Sermons on Distinctive:

"Who Do You Think He Is?"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 8, 2002

Jesus draws a line in the sand, one the Pharisees couldn’t miss, and one which forces us to commit ourselves as to who we think Jesus is.

“Who Do You Think He Is?”, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Author Salman Rushdie authored a book critical of Islam, back in the 80’s, The Satanic Verses, and has been under a death sentence for blasphemy ever since, a judgment imposed by the Ayatola ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-59

Denomination: Congregational

"Justice Is Coming" (Obadiah) Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

God’s warnings are to restore us--His purpose is to help and restore us

Obadiah—“Justice is Coming” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Perhaps where you work you have an annual evaluation. In the Army we receive written efficiency reports. The following are some phrases you wouldn’t want on your report: Ø “His men would ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:15-17

Denomination: Congregational

"Some Trust In Chariots” Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 14, 2002

Deborah shows us what can be accomplished when we rely on God to fight our battles.

“Some Trust in Chariots” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Judges chapters 4 and 5 tell a story in two very distinct and different ways. Ch 4 gives a conventional historical account, while chapter 5 re-tells the story in poetic verse. We are studying ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:6-9

Denomination: Congregational

Out Of The Blue! Series

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 16, 2002

Last week we had the word painting of the ’blue and yellow’. So due to popular demand – we will focus some attention on how to differentiate between the two.

OUT OF THE BLUE! Acts 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION Move over ‘Rob Tucker Challenge’ – make room for the ‘Dave Lansdown Off-road Comp’. You see yesterday I had the privilege of not only taking out the coveted prize, but also inaugurating what will be THE annual Off-road comp! Some of you may know the saying ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Superman

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 10, 2003

A sermon for the First Sunday after the Epiphany, The Baptism of Jesus

First Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus Mark 1:4-11 Superman 4 John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And there went out to him all the country of Judea, and all the people of Jerusalem; and they were baptized ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Plan For The Man

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003

A Father’s Day Message

GOD’S PLAN FOR THE MAN Psalms 128:1-6 INTRO: If there’s anything in shortage today it is men. Real men who will say as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Not everyone who is a male is a man. I mean a real man, a godly man. You can be born a male, but it takes maturity to be a man. You’re ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Curing Leprosy

Contributed by James May on Jan 29, 2002

Like Namaan, we all suffer from leprosy. Ours is leprosy of the spirit and soul. Both result in death and both have only one cure.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Salvation By Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 9, 2002

Introduction to the letter to the Romans

I feel a bit like we’ve just climbed on board a jet going from Melbourne to London, or we’re just setting off to drive from Melbourne to Perth. There’s a long journey before us, but there’ll be lots of exciting things to see on the way; lots of varied scenery. And by the end of our journey I hope ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Anglican

A Chip Off The Old Block

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Feb 14, 2002

From series in 1 John

“A Chip Off The Old Block” I John 3:1-12 One of the strangest moments in life is the day that you happen to glance down and at the end of your arm you suddenly realize that someone has taken your hand and replaced it your parents. The shock of that moment is hard to describe. I remember the day ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Oh I Want To See Him

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Isaiah’s vision of God is pattern and motivation for our personal encounter with the Almighty

-- The nation of Judah was in a time of transition and uncertainty. -- Uzziah, who had become king at age 16 and ruled 52 years, had died. -- He had come to the throne at a difficult time and had won many battles against Judah’s enemies. -- He strengthened the nation and it prospered as he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Crisis Of Belief

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Feb 26, 2002

When the rubber meets the road, we are at a Crisis of Belief. Will we trust God or Grumble?

CRISIS OF BELIEF Coming to a place where you have to make a decision about your faith. Israel’s 8 Crisis’ of Belief Exodus 14-18, Numbers 14:1-4, 20-23 INTRODUCTION: The Israelites have been living in Egypt ever since Joseph’s brothers came back to him during the famine. Pharoe loved the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Acceptable Worship Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 28, 2002

Jesus confronts Pharisaic tradition.

Acceptable Worshi) Mark 7:1-23 INTRO.: As we read the second through the seventh chapters of the Gospel of Mark, it seems to me there is a major emphasis on the controversy between the Pharisees and Jesus. The great expositor, G. Campbell Morgan, thought Jesus was intentionally confronting the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

4 Lent A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Mar 7, 2002

Dealing with the healing of a blind man Jesus confronts the bad theology of the Pharisees. Jesus speaks of love and healing in the face of legalism and rules.

4 Lent A John 9:1- 41 10 March, 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Words, words, words! There is a long-standing university class exercise where you are to take a long piece of work and capture the meaning in a sentence or two. These 41 verses might be summed up as, “A man is healed, people found it hard ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Reconciliation

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 20, 2002

Psalm 32 is a wonderful record of redeeming grace showing the happiness of a man whose sins had been forgiven. This Psalm is David’s own experience and is a model for all who need forgiveness.

The Blessedness of Reconciliation Introduction: Psalm 32 is a wonderful record of redeeming grace showing the happiness of a man whose sins had been forgiven. This Psalm is David’s own experience and is a model for all who need forgiveness. The Psalm opens with I. The Joy of the one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

I Owe A Debt To A Friend

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 20, 2002

We should value our friends and express our love to them.

I OWE A DEBT TO A FRIEND By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpeth iron; so a man sharpeth the countenance of his friends. 1 Kings 3:3 Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad:--- Today, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17, 1 Kings 3:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God