Sermons on Gift Of Faith:

God's Glow In The City

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2001

Our city throws out a portrait to all who visit her. They can see and observe what values we live by. So what do they see?

God’s Glow In the City? Thesis: Our city throws out a portrait to all who visit her. They can see and observe what values we live by. So what do they see? Texts: Rev. 21:23,24 “The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the lamb is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:23-24, Revelation 22:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Challenged By Change

Contributed by Harold White on Jan 5, 2001

Changes will come, but God is in charge of the changes.

Challenged By Change! Hebrews 11:25; Malachi 3:6 Incredible changes have taken place in the past hundred years. We are experiencing more change than ever in history. The rate of change is so great that we barely catch our breath before another blast of change slams into us. Everything we’re ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:25, Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Face My Failures

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 6, 2001

Failure to stand for Christ when you are under pressure can be devastating, This sermon will reveal how to face that failure and go on in Life.

How To Face My Failures Matthew 26:30-35 Sooner or later everyone in this sanctuary will fail at something. There are some here today who have had more failures than successes. Failure is a universal experience. If failure is such a universal experience, then I am sure you would agree that it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:30-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Need In Our Land!

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Jan 6, 2001

We are in need of a Heaven-Sent, God-shaking Revival.

The Greatest Need in our Land today is a Heaven-sent Revival! Not a Man-made, or a program-generated revival, but a Revival straight from the throne-room of God on High! Man can’t produce it. Never has there been a preacher who could preach it up. Never has there been a choir, or a quartet that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Give It A Rest

Contributed by George Casady on Jan 9, 2001

Encouagement for God’s people to take a God-given sabbath rest.

Give It A Rest Exodus 23:10-12 What advice can I give you for the New Year? I pondered this as I anticipated this morning worship service. What practical friendly pastor-like advice might I give that would be helpful and apply to pretty much our entire church as we look ahead to a New ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Favorite House Part 2: The Cost Of Intimacy Series

Contributed by Randy West on Mar 13, 2002

Over and Over I have tried to bring us to a newness of God. I have tried to bring us to an overwhelming experience, the likes of which we have heard about in such stories as, the great Asuzu street revival. The great revivals in Toronto, Missouri, and Pen

God’s favorite house!!! Part 2 The Cost of Intimacy INTRO: Over and Over I have tried to bring us to a newness of God. I have tried to bring us to an overwhelming experience, the likes of which we have heard about in such stories as, the great Asuzu street revival. The great revivals in Toronto, ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:5-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Truths That Empower Living

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002

Learn how God’s love, approval and perfecting work empower His children for living.

There was a time when I worked with the youth of this church. My favorite line was, "Don’t worry about what you cannot do; do what you can." These were words intended to empower the youth to live productively. This morning, God’s Word has some truths that will empower us to live productively, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: *other

Birthmarks Of A Christian

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002

Learn the four marks of a true Christian.

We continue in our study of 1 John, beginning in chapter 5, verses 1-5. If you’ve not been with us over the last few Sundays, this will be new material for you. If you’ve been with us over the last few Sundays, this will be repetitive, but that does not mean you can take a nap. Very few of us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: *other

For Heavens Sake-Have A Heart Series

Contributed by Michael Schwer on Mar 19, 2002

From Phillipians 2 - a sermon about brokeness and a heart set towards the cross

“For Heaven’s Sake – Have a Heart!” Philippians 2: 5-11 Introduction [Create Interest] Have a few colored glass bottles or glassware. Hold them up to the congregation, explaining that we often view ourselves, as we desire to see ourselves instead of the way God sees the work He is doing in us. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Valley Of Baca

Contributed by Robert Massey on Mar 23, 2002

Christains all pass through valleys of despair and depression. Here are three truths that will aid the believer while he/she is in the valley.

THE VALLEY OF BACA (Weeping) Psalms 84:1-8 Wouldn’t it be great if we never went through valleys in our Christian experience? If things were always on an even keel, or better yet, high up on the mountain slopes. While Brenda and I were in Montana, we used to drive up Beartooth Pass to a height ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Two Questions Of Easter: What Does It Mean? How Does It Work?

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Apr 1, 2002

Easter – what does it mean? Easter means at least THREE IMPORTANT THINGS. Easter – how does it work? Easter meets at least THREE IMPORTANT LIFE-NEEDS…

INTRODUCTION Skit Opening Statement: Just like those reporters were struggling to make sense of the resurrection, maybe you are struggling to make sense of what Easter means to you today. Maybe you’re asking lots of questions, like our reporters were. Many people believe in the resurrection of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:58

The Victorious Savior Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 1, 2002

Just when it looked like all was lost, 700 years before it happened, the prophet Isaiah told us that victory was in hand!

INTRODUCTION  Peggy Key, of Portage, MI. said, “While driving to church on Easter Sunday two years ago, I told my children the Easter story. "This is the day we celebrate Jesus coming back to life," I explained. Right away, my 3-year-old son, Kevin, piped up from the back seat, "Will He be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What In The World Is God Doing?

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

Sermon on the problem of suffering in the world.

I think we’ve ALL been shocked and horrified by the events that have been unfolding in Kosovo, and the scenes we have witnessed of tens of thousands of refugees pouring into the surrounding countries as a result. People driven from their homes; families separated; stories of widespread murders and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-19, Romans 8:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Resurection Peace

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 6, 2002

Because Jesus has risen from the dead, we can be people who experience the power of the resurrection!

RESURECTION PEACE JOHN 20:19-31 APRIL 7, 2002 INTRODUCTION: The Call to Worship had just been pronounced starting Easter Sunday Morning service in an East Texas church. The choir started its processional, singing "Up from the Grave He Arose" as they marched in perfect step down the center aisle ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Lost…at Home Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Apr 15, 2002

In Luke 15, Luke gives a series of three parables in response to the criticism of the scribes and Pharisees that Jesus received unbelieving sinners and even ate with them. Today, our focus is on the second of these stories – a lost coin that had value and

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: How many of you chronically lose or misplace things? You never notice that something is lost until you need it and it’s always in the last place you look. Have you ever noticed the intensity with which you will search for an inanimate object when you need it? Your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10