Sermons on Fathers Love Letter Extended Narration:

Why Do You Come To The Tomb?

Contributed by Gary Harrison on Mar 19, 2007

Sunrise Service

Why do you come to the tomb? Mark 16 : 1 - 8 Mary Magdalene, Mary and Salome had a specific reason for going to the tomb that Easter morning. They wanted to pay homage to this man they loved by giving His body it’s last respects by applying the proper spices and anointments to preserve the body. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 9, 2007

The disciples were confronted with what to do with an empty. Seeing the power of the resurrection in their lives gives us cause for great expectations.

John 20:1-8 “Great Expectations” INTRODUCTION What do you do with an empty tomb? John is very brief in his description of the events of Easter morning. Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and found it empty. She ran to Peter and the beloved disciple to tell them that someone had stolen Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Empowered Lives Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 9, 2007

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the greatest watershed event in human history. Our world will never be the same, and living in the reality of the resurrection our lives will never be the same either.

John 20:1-8 “Great Expectations” INTRODUCTION What do you do with an empty tomb? John is very brief in his description of the events of Easter morning. Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and found it empty. She ran to Peter and the beloved disciple to tell them that someone had stolen Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Learning To Compromise

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Apr 23, 2007

Sometimes the greatest asset a Chistian can have, is their ability to compromise. A lesson about the heart of Paul.

Acts 21:17-26 We discussed this scripture a couple of Wed’s Ago Weren’t for sure if I was right— Called it from memory Come to find out I was about 80% right--- There are many lessons to be learned from this Scripture 1. Sometimes Good news is received with Concern- vs 19-21 The church was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Know Your God

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 4, 2006

Exhortation to know the person and power of your God.

July, 2006 Know Your God 1Kings 18:24/26-29 You know the story how that the prophets of Baal and Elijah began to duel to see who’s God was God. You find that they were by the end of the day utterly discouraged and utterly tormented by the self inflicted wounds that their god had allowed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:24-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Richard Reid on Nov 16, 2006

Common thread between the Thanksgiving holiday and our spiritual lives.

Thanksgiving Things that we do during this season that we need to do in our spiritual lives Psalms 50:23 11/16/06 He who offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving honors Me; And to him who orders his way aright I shall show the salvation of God. 1. Invite family and friends over Matthew 9 Jesus says ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Aug 21, 2005

4 steps to making wise decisions and thinking like Christ.

John 7:38 Some people don’t want rivers of living water Many are happy where they are---WHAT IF THIS WAS AVAILABLE TODAY Tired of charismatics- FALL DOWN---FREAK OUT 3 things that affect society— BARNA 1. Celebrities 2. Movies 3. Sports Notice Christians aren’t on that list--- Not in the TOP ...read more

Scripture: John 7:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Renewed People

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

transforming power of the gospel

Intro: two words have been repeated to me by many I have talked to coming back from vacation. The hope that Lauri and me were refreshed and renewed on our trip. Both of these are powerful words, for we all need to be refreshed and we all need to be renewed. Tonight, I would like to take the word ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Are Yo Waiting For?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 30, 2007

1. The Record of Waiting - 2 Requirements For Waiting - 3 Results of Waiting - 4 Resource For Waiting

PowerPoint Available + New Slide > Transition In ______________________________________________________ + Stuck in a long line of traffic > Checkout line that is not moving > Stuck in a waiting room > On hold on the phone - When waiting becomes frustrating it’s because we do not know what is going ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:14

Denomination: Baptist

Secure In The Lord

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 5, 2007

Salvation Sheep & Security - Salvation is a gift, a life, and eternal

PowerPoint Available + New Slide > Transition In ______________________________________________________ + Lots of talk about security > Social Security Number - Protection for poverty, old age, disability, unemployment - Now used as a ID number for individuals within the US > Financial Security ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The True Apostolic Makes Jesus Famous

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

The mark of the true Apostolic is: I must decrease that He might increase. The mark of the false Apostolic is give me gold and give me glory.

There is a heart that says "my role is to make Jesus Famous" This is the heart that has seen heaven and tasted of Gods Glory. This is the fruit of a ministry set aside for God’s glory. ...read more

Scripture: John 7:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowing The Enemy

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 10, 2007

Whether or not you understand it, agree with it, know it, or realize it we, as Christians, are in the middle of a heated war. However, sadly, many Christians today are wasting time fighting the wrong enemy. Maybe, you may ask the question, who is our enem

Text: 1st Peter 5:8, 9 (NASB) Introduction: Whether or not you understand it, agree with it, know it, or realize it we, as Christians, are in the middle of a heated war. However, sadly, many Christians today are wasting time fighting the wrong enemy. Maybe, you may ask the question, who is our ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Attitude For Altitude

Contributed by John Price on Feb 13, 2007

This sermon is intended to show how the correct attitude will cause us to excel in the plan of God for our lives.

Attitude for Altitude By Pastor John Price Tuesday, February 13, 2007 Isaiah 40:30-31 30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, And the young men shall utterly fall, 31 But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:30-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Secrets To Joyful Giving For Special Needs

Contributed by Brian Kluth on Feb 15, 2007

The Five Secrets to Joyful Giving for Special Needs

Find audio, video, and Microsoft Word handouts for this and/or other finance/generosity sermons at: http://kluth.org/1audio.htm KEY POINTS: 1 – GIVE ENTHUSIASTICALLY – FIND THE MOTIVATION 2 – GIVE PREPARDEDLY – FIND THE MEANS 3 – GIVE WILLINGLY - FIND THE MOTIVE 4 – GIVE EXPECTANTLY - FIND THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mercy

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Feb 15, 2007

This is one of the many acts of mercy of our Lord

Mercy by Gerald Van Horn Text. Luke 18:41. “What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee.?” Read Luke 18:35-43 This is one of the many acts of mercy of our Lord. The question is very personal and recorded here for our benefit. What it is saying is “What do you want me to do for you?” What a great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God