Sermons on Fraternal Correction:

The Buffet Of Life

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 14, 2003

We treat God’s Word as an ’all you can eat’ buffet. We take some of it in -- but we ignore the rest.

When I was in college, there was a restaurant that we loved to go to. It was an all you could eat type of place, which explains why I look the way I look today. We would go and stand in line in the buffet and pick all those things we wanted to eat -- shrimp, crab, clams, hushpuppies, French ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Whose Eyes?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 3, 2006

Whose eyes do you look through?

It is very difficult to be a policeman for many reasons but it is really rough at the scene of a crime or an accident when he has to interview witnesses. Sometimes the testimonies are so divergent and contradictory that you would wonder if some of the people were actually there when the event ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:6

Denomination: Baptist

Picky Picky Belief Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 14, 2006

The religious leaders were selective about which laws to follow and which ones to ignore or defy. We are too. The point of this is to expose our own double-standards and lead us to show mercy to others.

John 19:31-37 – Picky Picky Belief Tonight, in our last message of The Life of Jesus before Resurrection Day, I’d like to point out an interesting characteristic about the religious leaders that really bears hearing. Just to let you know: likely something I say tonight might make you angry. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

How To Raise Your Parents

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 8, 2006

Raising children is one thing, but God has called children to raise their parents as well!

How to Raise Your Parents Luke 2:41-52 Luke 2:41-52 41 Every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. 42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the Feast, according to the custom. 43 After the Feast was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Church Of God

Hearing God's Word

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Nov 16, 2005

Nehemiah’s reading of the Law to the returned exiles produced a spiritual revival. In today’s materialistic world, do we not need to hear God’s Word afresh

Nehemiah 8 highlights the fact that after reconstruction there is a great need for reinstruction. We must learn to see life from God’s perspective. We need to change the way we think about ourselves and about life. All of us have been greatly affected by the philosophy of the world, much more than ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Who Is Getting You This Christmas

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 10, 2005

A message about the pressures of the Christmas season and how to stay focused on Jesus.

5, December 2004 Dakota Community Church Who Is Getting You This Christmas? Introduction: Every year about this time people start or finish the Christmas present buying extravaganza. Kids make lists of what they want to be getting for Christmas. In some families everyone draws a name to help cut ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:16

Denomination: Mennonite

Forgiveness

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

The need for forgiveness

Intro: We talked last week about Colossians 3:1 - setting our minds on heavenly things. Yet, so often we focus on things on the earth. We are slow to do that which we know is right. One of the areas we struggle is in the area of offering forgiveness. Is there anyone you hold a grudge ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Job Of Fathers

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

The role of fathers in discipleship

Intro: Today is Father’s day. As a special tribute to all the fathers here today, I brought along a friend named “Billy Bass” who has some special advice for you. I know some of you men like to fish, and you may wish you had a trophy bass like Billy. But Billy has some words of wisdom to share. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Winner For Christ!

Contributed by Dave Martin on Feb 9, 2005

In September of 1995, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters suffered a rare defeat on the basketball court as they toured Europe with a team made up of several former professional basketball stars.

Pastor Dave Martin Cross Creek Community Church ~ Feb 6, 2005 Be a Winner for Christ! In September of 1995, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters suffered a rare defeat on the basketball court as they toured Europe with a team made up of several former professional basketball stars. The 91-85 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Bible Church

Whatever It Takes

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Jan 21, 2006

The challenge for an old church becoming a new church

Over the Christmas / New Year period while Leni was away in Greece with most of her immediate family, I spent some time staying with her brother in the City. We had some friends over and they were staying in our place, so I took the opportunity to get to know Leni’s brother better. One of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose Of Anointing

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 22, 2006

understanding the true purpose of the anointing of the Holy Spirit in ministry

Intro: one of the most intriguing people in scripture is Samson. His story is amazing in many ways. He was a miracle baby to a barren mother. An angel appeared to Samson’s parents to announce him as a deliverer of Israel. Samson failed miserably, but we learn some valuable lessons about how the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prosperity Giving Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 31, 2006

This message was taken from the author’s book, CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP

PROSPERITY GIVING Text: I Corinthians 16:1-3; Philippians 4:10-19 Introduction: May I say at the beginning that my definition of prosperity theology or prosperity giving may be much different than some of the TV religious charlatans, who are scheming to get your money, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Key To Confidence Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 5, 2003

Self-help exercises for increasing your confidence, based on Daniel chapter three.

The story of the three Hebrew children being delivered from the fiery furnace is such a spectacular story we just might overlook the theme of this chapter. We might think it’s all about deliverance from trials. But don’t miss the real intent of the event. The story isn’t just about deliverance, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Church- Evangelism Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 8, 2003

This sermon looks at 3 principles that Jesus used to earn the right to present the gospel to people

INTRODUCTION • What is one of the most intimidating things God calls us to do as Christians? What is the one thing that we are asked to do that sends shivers up most of our spines? • Evangelism is one of the most intimidating of the purposes of the church. The command to tell everyone about Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Training Kingdom Kids

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 20, 2003

The directive to the citizen of the kingdom of God is "seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness." The pursuit of the kingdom should be the organizing principle of every follower of Christ. Christian parents are called to embrace this pursuit a

TRAINING KINGDOM KIDS PROVERBS 22:6 "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." INTRODUCTION: Jesus taught the importance of children. He said that the children who came to Him were pictures of those who are citizens of His kingdom. In Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist