Sermons on Forgiving:

Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places

Contributed by Chris Talton on Feb 21, 2002

Rahab was looking for love and created a lot of past that she needed to get past. This is the first in a 2 part message.

February 17, 2002 Hebrews 11:31; Josh 2 “Looking for love in all the wrong places” INTRODUCTION I like the story about a Seminary student who wanted to have a scriptural basis for everything he did. He felt he was on solid ground if he could quote Bible book, chapter & verse to okay his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:31, Joshua 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"The Way To Get Right With God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 21, 2002

We must get over the law, and come in with faith.

Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 “THE WAY TO BE RIGHT WITH GOD” BY: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A lot of us think we can become acceptable or right with God by simply doing the best we can. Many of us actually believe that we can gain God’s approval by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

"We Are Not Just Forgiven; We Are Changed.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 23, 2002

March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Title: “We are not just forgiven; we are changed.”

March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Title: “We are not just forgiven; we are changed.” Verses one to eleven, further develop Paul’s doctrine of justification. Paul has been making the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

God Events

Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002

This even, teh birth of Christ, was a God event.

Matt 1:18-25 God Events (Christmas) Read Texts Matt 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38 - It is that time of the year - When we as a society get into the spirit of the season - We go about celebrating Christmas - By putting up decorations - Lights, trees, wreaths - All over our homes inside and out - We seek ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Cry Of The Blood

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

The testimony of the blood of Jesus bring justification to the believer, just as the cry of Abel’s blood condemned Cain.

Genesis 4:1-14 I. The Blood is against the workings of the enemy A. There is so much blood from cover to cover in Scripture 1. Coats of skin that covered Adam 2. Abel’s sacrifice 3. Passover lambs blood applied to doorpost 4. Spotless lambs of Levitical priesthood 5. The life of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Life Begins With Jesus

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 2, 2002

Some would say that Zacchaeus was really living. But when he discovered Jesus he learned what life really meant.

“LIFE BEGINS WITH JESUS” Luke 19:1-10 INTRO: 1.By even today’s standards, we could say that Zacchaeus was “really living”. (rich- powerful-successful) 2.But, by the end of the story Zacchaeus had found something that made him willing to lose it all to keep what he found. 3.He had discovered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let God Heal Your Eyes And Ears

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Mar 4, 2002

Through this LAW & GOSPEL prophecy from Isaiah we are encouraged to let God heal the eyes and ears of our soul.

You are handed something that looks like a strange plastic spatula. “Cover your right eye and read the smallest letters you can on the chart on the wall. Now do the same with the other eye,” you are told. The person speaking to you records the results. In another office an assistant to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

When We Wander Too Far Series

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 6, 2002

Message for Christians that are in sin

Series: Creating Contagious Compassion When We Wander Too Far? ( evanglelism, salvation) Luke 15:3-7 Survivor Eva Hart remembers the night, April 15, 1912, on which the Titanic plunged 12,000 feet to the Atlantic floor, some two hours and forty minutes after an iceberg tore a 300-foot gash in the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Hope Is Always The "Soup Of The Day.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 8, 2002

March 17, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 With the LORD there is mercy and plenteous redemption. (Ps. 130:6-7) Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Color: Purple Title: “Hope is always the “soup of the day.” Ezekiel 37:1-14

March 17, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 With the LORD there is mercy and plenteous redemption. (Ps. 130:6-7) Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Color: Purple Title: “Hope is always the “soup of the day.” Ezekiel 37:1-14 Verses one to ten, describe a vision. Ezekiel is taken by the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Judge Not That You Be Not Judged

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002

Jesus’ words condemn a certain type of judgment, but there are limits to our tolerance.

Introduction: A few years ago, a congregation of the Lord’s church in Oklahoma disfellowshiped a woman for immorality. When she filed a lawsuit against the church, the story made all the national news media. One of the shows to give the lawsuit coverage was Phil Donahue and on that show, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6, Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restoring Fallen Christians And The Ministry Of Reconciliation

Contributed by Jim Miller on Aug 20, 2002

What do we do with the brother or sister who brings reproach on the church disgraces us by their sinful behavior?

RESTORING FALLEN CHRISTIANS - The Ministry of Reconciliation Galatians 6.1-3; 2 Corinthians 5.18 Full text of sermon by Jim B. Miller, teaching pastor, Old Town Vineyard Christian Fellowship, Nacogdoches TX, vineyard@netdot.com. INTRODUCTION. In this great spiritual war we are fighting, there ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-3, 2 Corinthians 5:18, 2 Corinthians 5:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pearls Of Heaven

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Aug 25, 2002

The tremedous benefits of Psalm 103

Pearls of Heaven (Ps. 103:1-5) 1 ¶ Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; 4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Withered

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Aug 26, 2002

Jesus is more than just a healer he is the restorer of the withered things in our life

“WITHERED” Luke 6:6-12 INTRO: 1.Three of the four gospels make mention of this miracle and all three use the same word to describe this man’s condition - “Withered Hand”. (Ugly word) 2. “Withered” describes: a) That which once held life, but now the life is gone. (Like flower) b) That ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:6-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The King Of The Jews

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 28, 2002

The whole point of the book of Matthew is to present Jesus as King.

When anyone was to be crucified, under Roman law, they were marched through as many streets as possible on the way to the place of execution in order that the people might see the victim. In front of the victim there was a man who carried a placard. On the placard was written the crime for which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Parables:the Treasure, Pearl & Fish. Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 29, 2002

A fresh look at these parables, that leads us to better understand God’slove and grace towards us

Three parables: the treasure, pearl & fish. Mt 13:44-52 WBC 1/9/2 pm The good thing about parables - had lots on parables. Want to re-visit because God has re-visited me on it! These ones That’s the great thing about parables - so much in them. As many ‘truths’ as there are facets - So good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Baptist