Sermons on Eastern Front:

"A Celebration Of Holiness"

Contributed by Ron Newton on Aug 27, 2003

Funeral message for Reta O’Neill, a 98 year old saint in the Church.

Introduction 1. I want to express to Reta’s family our deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. 2. But we are also here to join with you in celebration of her homecoming! For I believe there is a joyous reunion taking place between Reta and many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

The Gift Of Giving Up

Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 6, 2003

Abram’s faith and selflessness in dealing with Lot is an example to us when it comes to giving to God. This was Self-Denial Sunday for an offering given to missions.

The Gift of Giving Up – Genesis 13:1-18 In August 1994, a Korean air jet skidded across a rain-soaked runway and rammed into a safety barricade in Cheju, Korea. All 160 passengers escaped to safety, just moments before the plane exploded into flames. So what caused this near tragedy? According to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Prophet's Message Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 26, 2004

This is the first in a series of messages leading through the advent story. It examines the message of hope that the prophets bring to mankind.

The Stories of Advent Pt 1 A Prophets Message Isaiah 9:2-7 We come again to our celebration of Advent. Advent literally means coming. We celebrate this season celebrating the coming of Christ to us. The coming of a Savior to a desperately lost world. As we light the candles of the Advent wreath ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: *other

Becoming A Part Of The Plan Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 13, 2004

This is the third in a series of sermons on Advent. This message deals with what we can learn from the shepherds about becoming a part of God’s plan for salvation to the world.

The Stories of Advent Becoming Part of the Plan Luke 2:8-20 As we continue in this series on the stories of Advent we come today to the story of the Shepherds these anonymous men who were the first to hear the news of the birth of the Messiah. Remember that for thousands of years prophets had been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: *other

"Take A Chance And Surrender"

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 7, 2004

A challenge for Christians to "move forward" in their personal walks with Jesus Christ

“Take a Chance and Surrender” II Kings 7:3-8 2KI 7:3 Now there were four men with leprosy at the entrance of the city gate. They said to each other, "Why stay here until we die? 4 If we say, `We’ll go into the city’--the famine is there, and we will die. And if we stay here, we will die. So let’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Apocalypse

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 28, 2004

Apocalyptic eschatology is marked by the conviction that God will intervene decisively in the present evil age and vindicate his suffering elect over their oppressors.

The Apocalypse ; I will bring thee down, saith the LORD. Something disclosed, especially something not previously known or realized: disclosure, exposé, exposure, and revelation. Apocalyptic eschatology is marked by the conviction that God will intervene decisively in the present evil age and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:2-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Have A Job To Do Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 29, 2004

Jesus left this world to prepare a place for us. He left us with marching orders that keep us busy till he returns. Luke’s inspired message of Acts reminds us of our task and our strength in Christ.

Acts 1:1-11 We have a job to do. Scott Bayles, from the Church of Christ at Freeport Illinois said something like this: The average Christian in America has heard over 4000 sermons, sung over 20,000 songs, participated in over 8000 public prayers… and converted zero sinners to Christ. He also ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Temple Mania Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 10, 2006

Only persons can be spiritual, not buildings

Temple Mania (I Kings 5-8) 1. I have a one minute mystery. Two of them. 2.The first is this: A woman goes into a convenience store to buy a can of Coke. She pays for it with a $20 bill and receives $20.05 back in change. No mistake was made. Think about that. 3. Here is the second one: Two ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love One Another And Everyone Else!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 1, 2006

Paul the church planter sends Timothy to encourage the church and to report back. Paul prays that they will have the love of Jesus for each other AND for everyone else. My prayer is that we will have Jesus’ love for each other, AND for everyone else!

[This is the first sermon I preached in Billericay. I hope you will forgive the nonsense at the start and then hear God’s call on us to love one another and to love the lost] Let me begin by saying that I cannot remember the last time I preached from this book. However, let me also say that I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Anglican

"What World Is This?”

Contributed by Dan Waite on Dec 1, 2005

A look at the parallels between the world when Jesus was born and now.

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Luke 2:1 – 2, Matthew 2:1, Matthew 3:1 “What World Is This?” I. Christmas shatters the silence. A. “In those days...” What were they like? 1. Israel was ruled by Rome. a. Rome controlled the government... secular and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-2

Denomination: Free Methodist

God's Amazing Works

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Who is our FOCUS, PURPOSE AND DELIVERANCE?

Title: God’s Amazing Works! Text: Joshua 3 Introduction: We have never been this way before ‒ One thing that we know is certain is that things change. (20 Year Reunion) ‒ Look at yourself in the mirror. ‒ Listen to the music on the radio. ‒ Watch a little TV. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sacrament Of Holy Communion

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 18, 2008

Too many people in Church have never understood that HC is such a powerful mission event. In this celebration we don’t just proclaim Jesus we meet Him so the rail is the safest place on earth

The Sacrament of Communion 1 Corinthians 11:17-29 I have talked about many times how we encounter God in all things but also in specific things. Our experience of love isn’t of love in general, but rather it is specific; like the affection & love of a child or parent or partner for instance. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-29

Denomination: Methodist

What's A Body To Do? Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 25, 2008

Understanding spiritual gifts unifies a body and enables it for service. #5 of 5.

Title: What’s A Body To Do? Series: Discovering God’s Special Gifts Text: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27; 31 Theme: Understanding spiritual gifts unifies a body and enables it for service. Introduction: The Heretic I was walking in San Francisco along the Golden Gate Bridge when I saw a man about to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

One Of Those Days

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Some storms we can track and be somewhat prepared for, others come suddenly and without warning. We normally don’t think about them until they hit or effect us.

One of Those Days Opening Illustration: Have you ever had “one of those days”? 1. The average cost of rehabilitating a seal after the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska was $80,000. At a special ceremony, two of the most expensively saved animals were released back into the wild amid cheers and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving That Gratifies Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

God directed giving is fun!

OUT OF THE SALTSHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD Part Four—Giving that Gratifies 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 Sunday, August 12, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Key concept: God directed giving is fun! Introduction The Apostle Paul writes to the Corinthians to remind them about completing a promise to give that they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Wesleyan