Sermons on Down Syndrome:

I Am Under Authority

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 5, 2001

This sermon deals with the Lordship Of Jesus Christ, and the connection between faith and authority by looking at the healing of the Roman Centurion’s servant.

I Am Under Authority GNLCC 8/5/2001 2 Tim 2:1-13 Psalms 8:1-9 Text Luke 7:1-10 Have you ever been in a grocery store and had the privilege of watching a child who could be described as a little brat. The mother would say, “put that candy back’, and the kid would say, “no”, and then rip ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10, Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Take Off The Masks And Let Our Light Shine Before Men

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

HOW TO TAKE OFF THE MASKS AND LET OUR LIGHT SHINE BEFORE MEN

HOW TO TAKE OFF THE MASKS AND LET OUR LIGHT SHINE BEFORE MEN Seldom are people willing to take off their masks of security without sufficient stimulus and reassurance. Many contextualizers have to come to a point of desperation, loneliness, or failure before they are willing to open their lives ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Invitation To Prayer Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Sep 6, 2001

An examination of what the Lord’s Prayer is and three invitations we find from the Lord’s prayer.

The Protestant Reformer Martin Luther once said, “Just as the business of the tailor is making clothes and the business of the cobbler is making shoes, so the business of the Christian is praying.” If that’s true, I have a question for us this morning: How’s business? If you’re like most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-2, Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Character Still Does Count Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Nov 5, 2001

Character among our church leaders and those who serve in ministry gives the church credibility to share the good news of Christ with others.

Church attendance on the Sunday after the September 11 attacks rose by 6% nationwide. However, seven weeks later, pollsters tell us that church attendance has settled back to the same level it was before the terrorist attacks. Just by way of contrast, the Sunday after President Kennedy was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trust - The Key To Successful Living Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001

Learning to Trust God with all aspects of life, strong emphasis placed on Stewardship

TRUST - THE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL LIVING Proverbs 3:1-10 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: In Proverbs 3:1﷓10, there are some marvelous words of wisdom for us on our relationship with God. This morning, and for the next four Sundays, I want to talk to you about what I consider the key to successful ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Born To Serve

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Nov 8, 2001

Whom do we serve, where do we serve and how do we serve the Lord. Learn five things about our ability, longevity, reliability, stability and our daily walk with Christ) that will help us better serve the Lord.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: BORN TO SERVE “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

No Pain, No Gain-Sometimes The Truth Hurts Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Aug 21, 2003

We must speak the truth in all of life, even when it hurts, to build healthy, God-honoring relationships

No Pain, No Gain! (Sometimes the Truth Hurts) Ephesians 6:10-18 Open your Bibles to Ephesians chapter 6. Introduction: No pain, No gain! We’ve all heard it. We all know what it means. Especially when it comes to the arena of exercising and working out. Without the pain and the stress of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Paradox Of God's Kingdom Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 16, 2003

Four paradoxes of God’s kingdom from the parables of Jesus.

Life is filled with paradoxes. Now a paradox is simply a statement or idea that appears to be contradictory. One of the most famous ancient paradoxes was described by a Greek author named Epimenides. Epimenides tells us of a Cretan who utters the words, "All Cretans are liars." Can you see the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 16, 2003

The heart of our problems are deeper than superficial behaviors. Before we can change, we need our hearts to be changed.

Why do people treat each other so badly? Why do spouses break their wedding vows? Why do people act out in violence and hatred toward others? Why do racism and hate crimes still exist in our world? Why are people filled with greed? Why do we act with treachery and deception toward each other? The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Dream Come True

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jan 17, 2003

An interesting look a David’s "dream" God. Is the thought of an omniscient, omnipresent, omnipotent God a nightmare or a dream come true for you?

A DREAM COME TRUE Psalm 139 January 19, 2003 Introduction: Have you ever had a dream that seemed so vivid and realistic that when you woke up you still thought it was real for a few moments? I have had dreams like this that fall into one of two categories. I have had dreams that were so great, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Saddam Dances To God's Tune

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 16, 2003

Just like another Babylonian king, Nebuchadnezzar, Saddam Hussein has to do God’s will, like it or not.

If you’ve been paying attention to the news for the last few weeks, you’ve probably concluded, as I have, that we are marching inexorably toward an imminent war in Iraq, regardless of what the U.N. may do. President Bush and various cabinet officials have said as much in their public statements – ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:1

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love - Part 2

Contributed by Paul George on Jul 17, 2003

In chapter one Malachi addressed the subject of God’s compassion for Israel (verses 1-5). In verses 6-14 the priests and the people are charged with cheating, offering defective animals for sacrifices. In this chapter the unfaithfulness of the priests, th

In chapter one Malachi addressed the subject of God’s compassion for Israel (verses 1-5). In verses 6-14 the priests and the people are charged with cheating, offering defective animals for sacrifices. In this chapter the unfaithfulness of the priests, the violation of the ordinance of marriage, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

What Will We Look Like When We Are Resurrected? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 24, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to describe our resurrected bodies and dispell fears about life after death as well as inspire celebration of our resurrection!

1 Corinthians What Will We Look Like When We Are Resurrected? 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 July 27, 2003 Intro: A. Colson’s Change In July of 1984 Charles Colson was speaking at a Baptist gathering. He told of his change from being an Episcopalian to becoming a Baptist. He had considered a change ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extravagant Devotion Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Aug 5, 2003

Following Jesus means living a life of extravagant devotion to Jesus.

Most people in our culture seem to think that it’s okay to be religious so long as you don’t take your religion too seriously. Many people today treat religion and faith as a kind of hobby, as if some people are into stamp collecting, some people are into building models airplanes, and other people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Political Execution Of The Nazarine

Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Mar 22, 2005

A reflection on the intensity of the suffereing of the Savior and the need to imitate the repentant sinner and accept Jesus today.

Good Friday, new 2005 We who are parents know that there is nothing more excruciating; nothing that makes us feels so powerless as the cries of a child in pain. Many years ago when I was doing a pastoral residency in Cincinnati Ohio, I was visiting a patient on the pediatric unit. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:29-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible