Sermons on Forgiveness Through Jesus:

The Wedding Feast

Contributed by Carl Finney on Aug 6, 2005

A look at the believers wedding feast

The Wedding Feast Matthew 22:2 – 14 Verses 2-4 “The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:2-14

Denomination: Baptist

Transformation

Contributed by Steve Klink on May 19, 2004

A Short Funeral Meditation

“I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.” Webster’s defines metamorphoses (as in transformation) as a change of physical form or substance. I remember when I first observed the process of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Ten Reasons For Keeping The Ten Commandments"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 8, 2005

As a Christian nation, let us consider the following compeling ten reasons for keeping the Ten Commandments:

“Ten Reasons why we should keep the Ten Commandments” Introduction: The matter has been brought before our Supreme Court. Will we acknowledge our Creator? Will we honor God by observing this ten commandments? As a Christian nation, let me give the following compeling ten reasons for keeping ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Tearing Down The Walls

Contributed by Dan Cale on Mar 12, 2005

This short message deals with tearing down the walls that keep us separated from a lost world that needs us.

Tearing Down the Walls II Timothy 1:3-14 We have a problem with walls. Aside from holding up the roof – what is the purpose of a wall? What walls do we have that separate us from the world today? Walls of fear, walls of inadequacy, walls of insecurity, walls of self, and walls of sin. Three ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-14

Denomination: *other

Praying God's Will

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 13, 2005

Praying for the eight ball to go into the corner pocket, for you to be rich and famous, for the right partner to come along, is not praying God’s will for your life. Do you want to be holy, righteous and pure. Now, that’s praying God’s will.

PRAYING GOD’S WILL James 5:16-17 The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. 17 Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. Earnestly; 1 serious ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Are Your Priorities? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 18, 2008

Living with an eternal perspective will aid us in prioritizing our priorities. What do your priorities say about you as a person?

What are your Priorities? Part 2 Note… Message illustrations and some points provided by Phillip Krueger, SermonCentral Text: Ecc. 3:1-12 Opening: 1. Last week we learned our priorities tells on us – what is important and what is not 2 We further learned, that living with an Eternal ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Faith On Trial

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Jan 30, 2010

Our faith will be tested. The question is can we stand up to the test?

Text: Acts 5:27-32 Title: Faith on Trial Introduction: (play Perry Mason track) Raymond Burr (the eponymous attorney Perry Mason), Barbara Hale (Perry’s very capable private and proper secretary Della Street), William Hopper (Perry’s detective of choice Paul Drake), Connie Cezon ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of A True Church Of God Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 16, 2009

This sermon is an exposition of 1 Cor 1.4-9.

The Marks of a True Church of God Text: 1 Cor 1.4-9. Introduction: 1. Read text. 2. This passage represents Paul’s expression of thanks that the church at Corinth was a true church of God. He can tell this from the evidence he sees in their lives. 3. Paul is saying to them… “I am thankful that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Every Economic Decision Has Moral Consequences Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 2, 2010

Our history shows the truth of the statement, every economic decision has moral consequences

January 4 2010 Caritas in Veritate St Elizabeth Ann Seton Yes, things are pretty bad today. But they could get worse, and today’s celebration and readings remind us that they have been worse. Jesus knew, with the arrest of John the Baptist, that time was short. He began urgently to preach the ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Message

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jun 29, 2008

FINDING COMFORT IN HARD TIMES.

THE MESSAGE INTRO: WORLD OF PAIN AND SORROW 1: TAKE A LOOK AROUND A) SO MANY BAD THINGS IN THE WORLD B) PEOPLE MAKING BAD DECISIONS C) NATURAL DISASTERS POINT: GOD IS SPEAKING TO THE WORLD NOT JUST AMERICA BUT THE WHOLE WORLD HIS MESSAGE IS CLEAR AND TRUE. SADLY THE HUMAN RACE IS TURNING A ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-10

Denomination: Other

When Conflict Arises

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Nov 7, 2006

When Conflict comes, where do you go?

When Conflict Arises – How to handle stuff when you’re backed up against the wall Nehemiah 5:1-19 Construction Series # In previous sermons from Nehemiah, it seems that most of the problems that came up for Nehemiah were from outside sources. In chapter five, we see a new problem developing – ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Proclaiming The Unknown God Series

Contributed by Mark Olson on Jul 17, 2007

Just as Paul had to proclaim who the true God is, because the Athenians were ignorant of Him, so we too must proclaim who the true God is to our world and culture.

Proclaiming the Unknown God Acts 17:16-34 Pastor Mark Olson The kind of God we worship, determines the kind of person we become - we become what we worship... Sad truth - great ignorance of the true, living God Athenians worshipped the “unknown god” because they did not want to leave any god out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Holiness

The Abundant Life

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Aug 1, 2007

The Abundant Life

The Abundant Life "The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." John 10:10, I. Facts about the Abundant Life: A. The "abundant" life should be the normal life of God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: *other

Four Gems Of Christian Character

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010

4 traits every believer should cultivate in the life.

FOUR GEMS OF CHRISTIAN CHARACTER EPHESIANS 4:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Many of us are aware of the five finger plan of salvation. Yet that is not all their is to being a Christian. Paul spends much of the time in his letters telling believers how to live a faithful life. Such is the case as we come to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why They Do The Things They Do?

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 20, 2009

Why do people act the way they do, this message help us discover the answers to that question.

Acts 4:23-26 Verse 23-They didn’t complain, they didn’t say this is not fair, they praised God for what they were enduring. We might have better results with our trials, if we would praise God instead of complain. Verse 24-Lord, you are God, who made heaven and earth and the sea and all that is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-26

Denomination: Baptist