Sermons on Faithful Future:

The Lords Yoke.

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Oct 1, 2002

The THE YOKE OF REST, is for those that "Come unto Christ," seeking rest from their heavy labour and load of sin, and delight to serve under the yoke of love and delight in the kingship of Christ.

THE LORDS YOKE. HHM Sept. 29, 2002 Pastor Jim Parisi MAT 11:28-30 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Powerful Paradox Of Being Humble Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 2, 2002

The 6th in a series of 6 from the book of James. The basic outline comes from a "Tale of Two Selves" by J. Douglas Duty Jr. which can be found on Sermon Central.

The Powerful Paradox of Being Humble It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is In The Spotlight? Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 4, 2002

Are you striving to capture the attention of the world or to even make God take notice of you through your righteous achievements? The glory of man does not endure–it pales in comparison to the glory of Christ.

In Greek literature, Virgil wrote about the plight of humanity and how something new needed to be done to help man out of his predicament. In Greek thought, God was removed, a mere spectator, like someone observing a play in an amphitheater or a stadium– –sometimes intervening in a helpful way ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Dialogue With God

Contributed by Cynthia Hinson on Oct 19, 2002

A contemporary sermon in first person exploring the character of Moses as he hungers for the presence of God.

(This sermon is preached standing in the chancel, with the preacher’s back to the congregation during all but the closing of the message. It is an animated dialogue - almost a monologue - between the preacher [representing Moses] and God. A second person, by way of wireless mic and in an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Bible: God's Pursuit Of Man Series

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 25, 2002

Proposition: The Word of God is a result of God’s pursuit of man in redemption.

Foundations of the Christian Faith Series by Matt Black (Message 6) Genesis 3:9 And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? Proposition: The Word of God is a result of God’s pursuit of man in redemption. The Word of God is a history of God’s dealings with man. It ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Becoming A Barnabas Or A Barnacle

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Encouragement

Becoming a Barnabas or a Barnacle, Acts 4:36-37 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ September 8, 2002 A man interviews some people for a secretary job. First enters a very beautiful woman and the boss asks her: - "What’s your name?" - "Lily", says the woman. - "Why Lilac?" asks ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nine Marks Of Worldiness - I John 2:15,16

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 31, 2002

Nine Marks of Worldliness - I John 2:15,16 (Preoccupations that are wrong, pride, pleasures, possession focused, popularity, power obsession, position oriented, people pleasing, and privileges seen as self-centered rights)

Nine Marks of Worldliness - I John 2:15,16 (Preoccupations that are wrong, pride, pleasures, possessions, popularity, power obsession, position oriented, people pleasing, and privilege for selfish reasons) Illustration: That evening, the assassin John Wilks Booth stopped in a saloon near the Ford ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Super Glue

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Nov 1, 2002

The glue which holds us together is Jesus himself – not just Jesus as a philosophy of life but Jesus as a fleshy reality and Jesus as eternal life.

- - - - - - - - All scripture quotations are from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - I have in front of me several types of glue – bonding agents. Elmers household glue is the most common. Very versatile – non-toxic, too. It dries kind of slowly, has limited bonding power. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: *other

Fellowship In The Gospel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 1, 2002

Paul’s ministry, like ours was one which relied not just on the power of God, but on many fellow workers sharing the load in the fellowship of the gospel.

Rom 15:14-16:27 The King of Syria was having trouble in his war with Israel. Every time he set up an ambush, Elisha, the prophet, would warn the king of Israel. So the King of Syria decided to send an army to capture Elisha to put an end to this nuisance. The army arrived at Dothan where Elisha ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Challenged By Change

Contributed by Harold White on Jan 5, 2001

Changes will come, but God is in charge of the changes.

Challenged By Change! Hebrews 11:25; Malachi 3:6 Incredible changes have taken place in the past hundred years. We are experiencing more change than ever in history. The rate of change is so great that we barely catch our breath before another blast of change slams into us. Everything we’re ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:25, Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Face My Failures

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 6, 2001

Failure to stand for Christ when you are under pressure can be devastating, This sermon will reveal how to face that failure and go on in Life.

How To Face My Failures Matthew 26:30-35 Sooner or later everyone in this sanctuary will fail at something. There are some here today who have had more failures than successes. Failure is a universal experience. If failure is such a universal experience, then I am sure you would agree that it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:30-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Need In Our Land!

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Jan 6, 2001

We are in need of a Heaven-Sent, God-shaking Revival.

The Greatest Need in our Land today is a Heaven-sent Revival! Not a Man-made, or a program-generated revival, but a Revival straight from the throne-room of God on High! Man can’t produce it. Never has there been a preacher who could preach it up. Never has there been a choir, or a quartet that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Signing Us

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 9, 2001

A sermon for the second Sunday after the Epiphany

2nd Sunday after the Epiphany John 2:1-11 "Signing Us!!"   "A young couple, who were new Christians, suffered a terrible financial setback due to a disabling illness of the husband. The wife found work, but her income barely made a dent in the mountain of bills. They lived in constant prayer, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

God Isn’t Gonna Like This Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 21, 2001

When does God says "enough is enough?"

OPEN: Mary Farwell of Green Castle Missouri, told of the time she was listening to her 5 year old son, Matthew, as he worked on his Speak and Spell™ computer. He was concentrating intensely, typing in words for the computer to say back to him. Matthew punched in the word “God.” To his surprise, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ's Lordship Demands Our Servanthood

Contributed by Don Spooner on Jan 24, 2001

Jesus voluntarily humbled Himself to become a servant and we must do the same.

The Bible, our supreme guild for living, has much to say concerning being a servant. God has often empowered those who did not think too highly of themselves. People such as Gideon hiding in the threshing floor, or David tending sheep in the backlot caught God’s attention and were mightily used of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25, John 13:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal