Sermons on Divine Love:

Why Baptism? Series

Contributed by Darrin Koone on Sep 20, 2001

A sermon on the historiacl context of Baptism.

(Luke 3:1-3) In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar--when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene-- {2} during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-22, Leviticus 16:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Mind's Made Up

Contributed by James May on Sep 25, 2001

A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways. How long will we halt between two opinions?

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: James 1:8, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Chaos To Choice

Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 1, 2001

Discover how God’s Worldview can help us move from chaos to making wise choices.

This week I was told about a lady who called her husband at the World Trade Center after the planes smashed into the buildings. The husband was on ninety-something floor, explaining to her that he was okay. Before she hung up the phone, however, the line went dead. The husband has not yet been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: *other

Having The Also Spirit

Contributed by James Rich on Oct 4, 2001

God is searching for someone who will go beyond the ordinary. Someone who will go the extra mile. Not just what is expected of them but ALSO.............

Genesis 24:1And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things. 2And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh: 3And I will make thee swear by the LORD, the God of heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Seed Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 8, 2001

Jesus tells of the Kingdom being like a tiny Mustard Seed. This sermon explores what something so small could mean in describing something so majestic

TOP 10 CLASSIFIED ADS – From true classified ads in daily newspapers 10. Wanted. Man to take care of cow that does not smoke or drink. 9. Try us once, you’ll never go anywhere again. 8. Dog for sale: eats anything and is fond of children. 7. Illiterate? Write today for free help. 6. Stock up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-19, Matthew 13:31-32, Luke 17:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Edify One Another Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 11, 2001

Many Christians are weary and worn by this life. Edifying ¡V building-up by Christian brothers is the only hope some of us have!

October 14, 2001 ¡Kand edify one another, even as also ye do. Out of ancient Greek history we find the king of Sparta boasting to a visiting monarch about the mighty walls of Sparta. The guest looked around, but he saw no walls. I¡¦d like to see those walls. Show them to me! The Spartan ruler ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: United Methodist

Christians Are Fit For The Race

Contributed by Edward Frey on Oct 11, 2001

Christ Jesus well-equips us for the race of faith.

Sermon Text: Hebrews 12:1-3 CHRISTIANS ARE FIT FOR THE RACE My former church in Ohio has an annual 5K race. The purpose is to get exposure in the community and, perhaps, find an opportunity to share the gospel with someone else. Similar reasons are behind our Oktoberfest. Now, there was one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

In Defense Of Marriage

Contributed by Carlton Coon on Oct 12, 2001

An effort to promote the concept of commitment to marriage.

In Defense of Marriage Matt 19:1 (KJS) And it came to pass, [that] when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan; 2 And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there. 3 The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Emotions : Living On The Promises Or In The Prison

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 23, 2001

God’s desire for us to live by faith not by our feelings, when we live by faith we live on the promises, but when we live according to our feelings we end up living in an emotional prison held captive by our emotions.

1/21/01 EMOTIONS - a persons response to living situations. INTRO: Have you ever had anyone tell you; "well I’ve tried going to church, reading my Bible, and praying but I just DON’T FEEL ANYTHING"? So they just give up on trying to get right with God. There are also some wonderful Christian ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foolishness Or Stumblingblock?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

Many people today want a God who doesn’t require any changes in us, & who places His stamp of approval on whatever way we want to live.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Turn with me to 1 Corinthians 1:18-25. I want us to read some of the most meaningful words in the N.T. Paul writes, "For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Suicides Go To Heaven?

Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001

A sermon for the military community looking at the topic of suicide.

/**************************************************/ This sermon was developed for the Army Community. It contains phraseology that may not be understood by the general civilian population. /**************************************************/ Every year 32,000 people commit suicide in the United ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Naked Man And A Bunch Of Crazy Pigs

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2001

Jesus encounters a man with so many demons the man says his name is "Legion." Yet, the community is not afraid of this man. Like our culture, the biblical community had grown comfortable with evil.

by the Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh, Jr. Sunrise Presbyterian Church Miami Florida Pittendreigh@aol.com When I was in high school, there was a local legend about the Blue Ghost of Maddox Bridge Road. Some 10 or 20 years earlier, two high school students had been out on a date. They were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:27-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Turn To The Lord

Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Feb 25, 2001

When we turn to the Lord, the veil will be lifted.

2 Corinthians 3:13 - 18 Women in Afghanistan have to wear a veil whenever they leave their homes. This veil is called a burqa, and it’s a fairly heavy garment that goes from the top of their heads all the way to the ground. They have a patch of net or some gauzy material that covers their eyes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:13-18

Denomination: *other

A Perfect Christmas Eve

Contributed by Eric Amundson on Feb 25, 2001

Have in your heart the meaning of the day

There is a lot of pressure on people today. There’s a lot of pressure that this day, Christmas eve, and tomorrow, that they be perfect days. I think most people have a picture in their mind of what they would like their Christmas eve and Christmas day to be like. You have your schedule all set, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ash Wednesday Sermon "Sinfulness

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 25, 2001

A sermon for Ash Wednesday dealing with Sinfulness

Ash Wednesday Sermon Psalm 51:1-13 Sinfulness On this Ash Wednesday my Lenten journey begins...I am like a fisherman who launches his boat at dawn on the way to deep waters... The morning seas are calm; but the fisherman knows a storm can come with little warning. The boat may be buffeted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran