Sermons on Depths:

The Furious Love Of God Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Mar 25, 2004

In the Ragamuffin Gospel Brennen Manning quotes and elaborates on what Chesterton taught about grace. Chesterton calls grace The Furious Love of God. Manning explains, “God is not moody or capricious; He knows no seasons of change. He has a single relen

CEL032804 Why did Jesus die? To show us the furious love of God. In the Ragamuffin Gospel Brennen Manning quotes and elaborates on what Chesterton taught about grace. Chesterton calls grace The Furious Love of God. Manning explains, “God is not moody or capricious; He knows no seasons of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Amazed?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 26, 2005

Use several scriptures where the word amazed is used to describe peoples response to Jesus.

Are You amazed? Sometimes I think it is hard to amaze me any more. As a kid, I always watched the magician’s hands. Occasionally, I cause them reaching in a pocket or flipping the platter over before the Audience could see the bowl was glued to the surface or the levitating lady was on a firm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:47-48

Denomination: Congregational

Multi-Dimensional Love

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on May 6, 2005

God enable us to love all people in the same way He loves us.

Last week (Romans 5:6-8) we talked about God’s amazing love for all people. For example, if he could love and forgive someone like Jeffrey Dahlmer, the Milwaukee Monster after all of the hideous things he had done, he can love and forgive anyone. The point of God’s amazing love is that he loves us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Reason To Be Thankful

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Nov 24, 2002

In preparation for Thanksgiving, let’s think about some things we have to be thankful for.

A Reason to Be Thankful Romans 8:28-39 SICC 11.24/02 – Morning I am going to help you out this morning, so listen closely. I don’t know where you are celebrating Thanksgiving, but beware, your host may have read an article in the newspaper, or worse yet in one of those family magazines and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"We Know Love By This"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 9, 2003

Jesus loves us so much, and that means that we ought to love others.

1 John 3:16-24 “We Know Love By This” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Humankind has made so many attempts to define love. Volumes upon volumes of books have been written about it. Over the centuries romantic love has been the theme of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: United Methodist

Safe In Your Shepherd's Arms

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on May 14, 2003

The love of Jesus, our Good Shepherd, laid down his life on the cross. See the nail marks of love in his hand! He continues to keep us safe because he took up his life again in vicory. You are safe in his arms.

Safe in Your Shepherd’s Arms Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit kindles Easter joy in our hearts is the account of Jesus’ resurrection recorded in John 10:11-18 [Jesus said,] “I am the good shepherd. The good ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Spirit Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 20, 2003

What does the Scripture mean when it says, "God is Spirit?¨

God is Spirit Intro 1. ¡§The turning point in our lives is when we stop seeking the God we want and start seeking the God who is.¡¨ ¡X Patrick Morley 2. Many perceive God like one person noted: God is a lot like our pastor. I don¡¦t see him through the week and I don¡¦t understand him on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:16, John 4:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Great Salvation

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Aug 21, 2003

The Mercy of God has the ability to change lives

1 Peter 1:3-12 October 20, 2002 Piggott Christian Church D.T. ¡§The Mercy of God has the ability to change lives.¡¨ TITLE: ¡§A Great Salvation¡¨ Intro: ¡§How do you know you are going to heaven?¡¨ -- Being asked a question while applying for a youth ministry. At what point can you say, ¡§I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Gifts, His Call, His Sovereignty

Contributed by David Richardson on Sep 29, 2005

God has a gift or gifts for each one of us. God has a call for each one of us. God has a plan for each one of us

Title: His Gifs, His Call, His Sovereignty Romans 11 29 for God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable. 30 Just as you who were at one time disobedient to God have now received mercy as a result of their disobedience, 31 so they too have now become disobedient in order that they too may now receive ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:29-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Judas Under The Microscope

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 15, 2006

Looking at the life of Judas, what can we learn?

One of the greatest accusations thrown at many Christians is hypocrisy! "Have you ever looked under a microscope? You always see alot more than you could ever see with the human eye. Today I want to put Judas under the microscope lets just see what we will find?" 1. In Judas we see a man with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Interview

Contributed by John Nadasi on Aug 18, 2005

This is about coming to faith and its greatest obstacle. Was going to pull the one I wrote 3 years ago, but apparently people like it. So, I will leave it. Think this one is better though.

Matthew 16:13-20 Paonia United Methodist Church August 21, 2005 Ever had a job evaluation? What goes through your mind when you walk in To your annual evaluation? I still get the same butterflies that I did When I was 10 and mom and dad left for Meet the creature night at elementary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Changes The Way You Look At Tomorrow

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 6, 2003

The sin of despair. Only Christ can change the way you look at tomorrow.

JOB 7:1-7 JESUS CHANGES THE WAY I LOOK AT TOMORROW Why should I be excited about tomorrow? That is a question that every person thinks about from time to time. Why should I be excited about tomorrow? “Because it’s good for you,” we are told. “It’s healthy.” And it’s true, that having a ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-7, Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

The Mystery Of God

Contributed by Juan Smith on Mar 30, 2005

To ask the question of Seminarians: Where has our wonder of God’s mystery gone? And how can we put that wonder of the mystery of God back in our lives?

The Mystery of God? Readings: Exodus 3:1-15 1 Corinthians 2:6-11 Aim: To ask the question of Seminarians: Where has our wonder of God’s mystery gone? And how can we put that wonder of the mystery of God back in our lives? Purpose: The way in which we put the mystery back is by leaving space for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

8 Wonders Of The World

Contributed by Frank Martin on Apr 13, 2005

A faith twist on a worldly notion

8th Wonders of the world Man has consistently looked to glorify himself and the works of his hands. Routinely we award one another for acts or feats that we use to set us apart or above others. This is contrary to the nature of God. When we look to elevate ourselves, we till ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unlimited Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

We have been forgiven much, therefore we must forgive others much.

Perhaps you’ve heard the story about the stubborn old farmer who was plowing his field. A neighbor who was watching as he tried to guide the mule finally said, "I don’t want to butt in, but you could save yourself a lot of work by saying "gee" and "haw," instead of jerking on the reins." The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist