be realized when we are willing to engage in helpful disciplines.

DREAM TO REALITY Genesis 39:1-23 How should we live from dream to reality? Achieving the reality of our dream requires certain disciplines. Note that Joseph’s success was the result of God’s blessing on his life and works. However, even if Joseph’s success was dependent on God, he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Our Fathers

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

Earthly father should follow the example of our heavenly Father.

HONORING OUR FATHERS LUKE 15:11-32 ILLUSTRATION THE IDEA FOR CREATING A DAY for children to honor their fathers began in Spokane, Washington. A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd thought of the idea for Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Having been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Portrait Of A Seasoned Mother

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

We honor mothers for being their best based on their family context. The criterion is how they respond to the challenges surrounding them – the attitude and character they demonstrate in specific family context.

Hannah: A Portrait of a Seasoned Mother 1 Samuel 1:1-28 ILLUSTRATION Based on the study made by Salary.com, if the typical stay-at-home mother in the U.S. were paid for her work as housekeeper, cook, daycare center teacher, laundry machine operator, van driver, facilities manager, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Promoting The Gospel

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

There are certain lifestyles that promotes the preaching of the gospel.

PREACHING THE GOSPEL PHILIPPIANS 1:27-2:11 Oftentimes we associate certain lifestyle with certain group of people: Celebrities – glamour, fashion, and media. Medical People – stress, decisiveness, and discipline. Politicians – campaigns, electioneering, and projects. Housewife – PTA ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Settling Disputes Promptly

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

Christians should see the need to settle disputes promptly.

SETTLING DISPUTES PROMPTLY Philippians 4:1-9 ILLUSTRATION The debate on whether to end the war in Iraq soon or not is intense. Each side has a strong argument to support their stand. But no matter when the government decides to end the war, it is always beneficial to conflicting ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Doing Good To All Men

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

Christians should not be selective in their kindness to others.

DOING GOOD TO ALL PEOPLE Galatians 6:1-10 November 11, 2007 ILLUSTRATION The story has often been told about the message the founder of the Salvation Army sent to their international convention. General William Booth was unable to attend personally because of ill health, so he cabled the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Giving

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

Our motive and mode of giving matters to God.

GRACE & GIVING Mark 12:41-44 INTRODUCTION Christians should take seriously the discipline of giving for the Lord’s ministry. Others thought that this is optional and can be replaced by other forms of service. But the Bible is clear that giving materially for the Lord’s work is equal in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Dangers Of Pride

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

People should realize the risk of living in pride.

DANGERS OF PRIDE Obadiah 1:1-21 Definition of PRIDE 1. A reasonable and justifiable self-respect. 2. An inordinate self-esteem: conceit; inflated self-exaltation; exceeding reasonable limits. ILLUSTRATION Pride is the only disease known to man that makes everyone ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Risks Of Running From God

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

People of God should be aware of the risks when we resist the will of God.

The Risks of Running from God Jonah 1:1-16 ILLUSTRATION Once an atheist asked a Christian lady if she believed the Bible was true. “Yes,” said the lady. “Then.” Said the atheist, “tell me how a whale swallowed Jonah, as a whale’s stomach is no bigger than a man’s head.” “I don’t know,” ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Best Supporting Servants

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 14, 2008

Christians should also acknowledge the workers who work behind the scenes that support the main leaders to succeed.

BEST SUPPORTING SERVANTS Philippians 2:19-30 Who are the significant Christian leaders that you know in the New Testament? Why do you know them? You know them because you remember their personal sacrifices and accomplishments. Oftentimes we only recognize the Christians who are in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Passion For Souls

Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 14, 2008

We must come to recognize that not everyone is saved and millions are on the edge of everlasting damnation!

A Passion For Souls Text: Matt. 9:36-38 – PPHC April 5, 2006 Intro: The Bible is a book filled with meaning and blessing. However, some passages are very disturbing. For instance, Ps. 142:4, where the Bible says, "no man cared for my soul." I believe there are literally millions in our world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sacred Peace Series

Contributed by Dan Neary on Dec 10, 2007

For the second Sunday of Advent, we look to what Jesus has to say about peace.

8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they [the shepherds] were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good ...read more

Scripture: John 16:25-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

That's My Boy

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 12, 2007

Christmas message featuring famous fathers and their love of wayward sons.

Dakota Community Church December 9, 2007 That’s My Boy Well it is that time of year again, the Christmas season is upon us already and I find myself scrambling to get ready – too late as usual! What to preach about during the season is always a challenge, not that it is hard to come up with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Mennonite