Sermons on Dark Times:

The Outworking Of Glory Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 10, 2005

Jesus asked for His glory to be restored so He could fully exercise His authority. The “glory of God” is the radiance of His splendor. It’s an attribute of His attributes. When Jesus took a sacrificial interest in us, this was the outworking of glory.

“The Outworking of Glory” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “For You granted Him authority over all people that He might give eternal life to all those You have given Him. Now this is the way to have eternal life: to know You, the only true God, and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:2-3

Denomination: Congregational

On The Edge Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Aug 13, 2005

We need to move to where we can see what God wants us to see and be as the Church.

Matthew 16:16-19 On the edge What are you looking for? Every one is looking for something. A new job, new house a new car or maybe a new boy or girl friend. We look and look. Christians are looking as well for something, sometimes it’s being more encouraging or smarter about scripture. We even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Make Jesus Famous

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jan 6, 2005

Our ambition should be to serve the King of Kings Or put another way: We should aim to make Jesus famous not ourselves!

Make Jesus Famous Ian Johnson Jan 6, 2005 John 7:18 TLB Those who present their own ideas are looking for praise for themselves, but those who seek to honor the one who sent them are good and genuine. Micah 6:6-8 TLB 6 What can we bring to the LORD to make up for what we’ve done? Should we bow ...read more

Scripture: John 7:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Love Of Christ

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 16, 2005

A message dealing with facts concerning his love.

The Love of Christ Romans 8:35-39 An atheist & a minister were standing in a long shopping queue. The atheist, looking at the minister’s dog collar, says "I don’t believe in God." The minister, at first taken aback by this comment out of the blue, says "Really, I do. But listen, if you don’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 19, 2005

Faith is more than believeing. It is acting on what we believe and trusting that God will do what He says he will do, even in the area of our finances.

Trusting God Proverbs 3:1-10 The New Year has come and we made our resolutions. Promises to be better, promises to do things, promises, promises, promises. As for me and my house, we have resolved to Trust God more. When our son Matt was a toddler, washing his hair was always a problem. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Temple Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by David Kim on Jan 23, 2005

Paul says that do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ himself? he also says that our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit.

Last week we have talked about How we can know God and His will. first of all, God can speak to us through the Bible. For those who want to obey God and His will, they must have and they must know God’s word. do you have His word in your life? do you know what he wants from you? this is the key ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Effect Of Righteousness

Contributed by Mark Baker on Feb 14, 2005

What is righteousness and what effect does it have on the believer?

The Effect Of Righteousness -- New Revised Standard Isaiah 32:17 The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever. The New King James says it like this. Isaiah 32:17 The work of righteousness will be peace, and the effect of righteousness, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 32:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Avoiding Judgment Series

Contributed by David Asch on Feb 16, 2005

Once, while helping out at my son’s soccer practice, a kid responded to my instructions by saying, “you’re not the coach.” Don’t you hate it when you get that response? What do you do then? In this message we see Jesus receive that kind of response. And

AVOIDING JUDGMENT Mark 11:27-12:12 INTRO: Once, while helping out at my son’s soccer practice, a kid responded to my instructions by saying, “you’re not the coach.” Don’t you hate it when you get that response? What do you do then? PREV: Today we will see Jesus receive that kind of response. And ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standin' In The Need Of Grace

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 20, 2005

It’s easy for us to focus on ourselves and our alleged abilities. It’s far better to realize that we are constantly in need of the sustaining presence of God’s grace.

Passage: Judges 6:25-32 Intro: There is an old spiritual that we all know. Very simple. 1. “It’s me, it’s me oh Lord, standin’ in the need of prayer” 2. this is not a song celebrating selfishness, but the recognition of need 3. its amazing how easily pride worms into our hearts, how we begin ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Face Of Sin

Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Oct 1, 2005

You want to see the face of sin? Look into a mirror and then look at the cross.

The Face of Sin 1 John 3:4-9 Rev. R. B. Hughes 2 Cor. 5:21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Excuse Me, But I Got To Press On

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Oct 12, 2005

“The Ultimate Glory-Moving together in one direction, purpose and toward one goal.”

Paul, who is the writer of our text, challenges the Philippian church to press on in unity to become the best that they could be for Christ. Rather than be complacent with where they were, they needed to set their sights higher. As men and women of God who have different perspectives, needs, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 2 Of 6: Idle Speech Series

Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003

Five ways our tongues get us into trouble, and two correct responses

Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day Part 2 of 6: Idle Speech "The tongue has the power of life and death." Proverb 18:21 (NIV) Introduction: Brief recap (Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day, Part 1 of 6: Idle ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Holiness

The Ethiopian Official Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 16, 2003

Preparation (26-29), Witness (30-35), and Commitment (36-39) -God led Philip to someone ready to hear the Good News.

Conversions in the Book of Acts> Philip and the Ethiopian, Acts 8:26-39 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When we’re living according to the will of God, anything can happen! In Acts chapter 8, Philip, a deacon of the church, is whisked away by God in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Congregational

The Games People Play - Risk Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity. Here we discuss if you can risk if God is a liar or does He tell the truth

The games People Play – Risk Does God really mean what He says? Introduction: I was at a Barnes and Noble book store in Nashville one day when I heard a young mother call to her young son. He looked to be about three and was standing at the top of the stairs making faces at his mom. She ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transfiguration

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 27, 2003

Who do you say that Jesus is? Humanly Peter answered "The Christ of God"; in this passage, God the Father answered the same question by revealing Christ in his glory.

Saxlingham 02-03-03 The Transfiguration – Mt. 9:2-9 Story: A man was arraigned for murder in Los Angeles about 60 years ago. It was a difficult case with a lot of circumstantial evidence. The man’s defence lawyer, however, thought of an ingenious ploy. In his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Anglican