Sermons on Emphasis:

A View From The Finish Line - Part 2

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Feb 2, 2003

A retirement home resident asked some children who were touring the home if they had any questions. “Yes,” one girl said. “How old are you?” “I’m 98,” she replied proudly. Clearly impressed, the child’s eyes grew wide with wonder. “Did you start at one?”

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME Opening Statement: A retirement home resident asked some children who were touring the home if they had any questions. “Yes,” one girl said. “How old are you?” “I’m 98,” she replied proudly. Clearly impressed, the child’s eyes grew wide with wonder. “Did you start at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Faith Will Find A Way

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 24, 2003

A sermon for the 7th Sunday after the Epiphany The Leper being lowered through the roof

7th Sunday after the Epiphany Mark 2:1-12 "Faith Will find A Way" 2:1 ¶ And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, not even about the door; and he was preaching the word to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Wars And Rumors Of War

Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 1, 2003

On keeping our focus as a church during a time of national buildup toward war.

Wars and Rumors of War Matthew 24:6-7 Once again we come to a time in history when the sabers of battle are rattling around us. And once again we are faced with widespread opinion concerning the need for war, the ethics of it, the wisdom of it, etc.—everyone’s got an opinion, including myself. My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6-7, James 4:1

Denomination: Brethren

How To Share Your Faith With Jains

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Sep 13, 2003

We know that Christ loves the Jains and died for them and desire them to have eternal life. We should know something about the Jains to pray intelligently for the Jains and to share our faith with Jains.

Introduction Jainism is one of the major world religions, but in reality Jains are a people group formed around a common set of shared values. There are only a few known believers among the Jains. Many Jains are only aware of Christ through the filter of their Jain community perceptions, which can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Jesus Do With Children? Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 16, 2003

Contrast the attitude of Jesus and how others treat chidlren

My husband and I took our two-year-old daughter to the home-improvement store. Madison got tired of walking, so my husband let her ride on his shoulders. As he walked, Madison began pulling his hair. Although he asked her to stop several times, she kept on. Getting annoyed, he scolded, "Madison! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Free To Forgive Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 10, 2003

I want you to know tonight that you can enjoy the benefits of forgiveness. You are free to forgive. You are free to accept forgiveness.

REVIVAL 2003: FREEDOM FREE TO FORGIVE COLOSSIANS 3:12-17 INTRODUCTION [summarize] BALTIMORE, MD - If one is angry about being diagnosed with the HIV virus, can that hamper his or her immune system? If bitter about how one was infected, is that person at higher risk of infecting others in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17, 1 Peter 2:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Turning Point - 1 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Oct 27, 2002

The good news that comes after hearing the bad.

THE TURNING POINT Romans 3:21-31 • The message of Romans get more fun at this point. I have been spending the last series of Sundays telling you how bad man is, how bad we are. The accumulated bad news that makes the good news worth hearing. This morning we begin to add in the good news. THE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-24

The Heart Of Worship Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

The Woman with the Alabaster Jar illustrates the HEART of Worship.

Purpose Series #6 (Six Sessions on God’s Purpose for Your Life) The Heart of Worship Luke 7:36-50 SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 7:36-39 INTRODUCTION: This is the 6th week of our study in “Beginning Life Together.” This study is taken from the book, The Purpose Driven Life where Rick Warren gives 5 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marks Of A Missionary Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Nov 23, 2003

The examination of the call of Isaiah gives an excellent illustration of the essential marks that must be present in every believer’s heart if we are to have God’s heart to reach this world.

The Marks of a Missionary Jesus: Hope of the Nations Isaiah 6:1-9 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2003) “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. [2] Above him were seraphs, each with six wings: With two wings ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Philip Fishing Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 27, 2003

Fourth in a series about Fishing for Men. It talks about the case study of Philip and the Ethopian Eunuch.

Sermon for 4/26/98 Philip Fishing Acts 8:26-39 Introduction: ** My conversion and baptism. Emphasis that I know a lot. WBTU: A. Most people in USA have some knowledge about Scripture. B. Almost everyone owns a Bible. In my high school we could take as an elective, Biblical literature. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Importance Of Corporate Worship Series

Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Sep 9, 2006

It is vital that we do all we can to impress upon our children the importance of corporate worship

Introduction: I want to give you a formula for success today that will encourage you and keep you in trying times. God + me = success When we read our text…. 28 “Be careful to obey all these regulations I am giving you, so that it may always go well with you and your children after you, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:13-32

Denomination: Free Methodist

Stopping Stagnant Growth

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 20, 2006

The church like all living things has been created to grow

Stopping Stagnant Growth Matthew 13:1-9 August 6, 2006 Morning Service Introduction Would you rather be a tumbleweed or an oak in your influence on others? That’s the question posed by Galen Anderson, who wrote, "A man’s life is like either the tumbleweed or the oak tree. Some people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

With What Are You Building Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Oct 2, 2006

Part of a series working through the 3:16’s of the New Testatment.

Introduction I. It has been suggested by some that I have been speaking a lot, perhaps too much, about church growth, and church health lately. A. I have tried to take those comments very seriously, and evaluate the validity of “too much.” B. I will confess that I honestly believe that church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-17

Denomination: Methodist

Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Steven Angus on Oct 5, 2006

GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

For a number of years renewal has been occurring in the church. This renewal is taking place across denominational lines. The church is once again turning its attention to the Gifts of the Spirit. This is demonstrated by the phenomenal interest in Rick Warren’s best selling book The Purpose ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Pure Religion Vs. Bad Religion

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 11, 2006

A sermon on religion from the New Testament, especially James 1:26-27.

Sermon for 10/8/2006 Pure Religion vs. Bad Religion Emphasis on James 1:26-27 Introduction: Pure religion vs. Bad religion. In the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks, in which thousands died through religiously motivated violence, this question arises. What is it that distinguishes ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ