Sermons on Easter Gifts:

Looking Both Ways

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000

We are going to look back at some of the obstacles and opportunities the church has faced the last decade, and look ahead at some obstacles and opportunities which may be in our path during the next ten years.

A few weeks ago I was sitting at my desk planning my sermon schedule for the holiday season. I came up with topics for Advent, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, but I really wasn't sure what would be appropriate for the first Sunday of the year 2000. So, I paged through my files and came across an ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Ushering In A New Era Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 8, 2000

The Book of Acts provides us with a blueprint of living as Dr. Luke presents the beginning of the early church.

Tonight we begin a journey to explore the unfinished work of Jesus Christ as the pages of Acts unroll before us. From the infant stages of the early church to our contemporary existence today, the work of the Kingdom of God is still actively being finished. This is an exciting adventure we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Songs For The Journey - Psalm 120 Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 16, 2002

The Olympic judging scandal reminds us that this world is not our home.

This past week, the eyes of the whole world were focused on Salt Lake City. The winter Olympic games are being held there, of course, and normally that would be enough to draw attention and provoke discussion. But this week, the drama was heightened even more because of the controversy over the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 120:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Death Dies.

Contributed by Steve Pilon on Apr 28, 2001

Death has lost its sting only because Jesus defeated it on its own turf.

Title: The day that Death dies A few weeks ago three sisters from this congregation, Suzanne, Charlene, and Donna, sang a beautiful song called the Shepherd Medley. But before they sang the song one of them, Charlene, gave a testimony telling the rest of the congregation just what this song meant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Substitutionary Atonement

Contributed by Lynell Friesen on May 24, 2001

In the day of Christ’s dying, there was the dam of God’s patience, and the flood of God’s wrath; the day that Christ was placed upon the cross, God said that Christ was guilty of all of the law, having become of a curse through his crucifixion.

As most of you are aware, in preparation for Easter we have been taking a close look at the message of Isaiah, particularly Isaiah 52:13 - 53:12. And over the past two weeks we have taken a close look at the prophets portrayal of the Suffering Servant. First we saw the Surprising Appearance. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer Of Jabez #3 - Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002

Discussion of the second petition of Jabez’s prayer.

Note: some of the illustrations in this series are not acknowledged - this is due to loss of my notes, and not out of a desire to deny the sources. Thank you! The Prayer of Jabez #3 – “…Enlarge My Territory!” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 (January 13, 2002) Introduction Today is our third session ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Answering Our Culture #2: "There Is No Absolute Truth" Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 27, 2002

Second in a series answering the objections our culture brings against Christianity.

Answering Our Culture #2 – There is No Absolute Truth John 8:31-21 John 14:6 July 28, 2002 [NOTE: this message is the result of reading a number of different sources, especially True for You, but Not for Me, by Paul Copan (1998, Bethany House Publishers), and Rick Warren’s message, THE FOUNDATION ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32, John 14:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Help God, I Hurt

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jun 9, 2004

We all hurt. This sermon looks at how two different people with two different hurts came both came to Jesus and had thier hurts healed.

Dear Preacher, I am a member of your audience and I sit before you in silent desperation. I am a mother of a good Christian teen-age girl who just told me that she is pregnant. I am a husband whose marriage is falling apart and no matter what I do I can’t seem to stop it. I’m a child who has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Methodist

Fish Food For Thought

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 26, 2002

The scientists tell us for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. In our relationship with God for every action there is also a consequence. See how Jonah’s life parallels ours when we go contrary to God’s will

Oskaloosa Evangelical Church Sermon Text: Jonah 1:1-3,17; 2:1, 10 Sermon Title: Fish food for thought Sunday, June 11th 00 Scripture Introduction: I think everyone has their favorite Bible story, and many times we find ourselves able to identify with a character or some specific sets of ...read more

Denomination: *other

Why Truth Matters: The Source Of Lies Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

A look at what has happened to Truth in our society.

I. Introduction a. Brief Recap Last week we began a series on the question of Truth, on why Truth matters. We looked at the shift in the way people think and in what people believe. That shift has gone from believing in an Absolute, unchanging set of morals and Truths, to the new belief that ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-47

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Christ Calls Us To A Compassion For Souls

Contributed by John White on Oct 14, 2006

A continuation of my series, "What Jesus Said and Did." Christ Calls Us To Compassion For Souls Mark 2:1-12 "And again he entered into Capernaum after [some] days; and it was noised that he was in the house. And straightway many were gathered tog

From the series, "What Jesus Said and Did." Christ Calls Us To Compassion For Souls Mark 2:1-12 "And again he entered into Capernaum after [some] days; and it was noised that he was in the house. And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive [them], ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Chair Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 2, 2006

Titus 2:11-14. Self-control, established as essential to the spiritual life in the first half of Titus 2, is shown to be essential not to make God capable of forgiving and leading us, but to make us capable of receiving His forgiveness and leadership.

The Chair The Productive Life, part 4 Wildwind Community Church April 2, 2006 The grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. The scholar, pastor, poet, and writer Eugene Peterson translates that passage: Titus 2:11 (MSG) 11 God’s readiness to give and forgive is now public. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Narnia: Life Without Value Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 4, 2005

We value life because Jesus has made the difference through history.

WHAT IF JESUS HAD NEVER BEEN BORN? LIFE WITHOUT VALUE Genesis 1:27 S: Jesus’ Importance in all of Life C: The essentiality of the Incarnation Th: What If Jesus Had Never Been Born? Pr: WE HAVE VALUE. ?: How? How is it observed? KW: Issues TS: Because we have God-given value, we will consider ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe Series

Contributed by Bruce Gritter on Jan 2, 2006

A message designed to help people experience the wonder of the Christian story in and through the message of Narnia.

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Series: God in the Movies By Pastor Bruce Well, we’re in the last week of our God in the Movies series and I can’t think of a better movie to end with than “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe”. I am been a big C.S. Lewis fan and I am so glad that so many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Whatever It Takes To Love Others Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 23, 2006

Fourth in a six part series encouraging believers to do whatever it takes in their relationship with God and others. This message focuses on fellowship.

Review: A “Whatever it Takes” Commitment: 1. Does not hold to convention 2. Is not hemmed in by circumstances 3. Does not heed convenience 4. Is not hampered by criticism 5. Does bring honor to Christ The last two weeks, we’ve talked about doing “whatever it takes” in our relationship with God – ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist