Sermons on Focus On The Family:

Knowing And Doing God's Will

Contributed by Dennis Volz on Oct 18, 2000

I. The basic meaning of the word "church" in the New Testament is found in two Greek words: A.

I. The basic meaning of the word "church" in the New Testament is found in two Greek words: A. KURIAKON meaning "that which belongs to the Lord." Illustrations: I Corinthians. 11:20, "The Lord's Supper." Romans. 14:8, "We are the Lord's." B. Most common: EKKLESIA (used 111 times in the New ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Paradise Regained

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 8, 2000

What has been lost through sin has been reclaimed by our Glorious Savior!

Paradise Regained Hebrews 2:5-9 Something has gone wrong. We know in our hearts that things are not right. There is an emptiness that we cannot fill. We know that there is a sadness that cannot be escaped. We know that there is an anxiety that cannot be stilled. We are drinking from the cup of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Strings Attached Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 13, 2000

This is the third in a series of studies in the book of Galatians.

The Triumph of Grace “No Strings Attached” May 28, 2000 This Morning’s Text – Galatians 2:1-10 “Then after an interval of fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along also. It was because of a revelation that I went up; and I submitted to them the gospel which I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The True God - What Is He Like?

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Nov 16, 2000

The True God - What is He Like?

We Need to Know Whom We Worship One of the most important revelations we can receive from the Bible is the character of God. The Bible tells us what God is like - his attributes, his ways in dealing with mankind, his heart. Our traditions, preconceptions, experiences and reasonings do not always ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-5

Get A Life

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 18, 2000

Jesus would have us to receive and live a life of abundance for which he came to give humanity.

"Get A Life": John 1:1-14 - Rev. Antonio L. Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church The philosopher, Henry David Thoreau, once said that most of us 'lead lives of quiet desperation." It would seem that Thoreau is right. Many of us are in the land of the living but our lives are not ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

How's Your Appetite?

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 20, 2001

Expounds on what Jesus said in Matthew 5:6; "Blessed are they which hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled."

HOW’S YOUR APPETITE? MATTHEW 5:6 I once read a story written by a man named Franz Koffka. The story was entitled “The Hunger Artist.” And of all the works by Koffka, this one short story seemed to sum his personal thoughts about life. This story was such an expression of him and had such an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Well-Intentioned Dragons Series

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Aug 9, 2001

Who is this that darkens my counsel with words without knowledge? Job 38:2

The Book of Job Can you pull in the leviathan with a fishhook or tie down his tongue with a rope? His breath sets coals ablaze, and flames dart from his mouth. Job 41:1, 21 INTRODUCTION Does anyone here believe in dragons? I do. I see them all the time. They leave a wake of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Visual Aids Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Aug 12, 2001

The significance of the Stones at Gilgal.

Studies in Joshua Study 6 – Ch 4 & 5 Visual Aids Introduction From time to time when I speak to the children on a Sabbath morning during the children’s address, I will bring along with me some form of visual aid – maybe a personal walkman, or a hiking boot or a doll or whatever. And of course the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Seige Of Jericho Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Aug 12, 2001

How The Battles of The Lord are to be won.

Study 7 The Siege of Jericho Joshua 5/13-6/27. Introduction One of the first principles of war is to search our, discover and overthrow your enemies strategic strongholds. There are certain geographical locations the control of which can mean the difference between winning and loosing battles ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Notes On Prayer According To The Bible

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 1, 2001

Biblical survey and guide to praying.

NOTES ON PRAYER ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE by Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC Colossians 4:2 Paul says "devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." How do we devote ourselves to prayer? How do we make it really work today? “The number one reason prayer doesn’t work for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Day Jesus Lied Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 17, 2001

This sermon addresses the growing belief that "all roads lead to God." All roads do -- but does the road you’re on lead to God the Father or God the Judge?

Sunrise Sermons Sunrise Presbyterian Church 18400 NW 68th Ave Miami FL 33028 Telephone: 305 821 5841 Email: SunPCUSA@aol.com “The Day Jesus Lied” September 9, 2001 The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor The Introduction To The Scripture Lesson… We are continuing our study of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Supremacy Of Christ Is Declared In The Church

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 21, 2001

This speaks of what the church must be in order to truly be the body of Christ and declare His supremacy.

The Supremacy of Christ is Declared in the Church Colossians 1:18-29 September 23, 2001 Intro: A. [So much from a nut] A minister gave an unusual sermon one day, using a peanut to make several important points about the wisdom of God in nature. One of the members greeted him at the door and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Jesus Was Not Raised Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 9, 2002

Easter reflection: Implications of Jesus’ resurrection for our hope and our eternal destiny.

If Jesus was not raised… 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 Easter Sunday - Jesus is risen! A Sunday School teacher asked her class on the Sunday before Easter if they knew what happened on Easter and why it was so important. One little girl spoke up saying: "Easter is when the whole family gets together, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Be A Do-Gooder Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 30, 2002

We are to share good deeds at every opportunity.

BE A DO-GOODER Galatians 6:6-10 S: Mission Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE TO SHARE GOOD DEEDS AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY. ?: How? KW: Investments TS: We will find in our study of Galatians 6:6-10, three investments we can make to fulfill our responsibility to share in good deeds. The _____ ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Surprise Guest Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 2 of 5 of the series, Christmas Perspectives. To the shepherds of Bethlehem and the people in Bethlehem the birth of Christ was a surprise. What were their reactions? Has our "familiarity" with the Christmas Story dulled us to the wonder of this sp

THE SURPRISE GUEST Part 2 of the Christmas Perspectives Series Luke 2:8-20 Read at beginning of service: John 10:14-16 (NIV) 14 "I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me-- 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father--and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 I have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-10, John 10:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal