Sermons on Fingers:

Rich Man, Poor Man Series

Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Feb 17, 2003

This message challenges us to view people and possessions through the framework of godly values.

Rich Man, Poor Man James 1:9-11 The issue of money has been a prominent one from the inception of the church. Jesus spoke a great deal about it himself. Consider this: o 16 of 38 parables were concerned with money/possessions. o 1 of 10 verses in the gospels (288) deal directly with money. o The ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

If Jesus Can, He Will

Contributed by Andrew Rogers on Nov 11, 2002

You do not doubt that God is able to work mightliy in your life. You know he can, but you may question if He will.

If Jesus Can, He Will Matthew 8:3 And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. "I Will", one of most powerful statements ever made by our Lord Jesus Christ. We long to hear those words spoken into our lives, especially in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

At The Point Of Grace

Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 14, 2002

Deals with Jesus’ encounter with the woman taken in adultery.

“AT THE POINT OF GRACE!”/JOHN 8:1-11/SHASTA WAY/11-17-02/A.M. In the text for this morning we see a difficult situation. A woman has been taken in the very act of adultery. She has been literally dragged into the presence of Jesus. There is something frightfully wrong with this picture. First, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Romans 8:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Sheep On Automatic Pilot" Or "Measuring Up"

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 16, 2002

2nd to Last Sunday in Pentecost: Sheep or Goats? God’s mercy and grace, have filled our hearts so that our good works become the proof that we are his sheep!

Some weeks ago I was watching the Health Channel on TV. They showed and described different types of plastic surgery procedures. I was amazed at the things that plastic surgeons can do now-a-days. If you need more luscious lips, they can inject collagen and make your lips downright pouty. If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

The Human Harp Of Praise

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 29, 2002

The role that praise plays in personal and corporate worship.

The Human Harp of Praise I will sing a new song to you, O God; on the ten-stringed lyre I will make music to you, Psalm 144:9 Mark Twain had a bad habit of spicing his conversation with profanity. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 144:9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Coming Home

Contributed by Richie Oswald on Dec 16, 2002

It is never too late to come home to the Lord.

Luke 15: 11-32: "And He said, a certain man had two sons: 12) And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13) And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 22, 2002

What is SPIRITUAL WARFARE and how does it affect the christian and non-christain

ONCE YOU ARE SAVED, THERE IS A BATTLE TO BE FOUGHT: IT IS CALLED SPIRITUAL WARFARE Yet despite Satan’s vast arsenal of devices and deceptions, a few, by the grace of God, come to Jesus when "He" calls. They come by faith and surrender all to Jesus. They follow Him. They have overcome the many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

There Is More To Dream About Than Summer Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 10, 2003

The first message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

Introduction: Mystic Seaport is filled with a variety of clippers and other sea-worthy ships. Countless voyages have been sailed by each ship. There is perhaps no greater sight to behold than that of such a sea-worthy vessel, trimming through the water under full sail. The ship is in her world. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Are Those That Are Sad Series

Contributed by Edward Cook on Jun 11, 2003

Only those who mourn over their sinfulness are truly happy.

HAPPY ARE THOSE THAT ARE SAD! Scripture reading: Matt. 4:23 - 5:16. Text: Matt. 5:4. I propose to: I. Examine the setting of this verse: in a general way as part of the Sermon on the Mount, and more specifically as one of the Beatitudes. II. Prove that this mourning is of a specific kind, i.e. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tradition Of The Elders

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. As most of you know, the consistory has been going through a time of self-examination for both themselves and the church. As part of that examination we came up with a list of seven corporate sins that we as a congregation share. These are sins that are prevalent in our church. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Promise Of His Word

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

Text:Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

Text:Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. As Jesus and His disciples came out of the temple, they asked him three question back in verse 3. When shall the temple be destroyed? What shall be the signs of His coming? and the end of the world? In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:35

Denomination: Baptist

To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Sep 4, 2001

This sermon demonstrates that the abundant life really can only happen in Christ.

FOR TO ME, TO LIVE IS CHRIST, TO DIE IS GAIN 1. If we could interview anyone… - I wouldn’t have chosen Paul b/c intimidation. Now I see him as a man who loved J. - Tell us about yourself, Paul? - Can you tell us your favorite HS story? - What were some of your toughest times? - How would ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-20

The Potter And The Clay

Contributed by Rita Sims on Sep 9, 2001

God wants to mold our lives, if we will let Him, and make us into beautiful creations.

It’s kinda humorous that I’m going to attempt to talk about pottery. I’m not the artsy, craftsy type. However, that’s the image that Jeremiah uses and it’s a beautiful one. In preparing for this sermon, I read that before it is glazed and fired, the potter may reshape and redo the pottery, if it ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Be Diligent

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2001

WE need to be diligent in our faith!

INTRODUCTION The Christian walk is not easy, it is not a stroll through the park, it is something that takes a lot of work on our part. Paul tells us to be diligent. This means to take pains, to strive for something. An approved worker diligently studies the Word and seeks to apply it to his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Contrast In Eternal Life

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 30, 2002

It amazes me that few subjects interest men more and receives more questions than that of the after life. Most folks have at one time or another have pondered the age old question as in Job 14:14; “If a man dies, shall he live again.”

“A Contrast In Eternal Life” Date: October 27, 2002 A.M Service “Great Day Allendale” Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Luke 16:19-31 Introduction It amazes me that few subjects interest men more and receives more questions than that of the after life. Most folks have at one time or another ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist