Sermons on Economy Of Exclusion:

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Oct 10, 2002

Remembering helps us to see God’s long view rather than our short view. Thanksgiving for the long view.

Thanksgiving Sunday Deuteronomy 8:7-18 13 October 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen This is a difficult year to celebrate Thanksgiving. Most years, at this time, the harvest is in, the bins full, or even piles of grain on the ground. Thanksgiving, in most years, is a time we find it easy to be joyful, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:7-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Keep On Keeping On

Contributed by James May on Jun 20, 2001

An old U.S. Marine Corps saying is, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." I believe Habakkuk gives us that same advice.

Please note that portions of this sermon were based upon a sermon by Rev. Miles Anderson and his sermon titled "Will We Stand for Jesus?" You can find his sermon at Sermoncentral.com also. Illustrations and added portions of this sermon are gleaned from many sources as well as personal ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19, Habakkuk 3:1-19, 1 Chronicles 6:41-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thanksgiving

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 28, 2003

Being thankful is more than simple a self-centered "Thank God for what he has done for ME." It is gratitude to God for his character and faithfulness.

The story is told of two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t make it. Terrified, the one shouted to the other, "Put up a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preaching Of The King - Part 6 Series

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 14, 2004

This seventh Beatitude has to do more with conduct than with character.

Preaching of the King – Part 6 Matthew 5:9-10 This seventh Beatitude has to do more with conduct than with character. The first four may be grouped together as setting forth negative character of the heart of the godly. They are not self-sufficient, but consciously poor in spirit; they are not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

Why Does God Want His People To Be Holy?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 30, 2003

We need holiness to cure the ills of our day.

“The King’s Highway” Once a king had a great highway built for the members of his kingdom. After it was completed, but before it was opened to the public, the king decided to have a contest. He invited as many as desired to participate. Their challenge was to see who could travel the highway the ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Formed For God's Family Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 30, 2004

You were created with the purpose of being part of God’s family!

Formed for God’s Family Purpose Driven Life #15 Montreal/Cornwall November 22, 2003 You were made for God’s family. God wants a family and he created you to be part of it. This is God’s second purpose for your life, which he planned long before you were born. This is what God has been concerned ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5, Galatians 3:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Best Defense

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Sep 6, 2004

In 2003, Ohio State won the National football title. They were led by a great coach. We, as Chrisitans are led by the greatest defensive and offensive coach there is.

THE BEST DEFENSE PROVERBS 3: 1-12 1. My son forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments. 2. For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 3. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart. 4. So ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Big Is God

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Oct 1, 2004

God is a big God! But some Christians act as if they have a big devil and a little God working in their lives.

TEXT: Isaiah 12:4-6 TITLE: HOW BIG IS GOD? A Bible Sized God ¡V A Bible Sized Devil This is one of those questions that you would expect a child to ask. They are forever asking such things as: ƒæ Where did God come from? ƒæ How old is God? ƒæ Who made God? Here is one of those questions that I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving Thanks

Contributed by Evelyn Weston on Oct 19, 2004

Thanksgiving C: We give thanks, not just for all the things God gives us, but because of who God is and who God has called us to be. Illustration from the Pilgrims.

Grace to you and peace, brothers and sisters in Christ— blessed by God, blessed to be a blessing. Amen Thanksgiving is here again— the beginning of the holiday season. Supposedly this is the end of fall, though there’s no doubt this year that winter is already here to stay. But Thanksgiving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Forward In Faith

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 17, 2005

As we enter 2005 we are going forward this year in faith. James 4:2 says, “You have not because you ask not.” This year we want to ask BIG. We want to go forward in faith and take God at His Word.

Forward in Faith in 2005 We have much to praise God for as we plan for the coming year. At the end of 2004 we ended the year with a balance of $2,000.00. We had tithes and offerings that totaled $2,000 more than our expenses. At the end of 2003 we ended the year with deep red-ink. Our theme ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Sermon On The Mount Lesson10

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 1, 2001

Lesson 10

In the previous verses the Lord presented the principles and qualities that make a Christian distinctive. Beginning with verse 13 He goes on to give a striking picture of what it really means to behave as a Christian. In describing the Christian as the salt of the earth, Jesus provides a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Road To Success

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jun 18, 2003

Encourages the way to success by seeking God’s kingdom and righteousness first.

The Road to Success… MT 6:24-34 Intro: Any good father wants to provide a good, secure future for his children. In fact, I know the reason many of you came to the United States was to provide a good future for your children. And for that reason, we push our children to succeed. I believe in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Confronting The Spirit Of The Age Series

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Feb 1, 2001

Confronting the religious mindset of Americans today. (2 of 3)

CONFRONTING THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE © Mark Beaird Text: Acts 17:22-23 Whether one is watching Oprah or cable television where all sorts of people have access to the air waves to share their brand of spirituality one can easily see that many gods are embraced.  David Wells, in No Place ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fires, Floods, And Fuel

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jun 17, 2008

Gas prices keep going up, and many people’s blood pressure is going right with them! People are wondering what the world is coming to, but thankfully, we know Who has come into the world.

Have you been hearing the news, lately? Out west there were fires out of control, destroying an enormous amount of property. In Indiana and Iowa, there was severe flooding, with people losing their lives. In Japan, a major earthquake, killing a number of people. Have you pulled up to the gas ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In, Not Of The World

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 28, 2008

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Pentecost, proper 8, series A.

7th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 8] June 29, 2008 “Series “A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, into our world that he might reveal you Word for our lives, and through his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-13

Denomination: Lutheran