Sermons on Fathers Day Message:

An Anonymous Little Girl

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 11, 2006

The witness of a seemingly insignifiant little girl has significant consequences

NR 12-02-06 The story of the healing of Naaman – 2 Kings 5: 1-15 The Old Testament is full of wonderful stories of how God intervened in the lives of people. And not just God’s chosen people. For me, the story of Naaman the leper is one of the most fascinating of these Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

When Failure Is A Step Toward Success Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 29, 2006

Sometimes it must get worse before it gets better; short-term failures can be steps to long term and greater successes. We must aim toward a long term vision, not merely achieving short-term goals.

When Failure is A Step Toward Success (Exodus 5:1-7:13) 1. Misunderstanding can lead to creativity. "Bell was inspired to start development of the telephone when he read an account, written in German, describing an invention which he thought had the function of a telephone. After demonstrating ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thank God For Salvation

Contributed by Philip Trent on Dec 1, 2006

A Thanksgving Sermon encouraging people to recognize what they should truly be thankful for!

“THANK GOD FOR SALVATION!” Luke 9:23-27 Well, this week marks the 31st Thanksgiving that I’ve celebrated. Probably the 26th or 27th time I’ve been able to actually verbalize what I’m thankful for. And that list should be so long for each of us. Especially for us because we are American, and not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Revenge Is Sweet, Or Is It?

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Sep 16, 2006

How the way of Christ is not the way of vengeance, but the way of seeking our foes’ blessing and salvation.

Litigation seems to be increasingly common in our society, people are always taking each other to court in order to get some form of compensation for some wrong that they perceive has been done to them. Most of you will know that I used to be a doctor; in fact I still practice at the detox unit. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

How The Holy Spirit Gives Us Greater Authority

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006

The Holy Spirit makes us authoritatively competent to minister to His people. Paul wrote, "He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant - not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life."

How The Holy Spirit Gives Us Greater Authority John 7:38 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) Where Can We Find Greater Authority? Ills. [Everyone] born of God overcomes the world. --1 John 5:4 Most celebrations of national independence mark the day of final victory in the struggle for freedom. ...read more

Scripture: John 7:38-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obedient To Jesus?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 24, 2006

Are we being obedient to Jesus (building our house on the rock) or are we being disobedient (building on sand)? What does obedience mean? This is a challenge to be obedient.

Danger! Keep out. Beware of the dog! Don’t talk to strangers. Follow me. Make sure you’re home by midnight! Failure to comply will have consequences. Jesus brings the Sermon on the Mount to an end with a warning. Jesus does not beat around the bush. He is not woolly. He does not waffle. He is not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Anglican

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

Measuring Up To God's Standard

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Oct 21, 2005

You’ve got to think that the folks listening to Jesus were hoping for a replacement for the stringent Law of God that had become even more difficult to keep under the unbearable traditions of the Pharisees. I’m sure there were some great expectations. Aft

Measuring Up to God’s Standard 7/10/05 Lighthouse Assembly of God Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction You’ve got to think that the folks listening to Jesus were hoping for a replacement for the stringent Law of God that had become even more difficult to keep under the unbearable traditions of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being A Good Steward

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 24, 2005

Annual stewardship sermon. Tithing and giving

SBC Philippi 10/23/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms Being a Good Steward Malachi 3:8-12 Primary Purpose: Encouraging people to give their tithe and offerings as an act of obedience Background: This is one of those passages where a basic understanding of the situation the reader was in is helpful in ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Need Jesus Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Oct 25, 2005

the problems our sin creates for us and for God

Why we need Jesus. The problems sin creates 10-16-05 am Text: II Cor. 5:17-22 Intro: 1. Last week we started looking at our problem, sin. 2. We noticed the two basic premises of sin, the two core ideas of sin: a) distrust and dishonor of God, stealing from God what is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Favor With God

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

I pray that each of us would FIND FAVOR WITH GOD this morning. We can learn how to FIND FAVOR WITH GOD from the Christmas story of Mary...

FINDING FAVOR WITH GOD Introduction: For many of us, this is our favorite time of the year. We will sing our favorite Christmas Carols, eat our favorite meals, visit with our favorite friends and relatives, and hear our favorite Christmas story. At Christmas time, life is packed full of (all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What It's Like To Be Christ-Like Meekness Series

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 5, 2005

Meekness is a gift of the Holy Spirit that Barclay called the hardest word in the New Testament to define.

What Is It Like to Be Christ-like – 4 Meekness TEXT: 1 Peter 2:21. INTRODCUTION 1. Recently the former feather boa festooned wrestler and now governor of a Midwestern state is reported to have said that "organized religion is a sham and a crutch for weak-minded people." 2. It seems somewhat ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Daniel Chapter 7 Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 14, 2005

Daniel Chapter 7 Outline

Daniel 7 Kingdoms in Collision 1 - God turns defeats into triumphs - The temple was attacked 2 - God reveals the future - God is King of all 3 - God is the redeemer of His people - Counterfeit God 4 - God Rules over all - Reminds Nebuchadnezzar He is King 5 - God of Justice and Judgment - Vessels ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Bible Church

Motivation To Pray

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Nov 28, 2005

Prayer is often hard to follow through. We want to pray - we know the importance of prayer. But have you ever considered what it is needed to motivate you to pray?

Our Need for Prayer Matthew 5:1-12 Intro.: A. This passage is a classic teaching about “What it means to be a Disciple – a Follower of Jesus.” Matt. 5-7 Jesus sits down with the crowd following Him and began to Teach them. - vs. 1-12 – the Beatitudes; Jesus teaches them and us how we can be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Adventist

"What World Is This?”

Contributed by Dan Waite on Dec 1, 2005

A look at the parallels between the world when Jesus was born and now.

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Luke 2:1 – 2, Matthew 2:1, Matthew 3:1 “What World Is This?” I. Christmas shatters the silence. A. “In those days...” What were they like? 1. Israel was ruled by Rome. a. Rome controlled the government... secular and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-2

Denomination: Free Methodist