Sermons on Evil Planters:

Knowing Christ Vs. Knowing About Christ.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 25, 2001

Year C. Fifth Sunday in Lent April 1st , 2001

Year C. Fifth Sunday in Lent April 1st , 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Philippians 3: 4b -14 Title: “Knowing Christ vs. Knowing About Christ.” A few verses above in chapter three ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Saul - Relapse To Restoration

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 22, 2001

King Saul’s depression, caused by disobedience to God, was relieved as he came to terms with himself and asked David to play his harp - a parable of what Jesus can do for us.

A century ago when biographies of Christian men were written it was the accepted policy not to probe too deeply into their lives. It was felt that it wasn’t to the glory of God that a man whom God had used mightily in his service should have weaknesses or failings (except, of course, before ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Even In Judgment, God Is Merciful

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 8, 2001

How God shows mercy even when he does decide to judge.

November 11, 2001 Jeremiah 26:1-6 1 Early in the reign of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, this word came from the LORD: 2 "This is what the LORD says: Stand in the courtyard of the LORD’s house and speak to all the people of the towns of Judah who come to worship in the house of the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 26:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith And Discipline

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 17, 2001

There is a close correlation between faith and the discipline necessary to grow great faith.

Faith and Discipline Have you ever noticed the close relationship between faith and discipline? How could we ever have real genuine faith without the discipline that makes faith? I am in favor of faith without discipline. Discipline is not one of my favorite occurrences. When it comes to ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

A Christian's "To Do" List Part 4 Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Sep 12, 2002

A teaching message on Romans 12:9-21.

Romans Series # 52 August 21, 2002 Title: A Christian’s "To Do" List Part 4 Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 12 of Romans as we continue with message #52 of our verse-by-verse study of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing Jesus In Times Of Crisis

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Apr 8, 2003

Your view of Jesus (theology) determines your attitude in these times of crisis.

KNOWING JESUS IN TIMES OF CRISIS Revelation 5:1-14 I do not normally explain how or why a sermon is preached, but would take exception today. While in a prayer meeting last night, about 9.30 pm, following a house blessing, the Lord gave me this thought: “My people need to know how God is doing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Shows Believers His Glory

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 18, 2003

EPIPHANY 6(C) - Jesus shows believers His glory by His powers of healing and by His words of blessing.

JESUS SHOWS BELIEVERS HIS GLORY LUKE 6:17-26 FEBRUARY 16, 2003 LUKE 6:17-26 17He went down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of his disciples was there and a great number of people from all over Judea, from Jerusalem, and from the coast of Tyre and Sidon, 18who had come to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Following The Grand Illusion

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on Jun 11, 2004

A message about the universal condition of human sinfulness and depravity and how we got to this point, taken from the first 3 chapters of Romans.

A few moments ago I performed for you a very poor illusion. My attempt was to so distort your perception of reality that you would believe with your mind that I had actually caused the band to disappear. I, however, am not an illusionist. Neither my techniques or presentation were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-32

Denomination: Free Methodist

Unfinished Business

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Historical Background 1.

A. Historical Background 1. The book of Judges concerns itself with the history of God's Chosen People, Israel, during the period between the death of J __ __ __ __ __ and the establishment of m __ __ __ __ __ __ __. The time line of this book extends approximately from B.C.1375 - 1055, about 320 ...read more

Hard-Hearted And Dog-Tired

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The section of Hebrews which served as last week's text passage concluded with a declaration of the great faithfulness expressed in the lives of both Moses and Jesus Christ. HEBREWS 3:1-6 [ NIV ] Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on ...read more

Be A Mighty Warrior

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

What is spiritual warfare really about and how as a believer do you defend yourself from attack while not giving ground to Satan?

How many of you have read Frank Peretti’s books like "This Present Darkness?" Peretti changed the Christian idea of spiritual warfare forever by his descriptions of sliming slithering demons plotting to tempt and attack Christians and keep pre-Christians from giving their lives to Jesus Christ. I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Put On The Full Armor Of God

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 30, 2005

PENTECOST 15(B) - Put on the full armor of God realizing enemies will attack but believers will stand.

PUT ON THE FULL ARMOR OF GOD Ephesians 6:10-20 - August 28, 2005 - Pentecost 15 Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Are you ready for battle? Are you ready to rumble? That is what Paul reminds us of today. In our Christian living and in this world our life is a battle. This ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The President's P.o.s.t.

Contributed by Mark Ferrante on Mar 3, 2007

The President’s position has great responsibilities attributed to it. It speaks to how our own Christian walk should show forth the faithfulness and character of Christ.

THE PRESIDENT’S P. O. S. T. ( ROM. 13.1-7 ) 13:1 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abraham & Lot

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008

Two godly men, one faithful & one compromised

Background: judgement on Sodom [Show pic of Dead Sea.] The ruins of Sodom and Gomorrah have been discovered southeast of the Dead Sea. Both places were destroyed at the same time by an enormous conflagration. The destruction debris was about three feet thick. Archaeologists found that buildings ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Jesus Say To Harry Potter? Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 16, 2007

This is, I believe, a balanced look at the Harry Potter phenomenon, acknowledging that Christians have supported and opposed it. But beyond that, this message looks at what Jesus might have to say to Harry, if Harry were a real person.

[Preached in November 2002. Stats can probably be updated at Wikipedia.com] Harry Potter. Since the release of the first book about him by J. K. Rowling in 1997, Harry Potter has captivated the minds and imaginations of children around the world. But not just children. Parents, college students, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Wesleyan