Sermons on Difficult Times:

Related By Blood

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Topic - First in a series on the covenant. Theme - The covenant according to O. Palmer Robertson, is a "bond in blood, divinely administered." Today we discuss this definition.

Introductory Considerations 1. As I looked ahead, thinking and praying about what God would have me preach to you this fall, I sensed we need to work on our relationships - with our spouses, parents, children, families, and with one another in church. 2. But as contemplate this, I though we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Supergod And Superman Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

A SUPERGOD MAKES HIS ANOINTED VICTORIOUS LIKE A SUPERMAN

BIG IDEA: A SUPERGOD MAKES HIS ANOINTED VICTORIOUS LIKE A SUPERMAN (:1-3) INTRODUCTION: LOVE THE ROCK OF SALVATION A. Relationship: Love the Lord – Why? “my strength” “my rock” “my fortress” “my deliverer” “the one in whom I take refuge” “my shield” “the horn of my salvation” “my stronghold” B. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Tradition Of The Elders

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. As most of you know, the consistory has been going through a time of self-examination for both themselves and the church. As part of that examination we came up with a list of seven corporate sins that we as a congregation share. These are sins that are prevalent in our church. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Promise Of His Word

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

Text:Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

Text:Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. As Jesus and His disciples came out of the temple, they asked him three question back in verse 3. When shall the temple be destroyed? What shall be the signs of His coming? and the end of the world? In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:35

Denomination: Baptist

Forward To The Past - Reformation Day Message

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

The Reformation began with Jesus Christ and is to continue even today within the church and within our hearts.

Introductory Considerations 1. "Today is Reformation Sunday." With these four words I may already have lost many of your listening ears. Why do we need to talk about something that happened 400-500 years ago? We don’t want a history lesson or a theological debate. 2. Message of Reformation not a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He'll Do It Again

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Some people think that God is like a genie in a bottle. You get 2 or 3 good wishes out of him and then it’s all over. I’m here to tell you, He’s no genie in a bottle. He doesn’t run out of compassion and He’s not short on power! When you need His help, He

HE’LL DO IT AGAIN TEXT: Mal 3:6 James 1:17 Num 23:19 INTRODUCTION: Some people think that God is like a genie in a bottle. You get 2 or 3 good wishes out of him and then it’s all over. I’m here to tell you, He’s no genie in a bottle. He doesn’t run out of compassion and He’s not short on ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, James 1:17

What We Believe...about Regeneration

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Mar 10, 2003

When we get saved, Jesus takes our old, dead lives; and makes us brand spanking new!

Larry Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Sunday Evening, March 9, 2003 Title: What We Believe...About Regeneration Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Introduction I used to be a big Star Trek Fan... I watched some of the classic Star Trek series... but my favorite was Star Trek: The Next Generation. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ezekiel 33:26

Denomination: Nazarene

When The Spirit Of God Leaves

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

What happens when God departs. A sermon on the second comming.

1. Condition of Israel a. Rebellious (They violated all 10 commandments Deut:5 esp #1) b. Greedy (Ez.7) c. Spiritually blind (didn’t learn their lessons from history – Northern Israel’s captivity) d. Reprobate Society (Secret sins uncovered 8:12) Ezek 8:12-9:1 12 He said to me, "Son of man, have ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Ultimate Love (Revised)"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 29, 2003

How can we even begin to comprehend God’s love for us?

John 3:14-21 “The Ultimate Love” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Have you ever noticed while reading the Gospel of John…How the author of this Gospel refers to himself? He doesn’t refer to himself by name…or in a sense maybe he does. He ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Prayer Part Ii: A Matter Of Persistence

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 30, 2003

PERSISTANT PRAYER IS ANSWERED PRAYER!

PRAYER PART II: A MATTER OF PERSISTENCE LUKE 18: 1-8 FEBRUARY 16, 2003 INTRODUCTION: ASAP = ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER: POEM TRANSITION THOUGHT: Our text for today is very basic in nature. I believe it to be one of those texts that we can all understand at first reading. Luke begins by explaining what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Truth

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 7, 2003

Jesus is true, and he is THE TRUTH - the ressurection proves it!

Jesus is the truth - John 14:6 Millgrove United Church, April 6 2003 John 14:1-6 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God ; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: *other

What To Do With Sars And Wars

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 8, 2003

There’s a response for us in the midst of calamities.

WHAT TO DO WITH SARS AND WARS 2Messengers came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast army from Edom is marching against you from beyond the Dead Sea. …” 3Jehoshaphat was alarmed by this news and sought the LORD for guidance. He also gave orders that everyone throughout Judah should observe a fast. 4So ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:2-12, Matthew 14:28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Son Rise Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 11, 2003

The Resurrection is the one event in all history that can turn gloom to joy, make meaningless lives meaningful, and make the followers of Jesus Christ more than conquerors.

The Son Rise (Matt. 27:62-28:15, Mark 16:1-11, Luke 23:56-24:11, John 20:1-18) Bulletin insert I wrote for this sermon; it has helpful info. Sermon outline follows it. Resurrection: The Ultimate Victory The four Gospels each contain bits of information about the events occurring after the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord's Desires For You

Contributed by Ronnie Mutina on Apr 12, 2003

David is proclaiming that the Lord chose him, when he made the statement, ’He liked me to make me king over all of Israel.’ He encourages Solomon by a number of ways and finishes off by reminding Solomon and Israel that God knows all men’s hearts. If He

1 Chronicles 28:4 – 9 The Lord’s Desires For You INTRODUCTION A. In today’s passage, David is coming to the end of his journey as King of Israel. B. A number of things have happened up to this point and we won’t take time to cover all of them. C. There are some things we will cover ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Church - A Family

Contributed by Troy Harkey on Apr 16, 2003

When we think of the church, we most often think of a place like this where we come to worship and to study and be taught God’s Word, but before the church was the institution, as we know it today, the church was a family.

THE CHURCH – A FAMILY (Mat 12:47-50) 47, Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee. 48, But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? 49, And he stretched forth his hand toward his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:47-50

Denomination: Baptist