Sermons on Fouth Of July:

Doorkeepers Or Tent-Dwellers?

Contributed by Tony Fox on Dec 12, 2000

The reason some have little desire for God’s House on Sunday is because they have had little desire for God throughout the week.

Doorkeepers or Tent-dwellers? 05/28/2000 (Psalm 84:1-12) RPBC a.m. ILL: This is an alleged New Year’s letter written from a church member to the pastor. Dear Pastor: You often stress attendance at worship as being very important for a Christian, but I think a person has a right to miss now ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

I Would Do Anything Series

Contributed by Christopher Perry on Jan 1, 2001

At Christmas God showed He was willing to reach us by any means necessary. This is about God’s Extreme Christmas.

I Would Do Anything (By Any Means Necessary, part 1) - December 24, 2000 {Using the song "Love Song" by Third Day is an excellent lead in to this sermon} Introduction At Christmas there is a lot of talk about the Incarnation, which has been described in many ways. J. Robert Oppenheimer, inventor ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, 1 Corinthians 1:23

Denomination: Methodist

Caution, Lion Country! Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 10, 2001

Nearly two out of three adults-62%-agreed that Satan "is not a living being but is a symbol of evil."

"Caution - Lion Country!" "Knowing Our Enemy" series - Part 4 of 7 Text: Eph. 6:10-12; 1Peter 5:8 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church July 16, 2000 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Up to Date! Ephes. 6:10-12 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Bible Church

Our Battle Armor 2 Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 10, 2001

Aqaba in 1917 seemed impregnable. Any enemy vessel approaching the port would have to face the battery of huge naval guns above the town.

"Our Battle Armor!" "Knowing Our Enemy" series - Part 6 of 7 Text: Eph. 6:16-17 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church August 6, 2000 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Up to Date! Ephes. 6:13-17 "In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Abba, Father

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 18, 2001

Our God is no fair-weather Father. He’s not into this love-‘em-and-leave-‘em-stuff. WE can always count on Him to be in our corner.

Quote: “Insanity is an inherited disease. You get it from your kids.” Into: Nine things you will never hear dad say: 1. Well, how ’bout that? I’m lost! Looks like we’ll have to stop and ask for directions. 2. You know Pumpkin, now that you’re thirteen, you’ll be ready for unchaperoned car ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24, Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecost Sunday

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 26, 2001

A sermon for Pentecost Sunday

Pentecost Sunday Genesis 11: 1-8 The whole earth was of one language and of one speech. 2 It happened, as they journeyed east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they lived there. 3 They said one to another, "Come, let’s make brick, and burn them thoroughly." They had brick for ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-27

Denomination: Lutheran

No Way, Yeah But, And Whatever You Say

Contributed by John Nadasi on Jun 27, 2001

A Call to Discipleship!!! What God will work with and what He will not.

Luke 9:51-62 Eads and Haswell United Methodist Churches July 1, 2001 “no way, yeah but, and whatever you say” I sat down to write this sermon and found myself almost finished with it, When it dawned on, man, even I am bored. Those poor people who have to sit and listen to me preach. There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Methodist

Words On Paper Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jul 7, 2001

How can you bring material from being just words on paper to being words of life lived from your heart?

“Words on Paper” July 7, 2001 What if you were a new Christian in the church in Corinth, having come into Christianity after a lifetime of worshipping all the many gods and goddesses around you in that ancient city? What if you were someone who had been diligent about that worship and who had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rejection Of Truth Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 10, 2001

In the story of Satan in the Garden we see the beginning of Relativistic Morality and the absurdity it now has reaped upon our society

OPEN: A famous preacher once joked from the pulpit: “In English they teach us that 2 negatives make a positive statement (i.e = "there’s no way I’m not going to go"). So the way I figure it, if I know I’m lying, and God knows I’m lying – I gotta be telling the truth.” APPLY: That strikes us as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eating The Elephant Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 19, 2001

Cooperation in ministry is vital. Here are the marks of a cooperating church

July 22, 2001 Doing the work of ministry is like eating an elephant¡Kyou take one bite at a time! The reason is obvious¡Kthe hide of an elephant, is thick, tough, and the elephant doesn¡¦t let go of it without a fuss! In the same way, ministry can be an uphill struggle: „Ñ People get saved one ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Characteristics Of Christian Citizenship

Contributed by John Stensrud on Aug 5, 2001

An expository message based on a series preached at Immanuel Baptist Church, Elgin, IL

The Characteristics of Christian Citizens 17 Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you. 18 For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: *other

Paul: A High Impact Person, Moving From Success To Significance

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Oct 27, 2000

We all can learn from Biblical characters/scoundrels because they were all thoroughly changed when they encountered God. From the example of Paul we can see how God can change and use us to be "High-Impact People" for Him.

"Paul: A High Impact Person, Moving From Success to Significance" Philippians 3:4-4:1 INTRODUCTION: Remember when you were young, pretending to be someone you admired? I always did this when I played sports. Neighborhood kids would get together, and after we would choose sides, we would then ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mercy Me: Cultivating The Gift Of Compassion

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Oct 30, 2000

We can develop compassion by seeing, touching and serving people the way Jesus did.

7-18-99 MERCY ME: CULTIVATING THE GIFT OF COMPASSION You know that feeling you get in your stomach when you are going down the first drop of a roller coaster. It’s the same feeling when you hear horrible news. Your stomach feels like it has just been kicked in. The New Testament has a Greek word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36, Mark 1:40-42, Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encountering Jesus In Our Life Series

Contributed by John Tung on Nov 9, 2000

Jesus takes his disciples from shallower faith to deeper faith.

ENCOUNTERING JESUS IN OUR LIFE Luke 5:1-11 John Tung, 10-15-00 I. Introduction Tiger Woods had one of the most incredible first years of any professional golfer in 1997. He won the prestigious Masters Tournament by an unheard of 12 strokes. He went on to win 4 of the 15 tournaments, earning $1.8 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

The unusual titles of Jesus show us that we can count on him to live up to expectations.

Sermons for Christmas December 7, 1997 INTRODUCTION Every once in a while in the world of Chicago area high school boy’s basketball, a player will emerge with incredible talent and skill. He and his team become the focus of a great deal of media attention. He will become one of the most ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ