Sermons on Epiphany 3:

Born Again

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005

Jesus was visited by Nicodemus, who learns of the essential need to be born again. What does it mean to be ’born again’ What about us?

Nicodemus was an expert. He was a religious expert. He knew what made for good religion, and he knew it all. His way of life, like many other of the Pharisees was pretty comfortable. He was respected and he’d even made it on to the ruling council. Life couldn’t get better. He was the ideal ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

His Gifts, His Call, His Sovereignty

Contributed by David Richardson on Sep 29, 2005

God has a gift or gifts for each one of us. God has a call for each one of us. God has a plan for each one of us

Title: His Gifs, His Call, His Sovereignty Romans 11 29 for God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable. 30 Just as you who were at one time disobedient to God have now received mercy as a result of their disobedience, 31 so they too have now become disobedient in order that they too may now receive ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:29-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Burning Bush

Contributed by James May on Oct 5, 2005

Moses’ experience with the Burning Bush contains a message for every Christian who is searching for the will of God.

THE BURNING BUSH By Pastor Jim May Perhaps it was a Wednesday afternoon, as the sun burned hot in the sky over the desert of Midian. It was just another day, one of many tedious, boring days, that had been spent wandering through the wilderness in search of answers. Walking along, standing ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Opportunity To Give Series

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This is the seventh sermon in a sermon series on the life of Elijah.

Elijah series Part 7 VII. Opportunity to give Over the last few weeks we have focused our attention upon the divine opportunities given to the widow of Zarephath. Because of her obedience to Elijah’s God, her family was saved from starvation, and because of this miracle, the widow was given the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Boat

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This message challenges us to get out of the boat

This morning we are going to continue to look at the story of Jesus walking on the water, but just like a priceless jewel that can be appreciated from many angles so is true of God’s word. It is here in this wonderful story that God teaches us about himself and his love for us. It is here that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22

Denomination: Baptist

Engaging The Enemy Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 14, 2005

Spiritual warfare Jesus’ way.

Apprenticing Under the Master Mark 5:1-20 September 25, 2005 Engaging the Enemy The reality of the enemy When we read stories like this one, some of our minds may do a little shift. We shift from taking the Bible at its word, trusting that Jesus said the things the Bible says he said, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: *other

Mother

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 14, 2005

This sermon is for mothers day.

This morning as we celebrate this special Sunday called Mother’s Day I hope that we can all rejoice and be glad. Whether your mom is alive or dead, Today during the few minutes of this message remember and let those past and or present memories help you to smile. So who and what is a mother. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Selfless Love

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Oct 21, 2005

Loving your enemies?? What??? Yep. That’s truly showing genuine love.

Selfless Love Read Text: Matthew 5:43-48 "You have heard that it was said, ’Love your neighbor…”(Matt 5:43). Heard from whom? Their teachers. Where did their teachers get it from? Leviticus 19:18 NIV says, “Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Walking In The Light"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Oct 25, 2005

What are some tests for walking in the light? How can we know that we are on the right path?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches October30, 2005 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree "Walking in the Light" I John 1:1-2:2 INTRODUCTION: In today’s scripture John talks about walking in the light of the gospel. When this letter was written, Christianity had been around for a generation. There had been a ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

"Boo" What Scares You?

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Oct 25, 2005

This is a sermon that deals with what in your life is keeping your from surrendering your life to Christ.

Boo,what scares you? 10/25/2005 Mark 10:17-22 This is the time of the year where you have people going around scaring each other. I love to scare and I love to be scared. My wife Hope will get so mad at me when I do something to scare her. She does ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: *other

Spiritual Coldness

Contributed by James May on Oct 30, 2005

These are the signs and results of spiritual coldness. The signs are related to the only time I went deer hunting.

Spiritual Coldness By Pastor Jim May Matthew 24:12-13, "And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved." Being from the South we have to get used to the heat. Right now though the seasons are changing and these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Saints I Have Knows

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 31, 2005

A sermon for All Saints Sunday

All Saints Sunday Sermon Matthew 5:1-12 "Saints I Have Known" 1 ¶ Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 ¶ "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Filled To The Brim Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 1, 2005

5th in Take a Hike: Walking in the Spirit series. This is about being filled with the Spirit - what happens at salvation, and what needs to continue happening.

Ephesians 5:15-18 – Filled to the Brim (NOTE: This is a revamp of a previous message of mine called "Would You Like a Refill?", with (I think) a better understanding of the topic. It’s also blatantly Wesleyan/Arminian.) Author Jamie Buckingham once visited a dam on the Columbia River. He’d ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of One

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 1, 2005

God can use you if you will let Him. Helen Keller said, “"I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do." Throughout Scripture,

THE POWER OF ONE Joshua 23:10-11 "One man of you shall chase a thousand. For Jehovah your God is He who fights for you, as He has promised you. And take good heed to yourselves that you love Jehovah your God." Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:10-11, Deuteronomy 32:30

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For Giving

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 3, 2005

Paul offers the Corinthian Church some principles to guide their giving based on the example of the Macedonians.

Consecration Sunday, the day we come to consecrate ourselves and our lives to God. That one day of the year when we have to endure the preacher’s sermon on the joys and benefits of giving. We sit and squirm while the preacher drones on about being a cheerful giver, all the while knowing we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Methodist