Sermons on Food:

This Holy Thursday

Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Mar 23, 2005

A reflection of the sacred paschal meal and the significance of ordained ministry

Holy Thursday During the next three days, the most sacred seventy- two hours the liturgical calendar, the church will celebrate the feast and source of our salvation, namely the paschal death and resurrection of our blessed Liberator, Jesus of Nazareth. Tonight we initiate this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prophecy Of Apostasy Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

APOSTASY RESULTS FROM THE POWERFUL DEMONIC DECEPTION PROMOTED BY FALSE TEACHERS WHO ARE: - OBLIVIOUS TO MORAL DISTINCTIONS AND - LEGALISTIC IN COMMANDING FALSE ASCETIC PRACTICES

BIG IDEA: APOSTASY RESULTS FROM THE POWERFUL DEMONIC DECEPTION PROMOTED BY FALSE TEACHERS WHO ARE: - OBLIVIOUS TO MORAL DISTINCTIONS AND - LEGALISTIC IN COMMANDING FALSE ASCETIC PRACTICES I. APOSTASY IS ALL AROUND US AND INCREASING A. Inevitability of Apostasy -- Don’t be Surprised by it! "but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Deal With Failure In The Ministry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001

What should a Pastor do when he has failed to preach a great sermon? Many Pastors feel guilty, depressed, or discouraged. Some men will even seek a transfer to another church. One man said, ``I have grown to dread preaching, I try to get my elders to prea

HOW TO DEAL WITH FAILURE IN PREACHING What should a Pastor do when he has failed to preach a great sermon? Many Pastors feel guilty, depressed, or discouraged. Some men will even seek a transfer to another church. One man said, ``I have grown to dread preaching, I try to get my elders to preach ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Follow Jesus Without Embarrassing God

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 10, 2002

lesson outline based on Tony Campolo’s book of the same title.

HOW TO FOLLOW JESUS WITHOUT EMBARRASSING GOD A. We ____________________________. (fumble) Discuss the following passages where people don’t see eye to eye in church. Examine the need to acknowledge that we all fumble around and the fact we know in part and do not see things perfectly. Do we then ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2, 1 Corinthians 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Call To Courage

Contributed by Adlai Naidoo on Feb 17, 2002

Standing rightside up in an upside down world!

CALL TO COURAGE – Dr. Adlai Naidoo There was another graduation some years ago. A young man graduated from a private school. v His teachers were all of the same religion that he was v His classmates were all of the same faith as he was v We would say that he lived in a cultural, religious ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

The Pergamum Church Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Number 3 in series: Pergamum "The Letters to the Seven Churches"

Pergamum: # 3 in Series: The Letters to the Seven Churches From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, May 20, 2001 “Is Bayview Baptist Similar to Pergamum Baptist?” Revelation 2:12-17 The King James Bible calls this church Pergamos, but the NIV calls it Pergamum. According to the Greek text, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Give God For Christmas

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 25, 2003

The season is upon us, but what do we give God? A different type of sermon, but one that needs to be heard.

What Do you give God for Christmas? Matthew 1:23-1:23 The first Christmas gift was given by God to us, so what do we give Him? Matthew 1: 23, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Says To Move, Move

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 29, 2003

When its time to move, God will tell you.This sermon deals with staying in the will of God and the dangers of doing things on our own.

When God Tells you to Move, Move 1stKings 17:1-9....And the word of the Lord came unto him saying. Arise, get the to Zarephath..... Elijah Genesis 12:1-4 Now the Lord had said unto Abram,Get the out ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

"We Don't Get What We Deserve" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

True mercy is compassion that goes into action.

“We Don’t Get What We Deserve” Matthew 5:7 Beatitudes - #5 Intro: (My Court Date - Guilty - Judge showed Mercy - Didn’t get what I Deserved) Today, we look at Beatitude #5 which states, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” First of all, let’s look at what MERCY is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Mennonite

While You Were Out Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 1, 2004

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Reality". This sermon also has a section concerning Thanksgiving and a section for Lord’s Supper.

Series: Reality [#3] WHILE YOU WERE OUT Luke 14:12-24 Introduction: On the popular home-improvement reality show, “While You Were Out”, the contestant sends their spouse on a vacation. While they are gone, this person fixes up a part of the house that the other one would appreciate. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-24

Denomination: Baptist

Fear: Standing Face To Faith Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 12, 2002

In the passge immediatly after the great victory over the prophets of Baal, Elijah shows us all the none is exempt of fear in our lives. But God shows us how to overcome.

FEAR: STANDING FACE TO FAITH Growing Through Fear I Kings 19:1-21 Introduction: Swindoll: Wycliffe. I.Fear makes us run away; God comes by our side.(3-8) A.Fear makes us run away 1.Elijah headed out of Jezreel south to Beersheba; a. Geography lesson. Then the desert. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know This Jesus?

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Aug 18, 2002

Do you know this man who died on a cross, so that you may live forever? Do we realize the Gift that is offered to us by His unselfish act?

Do you know this Jesus? HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 8-18-02 John 4:7-15 7 A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, "Give Me a drink." 8 For His disciples had gone away into the city to buy food. 9 Then the woman of Samaria said to Him, "How is it that You, being a Jew, ask a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dedication Of God

Contributed by Sam Dilbeck on Nov 13, 2006

A loving Creator dedicated to our salvation is sometimes left with no choice but punishment.

Have you ever wondered what God "has done for you lately?" Many have. In fact a lot of people struggle to see the hand of God in their lives. Unfortunately, they only look for good things--things that make their lives easier. However, Paul reminds us that God’s impact on our lives comes as both ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For Travel To The City Of God!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 18, 2006

PREPARING FOR TRAVEL TO THE CITY OF GOD! My wife and I for over 44 years have traveled and ministered in over 125 countries doing Missionary Evangelism. During that time we have slept in over 4,000 beds. We slept with the night creatures and in waterbeds

PREPARING FOR TRAVEL TO THE CITY OF GOD! My wife and I for over 44 years have traveled and ministered in over 125 countries doing Missionary Evangelism. During that time we have slept in over 4,000 beds. We slept with the night creatures and in waterbeds before they invented waterbeds. The reason ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6