Sermons on Eaten By Worms:

The Business Of Bethlehem's Baby

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 5, 2001

The baby born in Bethlehem had a business head on His shoulders along with all the rest He came to accomplish

WW120501 The business of Bethlehem’s baby John 8 Beginning: Have you ever heard someone say, “I keep my religion and my business separated.” Or, God has no business in my business. This could not be further from the truth. Some think faith in Jesus is esoteric, ivory towered, philosophical, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:17-23, Leviticus 25:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Garden Variety Showdown Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 5, 2001

From the very beginning we see God’s Christmas promise of a coming Savior.

To understand the need for the promise of Christmas, we need to understand the reason for the promise in the first place. Most of you are familiar with the story of Adam and Eve, but did you realize that even in the Garden of Eden, God revealed the promise of a coming Savior. Let’s look at the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Pride: It'll Get You When You Least Expect It”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 5, 2001

Pride has caused the fall of many people, nations and churches. Sometimes it sneaks up on you before you see it coming.

Eccl 10:1 As dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. Intro: A young woman asked for an appointment with her pastor to talk with him about a besetting sin about which she was worried. When she saw him, she said, "Pastor, I have become aware of a sin in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Churches Priority: Worship Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 4, 2002

This is the third in a series entitled :What Makes A Great Church

TITLE: The Churches Priority: Worship Text: Acts 2:42; John 4 Theme: Worship P.S. As we seek to fulfill this purpose then our priorates will become clearer and less self serving. Introduction: Illustration: In any construction project there is usually a question of priorities, which determines ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23, Acts 2:42-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Aug 13, 2002

What the good Shepherd does for His sheep

THE GOOD SHEPHERD Psalm 23 was written by King David during the period when his own son (Absalom) rebelled against him and toppled him from the throne. David fled Jerusalem and his life was in jeopardy and he was hunted and hounded for a number of months. (2 Sam 15) David begins: Verse 1 - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Jesus, Part Ii: Shine! Series

Contributed by Roy Hughes on Mar 22, 2001

Part 2 of the"Finding Jesus" series where we discover that we can’t separate ourselves and accomplish God’s plan.

Finding Jesus, Part 2 “A Shining City” Tonight we continue our series on Finding Jesus. WE LEARNED LAST WEEK THAT JESUS BECAME THE SON OF MAN SO THAT WE COULD IDENTIFY WITH HIM. JESUS WAS TEMPTED IN EVERY WAY THAT WE ARE. IF WE FIND HIM IN OUR TEMPTATIONS, WE WILL FIND AN EXAMPLE THAT WE CAN ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15, Isaiah 60:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Contamination Of A Nation

Contributed by Juan Lane on Aug 11, 2005

The passage helps us to undersatnd that we need to make a clear decision about who we will serve

Contamination of a Nation “Salt Water Intrusion” Scripture Reference: James 3:10-12 (KJV) James 3:10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. 11 Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter? 12 Can the fig tree, my ...read more

Scripture: James 3:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Remembering The Important Things" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 31, 2005

As we gather to receive communion, what things should we remember?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches April 3, 2005 Daylight Savings Time Begins Communion Sunday “Remembering the Important Things” Luke 22:1-20 INTRODUCTION: We had a speaker at our school one day who had lived in Duncan Falls when he was in the third grade. I didn’t recognize his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Welcome Home

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Feb 8, 2005

Sin, The Consequence of, The Desire to Turn away from, and the compssion of Love

1. THE DEPARTURE • Vs 12-13 • The request to receive his inheritance was probably shocking to the boy’s father • This request was made and eluded to the fact the son wanted the material things his father had so much that he would have rather his father been dead in order to receive them • In love, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Slumberer's?

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 16, 2005

Speaks of the laziness of the ten virgins!!

ARE YOU SLUMBERER’S? MATTHEW 25:1-13 Vs. 1-Then shall the Kingdom of Heaven be compared to Ten Virgins who took their lamps to meet Jesus the Bridegroom. Virgin here symbolizes Beauty, Purity, Holiness!! Will you be ready when He comes? Or will you be a Slumberer?? PSALMS 121:3 says: He that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

"I Wish You All Spoke In Tongues"

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 26, 2005

A message that clearly bring out Paul’s position in tongues

I Wish that you all spoke in tongues. 1 Cor 14:5 reads: 5 I would like every one of you to speak in tongues,[a] but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues,[b] unless he interprets, so that the church may be edified. The apostle Paul said he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005

The power of prayer in spiritual warfare

A tale is told about a small town that had historically been "dry," but then a local businessman decided to build a tavern. A group of Christians from a local church were concerned and planned an all-night prayer meeting to ask God to intervene. It just so happened that shortly thereafter lightning ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Indulgence

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 10, 2005

The prop you need - Cookies from Safeway - branded "Indulgence"

Thanks – Erin, Lindsay, Erin, Sarah. These are possibly the three most basic chapters of all Christianity, and you presented them all well. If you aren’t already still there, would you please turn to Romans 6 and mark it – we’ll be doing a lot of page turning today. <Pray> Romans 6:16 says ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Cultivating A Grateful Heart

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 14, 2005

I think we learn several things about gratitude when we look at the story of the ten lepers and Jesus.

Cultivating a Grateful Heart Luke 17:11-19 INTRODUCTION... Inventions (http://inventors.about.com) We live in an amazing world. We have so much and so many things to make our lives easier. We should be thankful that we live in this modern technological age! Did you realize that until 1750, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is A Saint?

Contributed by William Mouser on Nov 28, 2005

From the readings appointed for Feast of All Saints (Ecclesiasticus, Hebrews, the Beatitudes), this sermon develops the meaning and value of saints in the lives of ordinary Christians.

Psalm 149, Ecclesiasticus 44:1-10,13-14, Revelation 7:2-4,9-17, Matthew 5:1-12 What Is A Saint? (Feats of All Saints) Last Tuesday was the Feast of All Saints, which we are observing this Sunday. It is our first observance of this feast here at Saint Athanasius Anglican Church, and it is my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican