Sermons on Glory Of This World:

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

Stepping Down

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

How to resign from ministry

Intro: One of the things no one likes is to be a failure. We live in a very “success-oriented” society. Many judge their value as an individual on the basis of their success. Yet there are some times in our lives when the world sees a failure and God sees a success. One of those times ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A 2005 Spiritual Workout

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 11, 2005

Some practical ideas on how to stay Spiritually fit.

“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. HEB 12:12 Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. 13 "Make level paths for your feet," so that the lame may not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Getting That Camel Through That Needle Series

Contributed by David Asch on Jan 18, 2005

Today we will observe Jesus being asked this question: “What must I do to live forever?” Even if you think you know what’s coming, hang on, you may be surprised! There may be some facets to the answer that you aren’t familiar with, and they may explain w

GETTING THAT CAMEL THROUGH THAT NEEDLE Mark 10:17-31 INTRO: Throughout his history, man’s quest has been the answer to this question: “How can I live forever?” It used to be mummification and the fountain of youth. Today, for $100,000 you can be frozen ($50,00 for head only) SI reports that Ted ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming Godly Father's

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 18, 2004

We will look at words of wisdom from God’s word today in our process of remaking ourselves daily into the image of Jesus Christ and what manner of Father HE wishes us to be.

Becoming Godly Father’s A. Leading Your Family B. Follow God in all your ways C. Learn to Love like God DBF Father’s Day Sermon, 6/15/03 I have already told most of you of my testimony. I did not come from a Godly home, nor did I have a Godly Father. It really wasn’t his fault, because he had ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Good New For Bad People Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003

This parable embody two contrasting views of how to approach God; one on the basis of supposed good works and the other on the basis of God’s grace.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 49 “Good News for Bad People” Luke 18:9-14 In verse nine Jesus begins another parable. Because this parable follows the parable of the persistent widow, where Jesus teaches us to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Good New For Bad People Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003

This parable embody two contrasting views of how to approach God; one on the basis of supposed good works and the other on the basis of God’s grace.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 49 “Good News for Bad People” Luke 18:9-14 In verse nine Jesus begins another parable. Because this parable follows the parable of the persistent widow, where Jesus teaches us to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Imprisoned By Illusions

Contributed by James Harrington on Mar 15, 2003

Illusions are tricky. Sometimes illusions are an erroneous. Illusions are powerful. Even in our Christian lives. Illusions imprison us at different times. They imprison us in such a way that they are so powerful when those provisions that we’re hanging o

Imprisoned By Illusions Exodus 16:1-5 Illusions are tricky. Sometimes illusions are an erroneous. In the reading this week the children of Israel are crossing the Red Sea and entering into the wilderness and headed toward Sinai. Millions are following Moses toward a promise that was made to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Back To The Truth

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Golfer Payne Stewart and 5 others boarded the Learjet in Orlando for a flight to Dallas.

1. Golfer Payne Stewart and 5 others boarded the Learjet in Orlando for a flight to Dallas. They ended up a thousand miles north of their destination, crashing near Aberdeen, South Dakota. The eerie things is that for four hours the plane was on autopilot and those on board were not aware of what ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Jesus Learned Obedience Through The Things He Suffered

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Believers should also be motivated by the knowledge that their heavenly Father both blesses obedience and disciplines disobedience in His children

How Jesus Learned Obedience Through Hardship (Heb 5:8) "He learned obedience through the things He suffered." (Heb 5:8) Everyone who wants to make a success out of his or her life has to remain teachable. Jesus humbled Himself by temporarily setting aside His rights to take on the form of a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mercy

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. Llast week we discussed how we are not to show favouritism. We saw how favouritism goes against the very basis of our faith. For we are to trust in God rather than wealth or earthly position. We saw some reasons why we should not show favouritism. 2. In passage today, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Model Father

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. Today is Father's day - a day on which we look at the role of fathers. Our the image of a perfect father is someone we can trust and who can tell us what is right and what is wrong. Someone who can take care of us. Someone to answer our many questions. Someone we can come ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Helping Christians To Be Effective Leaders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Caution to newly promoted executives—remember what the mamma whale told the baby whale: “When you get to the top and start letting off steam, that’s the time you’re most apt to be harpooned

HELPING CHRISTIANS ASCEND TO HIGHER LEVELS OF LEADERSHIP EFFECTIVENESS (Eph. 4:15,16) "No longer should we be like children tossed like ships to and fro between chance gusts of teaching and wavering with every changing wind of doctrine, the prey of cunning and cleverness of unscrupulous men ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tossed About

Contributed by Robert Rust on Oct 18, 2000

As some of you know, the business career I recently left to enter into the ministry full time required me to travel quite a bit.

As some of you know, the business career I recently left to enter into the ministry full time required me to travel quite a bit. In the last ten years of my business career I traveled just about every week. I was on an airplane two to three times a week. My jobs have required me to travel ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

The Influence Of A Godly Mother

Contributed by Brian Spence on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: A drill sergeant was frustrated in his efforts to make a soldier out of a certain recruit.

Introduction: A drill sergeant was frustrated in his efforts to make a soldier out of a certain recruit. The trainee lagged behind on marches, used any excuse to go on sick call, grumbled constantly about the food, and never made his cot up properly. But one day, a noticeable change took place in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5