Sermons on Domestic:

Transitions

Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001

A message from the lay leader on the changing of pastors.

Transitions I. A look at this change in pastors A. Subtitle – Why do United Methodists seem to torture themselves every few years by changing pastors? II. History lesson A. Methodism goes back to a renewal movement in the Church of England in the 1700’s 1. Footnote: Church of England is also ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, John 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Word "Joy" Made Flesh Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 21, 2004

Jesus is our Joy

Advent 2004 December 12, 2004 The Word Made Flesh The Word “Joy” Made Flesh Luke 2:10 What is this thing called Joy? Joy is a rather illusive thing to define. It’s like happiness, but it is much deeper than happiness, it is like pleasure but it is deeper than pleasure. C. Davis in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10

Denomination: *other

Love

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Apr 21, 2004

Looking for Love ? It will be easier to find if you first find out what it really is -

Love Again this week I pleaded with the Lord for a topic. Asking him what is the most important for them to learn ? This week the answer again was Love. Last week we spoke of John’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Time Is Fear Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 29, 2005

#1 in Christmas series on fear. What was Zechariah afraid of? His life of quiet desperation.

Luke 1:5-25 – Christmas Time is Fear Today we are beginning our Christmas series. We are looking, for the next 4 weeks, at the issue of fear. Four times in the Christmas story, someone is told, “Do not be afraid.” It makes me think that the Christmas song that says, “all is calm” might not have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

An Uncomfortable Encounter With Christ Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Jun 24, 2006

Now these issues will destroy your life if you do not have one necessary component. That necessary component is a rock solid assurance in the character of God. When you can not understand what He is doing, the only thing you have left is your certainty

As Christians we think that when we come to Christ everything will be a bed of roses. At times, we have to wrestle with things that seem the exact opposite of what we know of God. At times, I get questions as a pastor to try to explain the Tsunamis, earthquakes, illness, and such. Quite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Integrity - Giving God The Credit Series

Contributed by Don Jones on May 27, 2006

Dainiel gave God the credit when he interpreted the king’s dream and as a result the king glorified God. The second in a series on integrity.

5-28-2006 Integrity - Credit Where Credit Is Due Daniel 2:1-49 West Glendale Baptist Church Pastor Don Jones Last week we looked at Chapter 1 of Daniel and found that we were dealing with a person of integrity. Daniel, in a most stressful time, stuck to his beliefs and did what God’s Word said. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Baptist

Single And Living Strong

Contributed by Brad Rigney on May 28, 2006

This sermon looks at being Single and how those who are single can find contentment through Christ.

Single and Living Strong Message 1Cor. 7 Intro.: A. What is one of the largest segments in our society today? It’s not a particular ethnic group – it is not a socio-economic group – it’s not any particular occupational group… It is Single Adults! Statistics show that 43% of the adult ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-38

Denomination: Adventist

The Church Is Not By Accident

Contributed by Larry La Douceur on May 30, 2006

When the body of Christ is functioning according to the will and purposes of God we show the world the perfect plan God intended for you and me. We also set the example for those who come behind us.

The Church is NOT by Accident Suggested reading; Early Christians Speak, Dr. Everett Ferguson, Abilene Christian University Press Thirteen Lessons on Church History, Morris Womack, College Press Publishing Company Introduction In Genesis Chapter 2 we read, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does God Really Cares For Us This Christmas?

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 14, 2009

If Christ has already redeemed the world, why evils such as injustice still happen in the world today?

Just a week before Christmas 2011, My country, Philippines has been devastated by strong typhoon that killed more than 500 people with hundreds still missing. I wonder how the victim’s family can celebrate Christmas this year. A month before Christmas 2009, 57 people including 30 journalist had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Aint No Power Like Resurrection Power

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010

Easter Sermon on the Power of The Resurrection

Ain’t No Power Like Resurrection Power Luke 24:1-12 I. INTRODUCTION A. A day of good news 1. There seems to be plenty of bad news these days. 2. This is a day of Good News. 3. It is resurrection day. 4. Without the Resurrection of Jesus, there could be no Good News. B. The events leading ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The God Perspective

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 11, 2009

When we look to the culture for answers we go astray. We need God’s perspective in our lives.

The God Perspective, 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 Introduction An American Indian tells about a brave who found an eagle’s egg and put it into the nest of a prairie chicken. The eaglet hatched with the brood of chicks and grew up with them. All his life, the changeling eagle, thinking he was a prairie ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

How Far Will You Go?

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Aug 31, 2009

Jesus requires your all. Do you give it? A message on commitment.

Luke 9:57-62 How Far Will You Go? Introduction – Burning the Boats On April 21st, in the year 1519, the Spanish explorer Hernando Cortez sailed into the harbor of Vera Cruz, Mexico. He brought with him only about 600 men, and yet over the next two years his vastly outnumbered forces were able to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Into The Heart Of Worship

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 10, 2009

We are called to worship God however, whenever, wherever. Loving God with all of being including all of our mind means engaging in a variety of worship activities.

Into the Heart of Worship Matthew 22:23-40 September 6, 2009 This morning we are going to do something a little different. Today’s worship consists of a theme: worshipping God: however, whenever, and wherever. I’ve been studying the effects that God has upon the brain. Specifically, neuroscience ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-40

Denomination: Church Of God

Courageous Faith Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 27, 2011

In our Quest for God, we sometimes have to go against the flow and stand up for God's words. This takes courage and commitment. It promises a great reward!

1. Doing the right thing: A man dies, arrives at the Pearly Gates, and (as always in stories like this), St. Peter is there and asks him to relate a good deed he had done. He thinks for a moment then says, “Well, there was the time I was driving down a road when I saw a group of hoodlums ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Family Kind Of Place

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 5, 2010

God is keenly interested in children and in family life. God wants the family to be the true laboratory of life, where family members ... regardless of age ... live, learn, love and grow in the Christian graces.

The photo that was flashed across the country told the heartbreaking story of an American tragedy. A weary fireman held the limp, lifeless body of a little child. The little girl was killed in the bombing of the Federal Building in Oklahoma City in 1995. Her name was Baylee Almon, and she was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Denomination: Baptist