Sermons on Family Life:

The Mustard Seed

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

"He presented another parable to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field;

"He presented another parable to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field; and this is smaller than all seeds; but when it is full grown, it is larger than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Holiness

Guarding Your Tongue Series

Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Feb 7, 2004

Introduction: What is one of the most common complaints among spouses in today’s marriages? I read a People magazine article and the number one complaint is communication. Women say men don’t understand or listen and men say that women don’t understand us

James 1:19-27 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: (20) For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. (21) Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Methodist

Do You See This Woman? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 9, 2004

In order to truely see others as they are we must first see Jesus for who he is and ourselves for who we are. Blindness is prevelant among the religious.

Do You See This Woman? Luke 7:36-50 Jesus’ ministry is impacting many people. His reputation as a healer continues to spread just as his clash with the religious leadership grows. He has crossed the line by forgiving sins, healing on the Sabbath and spending time with the wrong kind of people. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bad Books, Good Lessons Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Feb 15, 2004

The Parable of the Crooked Steward teaches us about what God expects of us as regards money. We have to choose whether we will serve Him or serve money.

Bad Books, Good Lessons Luke 16:1-15 Enron. WorldCom. Martha Stewart. Parmalat. People playing loose and fast with numbers and bookkeeping. Today’s parable sounds like a story straight out of this week’s Time magazine. The parable itself can be troublesome. My temptation was to skip it, to go ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Broken Hearts

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 24, 2004

If we are to have genuine revival with the power of God flowing through us we must first have broken hearts – broken over our personal sin, the sins of the saints, and the sin of the world.

BROKEN HEARTS PSALM 34:11-18 INTRODUCTION: Heart is used in Scripture as the most comprehensive term for the authentic person. It is the part of our being where we desire, deliberate, and decide. It has been described as "the place of conscious and decisive spiritual activity, the comprehensive ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Moving On With God- The Next Step In: 'stepping Out' Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 1, 2003

The waters don’t part until we actually step into them. This sermon encourages us to use our heads but step out where God calls us, be bold and take Him at His word

Moving on with God- the next step in ‘stepping out’ (Read) Joshua 3:1- 4:3, (later) 2 kings 13:17-20 Felt the Lord direct me to this, this week. Was confirmed as I sat with someone in my office and they preached this! Are you aware: Walt Disney - was fired by a newspaper editor for lack of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:17-20, Psalm 37:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Developing Your Gifts" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 22, 2003

How do we go about developing our gifts after we identify them?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 24, 2003 Spiritual Gifts #4 “Developing Your Gifts” II Timothy 1:3-8 INTRODUCTION: Why are you doing what everyone else could do while you leave undone what only YOU could do? Maybe it is because you haven’t developed the gifts God intends for you to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:2-8

Denomination: Methodist

For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free

Contributed by Martin Leigh on Sep 10, 2003

A study of the text in Galatians and its meaning for today

FOR FREEDOM’S SAKE “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand fast therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” (Gal 5:1ff) This verse sums up the whole of Paul’s letter to the Galatians. His message is one of deliverance. Right at the beginning of the Epistle this theme of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-2

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God's Infinity Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 20, 2003

The infinity and limitlessness of God is beyond our ability to picture in our minds, yet we can embrace these truths of Scripture with our limited understanding and worship God all the more zealously as we become overwhelmed with Who He is.

God’s infinity Introduction 1. Many folks do not take God seriously. 2. They joke about Him, misuse His Name as a figure of speech, or reserve Him for situations that parallel fire alarms: "in case of emergency, break glass." 3. The Bible tells us that "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:27, Psalm 90:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Evidence

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

If we believe that God hears and answers our prayer, then it must be demonstrated somehow. If we believe that God is forgiving, then it must be demonstrated somehow.

May 17, 2003 I. Introduction: A. The Evidence 1. April, 1999, Dwight Nelson, senior pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church in Berrien Springs, Michigan, joined the “Faith for Today” team as host of the newest production, The Evidence. The Evidence is a half-hour news magazine/docudrama television ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Adventist

Almost At The Gate

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

Examples of people who were almost saved, but not saved.

December 11, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Premise—There is nothing in the Bible that says “Once saved always saved.” Salvation is not a one time event. It is a continuous growth. It is a lifetime process. B. What we are going to study tonight is a solemn reflection of where we are in our Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:27-29

Denomination: Adventist

The Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 27, 2003

What is the rapture and how should we live in light of the coming rapture?

Text: I Thessalonians 4: 13- 5:11 Title: The rapture of the church. Introduction The next two great events in the history of the church are; 1.The end-time revival 2.The rapture of the church. The word “rapture” is not found in the bible. The word rapture is a translation of the Latin word ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Greatest Giver Of All Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 1, 2003

You can’t outgive God. He’s way ahead of everyone but he’s wanting us to share in his likeness and experience the fullness of grace. Part of that comes through being a giver like him.

Chapters 8-9 center on the subject of the grace of giving. A story was circulated some time ago about Arnold Palmer’s visit with a certain king. This king was impressed with Arnold Palmers golf record and as they talked the king wanted to give Mr. Palmer a gift. He tried to refuse at first, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sign Of Immanuel

Contributed by David Ward on Dec 10, 2004

The first message in a Christmas/Advent series from Isaiah

“The Sign of Immanuel” Isaiah 7:1-16 INTRODUCTION: Remember the movie "O Brother Where Art Thou?" Three convicts on the lam have holed up in a barn to spend the night, only to awake to find the barn surrounded by police, with guns drawn, demanding their surrender. One of the three helpfully ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We The Body Of Christ Or Just An Imitation

Contributed by Kenneth Jarman on Dec 10, 2004

The Church is not just the Building we congregate in. We (the People) are the church, the body of Christ. We should be performing as such.

ARE WE THE BODY OF CHRIST OR JUST AN IMITATION 1 COR; 12:12 --- FOR AS THE BODY IS ONE AND HAS MANY MEMBERS, BUT ALL THE MEMBERS OF THAT ONE BODY, BEING MANY, ARE ONE BODY, SO ALSO IS CHRIST. LET US PRAY: FATHER, WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRECIOUS WORD. WE ASK FOR YOUR ANOINTING UPON THIS SERVICE. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible