Sermons on Fiddler On The Roof:

The Joy Of Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 3, 2003

The sacrifice of Christ made our salvation a full and free gift; our personal sacrifice is the joyful response that makes ministry possible.

February 2, 2003 1Now the leaders of the people lived in Jerusalem, but the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in Jerusalem, the holy city, while nine-tenths remained in the other cities. 2And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem. Nehemiah ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Bringing The Paralytic To Christ: A Witness To Compassion, Faith, Courage

Contributed by Philip Gill on Feb 26, 2003

We pray for a peaceful resolution to the tensions between the US and Iraq and support those working towards that end, but we must consider that for the longer term, military action could be the most compassionate, faithful and courageous response.

Bringing the Paralytic to Christ: a witness to compassion, faith and courage Then some people came, bringing to him a paralysed man, carried by four of them. And when they could not bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him; and after having dug through it, they let ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:3-4

Denomination: Anglican

Declaration Of Dependence

Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 4, 2002

We are a nation "Under God". Always have been. Always will be.

Declaration of Dependence In what could be considered, at best, extremely poor timing (8 days before our nation celebrated it’s 226th birthday) the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of appeals ruled saying the Pledge of Allegiance in public school is unconstitutional because ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Live Long And Prosper" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

The "marriage prayer"...how couples can experience God’s blessing.

Psalm Steps> Psalm 128, “Live Long and Prosper” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When I served as Post Chaplain of Fort Story, Virginia, I conducted a memorable summer wedding at the First Landing Chapel. The air conditioning was working, and I was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Congregational

"Ehud The Assassin" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002

God uses unlikely people for His purpose

“Ehud the Assassin” Judges 3:12-23 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Although we’re not going to study the brief account of the judge Othniel, I’d like to point out one important fact in verse 10: “the Spirit of the Lord came upon him”. The Holy ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-23

Denomination: Congregational

How To Experience The Power Of Prayer: Part 2

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

Requirements of Prayer.

1 Once when Jesus had been out praying, one of his disciples came to him as he finished and said, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." Matthew 6:9-13 9 Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored. 10 May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done here ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:2-4

Denomination: Holiness

Welcome To Golgotha

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2002

According to a recent survey, a surprising number of people admitted that their Christianity would not be changed if Jesus hadn’t died on the cross. What importance was the cross to our faith?

OPEN: A little boy was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes were too tight, his tie pinched his neck, and the weather outside was just too good to be cooped up inside. As he sulked in the back seat of the family car, his parents heard him murmuring: “I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus-No Ordinary Carpenter

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 10, 2002

Jesus as creator has made two very grand things that we prize, the Earth and the Church. Now he is working on the ultimate prize, Heaven.

Jesus–No Ordinary Carpenter Introduction I. Largest building in the U.S. is the Sears Tower in Chicago A. Sears Tower is 110 stories and 1,454 feet high. B. Contains 4.5 million square feet of floor space C. Took three years to build at a cost of over $150 million. D. Contains 43,000 miles of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love That Won't Give Up

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Aug 4, 2001

GOD’S PERSEVERING LOVE

LOVE THAT WON’T GIVE UP One day C. H. Spurgeon was walking through the English countryside with a friend. As they strolled along, the evangelist noticed a barn with a weather vane on its roof. At the top of the vane were these words: GOD IS LOVE. Spurgeon remarked to his companion ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Is A Person Of Fiath Series

Contributed by Rev Jody Macbeth on Aug 17, 2001

Bible Study on Faith

Title: A Christian is a Person of Faith Text: I Tim 1:2 / I Tim 6:10-12 / II Tim 1:5 I Tim 6:10-12 10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 11 But thou, O man of God, flee ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 6:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

"God Will Expose Our Enemies If We Obey Him”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Sep 24, 2001

America has waged war on terrorism, but the difficult thing is identifying and locating our enemy. Learn how God is willing to expose and defeat our enemies if we obey Him.

Intro: We as Americans have declared war on terrorism. The most difficult aspect of this war is identifying and locating our enemies. Fighting the war on terrorism is not as simple as finding one man and bringing him to justice. Terrorism is not a person or a people for that matter; it’s a state ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Benefit Package

Contributed by James Bryant on Sep 27, 2001

Which employer do you work for? God or Satan? Who has the better Benefits?

"GOD’S BENEFITS PACKAGE" GOD’S BENEFIT PACKAGE John 3:16-18 (16) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (17) For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18, Psalm 103:1

Denomination: Baptist

My Church Or His Church

Contributed by Scott Snyder on Mar 3, 2001

What did Jesus have in mind when He said, "I will build My church"?

My Church or His Church? Pastor Scott D. Snyder Matthew 16:13-18 Introduction: (A person’s possessions are an indication of the quality of that person—expound.) You don’t expect, at least you shouldn’t expect, to find a lottery ticket in the pocket of a true disciple of Christ. Or a bill from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Church Of God

What Does This Evil Generation Need

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 8, 2001

describes what this evil generation needs to see and hear

WHAT DOES THIS EVIL GENERATION NEED? Matthew 12:38-42 As if the scribes and Pharisees had not provoked Jesus enough, they demand a sign from heaven from him. Their demand was swiftly and categorically denied. What more could He had done to convince them? The attitude that demands miraculous ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Being A G.o.d.l.y. Father Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 17, 2001

A message that uses the acronym "g.o.d.l.y."to show how all fathers can reclaim their rightful role as the spiritual leader of their family.

AN ARTICLE IN NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEVERAL YEARS AGO PROVIDED A DEEP PICTURE OF GOD’S FATHERLY LOVE FOR HIS CHILDREN. AFTER A FOREST FIRE IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, FOREST RANGERS BEGAN THEIR TREK UP A MOUNTAIN TO ASSESS THE INFERNO’S DAMAGE. ONE RANGER FOUND A BIRD LITERALLY COOKED SOLID IN ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist