Sermons on Giver Or Taker:

Second Chances

Contributed by Christopher Duncan on Oct 30, 2006

The God who gives the second, third, fourth, chance

Good morning friends! What a great privilege it is to be here with you this morning. For those of you who don’t know me….I am the Pastor of the Edelstein Congregational Church. My name is Chris Duncan….and I’m not right! I was thinking this past week….well….it was obvious early in my life that ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Zaacheaus Was A Wee Little Man. Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 25, 2003

A look at the story of Zaacheaus

The crowd surged toward the road, pushing and shoving to get a better look at the man named Jesus. The city was Jericho and it was wall to wall people, each one of them eager to get a look at the young carpenter from Nazareth that everyone was talking about. It was his first time to this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Blessed Promises From The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 28, 2002

Blessed Promises From the Good Shepherd - Psa 23:1-6

Blessed Promises from the Good Shepherd - Psa 23 Quote: HUDSON TAYLOR(founder of China Inland Mission) used to hang in his home a plaque with two Hebrew Words on it: EBENEZER & JEHOVAH JIREH They mean ‘Hitherto hath the Lord helped us’ and ‘The Lord will see to it or provide’ One looked back ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fellowship Of The Mat

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 13, 2003

Four men formed a fellowship around a paralyzed man lying on a mat. Just as men were involved in a small caring community men are needed to care for their families and be spiritual leaders in the home.

Fellowship of the Mat (Outline Theme resource – “Everybody’s Normal Till You Get to Know them” by John Ortberg) Luke 5:17-26 TOP 10 Lame-brained, Foot-in-mouth Compliments from a Husband to His Wife 10. “You look great for a woman who has had four kids.” 9. “This is almost as good as mom used to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

Our Lord Puts His Words In Your Mouth

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 3, 2006

Epiphany 4(C) - Our Lord puts his words in your mouth because our Lord knows those he has chosen and then our Lord sends out his believers.

THE LORD PUTS HIS WORD IN YOUR MOUTH January 29, 2006 - Epiphany 4 - JEREMIAH 1:4-10 * * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Today you are special. You may not feel special, but everyday you as believers are very special. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Taking Risks For Homeland Security

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 29, 2005

For Men’s Day at Emmaus Baptist Church, Quinton, VA. Aquila is an example of taking risks to secure his self-knowledge, his relationships, and his contribution to the church.

Anything worth doing involves risk, doesn’t it? Nothing great has ever been accomplished by people afraid to take risks. I have seen a poster that showed a small fish, closing in on a worm and a fishhook, but unaware that he was about to be gobbled up by a large fish, which was itself about to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Quest For Honesty Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 20, 2005

The character attributes involved in honesty are: 1. Simplicity 2. Transparency 3. Integrity

We are dealing with a topic today which is a struggle for all of us. If we are truthful, we will admit that not lying can be a problem. There is the fib, the white lie, the half-truth, the clever deception, misleading information, stretching the truth, exaggeration. Who has not been startled to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-37, Matthew 5:31

Denomination: Methodist

In Critical Condition Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 21, 2013

These sayings picture the harm done by those who deliberately use their tongues or words to damage the reputations of others. The contentious spark strife and thus disrupt the peace of the community, fellowship or assembly.

PROVERBS 26:20-28 IN CRITICAL CONDITION According to the Associated Press, on a windy day in March [1997] a father and his son came to Valley Forge National Historical Park, where George Washington stationed the revolutionary Army during the difficult winter of 1777-1778. The father and son had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fire Extinguishers

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 23, 2013

Which will you extinguish: Hell's fires or Heaven's fires? Fire is important; but it must be the right kind. At a time when God's people were compromising & backslidden, Samson set an example of a man who fanned the flames of the Spirit and extinguished h

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS EXTINGUISHING HEAVEN’S FIRE OR HELL’S FIRE? 1 Thess. 5:17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FIRE AT CHEMICAL PLANT 1. One dark night a fire started inside a large chemical plant. Because an explosion was likely, an alarm went out to fire departments all around. Many began ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Circle Maker 2: Dream Big Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Nov 15, 2011

What step of faith do you need to take? What decision do you need to make? On what promise do you need to put down a stake?

Introduction Before the first raindrop fell, Honi had to feel a little foolish. Standing inside a circle and demanding rain is a risky proposition. Vowing that you won’t leave the circle until it rains is even riskier. Honi didn’t draw a semi-circle. He drew a complete circle. There ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Little Church, Big Impact Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 20, 2012

A little church like ours can have a big impact if we trust the Savior, love the saints, and put our hope in the certainty of the Gospel.

As a church leader, I am often challenged by the question: If our church would cease to exist, how much would the community really miss us? In other words, What kind of contribution are we making to the Washington Island community? Well, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania actually ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Why Did You Come To Church This Morning?”

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 27, 2006

Why did you come to church this morning? Perhaps you came here because that’s the thing to do on Sunday morning. Perhaps you came because you really like the music. Perhaps you came because you knew that a certain attractive someone of the opposi

“Why Did You Come to Church this Morning?” Hebrews 10:19-25 Why did you come to church this morning? · Perhaps you came here because that’s the thing to do on Sunday morning. · Perhaps you came because you really like the music. · Perhaps you came because you knew that a certain attractive ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Alive And Kicking Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

Miracle of Faith, Pt. 1

FAITH ALIVE AND KICKING (LUKE 5:17-26) Faith is alive and well in the 21st century. Science, technology and reason tried but they could not bury faith. Without faith, life is like a house without sunlight, without window or occupants. A life without faith is a murky existence, all doom and gloom, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Can I Know I'm Really Saved?

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 6, 2008

The Word of God gives me complete assurance of my salvation.

Title: How Can I Know I’m Really Saved? Text: Hebrews 10:19-25 Introduction A famous tightrope walker once strung a cable across Niagara Falls from the American side all the way to the Canadian side. To the applause of thousands of people, he would walk across that tightrope right on the very ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

It's Alive! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 21, 2008

Purposefully practice love and grace.

IT’S ALIVE! WE ARE NOW THE CHURCH Acts 4.32-35 S: Community C: Unity Th: Never the Same Again Pr: PURPOSEFULLY PRACTICE LOVE AND GRACE. ?: How? How do we get it done? KW: Practice TS: We will find in our study of Acts 4 four practices that enable us to show love and grace in our community. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Baptist