Sermons on Fathers Are Priest:

The Blessing Of Trouble

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 14, 2005

We try to avoid the very things God wants to use to mould us into the glorious creatures He intends us to be.

“Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing” It is noteworthy that the man who, by the time of this writing ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Orthodox

Forgive God, Others And Yourself

Contributed by James May on Nov 15, 2005

We must be careful not to allow anger to become a root of bitterness that will destroy our soul. Forgiveness for one another is a must.

Forgive God, Others and Yourself By Pastor Jim May If there would be one word that I could use to describe the attitude of many of the people that I meet every day, that word would be “bitter”. Every word that comes from their mouth is bitter. Anything that requires something of them draws out ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are We Any Different? Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Nov 22, 2005

Christmas Realities - Part 1. Will you stand out from the crowd this Christmas season?

ARE WE ANY DIFFERENT? Christmas Realities – Part 1 1st Sunday of Advent 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 (TNIV) INTRODUCTION: Perhaps there is no better indication that the Christmas season is upon us than the appearance of the Salvation Army kettles and bell-ringers outside of our favorite shopping centers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

God's Generosity Flowing Through You Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 25, 2005

Conditions you must meet for God’s generosity to flow through you to others.

This is ministry month and we’re in the series on teamwork. The message today is going to conclude with an opportunity for you to let us know which ministry teams on which you believe God is calling you to serve this coming year. We’ve been looking at a paragraph from the Apostle Peter’s first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not Adam And Steve

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 27, 2005

Man and woman are made for each other.

IT’S NOT ADAM AND STEVE Romans 1:26-27 S: Homosexuality C: God’s design of sexuality Pr: MAN AND WOMAN ARE MADE FOR EACH OTHER. ?: What? What are the issues for the church? KW: Issues TS: We will find in our study of Scripture, three issues that the church should consider when dealing with the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Get Ready For Some Hard Times

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 27, 2005

This is a sermon that deals with the rapture and the tribulations period.

Get Ready For Some Hard Times GNLCC 11/27/2005 Daniel 12:1-4 Matthew 24:3-25 Revelations 13:1-18 People like to know the future. They are fascinated with the prophecies of Nostradomous. But there is a prophet who predicted accurately the rise of the Persian Empire, the Greek Empire ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

40 Days 4 - Created To Be Like Christ - Discipleship Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Adapted from welcome to the planet 40 Days of Purpose Series. Sermon #4

Based on WELCOME TO THE PLANET: WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR? Part 4: You Were Created to be Like Christ By Doug Fields Gladstone Baptist Church - 9/5/04 We we’re in Week 4 of our search for an answer to the question What on Earth am I here for? – how is everyone going with their memory verses? ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

Hope And Healing For The Hurting Family Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at the healing of Jairus’ daughter and the bleeding worman.

Hope and Healing for the Hurting Family – Luke 8:40-56 Gladstone Baptist Church – 29/8/04 There was once a man driving along the road and he was involved in an accident with another car towing a horse float. A few months later he tried to claim damages for his injuries, but the insurance company ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

Grab Your Ticket: How God Planned Christmas Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 25, 2004

2nd in two-part series on Christmas using the Polar Express Movie as a backdrop. (See important note at top of sermon text)

{NOTE: This series is best used with the clips provided by HomeWord with Jim Burns and Max Lucado. You can find many free resources at this link: http://www.homeword.com/PolarExpress/ You may also be able to secure the clips by contacting them.} This Christmas Season - Believe “Grab Your Ticket: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian Church

The Danger With Wineskins Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 3, 2005

If the New Year is new wine, then what wine skins should we be avoiding?

FORGET IT JANUARY 2nd 2005 PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14 It’s gone, finished. 2004 is just a memory as we stand on the threshold of 2005. during the first week of a new year it’s not unusual to reminisce about the past and to dream about the future. Were there things that we would change about the past ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Redemption #13 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Jan 18, 2005

If the Believer is to know and enjoy the abundant life that Christ came to provide, THEN there are some things we must know and apply to our lives, and the information and application of those “things” MUST” be accurate and in harmony. Romans 3:20-26

Every day we should rejoice in our redemption. It is through God’s redemption we have forgiveness of our sins. However, the forgiveness of our sins is JUST the beginning of the wonderful "package" from God, we call redemption. John 10:10 …I have come that they may have life, and that they may ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20-26

Aspects Of Love Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Jan 21, 2005

Christians often wonder what God’s will for their life is. While we expend great effort in seeking God’s will, we often miss the obvious as contained in the Bible. This sermon looks at practical ways we can help fulfil God’s will for us to love our neig

What am I supposed to do? What is God’s will for my life? Have you ever wondered what God wants you to do with your life? Have you ever spoken with other Christians who say “I wish God would tell me what He wants me to do with my life, then I’ll do it!” Have you ever seen Christians paralysed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Am I Living For

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 29, 2005

This topic deals with the reality that money, things, and pleasure are not worth dedicating our lives too. We need to discover our purpose in God.

What Am I Living For? GNLCC 1/9/2005 Ecclesiastes 1:16-2:11 Matthew 22:34-40 If you were to take an honest examination of your life today, how would you answer the question “what am I living for.” What is it that you believe is worth your spending your life in the way you’re spending ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"What's In A Name?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 6, 2005

In the name, "I AM", we find everything we will ever need, forever.

“WHAT’S IN A NAME?” Exodus 3:14 “And God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM’, and He said, ‘Thus you shall say to the sons of Israel, ‘I AM as sent me to you’.’” I don’t know who first asked the question, ‘what’s in a name?’ I don’t remember ever hearing it as a quote from a book or anything. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14

Denomination: Orthodox

Hell's Biggest Party

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 10, 2005

A sermon on Hell, it’s inhabitants, and why we must make it to Heaven.

Hell’s Biggest Party Isaiah 14:9 – “Hell from beneath is moved for thee to meet thee at thy coming: it stirreth up the dead for thee, even all the chief ones of the earth; it hath raised up from their thrones all the kings of the nations.” l. INTRODUCTION -- WHAT AMERICA THINKS ABOUT ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:9

Denomination: Pentecostal