Sermons on Emperor Nero:

Mighty God

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 9, 2001

What does the title "Mighty God" tell us about Jesus?

This morning, we continue our Advent sermon series, in which we are studying the names of Christ found in the prophecy of Isaiah chapter nine: "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Visit Of The Magi

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 17, 2001

Let us examine our attitudes as we come to Jesus

Christchurch, Brid 30-12-01 “Let us examine our attitudes to Jesus.” Mt 2: 1-12 Story: There was a curate who used to preach on his pet subject "Love" every Sunday, until one day the Churchwarden collared him. “Curate”, he said as church wardens are wont to do “you preached a good sermon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

"Religious Knowledge Give Us Insights Into The "Heart” Of God.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 27, 2001

Epiphany of our Lord - January 6th, 2002 Title: “Religious knowledge give us insights into the “heart” of God.” Matthew 2: 1-12

Epiphany of our Lord January 6th, 2002 Title: “Religious knowledge give us insights into the “heart” of God.” Matthew 2: 1-12 In the time of King Herod, Magi, Gentiles from the east, follow a star that leads them to Jesus, whom they recognize as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Double Delivery

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

We can have new life.

DOUBLE DELIVERY John 3:1-15 S: Salvation Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: WE CAN HAVE NEW LIFE. ?: How? KW: Stages TS: By observing the example of Nicodemus, we will see in John 3:1-15 five stages that help us understand how we can have new life. Inductive The ____ stage that demonstrates a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Heresies Confronted By The Early Church Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 2, 2001

Many modern errors stem from the early heresies. This study looks at what the teachers of heresy believed and how the church refuted these doctrines.

Heresies and Heretics in the Early Church Early church fathers focused much energy on refuting heretical views that infiltrated the church. The majority of the Trinity quotes were written in response to heresy being taught within the church. A heresy is simply a doctrine that strays from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-3, Hebrews 1:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Your Purpose Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 15, 2003

As we understand the ramifications of Christ dwelling within us, we will strive for maturity in our faith and can become all that God desires for us to be.

Discovering Your Purpose A truck driver was hauling a load of 500 penguins to the zoo. Unfortunately, his truck broke down. He eventually waved down another truck and offered the driver $500 to take the penguins to the zoo. The next day the first truck driver got his truck fixed and drove into ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Your Purpose Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

As we understand the ramifications of Christ dwelling within us, we will strive for maturity in our faith and can become all that God desires for us to be.

Discovering Your Purpose A truck driver was hauling a load of 500 penguins to the zoo. Unfortunately, his truck broke down. He eventually waved down another truck and offered the driver $500 to take the penguins to the zoo. The next day the first truck driver got his truck fixed and drove into ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Laodicea: Things Spoil At Room Temperature Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 16, 2003

The world will invade us with its values. But we are called to be "hot" to pursue such things as compassion and evangelism and "cold" toward such things as hostility and prejudice. We can sustain these values if we are connected to one another and to Go

The Harlem Renaissance poet, Langston Hughes, speaks to me. I trust he also speaks to you. In fact, that is the very title of his poem! “To You” To sit and dream, to sit and read, To sit and learn about the world Outside our world of here and now – our problem world – To dream of vast horizons ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Answering Our Culture #4: "You Can't Trust The Bible (Part 2)" Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002

Fourth in a series answering charges against Christianity.

Answering Our Culture #4 – “You Can’t Trust the Bible” (Part 2) Isaiah 40:8, Matthew 24:35 August 18, 2002 Introduction There’s a story of a guy on an airplane who was an atheist. He was sitting next to a little girl who was traveling alone, and the little girl brought out a Bible to read during ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:8, Matthew 24:35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Biblical Reflections On Faith In A Pluralistic World

Contributed by Michael Bird on Jan 4, 2003

This sermon evaluated the recent trends towards religious pluralism and attempts to construct a Christian response.

BIBLICAL REFLECTIONS ON FAITH IN PLURALISTIC, POSTMODERN, POST-CHRISTIAN AND PAGAN WORLD MICHAEL BIRD INTRODUCTION We live in an age which is becoming increasingly hostile historical Christianity. This hostility emanates from a public mindset that is pluralistic, postmodern, post-Christian and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gone Fishin'

Contributed by John Nadasi on Jan 29, 2003

This is a fun sermon to preach! God’s call extends from the ordinary (apostles) to the extraordinary (Jonah). Many times God calls us through the subtlety of invitation as in this text. We are invited to go and do likewise.

Mark 1: 14-20 January 26, 2000 Paonia United Methodist Church How many of you watch the news? Have you seen the case being brought against McDonalds That eating their food makes you fat? Duh! Of course it does… that’s what makes it taste good. Thankfully, that case was dismissed this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Last Big Wave

Contributed by Todd Goodwin on Jun 22, 2001

Every young person can be sold out and committed to God by understanding three principles about a move of God.

S-ubject: The move of God C-entral Theme: Getting serious with God O-bjective: Every young person can be sold out and committed to God by understanding threeprinciples about a move of God. R-ationle: Principle #1: There is always a outcry for Repentance Principle ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:15-21, Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overview Of The Tabernacle Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Dec 18, 2006

A walk through the Tabernacle to give a quick outline of the lessons for us today.

The Tabernacle I want you to imagine that you were travelling through the wilderness of Sinai thousands of years ago – 15th century B.C. You have heard about the people of Israel and how they left Egypt after a number of plagues and even wild stories that they walked safely through the Red Sea ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13, Hebrews 8:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Maintaining Spiritual Unity

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Sep 14, 2006

What two attitudes destroy the unity of the church? What is the only way given in Scripture to fight against this? Listen as Pastor Steve shows how we are to be involved in "Maintaining Spiritual Unity."

Tonight we’re looking once again at the portion of Scripture that speaks to the subject of unity in the church. Philippians 2:1-4 says, “Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Da Vinci Code: A Faith Of Our Design Or God's? - Part One Of Series Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 14, 2006

This is the first part of six part series on "Decoding The Da Vinci Code" that deals with the errors of Dan Brown’s book and the truth of history and the Bible.

Decoding The Da Vinci Code – pt. 1 “A Faith of Our Design Or God’s?” Picture of book Exerpt from “Breaking The Da Vinci Code” By Collin Hansen | posted 11/07/2003/CCN online “Perhaps you’ve heard of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code. This fictional thriller has captured the coveted number one sales ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ