Sermons on First Born:

A Father's Concern Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

Paul wants his readers to move towards perfection. We learn to love one another, to agree with one another, to live in peace with one another

You can almost feel Paul’s frustration as he comes to the end of this letter. He’s done all he could to bring these people to maturity in Christ. He’s begged them, cajoled them, even threatened them and none of it seems to have made any difference. In fact in the end he’s had to resort to utter ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Churches Are People, Too

Contributed by David Richardson on Feb 7, 2005

Church is the people that make up the Body of Christ. We are the Body of Christ, and He, that is Jesus, is the Head of this Body. Church is two or more believers gathered in the name of Jesus for the express purpose of worshiping God.

Churches are People, TOO Acts 15:22-41 Introduction: Today we are going to look at Church. Church, such a formal sounding word, a stately word, and, according to the secular world, there are many definitions for this word. Here are a few: 1. A building for public, especially Christian worship. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Miracle

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

Learn how to position yourself to receive a miracle from God in this inspiring message.

The Miracle Positioning Yourself To Receive From God 3/10/04 I. Introduction A friend of mine was sitting in the living room one day when his cat dragged in a little “gift” in its mouth—a dead animal of some sort. Taking a closer look, he was dismayed to recognize the dead animal to be a bunny ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of Life Series

Contributed by Robb Ryerse on Feb 15, 2005

Introduction to a series through Ecclesiastes on the purpose of life.

The Purpose of Life Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 Introduction: - Teenagers have a word for it: Whatever. - College Students take classes about it, using big words to describe it: existentialism. - Adults call it a midlife crisis. All people are on a quest for the purpose in life, and many have concluded ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Much Time Do You Have Left?

Contributed by Dennis Jones on Feb 15, 2005

Recently I have developed a new urgency about something that I had in the back of my mind. It involves a question that we all have but cannot answer. How much time do I have left? The average lifespan of people throughout the earth today is between 70-

Recently I have developed a new urgency about something that I had in the back of my mind. It involves a question that we all have but cannot answer. How much time do I have left? The average lifespan of people throughout the earth today is between 70-75 years. That is not a morbid thought or ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Think Hell Is Real

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 17, 2005

The Realness of hell.

DO YOU THINK HELL IS REAL?? Tonight’s subject that I’m gonna speak to you About Is one that I think all of us here believe in But nobody likes to hear about!!! And preachers don’t like to preach on it either!!! There was a national poll conducted several Years ago - I think it was USA Today Said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is There Something Worse Than Going To Hell??

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 17, 2005

Going to hell and taking someone with you!!

Is there something worse Than Going to Hell? Is there something worse than going to Hell? Is there something better than going to Heaven? Right now you’re probably thinking what has Blown out or short circuited in this hillbilly preachers mind!!! How could there be anything worse than going To ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Impact

Contributed by David Richardson on Feb 25, 2005

We’ve all got stories to tell. Some stories are better than others. Each one of these stories we keep inside of us and treasure, adding to the collection of our testimony of God’s IMPACT! in our lives.

Title: Impact! Scripture: Acts 16:16-40 We’ve all got stories to tell. Some stories are better than others. Each one of those stories we keep inside of us and treasure, adding to the collection of our testimony of God’s IMPACT! in our lives. This is what God uses in winning people to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Strength In The Storm Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 26, 2005

Stretching you past your limits to cope, God can use a crisis to bring us close and draw a crowd along with us to him.

Paul’s trip to Rome beginning in Acts 27 is the story of a stormy trip and shipwreck. Few things are as awesome to experience as a big storm. This past year, Florida saw four hurricanes plow through and wreak a path of destruction. We can begin to think we are large and in charge when God allows ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ultimate Test Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 1, 2005

Abraham’s final test - and he passed with flying colours

The Ultimate Test Genesis 22:1-22:19 The Ultimate Test This week I want to look at Gen 22: 1-19 1. The test (Gen 22:10-12) Here the Lord speaks to Abraham and tells him to offer that which he holds dearest to God, his son Isaac. This reminded me of the first commandment in Ex. 20: You ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

Absolute Loyalty

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 12, 2005

? Sermon 5 of a New Year?s series based on Wilkinson?s book Experiencing Spiritual Breakthroughs.

Tomorrow is Valentine?s Day and I thought that I would begin this morning with a couple of statements by Doug Fields, a veteran of youth ministry and I believe the head of youth ministry at Saddleback Community Church in California which is pastored by Rick Warren. The thoughts came from the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:33

Denomination: Church Of God

Loving The Way

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Mar 14, 2005

Loving Your Brother’s and Sister’s

Loving “THE WAY” The Apostle Paul ended Chapter 12 of 1st Corinthians sayin: But covet earnestly the best Gifts: and yet show I unto you a more Excellent way!! Many folks today feel that Paul is showing us how To administer the Gifts properly and that is IN LOVE!!!! AMEN. The Bible says ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is Risen

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 23, 2005

This sermon looks at the eleven appearances of Jesus to his disciples.

“Jesus is Risen” Mark 16:1-7 I Corinthians 15:1-8 For us in the Christian Church the fact of the resurrection of Jesus is the truth that makes or brakes our faith. Without the resurrection we have no need for the Christian Church. The resurrection gives meaning to the CROSS of Calvary. The ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

Punishment, Peace Passion

Contributed by James Gallop on Mar 27, 2005

“The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.”

PUNISHMENT, PEACE PASSION Isaiah 52:13-53:6 “The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.” A defendant was on trial for murder in Oklahoma. There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse. In the defense’s closing statement the lawyer, ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Maze Of Masonry

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 6, 2005

How many have had a family member or friend that was or is currently a Mason? Most people don’t know very much about this group except for their generous works that they do for children.

How many have had a family member or friend that was or is currently a Mason? Most people don’t know very much about this group except for their generous works that they do for children. Their hospitals have the most elaborate and state of the art facilities! They provide free medical services to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-17

Denomination: Baptist