Sermons on Gentle:

If You Had Only Known What Would Bring You Peace

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 25, 2005

Jerusalem didn’t receive the peace God give - we need to learn from their mistake

Luke 19 Palm Sunday, March 20, 2005 If you had only known what would bring you peace I am most often drawn to the Luke telling of the Palm Sunday Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. The reason why is this juxtaposition that begins at verse 41. All the people are shouting and praising and excited ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: *other

Knowing The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 6, 2005

The importance and divinity of the Holy Spirit - introduction to series on the Holy Spirit

Knowing The Holy Spirit April 3, 2005 John 16:5-15 Have you ever thought to yourself how amazing it would be to have been around when Jesus walked the earth – just to be near him, to see his face, to hear his voice? Read John 16:6-15 Jesus says “It is for your good that I am going away.” ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: *other

The Rose Of Sharon

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Apr 15, 2005

God’s beautiful Rose did bloom again after He was crushed for our iniquities. You will need for this sermon a red rose and a white rose to demonstrate.

SONG OF SOLOMON 2:1 “THE ROSE OF SHARON” A) I hold in my hand this morning a beautiful rose! * This rose stands for the Rose of Sharon ... * Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Yes, He is The Rose of Sharon, The Lily of the Valley! * Song of Sol. 5:10 – Jesus is the Chiefest of Ten Thousand ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Treating People Right Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

What is the appropriate response to bad leadership, or people that you have to correct that are older or younger than you? Find out - along with how Paul told Timothy to treat widows on the church payroll.

Paul gives Timothy some pastoral advice on how to treat various groups in the body of Christ: older and younger men, older and younger women, widows - and then elders. Finally he gives Timothy some very personal advice. It’s possible that these two groups - widows and elders - were the focus of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Presence Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004

This morning I want you to know that the Presence of the Holy Spirit in One’s Life Changes Everything.

The Presence of the Holy Spirit Pastor Glenn Newton June 13, 2004 GAL 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25, Romans 8:5-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Helping Each Other Grow Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 7, 2004

Once we win people, we need to help them grow in Christ. Paul speaks of how he shared the gospel with people. We can gain insights as to what we can do to help each other grow!

INTRODUCTION • Over the last couple of weeks we have seen how the Gospel should change our lives. Last week we examined how it should motivate us to carry out part of our two-fold mission, reach out to lost souls. • Our mission as a church and as individual Christians does not end when we get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Zechariah And The Messiah Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 9, 2004

A whistlestop tour and gospel look at the prophecies of Zechariah about Jesus. (Suits a communion service)

Zechariah and the Messiah. WBC 11/7/9. Zech 7:23-13:2 A friend is wondering whether he should continue as pastor or not. Goes for a walk seeking the Lord’s guidance. Enters a clearing in woods to find a herd of sheep + shepherd! Guidance! Pastor = shepherd! Talks with shepherd, and in jest ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Tame Your Temper

Contributed by James Botts on Aug 29, 2002

How to Tame Your Temper (Ephesians 4:26-27) Anger is one of the seven deadly sins that all of us can relate to. If we are going to experience deepening relationships, peace in our hearts and joy in the Lord, we need to learn to manage anger.

The Crossing Community Church “How To Tame Your Temper” Pastor Jim Botts July 14, 2002 Introduction After spending 3-1/2 hours enduring long lines, rude clerks and insane regulations at the Department of Motor Vehicles, Glenn Vaughan stopped at a toy store to pick up a gift for his son. “I brought ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Along With One Another Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 8, 2002

This is the first of four in a series on Ephesians 4. The main theme is the function of the church in the accomplishment of its mission.

Living in the Family of God Drama Getting Along in the Family God’s Doctrinal Statement For years I have resisted the notion of having a “doctrinal statement”. It’s not that we don’t know what we believe or that we don’t want you to know. It’s just that I have a hard time rewriting what God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Put On What? Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 6, 2002

A sermon on Isaiah 3 about the important things to put on.

Sermon for 5/5/2002 Isaiah 3:16 Introduction: James Gibbons- Worldly Womanhood She has her hair put up in tiers, And from her ears hang chandeliers; Her lips are painted red as blood- All badges of her "womanhood." She drapes herself in clothing tight, A sexy object to the sight; All bright, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 3:16-24, 1 Peter 3:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Call Waiting

Contributed by Nicholas Connolly on Jan 18, 2003

There is a "call waiting" for you at the depths of your being from God.

Thirty years ago this past summer, full-time ministry began for me as a hospital chaplain at Kenmore Mercy Hospital outside Buffalo, NY. One of the most striking memories of that summer was being called on a Code Red—cardiac arrest for a patient. I found myself being swept along the corridor as ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 13:2-7, John 1:43-51

Denomination: Methodist

Staying Connected To The Vine

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on May 16, 2003

Jesus bids us to a fruitful life by pointing out the importance of abiding in Him and His Word

Easter 5 B John 15:1-8 Staying Connected to the Vine 04/18/03 “Apart from me, you can do nothing.” Have you ever had one of those weeks where no matter what you do, nothing ever seems to go right? Try as you may, you just can’t seem to accomplish anything. Last week was one of those weeks for me. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

#4fruit Of Spirit Patience Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 29, 2002

We study the fruit of the Spirit, part#4 Patience.

#4 STUDY OF THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: PATIENCE OR LONG-SUFFERING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23. Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. WE ARE STUDYING ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Luke 21:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Strong Man Vs. Jesus

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 9, 2002

Nothing can happen to you apart from God’s will – he’s in control, not Satan.

Have you ever met a really big person? I don’t mean someone who is just taller than you – but someone that is really really tall. I remember once meeting Terry Porter. You know – the guy that used to play for the Portland Trailblazers? On TV, Terry always looked pretty small. I was assigned to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

We've Got A Secret Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 25, 2002

There’s a secret to being contented and thankful. Do you know what it is?

(During the Song Service, we sang “Blessed Assurance,” “Tell Me The Story,” and “Near the Cross” = and I prefaced their singing by noting that they were all written by Fanny Crosby) OPEN: In Budapest, a Jewish man went to his rabbi and complained, "Life is unbearable for my family & I. There are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ