Sermons on Favoritism:

The Team Is Vital Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 1, 2005

Fourth message in a series using NASCAR prinicples as a series of parables to encourage people to follow God’s pattern for life.

Bible Text: 1 Timothy 5:1-6:2 Series: NASCAR Comes To Church Title: The Team is Vital Topic: Christian Living / Relationships Theme: Christian Living in Relationships Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to respect others and to develop pure ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Introducing The Lord's Servant

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 8, 2005

Introducing the Lord’s Servant 1) Look at what he will do 2) Look at how he will do it

If you ever played varsity sports, you know how exciting it is to be introduced to the crowd before the game. My heart pounded both times I got to start a basketball game. As our teammates formed a tunnel leading out to the center of the floor, the four other starters and I sat on the bench waiting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7, Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of A True Love!

Contributed by Joel Santos on Feb 4, 2005

IN OUR TEXT TODAY, WE WILL DISCUSS 3 THINGS ABOUT LOVE: 1. THE VALUE OF LOVE, 2. THE TEST OF LOVE, AND 3. THE PERMANENCY OF LOVE!

The Power of a True Love 1 Corithians 13:1-13 Illustrations Newspaper columnist and minister George Crane tells of a wife who came into his office full of hatred toward her husband. "I do not only want to get rid of him, I want to get even. Before I divorce him, I want to hurt him as much as he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Questioning God

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 28, 2005

Have you "said no" to God in something He has made plain to you that He wants? It isn’t too late. Have you "said yes," and not followed through? It’s not too late to regroup.

The greatest thing God will give you is your freedom in Jesus Christ. It’s a promise from the Father, and His promises don’t wither or fade - they last forever! This morning’s text is all about God’s will, and people that obey, or don’t. That is a simple truth everyone can understand. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Kindle Afresh The Spirit

Contributed by Al Lowe on Feb 14, 2003

In preparation for a revival, to remind the congregation of their Spiritual gifts and the importance of kindle these gifts.

2 Timothy 1:6 PROPOSITION: The gift of the Christian must be kindled afresh. OBJECTIVE: To kindle afresh the gift. The Great Apostle is writing another letter to one of his favorite students, Timothy. Timothy is the pastor of the Christian church in Ephasus. It is true that the directives of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Worship For The Disciple Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

How does one enjoy the "presence" of the Lord

Came across a comment by a missionary in Paraguay. Who wrote, “While …serving in Paraguay, a Maka Indian named Rafael came to sit on my porch. I was eating and went out to see what he wanted. He responded, "Ham, henek met." Again I asked what I could do for him, but the answer was the same. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:6-14, 1 Chronicles 15:1-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Set Your Dial To God... Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

to hear God we have to tune into God and this means being where God is at.

Imagine a dozen radios all on different stations, playing at the same time. What image comes to mind? Mind numbing noise, mass confusion or perhaps the inability to think clearly, well you’d probably be right. Now imaging trying to listen for your favorite song in the mix of noise. Imagine ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Designer Genes Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 17, 2003

We may not agree on the details of how life came about, but hopefully we agree on Who and Why.

“I Believe-A Sermon Series on the Apostles’ Creed “Designer Genes” (”Maker of Heaven and Earth”) -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Newsweek magazine ran an article about the controversy over Creation vs. Evolution. In response, a letter to the editor ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Congregational

Weakness, Power And Grace Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 22, 2003

Where do you have the hardest time standing up for Jesus? In your weakest point, God offers grace and the strength of his power.

2 Corinthians 12 As we are nearing the end of this letter to the Corinthians we see another golden principle of the Christian faith. Jesus said, “My grace is sufficient.” And, “My power is made perfect in weakness.” Paul was granted something rare. He saw and heard heavenly, inexpressible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Did Jesus Say To President Bush?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 23, 2003

The Lord spoke to President Bush’s heart and told him “Faith changes lives!’; “Be an honest leader” and “Make the most of every opportunity!”

What did Jesus say to President Bush? Thesis: The Lord spoke to President Bush’s heart and told him “Faith changes lives!’; “Be an honest leader” and “Make the most of every opportunity!” Texts: Hebrews 10:38 “But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:38, Proverbs 12:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Working Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 20, 2007

Shows how the Word of God works in our lives.

Title: The Working of the Word of God Theme: Text: 2 Timothy 3:16 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17, Job 22:26-30

Denomination: Church Of God

The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Nov 25, 2007

Having a pure heart is one of the eight qualities of character of a citizen of the Kingdom of God that Jesus declares in the greatest sermon ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount. The pure in heart will see God.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. The Pure in Heart The Greatest Sermon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maundy Thursday: Even If He Does Not

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 3, 2007

Maundy Thursday. Short, to the point: Even though God does not intervine, though he can, He is Lord, He is God, He is our salvation. I also in context of the events that happend that nigh in addition to ps 27.

Psa. 27:1 The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? These words had to be going through Jesus’ mind on this night; On this cold, dark, long and desperate night. This couldn’t have been easy for our Lord Jesus. Now ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Greater Miracle Than The One On 34th Street Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007

4 of 4 messages on Christmas. This message was given on Christmas Eve and focused on the coming of God in the flesh.

Classic Christmas Eve A GREATER MIRACLE THAN THE ONE ON 34TH STREET December 24, 2006 At that time, Augustus Caesar sent an order that all people in the countries under Roman rule must list their names in a register. 2 This was the first registration; it was taken while Quirinius was governor of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaping It On Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 25, 2007

Exposition of Jude 16-19

Text: Jude 16-19, Title: Heaping It On, Date/Place: LSCC, 9/23/06, AM A. Opening illustration: When I worked in NC as an EE, I taught classes at BJP County Park. One of my favorite classes there was bird song identification. Get around to the Red-eyed Vireo—“the preacher bird” B. Background to ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:16-19

Denomination: Baptist