Sermons on Express Your Faith:

Are We There Yet?

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 13, 2003

This sermon declares that being in ministry can be just as exciting as going on a family trip and just as children ask the question in the sermon’s theme, the church should continue to ask it as well.

Are we there yet? (Matthew 25:34-46) Our theme for today’s message can help many of us reflect back to our youth when we were with our parents, grandparents, other relatives or guardians. I’m referring to occasions when we were going on some type of family outing. It could have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34

Denomination: Methodist

Justice For The Nations

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Jan 14, 2003

Justice is not just a matter for that guy over there, nor is it simply a matter of punishment. God shows us His brand of justice in His Servant-Savior who would make us just by grace and then send us out as agents of justice to the world.

Epiphany 1 B Isaiah 42:1-7 Justice for the Nations 01/12/03 The images seem so stark in contrast don’t they? Last week our chancel was decorated in color and light, green trees and a Christmas stable. This week it’s back to its original design. It’s beautiful still, but bare in contrast, not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Make Room For Me, I Have Come To Sing His Name

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jan 20, 2003

The Power of this Gospel is to shout with our hearts the Glory of the Lord.

Make Room For Me, I Have Come to Sing His Name HHM 01-19-03 Pastor Jim Parisi The Power of this Gospel is to shout with our hearts the Glory of the Lord. Pro claim His coming We sing to him in songs and praise Him with our voices Look at the book of Psalms We call aloud ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Answering The Call

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jan 22, 2003

This message includes a skit with your cell phone to illustrate how we react to God’s calling us to ministry after being born-again. Great attention grabber!!!

ANSWERING THE CALL START MESSAGE OUT WITH SKIT: SKIT FOR MESSAGE “ANSWERING THE CALL” (Arrange with a high schooler before hand to call you on your cell phone and go through the script. Have your cell phone on the pulpit and make sure people in the audience hear it - THIS WILL REALLY GET THEIR ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

God Wants You To Succeed

Contributed by Gary Smith on Jan 25, 2003

There are many people today who find themselves wondering if God is willing for them to be successful or if He has destined them for failure. This sermone gives encouragement

“God Wants You To Succeed” TEXT: Jer. 29:11, Deut 28:13, 2 Chron 26:5 Jer 29:11 (KJV)11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Deut 28:13 (KJV) 13 And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Deuteronomy 28:13

Denomination: Church Of God

"Jesus Left, But He Left"

Contributed by Michael Walker on Feb 2, 2003

Though Jesus left earth, He left us to bring in His harvest. He left us His Word, His example, etc.

"Jesus Left, But He Left" - Acts 1:9 - 11 - Friend, I don’t know about you, but when I read God’s Word, I do my best to put myself right in the scene of what I am reading. And after reading, I really analyze just what I read and what the story was about. Have I told you that I really love ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is Jesus To You?

Contributed by James May on Feb 2, 2003

This is the greatest question that can be asked of every man. The answer will determine our eternal destiny.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: John 4:39-42, Matthew 16:13-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Photography 101: Where Is Your Focus

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 7, 2003

Christians are called to try to see the whole picture and not focus only on the present or on heaven.

February 9, 2003 Morning Service Text: Ecclesiastes 3:9-15 Subject: The Work of the Lord Title: Photography 101: Where is Your Focus I used to consider myself a camera buff. I have a Pentax P-3 camera body with a nice Tokina 28-70 lens. That means that you can take pictures at a wide angle or ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:9-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sunset Of Evil

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Feb 8, 2003

If the source of our sicknesses is located in the false gods we worship, we need the help of the true God to replace them with the beliefs, ideas, values and goals that offer us healing and new life.

Mk 1.29-39 presents a scene of healing. He heals Simon’s mother-in-law and she begins to serve them. Good health is a necessary condition to be at the service of God and neighbour. God grants it to those who are eager to enter into this service. At sunset, he heals all the sick and the possessed, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Catholic

God Manifested His Word To Be Proclaimed, Shared, And Enjoyed Series

Contributed by Anthony Hebb on Feb 13, 2003

An answer to the question. Why would God share His WORD or GLORY with us?

GOD MANIFESTED HIS WORD TO BE PROCLAIMED, SHARED, & ENJOYED 1 John 1:1-4 I am humbled and honored to be here this morning presenting God’s Word to you this morning. The text we will be looking at this morning is from John’s first letter. First John is my favorite book in the Bible; it is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent Bible

A Powerful Testimony Series

Contributed by Paul Newell on Jul 11, 2003

Power of Testimony - Four Strategies To Making Your Walk Match Your Talk This is part two of a two part series - Part One is "Losing Your Testimony"

It’s only natural – we want to share our story! Your story can have a powerful impact on someone else’s life, even if it’s just a little part of that story! This past week gave us several great examples of that truth. While enjoying the 4th of July fireworks at Stewart Park in Beaumont, Mary ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Losing Your Testimony Series

Contributed by Paul Newell on Jul 11, 2003

This is an outline of part one of the series The Power of Testimony.

All of us desire to have a good testimony. We want our walk to match our talk. We want the story of God’s work in our lives to be as powerful to those who here it as it is to us. The Apostle Paul is dealing with the issue of testimony in this final chapter in Galatians. In the first part of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Let It Shine

Contributed by Bo Brown on Jul 13, 2003

A)GOD HAS A PURPOSE FOR EACH ONE OF US

LET IT SHINE MATTHEW 5:14-16 INTRO: A) GOD HAS A PURPOSE FOR EACH ONE OF US B) THAT PURPOSE INVOLVED OUR SALVATION C) THAT PUPOSE INVOLVED OUR OBEDIENCE D) HE HAS CALLED US: 1) HE HAS CALLED US TO BE 2) HE HAS CALLED US TO BE CHANGED 3) HE HAS CALLED US TO BE DIFFERENT 4) HE HAS CALLED US TO BE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Guy With The Donkey

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003

Actually all of us have a donkey. Each of us have things in our life if given back to God, would help carry Jesus to another place. What is it that you have, a song, a hug, an idea or just a little time? Maybe you can write a big check or teach a greatles

The Guy with the Donkey Matt 21:2 - 3 Matt 21:2 - 3… If anyone asks what you are doing, just say, ’The Lord needs them,’ and he will immediately send them." ILL Talking to some of the interesting bible characters in heaven will be interesting. Some would like to talk to “one of the Mary’s”, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go!

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jul 19, 2003

Christ commands us to go and witness to others. This isn’t optional. Witnessing and serving is commanded of all of us.

Go! A couple of weeks ago I preached a sermon about the three most important words in the Bible. These words are “God so Loved”. Because of these three words, all people, of all colors, of all cultures has the hope of eternal life in Heaven with God our Father, if people will except Christ as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25, Matthew 18:19-20

Denomination: Baptist