Sermons on Evolutionary Theory:

It's The Best Of Times; It's The Worst Of Times

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jan 21, 2011

The internet and technology have given the church the greatest opportunity and means to reach the world for Christ. But it also has given rise to an unprecedented danger for us to be impacted negatively with great evil and perversion.

It’s the Best of Times; It’s the Worst of Times January 16, 2011 PM “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Model Of Christian Minisry Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

How should power and authority be exercised and approached as a Christian

By Rev Heather Cetrangolo Paul began his letter to the Colossians emphasising the supremacy of Christ. In chapter 1 he told us that in him all things were created, “in heaven and on earth, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers.” (1:16) All ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Injustice In The Church Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

Why is the Church so guilty of injustice and does it rule out faith in God as a valid life choice?

This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself or the other preachers of the series. I’m going to begin today with a short ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

The Mystery Of God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

God is unknowable, yet there are clues in the world around us to his existence if only we'll look. The existence of God is the simplest explanation for what we find there.

This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself or the other preachers of the series. “I have seen the business that God has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

The Two Commandments Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 27, 2009

This message from Exodus deals with the 10 commandments found in Exodus 20, and also points to how Jesus interpreted the 10 commandments by making them into just two.

The Two Commandments Exodus 19-24 CHCC: April 5, 2009 INTRODUCTION: There was a Gallup Poll taken in 1990 which indicated that only 47% of the adult population in the United States knew more than five out of ten of the commandments. In fact, more people claimed to live by the ten ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Fail Well Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Learning how to turn failures in to victories....

Series - "Living Life to the Full" How to Fail Well (LTF-05) 2 Timothy 2:13 Have you wondered why we all love stories where, despite insurmountable odds and against unstoppable enemies, the little guy fights his way to the top and the bad guys get their comeuppance? Nearly 35 years ago on October ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:13

Denomination: *other

Are You Saved?

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

In the Pharisees' hammering out of the truth, they missed Jesus' point. The real question wasn’t, “How many are going to be saved?” The real question was, “Are you going to be saved?”

Intro Swollen and bloated with pride, convinced their conclusions were correct, the Jewish rabbis hunkered down to refute the other side. So who was the other side? They were other Jewish rabbis. Some of them were saying that everyone who was Jewish would be saved. Others were saying that only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is It Good For?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 20, 2010

All Scripture is God-given and useful!

Title: What Is It Good For? Text: II Timothy 3:14-17 Thesis: All Scripture is God-given and useful! Introduction In 1969 I was a divinity student preparing for the ministry and had a very high draft lottery number so, despite having taken my physical; I was ultimately exempted from the draft to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom Learns In Reverent Fear

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Sep 12, 2010

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. What is the fear of the Lord? How does this play out in my life? Let's meditate on these words from Proverbs.

Text: Proverbs 9:8-12 Theme: Wisdom Learns in Reverent Fear A. Humbly receive the Lord's correction B. Continue growing in wisdom all your life Season: Pentecost 16c Date: September 12, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Wisdom-Learns-in-Reverent-Fear-Proverbs9_8-12.html ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:8-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Created For Community Series

Contributed by James E. Parks on Sep 13, 2010

First sermon in this series encouraging us that we need each other.

I am so excited about what God is about to do. Today we begin something that I hope will be revolutionary. I hope after 40 days of focusing on community that we will be different. I will be different. You will be different. But above all we will be different together. This focus on community ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: United Methodist

From Murder To Mercy

Contributed by J Donald on Aug 17, 2009

Sin pervades our lives as a feature of being human. The good news of the gospel is grace in the perfect divine providence, so that sin is not an highway to death.

From Murder to Mercy! Psalm 51:1-3, 12 9Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Transcedent Truth

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 7, 2011

What makes love the greatest thing in the word as Henry Drummand called love? What makes it the transcendent truth?

“The Transcendent Truth” 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Scripture Reading 1 Corinthians 13:13 “And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.” John McAurther writes from one of his sermons as an introduction: "Today I want to talk to you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Too Big Not To Fall

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 31, 2011

Rom 12:3-8

TOO BIG NOT TO FALL (ROMANS 12;3-8) What is a church? The church is not a place but a people, an organism and not an organization, a community and not a club, a body and not a building. It’s more “who” than “what” or “where.” It’s been said: “I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pass The Salt Please Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 6, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 9: 42 – 50

Mark 9: 42 – 50 Pass The Salt Please 42 “But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea. 43 If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-50

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Great Debate

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 6, 2012

In Athens Paul had a great debate with the wisest about the "Unknown God" There are lessons to be learned on how to win the debate.

This week the Presidential debate between President Obama and Mitt Romeny dominated the media. A lot of poles felt that Romney won the debate. There have been many famous debates over the years. The debate between Abraham Lincoln and Steven A. Douglas is certainly well known. Perhaps the most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Foursquare