Sermons on Exhibiting:

A Child Is Born

Contributed by Johnny Small on Dec 2, 2002

It is that time of year again that we celebrate the birth of the Son of God. If we are really celebrating Christ, why are we so stressed out this time of the year?

A Child is Born It is that time of the year again. We have just finished the last of the left over Thanksgiving turkey and have recovered from all of the early morning sales from the day after. Most of us probably have our Christmas trees up and many have lighted up the outside of our houses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-23, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

"The Potter And The Clay"

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 7, 2003

For Human Clay to be effectively shaped and ultimately used it must cooperate with the Potter - We are clay with a will of our own!

"The Potter and the Clay" Text: Jeremiah 18:1-6 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin – December 1, 2002 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! From an article in Reader’s Digest: A friend of mine awoke one morning to find a puddle of water in the middle of his ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Bible Church

Renewal Of Commitment To God's House

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jan 7, 2003

Why we must come together and renew our commitment to each other as the church

Renewal of Commitment to God’s House There is a story… God decided that it was time to end the world, so he called together the three most influential people in the world – Pres. George Bush, (represents free world), Fidel Castro (represents communist world) and Bill Gates (represents tech world). ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Attitudes Of Worship

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 29, 2002

Learn the three most important attitudes that usher the worshipper into the presence of God

We continue this morning with our mini-series on the topic of worship. Last Sunday, we studied Psalm 135 and saw God’s revelation for worship. God revealed Himself to us, and our healthy response is deep reverence for God. We saw that God is good in His choice and care for us, and that He is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: *other

Faith For The Future Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 1, 2002

An Expository Message On Genesis 22:20-23:20 On How God’s Promises To Us Are Primarily Future Realities. Genesis Series #46

Genesis Series #46 May 05, 2002 Title: Faith For The Future Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Welcome to New life in Christ. Today we continue with message #46 in our verse-by-verse study of the book of Genesis. Read Genesis 22:1-20-23:20 Opening ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dare To Trust Christ

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 5, 2003

To walk by faith in the knowledge God reveals to us in reaching a lost and dying world

" DARING TO TRUST CHRIST " MARK 2:1-12 I SUPPOSE THAT IF THERE WERE ONLY ONE TRUTH THAT I COULD SHARE WITH YOU AS A CHRISTIAN IT WOULD BE TO CHALLENGE YOU TO DARE TO TRUST CHRIST WITH YOU WHOLE HEART. THIS BOOK WE HOLD IN OUR HANDS IS THE ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

No Greater Love

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 7, 2003

While romantic love may have many delusions, there is no delusion about God’s love. There is no greater love than God’s love. His love is unmerited, unconditional, unending, and undeniable.

NO GREATER LOVE EPHESIANS 2:1-7 Ephesians 2:1-7 "And you has he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins. Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now works in the children of disobedience. Among ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Lepers

Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Feb 13, 2003

Comparison and contrast of the leper healing in Old Testament to Christ healing the leper. Why we need to believe in miracles.

The lion was proud of his mastery of the animal kingdom. One day he decided to make sure all the other animals knew he was the king of the jungle. He was so confident that he by-passed the smaller animals and went straight to the bear. “Who is the king of the jungle?” the lion asked. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14, Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How I Want Our Beginning To Be Remembered

Contributed by Michael Milton on Jul 26, 2002

This sermon is the author’s first message to his new congregation. It focuses on the sufficiency of Christ in all things.

HOW I WANT OUR BEGINNING TO BE REMEMBERED 1 Corinthians 1.18-25 and 2.1-5 Dr. Michael A. Milton, Senior Pastor First Presbyterian Church, Chattanooga, Tennessee Preached on February 3, 2002 Introduction to the Reading We don’t mean to, but we often make Christianity more complicated than it ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is Salvation For Real? Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on May 17, 2002

Is salvation too good to be true or is it for real?

“An Interview With God” IS SALVATION FOR REAL? May 18, 2002 Introduction One objection that I hear concerning salvation is that it seems too good to be true. You know the old saying, “If it seems too good to be true, then it probably is.” Here is the situation. If you are going to give your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Have A "Happy" New Year

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 19, 2001

Developing a biblical frame of mind for the New Year that will produce true happiness.

How to Have a “HAPPY” New Year Phil 3:10-14 10 I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead. 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Almost Perfect Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 8, 2002

Perfection is often thought of as being sinless. But there is more to the Biblical ideal of "perfection" than that. Opening illustration is humorous and informative.

OPEN: This morning I’m going to give you a quiz, and I don’t want you to think real hard about your answers. I just want you to answer as you feel you should. Question #1: How many of you believe you are perfect? Question #2: How many of you believe it is possible for someone WHO IS STILL LIVING to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Plum Of Patience Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Nov 21, 2001

It is our natural inclination to be impatient with people - to get angry at them for the things they do which displease us, to fly off the handle when they say or do something against us, to express great displeasure when they do things the wrong way.

THE PLUM OF PATIENCE This morning we begin the OUTWARD FRUIT, those qualities we will exhibit in our relationships with other people: patience, kindness and goodness. Let’s look at the plum of patience: I’ve chosen a plum because patience is a plum of a virtue - it is one ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, Colossians 3:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying With Timothy

Contributed by Jim Pye on Jan 27, 2001

How, and who to pray for.

28/1/01 10.45 a.m. 1 Timothy 2:1-8 2 1 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-- 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Fruit Of The Spirit: Patience Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 30, 2000

This sermon deals with Abraham's patience in claiming the promise

When Michel Angelo was 72 years old he started work on the monumental dome of St. Peter’s Basilica. When Galileo was 74 he published his dialogue concerning two new sciences. When Stradivarius was in his early 90s he fashioned two of his most famous violins. When P.T Barnum was 71 he joined ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan