Sermons on Faithful Future:

True Fellowship

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 30, 2001

True fellowship is defined not by cake and coffee but by being spiritually tied together.

True Fellowship I John 1:3-2:2 SIGNS YOU LIVE IN THE YEAR 2001... 1. You just tried to enter your password on the microwave. 2. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of three. 3. You call your son’s beeper to let him know it’s time to eat. He emails you back from his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Men And Praise Series

Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Dec 6, 2001

Analysis of James’ exhortation to Men to be praisers of God - not just standing by outside of the perimeter of praise.

"MEN AND PRAISE" Sermon by Pastor Robert Earl Houston, Sr., Assistant Pastor Westwood Baptist Church, University Center Nashville, Tennessee - www.westwoodbcuc.org www.roberthouston.org James 5:13(b) Is any merry? Let him sing psalms. Perhaps one of the most raging controversies in the church ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

How Could I Ask For More?

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 8, 2001

The ability to give thanks is a matter of perspective and attitude. A message for a Thanksgiving holiday service.

11-20-01 Thanksgiving Eve Service Maybe you heard of the identical twins who were really opposites. One had the personality of the eternal optimist. Everything was always working out; it was going to be great. Everything was very hopeful. His brother, however, saw everything in its worst possible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Jan 20, 2002

This prayer was addressed to the Father, but intended to be overheard.

This remarkable model prayer contains none of the things that take up so much room in our prayers. Boston newspaper reported on a prayer given by a noted clergyman: “one of the most eloquent prayers ever delivered to a Boston audience.” Lyndon Johnson’s press secretary, Bill Moyers, was ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Returning To Our Proper Place In God Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 26, 2002

We continue our walk with Jacob as he meets Esau. Jacob shows us a great deal of wise stewardship in this chapter. Jacob follows through and returns home in obedience to God.

Returning to Our Proper Place in God Jacob’s Reunion with Esau Jacob’s Return in obedience to God’s Promised Land I noticed in the Bristol Bay Times this week that a serviceman and his family were able to visit Dillingham. Imagine he had been gone 13 years. I know that when Gloria and I leave ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

New Year Challenge - A Closer Walk

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jan 28, 2002

This sermon is based on Paul’s statement in Phil 3:10-11 "All I want is to know Christ". Do we view our christian walk in these terms?

New Year Challenge – A closer Walk Bumping into Ross-anne at Supermarket  At the supermarket this past week, I was at the meat counter when this girl came up and threw her arms around me  Fortunately I knew her  She belongs to a Christian group, “Cornerstone” who operates an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Why Worship Jesus?

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002

With so many religious options available, why worship Jesus? Why look to Him only? A message for Palm Sunday.

Palm Sunday April 8, 2001 What a spectacle it must have been. A grown man on a donkey is treated to the reception of a king. That’s how Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Surrounded by a crowd who shouted Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. They wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Day Of Applause

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002

Appluading Jesus is important, but it is not the only measure of commitment. A message for Palm Sunday.

Palm Sunday March 28, 1999 INTRODUCTION READ TEXT This Friday you’re going to die. Those very words might have crossed Jesus’ mind on this Sunday some 1,970 years ago. The day we now call Palm Sunday was the first day of the last week of Jesus’ earthly life. This Friday you’re going ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stewardship: Trusting An Unchanging God

Contributed by David Simmons on Feb 22, 2002

Our love for God is best measured by the use of our resources. God wants us to offer our entire selves as living sacrifices – sold out and on fire for God through and through.

INTRODUCTION This week, I heard a sound I had not heard for at least six weeks. I was sitting at one of our city’s notoriously long red lights. There were a couple of cars in front of me, and when the light turned green, and the guy at the front of the line had was also slow off the light. In ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Me!

Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002

Our problem is when we get past the gates of salvation we sit down and wait, like we have arrived. Really that is just ebeginning of what God has for us.

Follow Me! Matt 4:18-22 Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee when He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the lake; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, ‘Come with me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ And at once they left their nets and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-28, Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Family!! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 1, 2002

Each member of the body of Christ is called to be FAMILY!

First Baptist Church February 24, 2002 John 19:25-27 November 24th was a cold night, it was around 12:30 am and I had just fallen asleep ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

From Saving And Managing To Redeeming Time

Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Nov 15, 2000

We tend to focus on saving and managing time, but God calls us to redeem time.

FROM SAVING AND MANAGING TO REDEEMING TIME In a lifetime the average North American will spend: Six months sitting at stoplights Eight months opening junk mail One year looking for misplaced objects 2 years unsuccessfully returning phone calls 5 years waiting in line 6 years eating 21 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16, Philippians 4:5

Denomination: Methodist

Forgiving One Another Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2000

An incomprehensive study of the 'one another' verses. Part 5

Corrie Ten Boom was arrested, along with her father and her sister, Betsie and two brothers, for helping to hide Jews from the Nazis during World War II. That’s a very simplistic statement of their work and all that happened to them; but what I want to say about them here is that her father ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13

Denomination: Orthodox

Attacked Again Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 21, 2000

The church is called to stand for the truth.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 12 “Attacked Again” Acts 5:12-42 “And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. And they were all with one accord in Solomon’s Porch. (13) Yet none of the rest dared join them, but the people esteemed them highly. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist

Redemption For Christmas?

Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Dec 19, 2000

No one thinks of getting redemption for Christmas.

Luke 21:25-28 Today is the second Sunday in Advent, which is the time when we celebrate and anticipate the arrival of someone very special. We’ve all experienced a mild form of anticipation lately. My husband and I anticipated our move up here. My former church anticipated having to tell me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-28

Denomination: *other