Sermons on God As Father:

Funeral Sermon - Easter

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Mar 28, 2002

Our Easter hope is in Christ’s victory over death and the grave. At the time of death there is no room for an "Easter Bunny" Easter.

Irene Wakelin Funeral 28 March 2002 Mark 16:1-8 When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. They had been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

What Time Is It?

Contributed by Rex Williams on Apr 5, 2002

To motivate people toward action now; to create a sense of urgency in bringing people closer to Jesus.

What time is it? Useful for a Sunday near time changes. PURPOSE: to motivate people toward action now; to create a sense of urgency in bringing people closer to Jesus. Object lesson/children’s sermon idea: Mount or display clocks showing different time zones. Talk about the time zones and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, 2 Peter 3:3-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord, Increase Our Faith

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 20, 2002

These words of our Lord Jesus when rightly interpreted and applied, will open the door to greater Christian service, and to a closer walk with God.

Lord, Increase Our Faith Scripture: Luke 17:1-10 Text: Luke 17:5 “And the disciples aid unto the Lord, “Increase our faith”.” Introduction: These words of our Lord Jesus when rightly interpreted and applied, will open the door to greater Christian service, and to a closer walk with God. I. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

A Dream Come True Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 27, 2002

Jesus cast a vision of a better kingdom, now and future.

A DREAM COME TRUE Matthew 4:12-17; 23-5:12 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: Kingdom Living Pr: JESUS CAST A VISION OF A BETTER KINGDOM, NOW AND FUTURE. ?: What? What kind of kingdom? KW: Changes TS: We will find in our study three changes that Jesus introduced with the announcement of the kingdom. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17, Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Being "In Charge”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 3, 2002

May 9, 2002 -- THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD Psalm 47 Color: White Title: “Being “in charge” When we ignore God as our king and replace ourselves on his throne, we might get away with it for a while, but not for long.

May 9, 2002 -- THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD Psalm 47 Color: White Title: “Being “in charge” When we ignore God as our king and replace ourselves on his throne, we might get away with it for a while, but not for long. Psalm 47 This is a hymn in praise of Yahweh as universal king over all the peoples ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Persecution And Trouble Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 5, 2002

Part 3 of a 3 part series on suffering

Persecution and trouble Dealing with people will always be a difficult challenge. God has given us the responsibility to become the bridge builders. Human nature causes us to look at each situation from a selfish perspective. We will always feel wronged if we are in the short end of any given ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15, Matthew 5:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

Turn Back O Man

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Aug 11, 2001

The importance of repentance

About four years ago, I read a story in the paper about a couple who were about 45 years old. They were fortunate enough to have picked the correct six numbers in the lottery the year before the story appeared and they were featured in the same paper at that time when they said that the win would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:3-14, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Love Rejected

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Aug 13, 2001

Israel rejects God, but in His love He still pleads with them to return by asking them to turn from their own ways as Jacob did at the brook Jabbok

LOVE REJECTED INTRODUCTION: Today we will focus on the tragedy of rejecting God’s love. The Israelites of Hosea’s day rejected God’s love by turning to idolatry and attributing the blessings God had given them to the fertility gods. I/ ISRAEL REJECTS GOD Hosea 12:1 Ephraim feedeth on wind, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Does God Get Our Attention? Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Aug 17, 2001

When unfaithfulness leaves us, our churches, and even our nation in a state of decay, God comes in like a surgeon to restore us. How will we respond?

How Does God Get Our Attention? Hosea 5:1-6:3 Pastor Jim Luthy For several reasons, I haven’t spoken much about my years as a Fingerprint Technician with the Washington State Patrol. I’ve got stories, but I don’t tell them very often. Most of them have to do with crime scenes more than the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Continuity-I Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 22, 2001

Part 1 of a 2 part sermon. The 5th installment in the 5-sermon series describing God’s Provision for the people of Israel as it applies to His Church today. Dealing with God’s provision for the Spiritual Continuity of His people.

SPIRITUAL CONTINUITY—I —Josh. 21:1-45(13:14, 33; 14:3-4; 18:7) God insured the presence/establishment of the priesthood & its continued support in Israel. God established spiritual continuity among His people. How is spiritual continuity established in God’s people? Spiritual continuity can be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

"Idolatry”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 9, 2001

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 16, 2001 Exodus 32:7-14 Title: “Idolatry”

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 16, 2001 Exodus 32:7-14 Title: “Idolatry” This text is part of the Golden Calf story, a story more complicated that it looks at first blush. To understand it we need to fast forward to the time after Solomon’s death when Jeroboam led ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

"Renewing Mind & Will"

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 12, 2001

God requires us to surrender our minds and wills to Him so He can accomplish His work through us.

Sermon.982 See # 479, 931 “Renewing Mind & Will” Romans 12:1-2 From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Sunday July 15, 2001 When I was younger, I thought about the question, “Why am I here, or what is my purpose in life?” a great deal. I was raised in a rural traditional Southern Baptist ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Employer

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001

God is the greatest to work for

INTRODUCTION Talk about the context of Matthew 19 and how Chapter 20 is parable to explain 19:30. Peters attitude in asking the question in verse 27. SERMON God is a Persistent Employer Verses 1-7 A. The Early Morning Workers. Verse 1-2 1) The Owner went out sometime after the night watch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Strong Reminder

Contributed by Scottie Pitts on Sep 14, 2001

This is a meditation written in light of the Tragedy of September 11, 2001.

A Strong Reminder James 4:14, Matthew 3:1-2 Today, our nation sits in shock over the events that transpired on Tuesday. What looked like a scene from a movie, was in fact reality. Our lifestyles as Americans were threatened as we came to the realization that terrorism is a frightening ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-2, James 4:14

Denomination: Methodist

The Two Minute Drill Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 23, 2001

Have we been given the two minute warning?

I started reading a book this week that has brought words to my feelings as I struggled with what I believe God wanted me to say today. “Preacher pastors often hesitate before they speak. The stakes are high. For words “name worlds,” worlds that can bind or set free, worlds that can build up or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:11-12

Denomination: Church Of God