Sermons on Dealing With Our Past:

Encountering Jesus In Our Life Series

Contributed by John Tung on Nov 9, 2000

Jesus takes his disciples from shallower faith to deeper faith.

ENCOUNTERING JESUS IN OUR LIFE Luke 5:1-11 John Tung, 10-15-00 I. Introduction Tiger Woods had one of the most incredible first years of any professional golfer in 1997. He won the prestigious Masters Tournament by an unheard of 12 strokes. He went on to win 4 of the 15 tournaments, earning $1.8 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Prays For Our Unity

Contributed by Bobby Gilstrap on Nov 12, 2000

Jesus prays for the unity of his disciples and the church.

“JESUS PRAYS FOR OUR UNITY” JOHN 17:20-26 (NASB) The billboard shows a little girl sitting on her daddy’s shoulders waving an American flag … and the caption says ... WHAT MAKES US GREAT … “Unity, pass it on!” Since 9/11 - “United We Stand” has been the theme – we want to project a united ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26, John 17:20-24, Revelation 22:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Our Mission Statement

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000

What is the importance of a mission statement and how do we apply it to our mission.

I have been in a reflective mood since seeing the doctor two weeks ago. He spoke to me concerning lifestyle changes I would need to make to ensure my health and longevity. I thought about change in relationship to the church, here at Ione Assembly, and I want to speak on this today, the changes ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transforming Our Hearts & Minds

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 16, 2001

How can we change from being the kind of person who vacillates, who lives with one foot in the world & one foot in the church, to being "all you can be" in God’s sight?

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX TEXT: Romans 12:1-2 ILL. The story is told that a man living out on the edge of town heard a commotion in his back yard. He investigated & discovered there was a very hostile gorilla up in his tree. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Proverbs 23:7, Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Imparting Values To Our Children

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 17, 2001

What values do we need to impart to our children?

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Please open your Bibles to Genesis 24. In this chapter you’ll find that Abraham is an old man. God has blessed him, giving him wealth & a faithful wife who stood beside him in good times & bad. But now Sarah is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-66, Deuteronomy 11:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Need In Our Land!

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Jan 6, 2001

We are in need of a Heaven-Sent, God-shaking Revival.

The Greatest Need in our Land today is a Heaven-sent Revival! Not a Man-made, or a program-generated revival, but a Revival straight from the throne-room of God on High! Man can’t produce it. Never has there been a preacher who could preach it up. Never has there been a choir, or a quartet that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Awesome Weapon, Prayer Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 10, 2001

A tale is told about a small town that had historically been "dry," but then a local businessman decided to build a tavern.

"Our Awesome Weapon - Prayer!" "Knowing Our Enemy" series - Part 7 of 7 Text: Eph. 6:18-20 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church August 13, 2000 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Up to Date! Ephes. 6:18-20 "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Bible Church

Jesus Knows Our Needs!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 23, 2001

Jesus knows & cares about us. He knows what is inside us. He knows how we think. He knows when we're telling the truth & when we're lying. He knows who & what we really are, & He loves us anyway.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL,KANSAS, OK (revised:2016) TEXT: Mark 1:40-2:12 ILL. In my opinion, one of the most beautiful songs in our hymnbooks is #528, entitled "No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus." Notice the words in verse 1: I would love to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Manage Our Mouths Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Feb 3, 2002

I talk about the destructiveness of an uncontrolled tongue and then share what we can do to better manage it.

Intro: Have you ever said anything you later regretted? I wished I had 10 bucks for every time I said something that I shouldn’t have in my life. As we think about saything the wrong things let me share with you a couple of things NOT to say to a police officer. 1). Sorry, officer, I didn’t ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Ephesians 4:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

"The Transfiguration Of Our Lord.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 21, 2002

Year A 2nd Sunday of Lent Alternate Reading Matthew 17: 1-9 Title: “The Transfiguration of Our Lord.”

Year A 2nd Sunday of Lent Alternate Reading Matthew 17: 1-9 Title: “The Transfiguration of Our Lord.” Jesus takes Peter, James and John up onto a mountain where he is transfigured before them. The Transfiguration scene is yet another step or stop along the way of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting Our Hands Dirty

Contributed by John Stensrud on Apr 29, 2001

An expository message focusing on the confrontation between Jesus and an expert in the law.

Getting our Hands Dirty – Luke 10:25-37 By Pastor John Stensrud Luke 10:25 On one occasion a lawyer [stood up] to [test] Jesus. Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" 26 "What is written in the Law?" he replied. "How do you read it?" 27 He answered "’Love the Lord your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

God's Answers For Our Excuses

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Sep 28, 2001

A look at the excuses that Moses gave God for not accepting his call and the answers that God gave Moses to those excuses. Parralels the call of Moses with our call to evangelism and shows how Christ gives the same answers to our excuses. This sermon is v

God’s Answers for Our Excuses Exodus 3:9 –4:13 Introduction: Ex. 3:9-10 – Exodus records God’s calling of Moses to lead His people out of bondage in Egypt. Matt. 28:18-20 – Jesus also calls us to GO and lead his children out of bondage today. Not a physical slavery, but a slavery to sin. Even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rejoice In Our Risen Lord

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001

Christians rejoice always because Jesus isn’t dead - he’s risen!

In the late 1800’s, no business matched the financial and political dominance of the railroad. Trains dominated the transportation industry of the United States, moving both people and goods throughout the country. Then a new discovery came along – the car – and incredibly the leaders of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Mothers - Beacons And Our Call

Contributed by John Gullick on May 9, 2002

A Mothers Day sermon that discusses Mothers role as a beacon and our call to Mother’s/

Are you my Mother? "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim release to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free those who are downtrodden."); and in Matthew 25:35 ("I was hungry, and you gave Me ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:10-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Holiness In Our Actions - Integrity

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002

A look at the life of Daniel and his friends as models for integrity in the workplace.

Holiness in Our Actions – Integrity Daniel 1-6 (Revised Feb. 2002) Introduction Did you know that how we do our work and live our lives speaks volumes about our love for God? It’s true, and more true than you know! People will judge the sincerity of your faith based on the job you do at ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan