Sermons on Eternal Blessings:

Thy Will Be Done: By Any Means Necessary? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 16, 2001

To pray for the will of God to be done in the aftermath of the terror of Sept. 11 is to see that the will of God and the ways of God must always be joined; to avoid sinking to the level of the terrorists; and to repent of little faith and recommmit to the

A number of years ago, a poet penned poignant words as he saw the beginning of the end for the greatest nation of his day. He saw that the far-flung influence his country had thrown over much of the world could no longer be held. The people who had felt pressed by it were demanding their own ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Your Child Is Precious To God Series

Contributed by Robert Barnett on Oct 20, 2001

This sermon helps us see our childen as God sees our children. The result should be to treat our children with honor.

YOUR CHILD - - - PRECIOUS TO GOD Isaiah 43:4; Psalm 139: 13-17; Selected Successful parenting depends on attitude not aptitude. Nowhere in the Bible does God tell us that we need a certain educational level, or a certain IQ level, or even a certain income level to have and raise children ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-17, Isaiah 43:4, Matthew 19:14

Denomination: *other

The End Is Near Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

The last of the X-files sermons, looks at the rapture.

Mark 13:36-37 Where did they go? One minute they were there and the next minute there they were, gone. It happened all over the world, billions of people just disappeared. From every country and every social group. Politicians, movie stars, televisions personalities, authors, journalist, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:36-37

Denomination: Wesleyan

Encouragement & Appreciation

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 26, 2001

This is a sermon for Pastor Appreciation Day in which the pastors express encouragement and appreciation for the congregation.

Encouragement and Appreciation 1 Samuel 25:1-13 Luke 17:11-19 Pastor Appreciation Day GNLCC 10/21/2001 When you ask for the name of a great apostle in the Scriptures, the two names that most easily come to mind are the Apostle Paul and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-13, Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Me?

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Oct 29, 2001

Do not point the finger if you have not looked into the mirror yourself.

Who Me? II Samuel 11:1-17,26-27,12:1-7 I would like to use for a subject this morning “Who Me” turn to your neighbor and say Who ME? Now turn to your other neighbor and say Who Me. No close your eyes and say to yourself. Yeah You. Now let me start off ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27, 2 Samuel 12:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Arrogant Ignorance

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

Our text passage this morning is part of the most terrifying collection of words ever put to paper.

Our text passage this morning is part of the most terrifying collection of words ever put to paper. Romans 1:18 - 3:20 is the most stinging indictment in existence of the realities regarding the condition of men and women as they stand before Almighty God. If your picture of God is that of a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Faith And Church In Praxis

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Our study this morning moves into the third and final major section of this wonderful epistle. 2. We have been studying Romans for twenty weeks now. If you remember, Paul began his letter to the Christians there with a blistering indictment of mankind before the face of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Father's Day 2000

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

Christian fathers should be honored and appreciated.

INTRO.- ILL.- A small boy said, "Father’s Day is just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the gift." And I say, "What gift?" ILL.- Mark Twain said, "When I was a boy of 14 my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to the 21, I was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Quid Pro Quo Or No?

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. What could be more natural in our relationships with others than the principle of retaliation? In its finest sense, this concept is understood to mean "If you are nice to me, then I will be nice to you;" or "If you'll scratch my back, I'll scratch yours." It is the very essence ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

What Shall You Make Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 4, 2002

We will watch as Joseph plots and plans to verify the heart of his brothers. We often plot and wait, often not understanding the true answer which God has given us. We should seek to fully know and do the will of God.

What Shall You Make of Your Life A. By Plotting and Planning B. By Pleading before the Lord We live in a glorious place here in Dillingham, Alaska and Bristol Bay. We see clearly the hand of God around us in his creation and in the wonderful people he has placed here. I often am amazed at were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 44:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Doing The Stuff

Contributed by Fredrik Rich on May 5, 2002

This message looks at the raising to life of Tabitha (Dorcas) as a more affective means of evangelism to her community than her good works, good and necessary as they were in preparing the way.

Reading 1: Acts 9:32-43 Reading 2: Colossians 3:22-4:1 Sermon Miracles don’t really happen anymore, do they? Our passage this morning would certainly suggest that miracles were once common in the church. In fact, the Bible is full of miracles. You might even have your own favourite ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Servanthood - The Path To Greatness

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 11, 2003

How to be great in the eyes of God.

Servanthood ¡V The Path to Greatness How to be great in the eyes of God Matthew 20:20-28 Introduction: John C Miller in his book The Question Behind the Question tells the following story: It was a beautiful day in downtown Minneapolis when John Miller stopped into a Rock Bottom restaurant for a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

You Have Not Been This Way Before

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jan 31, 2006

God gives us opportunities for new choices in the new year,sustains us in circumstances, and promises never to change.

It isn’t very often that New Year’s day falls on a Sunday. It is significant that we start out the new year in church. There is no better place to face the new year than in church. With all due respect for those who like to greet the new year with lavish parties, frolicking get-togethers and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Humility

Contributed by Eston Williams on Feb 3, 2006

Jesus shows us that humility comes from strength rather than weakness, from confidence, not insecurity.

Matthew 18: 1-4; “1At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" 2He called a little child and had him stand among them. 3And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Pretty Leaves

Contributed by James May on Feb 10, 2006

Jesus is looking for more than a beautiful appearance. He is looking for fruit to fill the void in the Body of Christ.

PRETTY LEAVES Pastor Jim May Matthew 21:18-22, "Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible