Sermons on Ezra Stiles:

Picking Up The Pieces

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 11, 2001

Now that tragedy has hit the country, what will we do now? That is the question.

INTRODUCTION  On 911, 2001 our country was struck by something that changed the lives of many people. Our nation was struck by something that destroyed the lives of many people. The act of terrorism that struck our country will forever change the lives of many if not all ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Speech Therapy

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. God's Word has much to say regarding speech, understood here as "active verbal communication," as opposed to listening, which we would define as "passive verbal communication." Material for excellent sermons is contained in any of the following passages. a. James 1:19 ( ...be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

We're Not Worthy Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jan 28, 2002

So what’s worship all about anyway?

Today we will be continuing our series on the 5 foundational purposes of our church. You will see that each of these purposes should be foundational in your personal life as well. I’m going to be using two passages from the book of Isaiah today as we examine the purpose of worship. Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Isaiah 56:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Have God's Best

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 12, 2002

God wants to give us His best, BUT do we have it? Are we in a position where God can bless us?

Do You Have God?s Best Jeremiah 29:11-14 Introduction: Our God is a good, kind, and loving God. The Psalmist declared "O taste and see that the LORD is good" (Psalm 34:8). God wants to give us His best. In fact, in many cases God is more anxious to bestow His blessings on us than we are to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

When God Gets Mad Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 12, 2006

#7 in series. In this text we see An expression of Man’s irrevance,an example of Divine Displeasure and a demand for Jesus’ authority.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 7 “When God Gets Mad!” John 2:13-21 John apparently considered the incident recorded in John 2 beginning in verse thirteen to be one of the more ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Cheers, Jeers, And Tears Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

That first day of Jesus’ last week was a day of mixed emotions. There were cheers and jeers and tears. We won’t understand what happened unless we see all three.

Day by Day with Jesus Series Cheers, Jeers, and Tears Luke 19:29-44 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Everybody loves a parade. Most parades are celebrations. Big celebrations call for big parades. Some of you will remember the big parade ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Maintaining A Positive Influence And Attitude

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 14, 2004

This message is geared to senion adults to help them maintain a positive attitude in their daily lives.

Keeping the Zing in Life Maintaining a Positive Influence and Attitude Philippians 4:4-9 I learned by the example of my father that a negative attitude brings grief to the family. My dad gave rarely carried on a conversation around the house. What he did say was usually negative. At the supper ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

When You Fast Series

Contributed by Paul Durbin on Mar 1, 2003

Message detailing the reasons, responsabilities, and rewards of fasting.

 ¡ñ We have been walking through Matthew 6 the past three weeks ¡ð focusing on the spiritual disciplines that Jesus talks about in this passage ¡ð giving, praying, and today . . . fasting. ¡ñ Fasting defined: ¡ð To abstain from food. To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Isaiah 58:2-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Follow Jesus, Our Shepherd-King

Contributed by Charles Degner on Jul 14, 2003

God promised his people a leader who would lead them faithfully, giving them a righteousness that would make them right before God.

Jeremiah 23: 1-6 Pentecost 9 Date: July 21/24 Slaughterhouses sometimes find it difficult to direct sheep marked for slaughter up the ramp to the place of their execution. They will mill about in confusion, desperately looking for someone to follow and show them the way home. To overcome ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Paying The Price To Win - Fasting Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 4, 2007

Sermon is next in series on Disciplines for disciples. Message examines the importance of discipline. Addresses fasting/denial/and gluttony. Expanded outline.

PAYING THE PRICE TO WIN Disciplines for Disciples - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 All of you except Jean Wilson, may remember this passage from last week. Last week we looked at the importance of striving to win. My friends, you and I are in a race. We are called to be winners. We are called to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

"Learning To Worship"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 8, 2007

What real worship is and how to do it.

“Learning to Worship God” June 10, 2007 For most of the past year we have been studying and learning about why we are here. It took us quite a while and a lot of work – but we discovered our purpose. After much thought and prayer and brainstorming we came up with our purpose statement. It is: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:23-34

Denomination: Holiness

Are We Having Fun Yet?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 9, 2007

Some look for great joy when they reach their final destination. GOD’S PLAN IS TO LOVE THE JOURNEY AS WE GO. IF WE LOVE THE JOURNEY WE WILL LOVE THE DESTINATION. You don’t need a change of position, you need a change of heart, a change of attitudes to fin

ARE WE HAVING FUN YET? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in two parts. Your life can become so mundane that it seems like an endless trap. If you have lost the joy in your family and home, hard times lie ahead. We must search God’s word and see the value of joy and seek God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Four Vows For The New Year

Contributed by Michael Martin on Feb 18, 2007

For vows every Christian ought to make and keep; Preached Dec. 31st 2006, for New Years service.

(Psalm 76:1-12) "Vow, and pay unto the LORD your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared." In 701 BC God gave Judah a great victory over the Assyrians. JUDAH WAS A SMALL NATION, ALMOST COMPLETELY IN BONDAGE TO ITS NEIGHBORS... Assyria was a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 76:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Too Much Participation?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 20, 2007

A sermon on Nehemiah 12 on characteristics of a great celebration (worship service). Must have preparation and participation!

Sermon for 2/18/2007 Introduction: A. Gordon Dahl said, “Most middle-class Americans tend to worship their work, work at their play, and play at their worship.” B. Worship really isn’t a fair word for what we do here on Sunday mornings. It is more like a celebration. Jesus Christ has risen and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is The Gospel

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 14, 2006

The gospel is the message, the good news, that God’s promise of salvation has been accomplished. It’s the message that those who have been in exile from God’s presence are to be brought back. It’s the message that for those who believe in Jesus Christ, wh

Mark begins his account of the life of Jesus with these words: "The beginning of the good news (or the gospel) of Jesus Christ, the Son of God." So the question I want to ask today is this: what do you understand by that word Gospel? Is it just the life of Jesus, like a potted history? Or is it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Anglican