Sermons on Degenerate Literature:

A Pastoral Response To The Bombing In Bali Series

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Oct 20, 2002

The terrorist attack in Bali came a week before I was to preach on the subject of murder, and a National Day of Mourning was declared for that Sunday. God does work in mysterious ways...

Over the last few weeks God has been showing me how his timing is always perfect. I became more convinced of this when I realised what sermon I had planned to preach today. In view of the events of the last week today’s passage seems to be the most appropriate in the Bible. The bombing in Bali ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13, Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Holiness

Are We Sharing In The Lord's Supper Without Meaning To Our Spiritual Being?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 1, 2002

How to prepare in taking the Lord’s Supper.

Introduction: HOW TO CATCH A MONKEY------ Native hunters in the jungles of Africa; have a clever way of trapping monkeys. They slice a coconut in two, hollow it out, and in one half of the shell cut a hole just big enough for a monkey’s hand to pass through. Then they place an orange in the other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Refreshing Others

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 29, 2000

To cause one to breathe more easily; to encourage, cheer up, and relieve by the force of one’s godly personality.

JACKIE ROBINSON was the first African American to play baseball in the major leagues. Breaking baseball’s color barrier, he faced hostile crowds in every stadium. While playing one day in his home stadium of Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, he committed an error. The fans began to jeer him. He stood ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:16-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Unsinkable Ship

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Mar 4, 2006

God’s Word is like an unsinkable ship in the sea of humanity

The Unsinkable Ship by Gerald Van Horn Isaiah 55:8-13 v.8. For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways saith the Lord. v.9. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. v.10. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

5 Easter A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Apr 25, 2002

In a time of change the words "do not let your hearts be troubled" can be difficult words to hear but these are the words that direct us to Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life. Jesus, the only one we can depend on when all else is changing.

5 Easter A John 14:1-14 28 April 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen These words are so often read at funerals that it seems odd not to have a casket and flowers. These words are so often used to assure the family and friends of the deceased that the deceased is in a better place, a place assured from the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Maundy Thursday: Jesus, The Only Way

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

Maundy Thursday - fairly short Either Jesus is or he isn’t

Do not be troubled. Jesus and his disciples have finished the last supper and Jesus is talking to them about the future. He knows the events that will take place in the next few hours. Jesus knows that these men will be devastated, crushed, in need of spiritual renewal. So Jesus sets out to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real Jesus

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 30, 2005

Our society has a distorted view of who Jesus really is. We need to show te world who the real Jesus is.

The Real Jesus Pastor Jamie Wright * June 12, 2005 * MFC Matthew 16:13-16 13 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?" 14 So they said, "Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evangelizing Skeptics

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 13, 2004

As we gather for revival services, it is appropriate to ask ourselves, “How is it that the church (at large) has fallen on such lean times”? Churches everywhere are closing, and some that remain open find it nearly impossible to sustain themselves. Many

As we gather for revival services, it is appropriate to ask ourselves, “How is it that the church (at large) has fallen on such lean times”? Churches everywhere are closing, and some that remain open find it nearly impossible to sustain themselves. Many are quick to place blame on social ills; I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Other

King Of Kings And Lord Of Lords

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

A Palm Sunday Message of the King of kings.

King of kings and Lord of lords This morning we looked at Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. As the Jews hailed Him as their coming king they waved the palm branches and scattered their cloaks before Him. In only a week’s time, the tide turned. Just a week later many of these same people ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Transforming Role Of The Word

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

The greatest threat to the Bible is believers who don’t live close enough to God’s Word for it to perform its purpose.

The Transforming Role of the Word Hebrews 4:12 What is the greatest threat to the Bible? A Soviet Russian dictionary defined the Bible as a ‘collection of fantastic legends without scientific support. It is full of dark hints, historical mistakes, and contradictions. It serves as a factor for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's All Greek To Me Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 13, 2009

Explanation of the Greek documents behind our New Testament

Text: 2 Peter 1:16-21, Title: It’s All Greek to Me, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/14/09, PM A. Opening illustration: speak to the uniqueness of the bible—Josh McDowell, New Evidence, pg. 4-15 B. Background to passage: Peter is explaining the reliability of the gospel and the testimony of the apostles. It’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Being Under The Influence I

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 12, 2008

There are two ways to be controlled: Our minds are either under the influence of our sinful nature or the Holy Spirit.

Title: Being Under the Influence Text: Romans 8:1-11 The Big Idea: There are two ways to be controlled: Our minds are either under the influence of our own sinful nature or the Holy Spirit. Introduction The conflict between good and evil is as old as time… the earliest was a cosmic battle ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christianity Vs. Wicca

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Sep 10, 2007

A comparison of Biblical Christianity with Wicca.

As we finish this brief series in which we have looked into false religions and cults we want to look at Wicca. Wicca is an attempt to revive the pre-Christian nature and fertility religions of western Europe. It is a neo-pagan religion that believes in supernatural magick, worships a male and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Sex And Marriage Part 1

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 15, 2009

Why is it that sex is made cheap and common by our society? Like so many things it can be bought and sold but what is the right attitude we as Christians should hold about sex in marriage?

Sex and Marriage So how does the topic of sex and marriage come up as a sermon theme you might ask? Last week I was talking with some of our men while waiting for Sunday morning church goers to arrive. Typically we men were talking about cars and Rob and Bruce mentioned a huge car show that was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sex And Marriage Part Three

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 15, 2009

There are within our hearts many great mysteries still to be disclosed. One of the greatest mysteries of all is pure love between a man and a woman. How one man and one woman can find perfect fulfillment only by and through their union as one couple pled

Sex and Marriage - Part 3 Love Letters and Love Songs Song of Solomon 2:3:13 Love letters and love songs are meant to be shared only by the lovers and not an audience of on lookers. There are many reasons for this, the special language that lovers share is often unique and original it may stem ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:3-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed