Sermons on Dress Modestly:

Finding Joy Amidst Life's Surprises

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 22, 2005

Christmas is meant to be joy time, and in the stories of Christmas from the Biblical to the secular there is a theme of joy amidst surprises that runs through them.

Finding Joy Amidst Life’s Surprises Luke 1:39-55 (New International Version) 39At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Lutheran

Servant Leadership

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 21, 2005

Jesus’perspective on servant leadership changes the way we see our our Master, our fellow leaders, and the church members we serve.

Servant Leadership Matthew 20:20-28 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy’s, who died a few years, became a familiar sight to millions in his company’s television commercials. I used to refer to him as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Failure Is Successful: Poverty

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

How poverty can be good

Intro: How much do you have to have to be a success in our society? With the changes in our economy, it seems that the bar is really being raised. It used to be that if you were a millionaire, you had achieved success. The truth is, that millionaires are really quite common in our society ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For The Love Of Our Children

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 12, 2005

Just as an arrow is only as good as the bow that shoots it, so children are only as good as the parents that raise them. That is…parents that really care, parents that really invest in their children’s lives!

“For The Love of Our Children” Psalm 127:3, 4 Just as an arrow is only as good as the bow that shoots it, so children are only as good as the parents that raise them. That is…parents that really care, parents that really invest in their children’s lives! Who wants to hunt or defend themselves ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Biggest Roundup Ever

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 16, 2005

We had Roundup Sunday, (Friend Day)... A sermon that reminds us the Jesus is coming, and we need to be ready when He arrives.

The Biggest Roundup Ever Pastor Glenn Newton 10-30-05 This morning we are so excited about having all of you here! In a sense, you have been “rounded Up” this week by your friends and family, because they care about you, because they want you to find what they have found… that New Hope is a great ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:9-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Narnia: Aslan Series

Contributed by John Laeger on Dec 18, 2005

Who Aslan is, is a great picture of who Christ is and His power to take our place and turn death backwards.

“Aslan!” 12/18/05 – John Laeger #3 in series “Narnia: More Than A Fantasy” I. Introduction a. ATTENTION GETTER i. Famous Lions (put pictures up on screen and have people guess) 1. Cowardly Lion (Wizard of Oz) 2. Mufasa (Lion King) 3. Snagglepuss (“Heavens to Murgatroid!”) 4. Clarence the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defeating Distrust Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 3, 2006

A spirit of distrust can rest upon the body of Christ: inside the church, between churches, across a city. This message explores a challenge to trust Joshua experienced.

Turn to Joshua 22. One chapter. One passage. One story. One point to the message. A few practical steps we can take. (Touched on the importance of finding the stories in the midst of dry texts: such as geneologies, territory boundaries, etc. For example, Joshua 22.) - Narrated/Story Told ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Of Specks And Planks

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001

What are the attitudes that surround so much of our judging of each other?

Questions Jesus Asked: Of Specks And Planks Bible Reading: Matthew 7: 1-5 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Questions, questions, questions - always, it seems, another question. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Nude Dude In A Rude Mood Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on May 6, 2012

This is one of the most amazing stories in the Bible!! It is a tremendous picture of the grace of God touching & transforming the most hopeless of men.

The Gospel of Mark #13 – “A Nude Dude in a Rude Mood” Mark 5:1-20 Intro – 1. I love preaching the Bible & all that goes along with it!! I love the study of Homiletics – the art of preaching. I have over 40 books in my library just on this topic alone! 2. 2 Tim. 4:2 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Next Time Jesus Rides

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001

Palm Sunday, Second Coming

Matthew 21:1-11 (READ) Today, on "Palm Sunday," we celebrate Jesus’ triumphal ride into Jerusalem. It was such a joyful occasion. People cheered. They threw down their robes in front of Jesus in a show of honor. Children ran and played and laughed in the streets. Young and old waved palm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Revelation 19:11-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Risen Savior Is The Beginning And The End Series

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 6, 2003

EASTER 2(C) - Our risen Savior is the Beginning(Alpha) and the End(Omega): the end of all things evil and the beginning of all things good.

OUR RISEN SAVIOR IS THE BEGINNING AND THE END REVELATION 1:8—18 APRIL 27, 2003 REVELATION 1:8-18 8"I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." 9I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:8-18

Denomination: Lutheran

"The God Of This Age." Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 13, 2005

Who is the ’god’ of this age? Who is it that blinds unbelievers, here. Who rules, then? What are the Devil’s weapons, and what are our weapons?

"The god of this age". 2 Cor 4:4 (v1-6) WBC 15/5/5am It’s Halloween in New York. A man bound for a fancy dress party is waiting for a bus, dressed as the devil. It starts to rain, and so he takes shelter in a nearby porch. Coming from the door behind him he hears the sound of the singing of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

"We Are Not Suppose To Fit In"

Contributed by Martin & Elder Nedra Wilson on Nov 13, 2003

We live in a world where for the most part everybody feels the pressure to fit in. This starts at a very early age. We even have 4 & 5 year olds trying to get their parents to buy the in styles.

"We are not Suppose to fit in" Matt. 5:1-2 2 Cor. 6:17-18 We live in a world where for the most part everybody feels the pressure to fit in. This starts at a very early age. We even have 4 & 5 year olds trying to get their parents to buy the in styles. On our jobs we feel the need to find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2, 2 Corinthians 6:17-18

Denomination: Apostolic

To Eat Or Not To Eat?

Contributed by Won Lee on Sep 30, 2005

How to deal with differences, especially theological differences?

How to handle differences, including theological diffrences? What I called, 4 A’s method: 1. Address the issues as it is (vv1-3) 2. Address the truth (understand) (vv4-6) 3. Address different perspective (seeing f/ different perspective) (vv7-9) 4. Address truth in love ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Potential Of Believers Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Oct 8, 2005

We need to be reminded of our past so we can live out our present and future. Here Paul paints a picture of our pre and present condition

We begin the second chapter of our study in Ephesians with a description of our lives, for those who are believers in Jesus Christ, prior to our acknowledging Him in our lives. I have two main points and several sub-points for us. We begin… 1. Without Christ. Because of the ill fated ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal