Sermons on Divine Dialogue:

Christ: More Excellent

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 3, 2002

He is better than the prophets, better than the Law and the sacrifices, better than the angels.

About 6 or 7 years ago a new merchandizing craze began, and although at the time I thought it to be another passing fad, it seems that it has not only not died out...but has really only slowed down a little bit in all that time. I’m referring to angels. The merchandizing of everything ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Orthodox

The World's Only Way Out--Repent

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 11, 2002

Second Sunday in Advent

2nd Sunday in Advent Matthew 3:1-12   "The World’s Only Way Out Repent"   There is a purely American art form that has been lost to the American scene over the last 20 to 15 years. It is the Circus Poster. Some of you can remember those colorful posters that were hung about a month before the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Intimate And Living Connection Between Baptism And Eucharist.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 11, 2002

Year A. 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany, January 20th, 2002 Title: “The intimate and living connection between Baptism and Eucharist.” John 1: 29-42

Year A. 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany, January 20th, 2002 Title: “The intimate and living connection between Baptism and Eucharist.” John 1: 29-42 In a cascade of testimonials, John the Baptist identifies Jesus as the Lamb of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Journey Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 8, 2004

Being imitators of God will cause us to travel certain paths in life. The path of Love, Truth, Forgiveness, and Obedience.

Intro: There seem to be many imitators today. But for the most part the imitations are cheap imitations. They are just surface cover ups as a way to make a living or to cheat people. From Wal-Mart you have Great Value In branson and many other towns you have the famous people imitators But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

How Faith Can Change The Way You Live

Contributed by Don Schultz on Oct 15, 2004

Even mustard-seed-faith can do great things. Jesus talks about these great things here.

Luke 17:1-6 HOW FAITH CAN CHANGE THE WAY YOU LIVE Are you a strong Christians or a weak Christian? Are you a good person or a bad person? How do you measure that? And if you’re weak, how can you get stronger? I know that recently they did some testing in the local schools to measure how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

First Things First Series

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Oct 29, 2004

Don’t pass over the Salutation in Romans 1. The first seven verses is one long sentence of 126 words, rich with spiritual truth.

First Things First Romans 1:1-7 As we examine the first several verses of this epistle to the Romans we should be aware that Paul has now been a Christian for about 26 years. It is his 6th epistle. The Gospel is spoken of using three different expressions: “The Gospel of God” – v 1. “The Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Falling In Love With Jesus Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 20, 2004

Two surprising announcements. How would you react?

Falling in love with Jesus Luke 1:1-4 Part II Based on the book by the same name by: Rubel Shelly The nature of the Gospels is summed up best by John; “Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Supreme Jesus In A One-Topping World

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 24, 2004

Jesus is supreme. Jesus is supreme for two reasons. Paul tells us these reasons: 1) Because of Who He is and 2) Because of what He has done.

A SUPREME JESUS IN A ONE-TOPPING WORLD COLOSSIANS 1:15-23 INTRODUCTION... CS Lewis, MERE CHRISTIANITY, Barbour and Company inc., pp.44,45 Then comes the real shock. Among these Jews there suddenly turns up a man who goes about talking as if He was God. He claims to forgive sins. He says He has ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are We Thankful For?

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 27, 2004

We have so much to b ethankful for but all gratitude can be traced back to one source.

The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough. We’re sick of each other, and so you call your sister in Chicago and tell her." ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Get Ready For Christmas - By Making Changes

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 1, 2004

There are three parts to "making changes" in your life. John the Baptist shows us what they are...

Matthew 3:1-12 “MAKING CHANGES” If NBC were to call you on the phone this afternoon, and tell you that they were coming over to your house in one hour, because they are planning to do a story on you, as part of their people-living-in-a-small-town series, what would you do to get ready? You put ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Let Us See Jesus Series

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Dec 1, 2004

This sermon deals with John’s revealing of Jesus Christ in the Book of Revelation.

Let Us See Jesus! Revelation is the Book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ. The Bible is the inspired Word of God. Every word in it is true, but when men were putting the Bible in the canon of Scripture some of the titles that they gave to some of the books were not inspired. You will notice ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

So Much Better Than The Angels! Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Feb 8, 2004

Christ is vastly superior to the angels.

So much better than the angels! Heb 1:4 Introduction In the first 3 verses the pre-eminence of the Lord Jesus Christ is graphically displayed. Like the disciples at the mount of transfiguration, in our studies of we have we have climbed the hill and, I hope, gained a glimpse of His glory. Reflect ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:4-14, Psalm 45:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up And See The Glory!

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Feb 24, 2004

We want to see what the disciples saw at the Transfiguration and say with them,"It is good to be here!"

February 22, 2004 — Transfiguration/Last Sunday after the Epiphany Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 9:28-36 Wake Up and See the Glory I. Christ’s True Nature II. A Taste of Heaven III. The Source of All You Need Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Constant Care

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 1, 2004

Jesus is criticized for working on the Sabbath and claiming to be God’s Son. He responds and offers a challenge to His critics, us.

God’s Constant Care John 5:17-21 INTRO.: The healing of the crippled man at Bethesda, immediately preceding this passage, is a story of man’s helplessness and God’s power. In v. 8, Jesus tells the crippled man to do the impossible and, with God’s help, he does it. You would expect rejoicing over ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What All Christians Have In Common

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 9, 2004

1) Same schooling. 2) Same path into God’s famly. 3) Same clothing. 4) Same inheritance

Galatians 3:23-29: WHAT ALL CHRISTIANS HAVE IN COMMON Have you ever noticed how we spend a lot of time thinking about how different we are from other people? For example, this is an election year, and during these next few months you’re going to hear all the candidates talk about how different ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran