Sermons on Dying:

The Leaders' Spiritual Life - (Part 5 Of 7) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime

1. Not a new convert 1 Timothy 3:6 The word for "new convert" is neofuton-from which we get the English word "neophyte." It literally means "new plant." Don’t put a "new plant" in a position of leadership. "New plants" need nurturing, they need fertilizer, they need someone to pull the weeds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way Of Faith Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 7, 2004

Where do we place our ultimate trust? In mortals or in God?

Sermon for 6 Epiphany Yr C, 15/02/2004 Based on Jer 17:5-10 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “The Way of Faith” One devout Protestant had parked his car near the railroad station ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Loving Jesus More Series

Contributed by Dan Parsons on Oct 29, 2002

A sermon on the overcoming life that Jesus calls us to have.

I must mention that I get very frustrated when good preachers avoid hard texts or leave them out altogether. As far as our text is concerned men will preach about the blood of Jesus. They will joyfully point out the need for personal testimony. Never in my 34 years of listening to preaching have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus: The Antidote For Sin

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Joining John 3 with its reference from Numbers 21 to show Christ is the antidote to the poison of sin.

I. EFFECTS OF SIN (NUMBERS 21:4-9) A. JOURNEYED IN THE WILDERNESS (21:4) 1. DEVILS TRAFFIC IN SPIRITUAL DRYNESS B. MUCH DISCOURAGED BECAUSE OF THE WAY (21:4) 1. GOD MAY TAKE A WHILE TO GET YOU TO THE PROMISED LAND AFTER HE BRINGS YOU OUT OF EGYPT, BUT SIN, UNBELIEF, AND GRUMBLING WILL SLOW ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21, Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Reflect The Purp. Of Christmas #4 - Proclaim The Year Of The Lord's Favor Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 27, 2003

Short message concluding this series.

Reflect the Purposes of Christmas #4 – “To Proclaim the Year of the Lord’s Favor” December 22, 2002 Introduction Today we finish up our series on reflecting the purposes of Christ. We have been focusing on the passage from Luke chapter four, where Jesus uses a passage from the book of Isaiah to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Meal To Remember

Contributed by Roger Thompson on Jun 17, 2002

A communion sermon about the importance of remembering.

TOPIC: ?A Meal To Remember? TEXT: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 He looked so small, lying in his hospital bed. The disease had ravaged his body, causing him to loose weight. He couldn?t have weighed more than 90 pounds soaking wet. The most recent bad news had taken its toll, as well. His mood had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Methodist

Marriage As Christ Modeled

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 15, 2006

To show that Christ’s relationship with us gives us a wonderful picture of what our marriages should be like.

INTRODUCTION Our society is full of many so called “Urban Myths” These are stories that are claimed to be facts and likewise widely distributed and believed, yet with no basis to them at all One such myth came into popularity in the 90’s when it was said that the uncooked rice thrown at couples ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ash Wednesday 2006

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 28, 2006

What implications does Jesus’ death on the Cross have for my lifestyle?

What implications does Jesus’ death on the Cross have for my lifestyle 2 Cor. 5:20-6:10 Story: A Korean Pastor told me this story many years years ago, when he came to Switzerland. In the 4th century AD in Korea a man had two sons. The elder rose to become Chief Justice in the land and the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

What Are Miracles For? Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 10, 2004

1st in series "Miracles in Matthew. Looks at the purpose of miracles in Jesus ministry and today.

Throughout the Gospels we see Jesus using a ministry of Miracles as advertisement for the message of salvation. The Apostle Paul wrote to the believers in Corinth that he had come to them with a "demonstration of the Spirit’s power (1 Cor. 2:4)." Miracles are a wonderful thing but Miracles are ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Breaking The Stronghold Of Sexual Sins

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Nov 11, 2004

How to deal with sexual sins in our lives.

Breaking the Stronghold of Sexual Sins Pastor Fernando Cabrera I Corinthians 6:12-20 In order to break the stronghold of sexual sins, you need to… 1. Evaluate it “All things are lawful for me, but not all things are profitable…” (6:12) Sexual sins do not benefit you because you have more to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, 1 Corinthians 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Concerns Of God

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 16, 2004

History records that perhaps God was working long before Jonah went to Nineveh. Nineveh was located about 550 miles from Samaria. It was the second largest city in the Assyrian Empire. It was protected by an outer and an inner wall. The inner was was

Concerns of God “Should I not be concerned about that great city?” 4:11 About The Prophet He is one of the four Prophets whose ministries Christ referred to. The only Prophet whose writing was mostly a story not a message. He’s the only OT Prophet to attempt to _RUN_ away from God. Simple ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian Voice Series

Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Nov 24, 2004

Message #7 in the Faith and Freedom Series. A challenge to Christians to use their voice and their vote to impact their culture.

This is the final message of the Faith and Freedom Series that was preached during the month of October 2004. These messages were preached before the 2004 elections in Oklahoma. Several critical issues were on the ballot, including a homosexual marriage amendment and several gambling questions. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fasting Together For God's Blessing Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 26, 2004

The Antioch team took the call of Christ so serious the Lord selected from them missionaries to take the gospel to the Gentile world.

The Church in Antioch – the first place where the disciples were called Christians – was a team building church. Earlier in Acts 11 we hear of how this church began and how the gospel began to spread outside the borders of Israel into the Gentile world as certain brave souls began preaching the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Golgotha, In The Shadow Of Death Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Mar 21, 2005

This is the second in an Easter series. This sermon deals with the power and reality of forgiveness found in the shadows of death.

Shadows of the Cross Pt 2 – Golgotha, In the Shadow of Death Luke 23:33-49 Last week we walked in Gethsemane’s shadows – facing the broken promises, broken religion, and Jesus’ broken heart. Today we move further into the shadows – as we enter the very shadows of death. This passage opens on a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-49

Denomination: *other

The Anticipation Of Easter Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 9, 2005

Wednesday before the death of our Saviour, the moment the whole world has waited for. This is when the new covenant will be ushered in.

The anticipation of Easter Matthew 26:1-16 It is now Wednesday before Jesus is to be crucified. This is the moment that all of history had been waiting for. Luke 2:49 (KJV) And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business? Luke 9:51 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 26:1-16