Sermons on Excellence At Work:

The Foundation Of Christianity

Contributed by Joel Preston on Nov 7, 2002

The foundation of Chritstianity is a belief, yea, rather a conviction that the Bible is the Word of God!

THE FOUNDATION OF CHRISTIANITY PSALM 11:3 INTRODUCTION: 1. ILL: Kareem Abdul Jabar Several years ago Roy Firestone interviewed the legendary basketball player Kareem Abdul Jabar. During the interview, Firestone Asked Jabar if there was one coach that he had during his career that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Have I Got A Deal For You!

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 9, 2002

What is the nature of God’s plan? Provision, hope, and a future.

Every weekday morning TV viewers are treated to an hour of high-energy television with the legendary game show "The Price Is Right.” We are constantly bombarded with offers for various things. It seems as if every TV commercial has a fast talking salesperson that says, "Have I got a deal for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus And The Lawyer Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 14, 2002

This is the first in a series I did on the Great Commandment from Mark 12.

Priority 1 Mark 12:28-34 September 1, 2002 “Jesus and the Lawyer” There are people who swear by…duct tape! They believe that just about anything in the world—golf clubs, tennis shoes, furnaces, skateboards, blue jeans, toddlers—can be fixed by the wise application of duct tape. And they might be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Happens When God Comes To Us? Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Nov 16, 2002

God does come to us. He comes with divine retribution, meaning he comes to make things right for us and with us. I want to give you three good reasons to be ready.

What Happens When God Comes to Us? Isaiah 35:4-7 Pastor Jim Luthy "Be strong." "Don’t be afraid." "Your God will come." These were the encouraging words that the Lord instructed Isaiah to tell the people who were floundering in the wilderness of judgment and exile. James also encouraged us: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:4-7, Luke 7:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Life

Contributed by W F on Nov 18, 2002

Psalm 1 describes how to be truly successful in life.

The Good Life (Psalm 1) INTRODUCTION A young man was learning to be a paratrooper. Before his first jump, he was given these instructions: 1. Jump when you are told. 2. Count to ten and pull the ripcord. 3. In the unlikely event that your chute doesn’t open pull the emergency ripcord. 4. When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Psalm 11:12, Psalm 1:1

Denomination: *other

You Have What You Say

Contributed by John Miller on Nov 20, 2002

You can receive good things from God if you speak it out in faith

YOU HAVE WHAT YOU SAY Read: Mark 11:12-14 & 20-26 INTRODUCTION When I was growing up I remember a phrase that was said quite often and that was “sticks and stones can break my bones but names will never hurt me.” I thought that was true at the time, but have now discovered that it isn’t. Oh ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14, Mark 11:20-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanksgiving & Joy

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 21, 2002

The First Family, Mary and Joseph, modeled the qualities of Thanksgiving and Joy.

Thanksgiving and Joy Modeled by the First Family Luke 1: 26-56 As we enter this Thanksgiving and Advent season I want us to look at the First Family – Joseph and Mary – as a family that modeled “thanksgiving and joy.” Luke chapters1 and 2 the background is given about the miracle of two births – ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Free Methodist

Thank God For Shoes

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 28, 2002

Four point sermon on how shoes can remind us to be thankful

Thanksgiving Service - 2002 Walk out onto stage with pants rolled up „X Hey Sooze, What do you reckon? She hates it when I embarrass myself like this „X Okay, so what¡¦s the deal with the pants? „X Although I love to embarrass Susan, the real reason for rolling up my pants is so you can focus on my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian Church

What Are You Looking For? Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Dec 18, 2002

A Christmas Eve message encouraging seekers to open their heart to Christ. It concludes with the U2 song "Still Haven’t Found... and goes into Open the Eyes of My Heart Lord."

The Eyes of Christmas: Through the Eyes of the Magi What Are You Looking For? Dr. Marty Baker / Christmas Eve 2001 / Matthew 2:1-12 www.stevenscreek.net How much time have you spent this week looking for something important? Many of you have invested hours looking for the right gift ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Three Most Important Words Of Christmas Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 20, 2002

This sermon expains why the three most important words of Christmas are incarnation, revelation, and celebration.

Christmas in John 1 The Three Most Important Words of Christmas John 1:14 December 22, 2002 Intro: A. [Illustration] The pastor of a small town church sent one of his men to the big city to order a Christmas sign to be hung outside on the door of the church. The man lost the note, which the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Name

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Dec 21, 2002

A message on the Name of Jesus and it’s importance.

His Name By:Charlse Kyle Matthew: 1:21 And she shall bring forth! a son and His Name shall be called Jesus; for he shall save his’ people from their sins. Luke 2:21, his Name was called JESUS, I want to say at the beginning of this morning that there is a great importance attached to a Name. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21, Luke 2:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Before I Die

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 27, 2002

Why does Luke include the story of Simeon in his gospel? Four lessons based on his cameo appearance.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - All scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What do you most want to do before you die? Hike the Grand Canyon? Run the Boston Marathon? Have grandchildren? Win $315 million in the lottery? What do you have to do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: *other

Lost Treasures

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jun 8, 2007

This is a study on the devestating effects of fornication and adultery in ones marriage

“LOST TREASURES” OR “THE TERRIBLE SIN OF FORNICATION” TEXT: Proverbs 4:23-27, 5:1-23, 6:20-26 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: These Scriptures Warn! They warn of the high cost of sexual impurity and sexual sin. It warns of the sin of fornication and the sin of adultery. Marriages and homes ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Help!

Contributed by Chuck Warnock on Jun 26, 2007

This is a story that is familiar to those of us who grew up in Sunday School. The story of “Blind Bartimaeus” is what my Primary teacher called it. It’s the story of a man who was reduced to begging because he was blind. Unlike our day, in the first ce

Jesus, Help! Chuck Warnock, senior pastor Chatham Baptist Church Chatham, VA www.chathambc.net Mark 10:46-52, NIV 10:46 They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. 10:47 When he heard ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

No Need To Say Good Bye

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 1, 2007

My Last Sunday and the time to say goodbye has come.

No need to say Goodbye Acts 20:17-20:32 How do you say “goodbye” when you leave friends? Gotta go. Bye It’s been fun. Take it easy Adios Amigo After while, crocodile So long Catch you later Ariverderchi “Toodle-oo.” Goodbye and God bless you Perhaps Paul Harvey’s , good day. This morning ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-32

Denomination: Congregational