Sermons on Face Like The Sun:

The Christian In The Voting Booth

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

From a Christian worldview, we see voting as a divine gift that allows us to think the way God thinks, to act the way He acts.

The book of Proverbs says, “Speak for those who have no voice, for the rights of the dispossessed” (Proverbs 31:8). The prophet Zechariah declared, “Dispense true justice, and show gracious love and compassion to each other” (Zechariah 7:9). St. Paul says to “do ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:8

Denomination: Lutheran

You Are Mine

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Oct 21, 2010

A funeral sermon about the hope of belonging to God

In the opening of a David Haas song called “You Are Mine” the lyrics state:(1) “I will come to you in the silence, I will lift you from all your fear, You will hear My voice, I claim you as My choice, Be still, and know I am near. - I am hope for all who are hopeless, I am eyes ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Forgiveness #2 Series

Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 6, 2010

Forgiveness, Two Types (Divine and Human)

FORGIVENESS Matt 6: 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. v.12 Forgive as we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Know God’s Clock! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 8, 2010

Christians are to know God’s Clock and live accordingly!

If you didn’t turn your clocks back last night and you were here one hour early what would you have done?? Being at the wrong place at the wrong time is awkward isn’t it? Sadly, many Christians today are living their lives at the wrong place or at the wrong time or both. We have been learning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

“using The Office Of Deacon Well”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 9, 2010

What are the qualities a church should look for in a Deacon?

We read here about the election of the first Deacons. In verse 1 we are told of a situation that demanded attention. Part of the congregation was being neglected. The Greek speaking Jews in the early church believed that the Aramaic speaking Jews were receiving all of the attention of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What A Woman Wants Series

Contributed by Connail Johnson on Nov 10, 2010

Women today are more resourceful, more resilient, & more respected than ever before. But even in all this a woman still has needs. She still has an appetite. Her diet may have changed over the years, but due to her make-up, the woman of the 21st century s

CYCLES 4 SISTERS “WHAT A WOMAN WANTS” HER MANIA Text: Songs of Solomon 1:1-4 Introduction: A HUNGRY WOMAN The book of Solomon is the expression of pure marital love as ordained by God in creation, and the vindication of that love as against both abstinentism and lust, the two ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

End Times

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Nov 17, 2010

Jesus talks about the end of the world. But the focus is not on fear and trembling; but on faith and trust in him, and preparing for it through right living now.

End times I was ordained on a November day six years ago. The ordination was at my home parish, and prior to that I was still finishing my study of Theology in another city in India. Of course the ordination was a huge celebration, and needed a lot of preparation. Since I was away, most of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Catholic

"Be Prayerful” (A Communion Message) Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 18, 2010

Our prayer life is a indicator of our reliance upon God. God’s will for each of us is that we so rely on Him that prayer is a spontaneous activity throughout our daily life as individuals and throughout our weekly activities as a church family.

Last time, we thought together about how it is God’s will for each of His children to be joyful. Now today, I want us to spend some time reflecting on the second thing that Paul says is God’s will for each of us - v. 17. There are two ways in which this needs to be applied: 1. It must be applied ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Mourning For Haiti

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 21, 2010

Isaiah 57:1 NIV The righteous perish, and no one ponders it in his heart; devout men are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil.

Mourning for Haiti Psalm 23 On January 12, 2010, at 4:53 pm Eastern Standard Time Haiti was struck by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake, the country's most severe earthquake in over 200 years. The epicenter of the quake was just off the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince, a city of 2 million. Our world has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace - How We Respond By Faith

Contributed by Willem Nel on Feb 7, 2010

The purpose of this message is to show that God has already done and paid for what we will need for in this life. Faith is our response to this grace. The best way to respond is by aligning our words and action with His Word.

Week 3 By Grace through Faith – How this work together? Eph 2:8 (NKJV) For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?— 7 Therefore know that only those ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: *other

A Better Way

Contributed by Ken Crow on Feb 8, 2010

Jesus Christ is about healing hurts and changing lives.

A Better Way Proverbs 21:21 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. To follow after righteousness and mercy is to follow after Jesus. Let’s just lay it down square this morning. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:21

Denomination: Church Of God

Defeating Depression Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

Part 2 of a message on dealing with depression, particularly of how God helped Elijah through his episode of depression

TEXT: 1 Kings 19:1-9 INTRO: Depression - - - pushed down de/pressed An area that is sunk below its surroundings A hollow / a hole When we push down hurts, pain, abuse, guilt... ...we are de/pressing ...it will show up Push down - - - Hurt Anger = becomes bitterness = Rage ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding The Kingdom Of God (Part2) Series

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Mar 31, 2010

There are things that we do not see but it’s real. God is the King of the unseen realm called Heaven, but heaven is more real than the natural realm.

Introduction This is the 2nd part of our series on understanding the kingdom of God. Let us review our last Sunday’s lesson: What is a Kingdom? A state or government, anything conceived as constituting a realm or sphere of independent action or control. “Kingdom” - means, a ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Inertia

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 6, 2010

Satan tells us this is just the way it is, we have to accept what he has for us. But Jesus has another option.

Passage: Matthew 8:28-34 Intro: Inertia is the tendency of an object in motion to remain in motion, or an object at rest to stay at rest, unless acted upon by a force. 1. some objects are easy, like this one: PP Forrest Gump’s feather 2. others are a little tougher (Dave comes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Bright Light

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 7, 2010

When Jesus walked oln the earth, even though His glory was hidden, He was still an amazing light. And light can hurt.

Passage: Matthew 9:9-13 Intro: Light is an amazing phenomenon. 1. it can be at one time painful, illuminating, helpful, and revealing of things we would rather stayed hidden. 2. if you walk into a dark room and turn on the lights, some inhabitants will scurry away and others will welcome the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free