Sermons on Easter Gifts:

"First Things First"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 27, 2004

What are the firstfruits that we should give to God?

Iliff and Saltillo Churches February 29, 2004 First Sunday of Lent “First Things First” Deut. 26:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Today is the first Sunday of the Lenten Season, a 40 day period of time, in which we can reflect on our lives and make changes. Today’s scripture is applicable to us as well as to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

"Protection For The Spiritual Journey"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 27, 2004

How can we be protected from the temptations of Satan?

First United Methodist Church First Sunday of Lent--Sunday Night February 29, 2004 “Protection for the Spiritual Journey” Luke 4:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture sets the tone for the Lenten Season. The temptation of Jesus takes us on a spiritual journey into the wilderness and ends on a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Plot To Kill Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 2, 2004

An investigative look at Jesus’ last days before crucifixionToday we will begin a look at the scenes of Jesus last days before His crucifixion with an investigative eye. We will try to bring some points to life that the ordinary approach may have missed.

CSI: Jerusalem The Plot to Kill Jesus An investigative look at Jesus’ last days before crucifixion Michael Wiley 04/06/03 Introduction: Today we will begin a look at the scenes of Jesus last days before His crucifixion with an investigative eye. We will try to bring some points to life that the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leveraging The Crowd Mentality Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 2, 2004

An investigative look at Jesus’ last days before crucifixion All of us are familiar with what is called the "mob mentality." Charles Dickens’ Pickwick Papers pictures the power of a crowd with these words: "It’s always best on these occasions to do w

CSI: Jerusalem Leveraging the Crowd Mentality An investigative look at Jesus’ last days before crucifixion Michael Wiley 04/13/03 Matthew 27:20 Introduction: All of us are familiar with what is called the "mob mentality." Charles Dickens’ Pickwick Papers pictures the power of a crowd with these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way: Promised (B) Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 2, 2004

What are God’s promises for today?

The Way: Promised (Part B) When I was a child I, like many others, received promises from multitudes of people. Mothers promised good dinners, coaches promised winning seasons, friends promised they would never forget you, and RAID insect spray promised it could kill roaches. Many of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Way: Incarnate Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 2, 2004

God has revealed Himself in Genealogy, in Chosen Men, and through Non-Believers.

The Way: Incarnate (incarnate means God “appears in flesh”) I. The Introduction: Many years ago there was a man that stayed at home while his wife took his children to the Christmas Play at church. The play, which was about Jesus’ birth, was put on every year by the local children of the church. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lenten Breakfast: Discernment

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 3, 2004

A short devotional for Lent Breakfasts. 10 minutes

LENT BREAKFAST MARCH 3, 2004 “Lent is a season of intense prayer, fasting and concern for those in need. It offers all Christians an opportunity to prepare for Easter by serious discernment about their lives, with particular attention to the word of God which enlightens the daily journey of all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Believing In The Dark"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 4, 2004

How can we believe in the dark when things are not going as we think they should go for us?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Second Sunday of Lent March 7, 2004 “Believing in the Dark” Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 INTRODUCTION: How do you reassure someone that your word is good? You might do it in several ways. You might say: 1. I cross my heart and hope to die if it is not true 2. You ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:17-18, Genesis 15:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Passion Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 4, 2004

Learn God’s reasons for the sufferings of Jesus christ

THE PASSION OF CHRIST Isaiah 53:1-12 How many people have already seen The Passion of the Christ? I went to see the movie this past Thursday. I had one thought during the movie and one though after the movie. As tears filled my eyes, my first thought was, “I should be the one punished. I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: *other

Watchers On The Hill - Pt 4

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 1, 2005

The fourth sermon in a 2005 Lenten Series

(Opening of the sermon is the dramatic reading script “The Good Son” by Elaine Aadland for the Lenten Series, “Watchers on the Hill,” produced by Creative Communications for the Parish © 2003)Have you seen yourself; have you heard yourself in any of the dramatic dialogues that have taken place the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Watchers On The Hill - Pt 5

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 1, 2005

The fifth sermon in a 2005 Lenten Series

(Opening of the sermon is the dramatic reading script “Forsaken” by Elaine Aadland for the Lenten Series, “Watchers on the Hill,” produced by Creative Communications for the Parish © 2003) “People fear what they can’t understand.” It’s true. Those who crucified Jesus, and I am not talking just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Seeing Jesus

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 1, 2005

2005 Easter Sermon

(Opening of the sermon is the dramatic reading script “The News” by Elaine Aadland for the Lenten/Easter Series, “Watchers on the Hill,” produced by Creative Communications for the Parish © 2003) Whatever life road you are currently on, Jesus is on that road as well. He is not far away. The two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Hope Has Come

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004

This is an Easter Message on the hope that Jesus Christ brings into our lives.

Hope Has Come Easter 4/11/2004 Psalm 137:1-5 Matthew 28:1-10 What road has brought us here to church today? No matter where we started from, all of us eventually chose either St. Clair, Helena, East 105th, or Elgin to come to this building, but that’s not the kind of road I’m talking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Whodunit? Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

Who killed Jesus?

WHODUNIT (MK 14:40-43) Nobody could have predicted the controversy that erupted over the Aramaic-speaking, English-subtitled movie “The Passion of the Christ.” Months before the film’s release, rabbis went on the offensive and questioned publicly the appropriateness of such a movie. It seems that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:40-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Because He Lives

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 1, 2002

For those who lack hope and do not believe in the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the hope of Sunday never comes.

BECAUSE HE LIVES Text: First Corinthians 15:1-11 There is one Christian writer who once said, “It’s Friday, but Sunday is coming!” (Tony Compollo). What that means is this, Jesus was crucified and then resurrected from the dead three days later. For those who lack hope and do not believe in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist