Sermons on Easter Sunday:

Whatever It Takes To Reach Others Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 2, 2006

Last of a six part series. This message focuses on evangelism.

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 We’ve spent the last four weeks applying these five principles to: • Knowing God – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Humility

Contributed by Eston Williams on Feb 3, 2006

Jesus shows us that humility comes from strength rather than weakness, from confidence, not insecurity.

Matthew 18: 1-4; “1At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" 2He called a little child and had him stand among them. 3And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Our Lord Puts His Words In Your Mouth

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 3, 2006

Epiphany 4(C) - Our Lord puts his words in your mouth because our Lord knows those he has chosen and then our Lord sends out his believers.

THE LORD PUTS HIS WORD IN YOUR MOUTH January 29, 2006 - Epiphany 4 - JEREMIAH 1:4-10 * * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Today you are special. You may not feel special, but everyday you as believers are very special. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Holy Spirit Provides Freedom

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 8, 2006

Epiphany 5(C) - The Holy Spirit provides freedom: freedom through Christ and freedom to serve Christ.

THE HOLY SPIRIT PROVIDES FREEDOM February 5, 2006 - Epiphany 5 - ROMANS 8:1-9 * * * * * * * * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Today, if you looked inside the bulletin, saw the theme and listened to our text, we are going to talk ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Feb 14, 2006

An 8 Week sermon sermon series on the attitude we are to possess as children of God.

BE-Attitudes Blessed are the Pure in Heart Sunday AM Trans: We’re in a series focusing on the (8) attitudes Jesus said we’re to have as His disciples. Each of these attitudes determines our altitude. They testify to our disposition and determination in life. Jesus offered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Corporate Worship Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 4, 2005

A lesson in worship exhibited in the first century.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 20:7-12 TITLE: “UNDERSTANDING CORPORATE WORSHIP” INTRODUCTION: A. Worship is important 1. Back during the days when people would travel by sailing ship, a young boy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 6, 2005

Psalm 24 reveals the meaning of life or God’s plan for man.

INTRO.- ILL.- Did you hear about one man’s quest to visit 1,000 bars in a year? Dan Freeman (retired computer consultant and Brooklynite) set out Jan. 1 to visit 1,000 bars in a single year. Barely five months later, the Don Quixote of drink is halfway to completing his boozy impossible dream. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That Was Then, This Is Now

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 9, 2005

God is able to make an immediate and positive change in our lives.

Rev. Wayne A. Lawson, M.Min First Baptist Church, Ardmore, OK http://firstbaptistok.org/ pastor@firstbaptistok.org (Preached Sunday, May 29, 2005) Scripture: Acts 8:3 / 9:1-2 / 9:17-28 8:3. As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Preacher And The Prostitute Series

Contributed by Paul Cull on Jun 12, 2005

God’s shocking visual aid

The preacher and the prostitute (Part 1 of a series of 3) Hosea 1:1-11 We live in a world where images are important. As every school teacher will tell you, if you can combine a visual aid with your own words, you will get your message across to the children much better. It is just the same for ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Where Is God When I Hurt? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2005

Some scriptural guidelines for when our faith is barraged in the midst of suffering and evil.

SERIES: “ANSWERS FOR SOME OF LIFE’S DIFFICULT QUESTIONS” TEXT: VARIOUS TITLE: “WHERE IS GOD WHEN I HURT?” INTRODUCTION: A. We started a new series last Sunday with the introductory message “Difficult Questions” ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mystery Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

A look at the amazing gift of a loving marriage between a man and woman.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Mystery of Marriage Ephesians 5:22-33; Proverbs 30:18-19 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Today we pass the midpoint in our 2005 Season of the Family. This week we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tragedy Of Saying No To Christ

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

In this scripture text we look at our first example of one that said no to Christ.

The Tragedy of Saying No to Christ Sunday September 10, 2000 (Mat 19:16-22) And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? – 17. And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Duct Tape And A Clotheshanger Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jun 17, 2005

Kids follow Dad’s lead! How can we make sure they get the right stuff?

“Duct Tape and A Clotheshanger” Proverbs 22:6 “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” (NIV) Proverbs 22:6 “Teach a child to choose the right path, and when he is older, he will remain upon it.” (TLB) Today is the 100th anniversary of Father’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Empowering Presence

Contributed by Ryan Sato on Jun 17, 2005

Today we will continue to be challenged and reminded of who the Holy Spirit is! Do we as the people of God know that we are not to do life without Him? We can do so many nice and moral activities in this life, but perhaps the deeper call is to move from

Opener: I would like to begin today’s sermon by talking about the person and the working space of the Holy Spirit…He is a person…He is seeking to do a work in our lives and our congregation…but just like anyone else…He is ignorable! So let’s do our best to try and listen to him as we walk through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Power

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005

There is Power in the Name of Jesus

Power Sunday March 25, 2001 Matthew 28:16-20 16 Then the eleven disciples left for Galilee, going to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him—but some of them still doubted! 18 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given complete authority ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Church Of God