Sermons on Emerging:

Facing The Blizzards Of Winter

Contributed by Carl Finney on Dec 22, 2008

How to Face the emotional blizzards of life

What do you think of when you think of winter? usually people think of cold weather, sometimes bitter cold. In some places winter brings dangerous blizzards wet dreary days frequented with cold soaking rains, Ice Storms, sleet and snow. Sometimes snows so deep your trapped inside your house. Often ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

Drop Dead And Live

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

If the sinful nature has been crucified with Christ, why is it still so active?

March 11, 1974: Japanese Lt. Hiroo Onoda, a World War II holdout for nearly 30 years, emerged from the Philippine jungles yesterday (this was 21 years ago yesterday). He told Japanese newsmen he had not come out before be cause "I had not received the order." Onoda, who turned 52 yesterday, met ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:24, Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do You Have ?

Contributed by Zera Young on Mar 18, 2006

Christian, the world has everything to offer except the way to heaven.What do you have to offer the world?

What do you have? Acts 3: 1-10 Here is a true story about three men. Two of which work for Jesus and the other we are not sure. We do know that he was a lame man, and been this way all his life. {Set the stage:} Here is a man crippled since birth...who is brought everyday to the temple ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

The Determining Factor

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Oct 2, 2006

We know that Jesus will be the final determining factor, but even that will be based on how you and I responded to all the other factors.

THE DETERMINING FACTOR Heb 3:14 14 For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end; Have you ever said, “I should have, or, If I had only, If it hadn’t been for? There are factors that determine the outcome of almost ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Your Life As A Light"

Contributed by Terry Brooks on Apr 10, 2007

This sermon helps the hearer develop their relationship with God in order to be a light shining in this dark world.

“Your Life as a Light” Matthew 5:14-16 Begin by playing “Waiting for the Light to Shine” from “Big River” Big River is my most favorite musical. In this story, Huck Finn is making his way through life and waiting for the “Light” to shine that will tell him what life is all about. Just as Huck is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Unwise Wise Men

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 6, 2006

A Christmas Message.

THE UNWISE WISE MEN Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO: One of the real dangers of the Christmas season is that we lose sight of reality in the midst of all the traditions we observe. There is nothing inherently wrong with Christmas lights, gifts, trees, and even Santa Claus. The value of each custom depends on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Remembrance Sunday 2006

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 11, 2006

Let us not forgot the price of freedom

Remembrance Day – Memories War often brings out the good in people, in a way that we could never imagine. One such man was Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941) Maximilian Kolbe was a Roman Catholic priest, who was put in a Nazi concentration camp, Auschwitz for his faith. In the camp, he would share ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Anglican

This Is A Good Time To Be The Church

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 16, 2006

Church Growth

THIS IS A GOOD TIME TO BE THE CHURCH Matt. 19.21,22 Down through the years the spotlight of the world has been on the church. Given to represent the body of Christ the church was sent to be both an example and a light in the world. Giving His blood for the assurance of deliverance, Jesus died and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Difference Makers See The Big Picture Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 21, 2009

Sometimes we are put in situations because we are the ones God wants to do something mighty for HIM and through us HIS power is shown.

Difference Makers see the BIG PICTURE Acts 16: Ten indicators you are about to have a bad day 1. The first words your toddler says in the morning are “Uh-oh” 2. The news is showing emergency escape routes out of the city 3. You wake up and find your waterbed sprung a leak, but then remember you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, High Priest Of The New Covenant

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Mar 14, 2009

Jesus came as High Priest of the New Covenant. What this means for the Christian believer’s security is here explained

Our reading from Hebrews chapter 10 this morning is headed ’Christ’s Sacrifice once for all’ What the mystery writer of Hebrews is really telling us is that Christ fulfilled, made complete all that was foreshadowed in the Old Testament Covenant. I want to spend a little while just appreciating what ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-24

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Don't Pass Me By..

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Sep 18, 2008

It was a story neatly tucked between the jostling, pushing crowd meeting JESUS at the seaside and the urgency of Jairus’pleadings... and then,that infamous word;"WHO TOUCHED ME?" May our longing and need for GOD let not just pass us by,today!

The scene was so poignant... what with the approach of a very influential man in the person of Jairus, and the emergency situation he was in... Verse 24 said that our LORD went with him... The characters in this passage suggests different attitudes of God’s people. Those who just want to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Portrait Of The Suffering Servant

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Sep 20, 2008

Isaiah 53 the Suffering Servant passage looked upon as though we were seeing it as a painting on display in an art gallery. Suitable for communion.

ADDRESS: THE PORTRAIT IN THE GALLERY - Isaiah 52:13-53:12 INTRO The unfolding events of Tuesday morning – Who would have thought what the day would bring First attack – Bewilderment Second attack – horror Third attack – immense shock and panic Powerful images Watching the news has been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Strategic Planning - The Missing Step

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 4, 2008

n strategic planning we often forget the missing step of passion.

STRATEGIC PLANNING – THE MISSING STEP John 4:35 – Jesus said, “Do you not say, ‘Four months more and then the harvest?’ I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.” Zechariah 4:6 – “Not by might, nor by power but by my spirit, says the Lord of hosts.” As we ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35

Denomination: Free Methodist

Human

Contributed by Billy Kangas on Jun 21, 2007

When we treat each other like dirt we are denying that God has made them in his image. We are eliminating the spiritual element of their existence.

When the world was six days old God decided that he was ready to pull out the big guns. He rolled up his sleeves and created humanity. He took some dust and breathed on it, and the bible tells us that the dust became man. He called the man of the ground Adam, which was a good name for him, but I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Crisis To Conquest

Contributed by Brian Spence on Oct 18, 2000

When attending Bible School in Edinburgh, Scotland, I was constantly confronted by a statement that hung on the dining room wall.

When attending Bible School in Edinburgh, Scotland, I was constantly confronted by a statement that hung on the dining room wall. It went something like this; "When God is going to do something wonderful, He chooses a difficulty. When He is going to do something very wonderful, He chooses an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-29