Sermons on Divorces:

Blessed Are The Merciful Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 9, 2001

Fifth in a series of sermons from the Beatitudes on developing Christian character

Blessed Are The Merciful TEXT: Matthew 5:7 INTRODUCTION D. A young boy was sent to the corner store by his mother to buy a loaf of bread. He was gone much longer than it should have taken him. When he finally returned, his mother asked, “Where have you been? I’ve been worried sick about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Overview Of Leadership

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 10, 2001

1 Peter 5:1-5 Gives us a great overview of what church leadership is all about

INTRODUCTION Today is a special day for us at Auburn Christian Church. Today we will dedicate and install our leadership team for the 2001-year. Today we will lift up those men that we have chosen to lead and serve this Church. It is good to know that we have men who love the Lord so much that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preaching Christ To A New World Series

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Feb 1, 2001

Christ remains the answer throughout the ages. (1 of 3)

PREACHING CHRIST TO A NEW WORLD © Mark Beaird Text: Acts 17:16-21 Are you familiar with the term Postmodernism? If you are not familiar with the term then you probably are not aware that the church world is being greatly affected by its impact. First of all, let me assure you that I have no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Drawn And Quartered

Contributed by Chris Thron on Feb 12, 2001

Socially and emotionally, American Christians are being torn apart, and the Church is only making things worse.

This article exposes a deep flaw in the American Church. This flaw, which has been largely overlooked, has set the stage for the current epidemic of serious social problems, including crime, divorce, depression, drug abuse, and suicide. It follows that the Church is indirectly responsible for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Simon Peter Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001

Lenten study of Peter’s struggle with guilt & shame

He’s one of the most popular bible characters. Simon Peter. People are attracted to him, perhaps because he seems one of the most real; we can identify with him. He’s almost lovable because of his very transparent humanness. As you follow the account of Jesus’ life and watch Peter move with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Hold On When You Feel Like Giving Up

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 4, 2001

How do we keep holding on when we feel like giving up? How do we find the strength to persevere, to go on?

Ever feel like giving up? Ever feel like quitting? Ever feel like your situation is so hopeless that the only thing you can possibly do is leave? Just walk away, head out the door and never come back? In extreme circumstances, people can feel so much emotional pain that they take their own lives. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17

Denomination: Baptist

Make An Eternal Alliance! Series

Contributed by Joel Schulz on Apr 11, 2001

An Easter sermon that directs its hearers to the one, most important alliance we all need - the eternal one Jesus has made with us!

MAKE AN ETERNAL ALLIANCE! Most of you have probably heard of the TV show "Survivor." Millions of people across North America tune in their TVs each week as a group of castaways attempt to survive in the wilderness of the Australian Outback on little food or water. Not only do they have to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Lutheran

180 Degrees

Contributed by Rita Sims on May 2, 2001

God still can and does change people just like God changed Saul.

We learn in geometry that 360 degrees makes a full circle. That is, we start at one point and go all the way around and end up at the same point. 180 degrees is a half circle. We start at one point and end up at the opposite end. Well, Saul is heading down the road to Damascus from Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Of Godly Thinking

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 9, 2001

Seeing God as He truly is helps us to discover His place in our lives and our need of Him.

The Power of Godly Thinking Isaiah 6:1-8 1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2 Above him were seraphs, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Blessing Of Fathers

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Fathers will never be perfect, but they can be a blessing to their children.

Thesis: Fathers will never be perfect, but they can be a blessing to their children. Intro.: 1. Today is the day recognized in our society as FATHER'S DAY. a. Fathers, we want to honor you today! b. Strong Biblical basis for this activity (Eph. 6:2). 2. This AM's sermon is directed toward the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

The Benefits Of Fearing God And Keeping His Commandments

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Fearing God brings the mercy of God, greater blessings, greater confidence, separates from evil, pleasure to God, sanctuary in times of trouble and so much more. (Ten points) h. It brings Christian fellowship (Mal. 3:16) i. It supersedes the fear of man

How to Fear God and Keep His Commands (Psa 112:1,2) "Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in His commands. He will not fear when the evil day comes. Because his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord." Fear of God - A reverential trust in God with a hatred for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Closet Christians

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 17, 2001

Encouraging believers to declare themselves as such in the light of our powerful Gospel.

Closet Christians! Rom 1:13-17 13 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I planned many times to come to you (but have been prevented from doing so until now) in order that I might have a harvest among you, just as I have had among the other Gentiles. 14 I am obligated both to Greeks and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:13-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Maintaining Family Series

Contributed by Paul Newell on Aug 29, 2001

As we conclude our series on our church covenant we need to understand what it means to actually support our church family.

It still amazes me, almost 25% of all marriages will end in divorce. That means one out of four marriage covenants will be broken, tossed to the sidelines and forgotten. Families will be torn apart. Interesting is the typical reasons given for ignoring the marriage covenant. communication ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Baptist

Payday For Mom

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 13, 2002

Not working outside the home? There’s enough to be done within the home to keep ten women busy (and probably twenty men). Consider the wages...

May 12, 2002 Erma Bombeck writes; For the first 4 or 5 years after I had children, I considered motherhood a temporary condition -- not a calling. It was a time of my life set aside for exhaustion and long hours. It would pass. Then one afternoon, with 3 kids in tow, I came out of a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:9, Exodus 2:2-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Fix Your Foundation Series

Contributed by David Salisbury on Jun 6, 2003

Lesson 18 on the Sermon on the Mount. Will you be the wise man or the foolish man?

Fix Your Foundation Matthew 7:24-29 Intro. Gregory Elder tells about growing up on the Atlantic Coast. As a child, he loved to make elaborate sand castles. He made entire sand cities some times. But one year, for several days in a row, a group of bullies would come through and smash ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ