Sermons on Divine Status:

Wash Basins

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 20, 2007

This is a message about Pilate and his work at the wash basin.

WASH BASINS TEXT: Matthew 27:22-24 Matthew 27:22-24 -- Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Have More Power Than You Think Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

Judges, Pt. 2

YOU HAVE MORE POWER THAN YOU THINK (JUDGES 6:11-35) Dietrich Bonhoeffer, known for his opposition to Hitler, was imprisoned and executed in 1945. One of Bonhoeffer’s poems in prison is a masterpiece, revealing his fear, courage and faith in the face of unspeakable evil. “Who am I? Who am I? They ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All Is Vanity Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Solomon, Pt. 3

ALL IS VANITY (1 KINGS 11:1-14) A Jewish story tells of Alexander the Great’s presence before the gates of paradise on his journey home after he had conquered the whole world. Seeing that the gates would not open for him, he asked for a token to prove that he was there. All he got was a human eye. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Game Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

Esther, Pt. 3

THE POWER GAME (ESTHER 3) I am highly suspicious of people in power and with power, from politicians to pastors. My low regard and utter disdain for power can be traced to the power game and the power struggle I have witnessed. The church I was a part of in my youth had a heartbreaking split every ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Series Of Coincidental Events Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

Esther, Pt. 6

A SERIES OF COINCIDENTAL EVENTS (ESTHER 6) Somerset Maugham, the English writer, once wrote a story about a janitor at St. Peter's Church in London. One day a young vicar discovered that the janitor was illiterate and fired him. Jobless, the man invested his meager savings in a tiny shop, where ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting Ready For Our Final Goodbye (Part 2)

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 27, 2007

Paul was ready for his final goodbye, and in these verses he shows us how to get ready.

Getting Ready for Our Final Goodbye (Part 2) Acts 20:17-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Dec. 12, 2007 *Eugene J. Toni is a Vietnam veteran. In 1991, Eugene made a visit to the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. Standing under a full moon, he flipped through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Citizenship

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

Authority comes from God and applies to the way we regard our government and others who are in positions of authority.

Where do citizenship and Christianity meet? Millions have struggled with this question. A vocal minority in our nation seems bent on convincing us that they never should meet – that a person’s religious convictions shouldn’t interfere with his civil life. Should the President talk about his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Married Name Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

Considering the names Beulah and Hephzibah to understand what it means and how desireable it is to be in a righ relationship with God.

Happy Watangi Day! For those of you who don’t know, that was this past week. Watangi Day is a New Zealand holiday. If you would like to learn more about it, ask the Hintens, they used to live there. I think I know why they left there now… There’s a hill in New Zealand called: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Feel Good About Yourself Series

Contributed by David Newman on Jan 2, 2008

Learning to not live off the applause of others but only of God. Seeking God;s approval not that of friends and others

The week after Christmas is the hardest week of the year for many people. This is the time when people are tested by the gifts they received or did not receive or by how people responded or did not respond to the gifts that were given. Some people are upset because they did not receive a thank ...read more

Scripture: John 5:44

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Going The Right Way In The New Year Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 6, 2008

We’re blessed when we avoid certain things and embrace others. Our beliefs lead to behavior which can lead to belonging.

Going the Right Way in the New Year Psalm 1 Rev. Brian Bill 1/6/08 I heard about a son who called his parents on New Year’s Day. His dad answered the phone so he decided to ask him a question, “Dad, what’s your New Year’s Resolution?” He said, “My New Year’s resolution is to treat your mom like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

You've Got Mail! Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008

God has an instant message of love that He wants to send to everyone.

You’ve Got Mail! Acts 10:23-48 Intro: Most people like to check the mail. It is especially nice when you receive a personal letter from a friend, sharing things that only friends would share. There are always important bills and other business-related things that we need to keep track of. Then ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:23-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Virtuous Kingdom: Fruitfulness Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 27, 2008

This sermon (and the included Children’s Sermon) are designed to emphasize that God gives us all the resources we need to grow and bear fruit; He therefore anticipates that we will do just that.

The Virtuous Kingdom: Evidence of the Reign of God in the Human Heart The Virtue of Fruitfulness Mark 11 12-14; 20-21 Sermon Objective: God gives us all the resources we need to grow and bear fruit; He therefore anticipates that we will do just that! Supporting Scripture: John 15:1-17; Galatians ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Teachability – The Third Step To Happiness Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 28, 2008

This is the third "be" attitude - Becoming Teachable. (Meekness) This sermon looks at five lessons about meekness.

Teachability – The Third Step To Happiness We have been making a journey through the “be” attitudes. So far we have looked at how humility helps lead us to happiness. We looked last week on how repentance leads us to happiness. This week we are going to learn how becoming teachable also leads ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Characteristics Of Faith Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 2, 2008

In this sermon we observe seven characteristics of true, saving faith that are found in the life of every believer.

Scripture The apostle Paul has been using the patriarch Abraham as an example of faith in Romans 4:1-25. Today, as we examine the final section of this chapter we shall observe the characteristics of true, saving faith. Let’s read Romans 4:18-25: "18 In hope he believed against hope, that he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Super Sunday

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 3, 2008

Why every Sunday should be Super Sunday to us. It’s because we have: 1- A Super God 2- A Super Savior 3- A Super church

INTRO.- Preoccupation. What is it? Is it good or bad? To be preoccupied with something is to enthralled with or engrossed in or perhaps just plain crazy about something. Have you ever been crazy about anything? And Americans are preoccupied. But with what? Do you think Americans are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ