Sermons on Giving As Worship:

Jesus And The Lawyer Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 14, 2002

This is the first in a series I did on the Great Commandment from Mark 12.

Priority 1 Mark 12:28-34 September 1, 2002 “Jesus and the Lawyer” There are people who swear by…duct tape! They believe that just about anything in the world—golf clubs, tennis shoes, furnaces, skateboards, blue jeans, toddlers—can be fixed by the wise application of duct tape. And they might be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Watchful Life Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 2, 2002

The price of a successful family life is a watchful eye over the essentials.

August 11, 2002 My daughter, Jennifer, sent me the story of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever occurred in his life (positive or negative) and remarking, "This is good!" One day the king and his friend were ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-73

Denomination: United Methodist

Is This A Molehill Or A Mountain?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 2, 2002

Let’s study personal spiritual growth, and maturity, and how worry hinders growth and maturity in the church?

IS THIS A MOLEHILL OR A MOUNTAIN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 21:26 Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth, ... 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord. LOOK AT HOW WORRY IS ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, Luke 21:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Coming King

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 3, 2002

This parable of Jesus tells us to: 1. Be Alert. 2. Be Prepared. 3. Be Filled.

I can still remember the excitement and confusion in the 1980’s which surrounded the publication of a booklet by Edgar Whisenant, a former NASA engineer, entitled 88 Reasons Why the Rapture Will Be in 1988. He sent his book out free to people all over the United States. There must have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

How Can It Be?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 13, 2002

Stress is a Christmas killer. Is Christmas the problem?

December 15, 2002 34Mary said to the angel, ¡§How can this be¡K Luke 1.34a (NASB) Rick and Judy Armstrong had a hectic holiday schedule; [they have] careers, teenagers, shopping, and all the required doings of the season. Realizing that she would be short of time, Judy had the stationer print ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:34

Denomination: United Methodist

You Mean To Tell Me God Was A Baby!

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Dec 18, 2002

This sermon starts by looking at just how amazing it is that the word became flesh and then continues by looking at how truly amazing it is that since God was made a child we can become His children.

Some times we do things that, well just aren’t too smart. In my case, this happens on a weekly basis. A while back, I heard a noise out near our trashcans and I looked out there to see a large raccoon digging for a little midnight snack. This had to be stopped. So the brave hunter I am, I got ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Wake-Up Call

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 25, 2002

The chaos and the turmoil of this age isn’t merely a wake-up call for the world. It’s a cry for the church to arise for "such a time as this."

“THE WAKE-UP CALL” Jonah 1:4-6 Preached in the wake of September 11 terrorist attacks. INTRO: 1. In the past week, I’ve heard many refer to what’s going on as a wake-up call for our nation. a. A call to turn our hearts back to the God that this nation was founded on. b. Although, I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Father Forgive Them Series

Contributed by David Swensen on Mar 5, 2002

Why are Christ’s last words on forgiveness so crucial for us today? Learn more about forgiveness in today’s message.

INTRODUCTION “On the day that Karl Marx died, his housekeeper came to him and said, ‘Tell me your last words, and I’ll write them down.’ Marx replied, ‘Go on, get out! Last words are for fools who haven’t said enough!’” He was wrong as last words can be very revealing and important. P.T. Barnum ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

Dad's Who Provoke Madness

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 11, 2002

"...fathers, provoke not your children to wrath but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord" (Eph. 6:4).

2 Samuel 13:23-39 The Rage of David (13:21, 22) David got angry when he heard about the sin of Amnon but nothing more. The Request of Absalom (13:23-27) “And it came to pass after two full years” (13:23). This verse refers to the events recorded earlier in the chapter. Absalom’s sister Tamar had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:23-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Dangerous Thing You Can Ever Do

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002

The most dangerous thing you can ever do is .....

NUM.32:1-12; 20-23 "THE MOST DANGEROUS THING YOU CAN EVER DO" * There are many dangerous things you can do. * But I believe the most dangerous thing a person can do is rebel against God and not do what He says to do. * One of the hardest things to do after we are saved is to persevere, or ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:1-12, Numbers 32:20-23, Numbers 32:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not My Fault!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 19, 2001

Most of us, when our sins are found out, are quick to look for a scapegoat. So let’s look at some of the ways we use to blame someone else for our sins.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Folks, as you can see in the bulletin, the subject of my sermon is "How Do You Determine What is Right & What is wrong?" But as I worked on it this week it became obvious to me that the subject is just too big to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13, 2 Corinthians 5:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Far Is It From Bethlehem To Calvary

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 21, 2001

Answers the question "How far is it from Bethlehem to Calvary?" from several different view points

Well it’s almost here, and almost gone. Day after tomorrow it’ll be over, the presents will be opened, the turkey will have been eaten, the carols will have been sung and for all practical purposes Christmas 2000 will be but a fond memory. And yet it is only 16 weeks until we celebrate Easter. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

If God Is Just, Why Isn't Life Fair?

Contributed by Tim Harrison on Mar 27, 2001

Staying Anchored to God through the Storms of Life

Title: If God is Just, why isn’t life Fair? If you have your bible, I want to invite you to turn to Luke 7:11 We’ve heard it all our lives – we’ve probably even been guilty of saying it Now Children, play fair Hopefully the concept of fairness was instilled in us by our parents and our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-23

Denomination: *other

God Is Gracious Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 31, 2001

God’s love toward us is unconditional.

God is gracious. What does that mean? That God has good manners? That He’s courteous? No. "God’s grace is His free and unmerited favor". Let’s examine that. God’s grace is "unmerited". It is undeserved. It is unearned. It is purely a gift. We receive good things from God, not in response to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How Strong Are You?

Contributed by Darryly Mcauley on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION: I remember as a child growing up one of the greatest experiences that I had with my father was when he would ask me that question.

INTRODUCTION: I remember as a child growing up one of the greatest experiences that I had with my father was when he would ask me that question. Do you want to go along with me somewhere. The most vivid memories I had was when he would invite me to go along with him as he worked as a truck driver ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16