Sermons on Feed Your Enemies:

Gift Of Oddness

Contributed by Aaron Vanstrien on Aug 25, 2005

In Jesus we are called to be odd, are we going to embrace that oddness?

The Gift of Oddness Odd- Strange or unusual in appearance, behavior, not part of the regular usual or required Story about Dan The his forth grade class every once in a while they would have dancing and the boys and the girls would line up on opposite sides of the class and then the boys ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

What Do You Believe, And Why? # 8

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 30, 2005

This series reviewed some of the basic doctrines our church believes and teaches, and why, based on the Word of God and our foundation documents [constitution from 1815, Statement of faith, etc.].

This is the 8th message in series, "What do you believe, and why?" - And we praise the Lord for His Word - To tell us what to believe = And for a "reasonable" faith > Isaiah 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Who Killed Jesus!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 31, 2005

WHO KILLED JESUS? No trial or execution in history has had such a momentous outcome as that of Jesus in Roman occupied Jerusalem, 2000 years ago. But was it an execution or a judicial murder; and who was responsible? The Bible Mysteries program focused

WHO KILLED JESUS? No trial or execution in history has had such a momentous outcome as that of Jesus in Roman occupied Jerusalem, 2000 years ago. But was it an execution or a judicial murder; and who was responsible? The Bible Mysteries program focused on three suspects, Caiaphas, the Jewish High ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:5-23

The Fields Of The World Are Ripe Unto Harvest Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Picture # 12 in series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. Lazarus in his tomb is a picture of the whole world lost, dead, and buried in sin, and condemned until Jesus comes.

Picture # 12: Lazarus; the fields of the world are ripe unto harvest. John 11:1-44 The dead man, Lazarus, in the tomb, is a candid snapshot of the whole world lost and condemned until Jesus comes! Lazarus was in the tomb 4 days; the number 4 is the number of the world (John 11:17, 39). Verse ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Sweet Incense Of Worship Series

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Oct 5, 2001

This sermon shows why we must approach worship according to God’s pattern.

THE SWEET INCENSE OF WORSHIP By : NG WAH LOK Text : Exo 30:1-10, Exo 30:34-38, Exo 31:1-11 Introduction. In the Tabernacle of Moses, incense was burnt before God. The incense in the Tabernacle represented the following :- a) Prayer b) Worship Ps 141:2 Let my prayer be set before you as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:30-34, Exodus 30:1-10

Denomination: Charismatic

Hidden Resources In Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Learn how to utilize all the hidden resources you have in Christ

Hidden Resources (Acts 18:5-12) Illustration;It was 1916, and Hattie Green was dead. Hattie’s life is a sad demonstration of what it is like to be among the living dead. When Hattie died, her estate was valued at over $100 million; yet Hattie lived in poverty. She ate cold oatmeal because it cost ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Naaman

Contributed by David Dailey on Jun 12, 2001

Leprosy and sin have some things in common

NAAMAN II Kings 5:1 - Now Naaman captain of the host of the King of Syria was a great man with his master, and honourable because by him the Lord had given deliverance unto Syria: He was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper. Let’s take a look at Naaman. He had the favor of the King. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making The Connection

Contributed by Jason Frazier on Jun 21, 2001

The woman with the issue of blood connects with the power of Jesus to heal her body.

TEXT: Luke 8:42b-48 “Making the Connection” As Jesus was going to Jairus’ house to heal his little girl, along came an interruption. Jesus was on his way to see this little girl, and the crowds almost crushed him. A great crowd had assembled & they were anticipating miracles. Everyone was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:42-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is It Worth It?

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jun 25, 2001

An inductive message using the biblical narrative and contrast to lead individuals to the conclusion that no matter what problems may arise it is always worth the effort to be a church where God can change lives.

Intro: His mother called him "rude," his wife referred to him as "arrogant" and his caddie said he was "impatient." That is until he turned to Christ. The Gospel changed Payne Stewart’s life. "There used to be a void in my life," Stewart told Sports Illustrated, ’The peace I have now is so ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

When The Spirit Falls

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 1, 2001

This is a Pentecost Sermon based on Acts 2 and 3. My wife and I preached it together.

"When The Spirit Falls" 9:30 5/30/93 Psam 20:1-8 Acts. 1:1-11 Text Acts 2 & 3 .ls2 RICK What happens when the Spirit falls. Turn with us in your Bibles to Acts chapter 2 starting at verse 1. Acts 2:1-4 When the day of ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Accountable

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 6, 2001

Through accountability we can know the difference between sowing from the flesh and sowing from the Spirit.

GOOD WORKS DO NOT SAVE US. RATHER, GOOD WORKS COME AS A RESULT OF BEING SAVED. GOOD WORKS ARE THE FRUIT BORN OUT OF A LIFE THAT IS PLANTED FIRMLY IN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST. IN OTHER WORDS, WHAT WE DO IN THE NAME OF CHRIST MUST BE DONE ALONG WITH CHRIST. WITHOUT CHRIST WE ARE ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Overseeing The Church Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP (OVERSEEING THE CHURCH OF GOD) REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELDERS -- ABOVE REPROACH BIG IDEA: SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP (OVERSEEING THE CHURCH OF GOD) REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER I. (:1) CHURCH OVERSIGHT IS A GOOD WORK TO PURSUE A. Introduction: Importance of the subject Another "trustworthy statement " something that can be relied ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Light Of Christmas

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Nov 9, 2001

JESUS IS THE LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS, HIS LIGHT IS THE LIFE OF MAN, HIS LIGHT SHINES THROUGH THE BELIEVER

THE LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS LUKE 2:21-32 & JOHN 1:1-12 I. PROPHECIES CONCERNING THE MESSIAH A. There are many prophecies concerning Christ and what His presence would bring to earth -redeemer, devil destroyer, healer, bondage breaker, heart mender, counselor, etc B. Scripture clearly states He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-32, John 1:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Five Pictures Of The Savior

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Nov 19, 2001

An amazing prophecy of the Lord Jesus on the Cross.

INTRODUCTION A. Did you know that you can meet Jesus Christ in the Psalms? 1. Psalm 22 - pictures the Good Shepherd dying for the sheep (Jn.10:11) 2. Psalm 23 - the Great Shepherd caring for the sheep (Heb.13:20-21) 3. Psalm 24 - the Chief Shepherd ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nurturing Christian Ideals—part-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 24, 2002

This is part 1 of a 2-part sermon. The church of God must maintain an atmosphere which is conducive to Christian ideals. But what atmosphere is conducive to Christian ideals? An atmosphere conducive to Christian ideals Nurtures the...

NURTURING CHRISTIAN IDEALS-Part-I—Revelation 2:12-17 Animating Proper Ideals Need: Giving Life/Animating to improper/non-christian ideals Jesus cautioned the Pergamum Church about not maintaining an atmosphere which nurtures Christ’s ideals. The church of God must maintain an atmosphere which ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist