Sermons on Faith Without Works:

Dogs, Pigs And You

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Feb 20, 2006

At first glance, do you know what this verse means? We need to know who the ‘dogs’ and ‘pigs’ are and what it is we are not supposed to do.

Dogs, Pigs and You Lighthouse Assembly of God 1/22/06 Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.” Matthew 7:6 NIV This is a difficult verse, is it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Heart Of The Wise Is In The House Of Mourning”

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 27, 2006

The CERTAINTY of The CONSEQUENCES of The CONQUEROR Of

Ecclesiastes 7:2-4 “The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning” Our nation has experienced great tragedy this week. September 9, 2001....who can or will forget it. More lives were lost on this one day than any other day in American history. In our text this morning Solomon advises ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Last Will Be First Series

Contributed by Tim Adour on Nov 13, 2006

A close look at apparent contradictions in scripture that are really powerful truths to live by. Powerpoint available.

CONTRADICTIONS LESSON II THE FIRST SHALL BE LAST October 15, 2006 IF YOU WERE HERE LAST WEEK YOU ALREADY KNOW WHERE I’M GOING. FOR THOSE WHO WEREN’T HERE LET ME ASK YOU THIS . . . WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORDS “COUNTRY MUSIC,” WHAT DO YOU THINK OF? LAST WEEK I MADE A JOKE SOME DIDN’T FIND FUNNY, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Now And Then Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 22, 2006

Are we in the last days? What did the disciples think about it then? What about our times now? Understand critical components to the end times in this message from Luke 21.

“Now and Then” (Luke 21:5-38) Welcome to Thanksgiving Sunday at First Family Church. Today’s text is not an easy one to dissect…it has caused much debate and discussion. A variety of questions surround these verses and this topic. In fact, lots of different opinions exist regarding the topic of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Rock And A Hard Place

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Sep 30, 2006

This sermon is for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost and addresses the need we all have to cut off from our lives the things which keep us from a deeper relationship with Christ.

“A Rock and a Hard Place” Sermon on Mark 9:38-50 Pentecost +17-B October 1, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. 43If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life maimed than to have two hands and to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire. 45And if your foot ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: United Methodist

Acecpting Your Calling

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 2, 2006

When God calls you to service, Go!

Accepting Your Calling Rom 11:13 INTRO: A. Paul’s Hebrew background 1. Native Hebrew Ro 11:1 I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, [of] the tribe of Benjamin. 2Co 11:22 Are they Hebrews? so [am] I. Are they Israelites? so [am] ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:13

Denomination: Baptist

To Know God And Be Known By God.

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 7, 2006

This sermon challenges listeners to ask themselves whether they know God and whether they are known by him

Matthew 7:15-23 I wonder if you have ever heard this said: “God is love; and because God is love every single person on this planet will have a resting place in heaven. God will welcome all people into heaven because he is love. God will not turn anyone away from the gates of heaven; because God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Anglican

Semper Paratus

Contributed by Bruce Johnson on Oct 8, 2006

This sermon from the Book of Job deals with our role as Christians when ministering to those who are hurting.

Semper Paratus Imagine this morning if you would that you are in a Mediterranean paradise. [Short pause] There once was a man who lived there. He was a good man. He raised his children to the best of his ability, he supported his wife in all her endeavors, and yes … he fully trusted and followed ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

I'm So Hungry

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 10, 2006

Four questions from the Sermon on the Mount regarding the kind of righteousness we should hunger and thirst for.

I’M SO HUNGRY! Sunday, October 8, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction Start with the story from “The Applause of Heaven” (Lucado, pp. 91-92, copyright, Word Publishing, 1990) where the mother and daughter are trapped in rubble from an earthquake. Stop short of the paragraph where the mother ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Father Of The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 5, 2007

We always hear of the story of the Prodigal Son, this message is based on the greace and love of the Prodigal Father

The Father of the Prodigal Son Luke 15: 11-24 an earthly illustration to show a heavenly view I heard a song a while back, and I am not sure of the title, but it went something like this... “The only time I seen him run, is when he came running to me.” Showing that the Father has had compassion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

This is the final message in the “I AM” series. Jesus has described Himself as the “Bread of Life”, the “Light of the world”, “the Door”, “the Good Shepherd”, “the Way, the Truth and the Life” “The True Vine”, and “the Alpha and Omega”. Here He says, “I a

“I am Resurrection and the Life” - John 11:25 This is the final message in the “I AM” series. Jesus has described Himself as the “Bread of Life”, the “Light of the world”, “the Door”, “the Good Shepherd”, “the Way, the Truth and the Life” “The True Vine”, and “the Alpha and Omega”. Here He says, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Carpe Deim Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Mar 24, 2007

When was the last time you woke up and said “It’s time to get up out of bed, God wants to change the world through my life”?

Carpe Diem! Seize the Day When was the last time you woke up and said “It’s time to get up out of bed, God wants to change the world through my life”? God does want to change our life and the world around us every day. God has called us to do something. Remember a book about a decade ago that was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Significance Of Stones

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007

This New Year’s Eve Watchnight service sermonette focused on the significance of the memorial God commanded Joshua to build in Gilgal after the Israelites crossed the Jordan and entered the Promised Land.

1. The stones signified a strenuous past 2. The stones signified a sovereign God 3. The stones signified a saved people You may be wondering why you got a stone when you came in tonight. They’re not for throwing, or making pet rocks or anything like that. As we get ready to ring in the New Year, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Look What We Found In The Garden

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Apr 3, 2007

The garden is where Jesus surrendered to go to the cross, to do the will of the Father. It was there that the decision was made and where the victory of the cross was actually won! As we get into the Word this morning, let us look at what we find in the

Introduction · I want to take a stroll into a garden like no other, this garden I speak about today is one found just outside Jerusalem, the Garden of Gethsemane. · Gethsemane means, “oil press”. It was a place where they harvest the olives from the trees, press and crush them to remove the oil. · ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Journey Of The Wise Men

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Dec 14, 2006

The Purpose That Motivated Them; The Perseverance That Sustained Them; The Presents They Presented Him

Matthew 2:1-12 The Journey of the Wise Men The characters of Christmas teach us a great deal about the meaning of Christmas. Now, we do not know a great deal about these wise men actually. They are really known as magi in the scriptures. We do not know how many of them there were. We say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist