Sermons on God Questions:

"Building Lasting Family Memories"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Oct 28, 2004

What influence does family activities have on our present and future? How do family activities shape us in a positive or negative way?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches October 31, 2004 “Building Lasting Family Memories” Ephesians 6:1-4 Proverbs 22:6 INTRODUCTION: We are surrounded by many influences that try to shape our decisions into worldly life forms. Sometimes positive experiences get crowded out by the busyness of life--by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

"Gracious!" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

How to be gracious toward others.

Today, we will conclude our series on "Finding Freedom In Forgiving Others." In doing so, I want us to think together about how our Savior tells us that we, as His followers, are called to live differently than the world. (READ TEXT) In our passage for today, Jesus encourages His followers to rise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

Super Hero

Contributed by David Thompson on Dec 29, 2005

This lesson reminds us that we have a real, super hero to look up to

SUPER HERO How many of you remember the introduction to the first superman show? He can leap tall buildings in a single bound, he’s faster than a speeding bullet, and stronger than a locomotive. There’s spider man, batman, wonder woman, and the green hornet. What do they ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For Tomorrow…today

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Nov 23, 2002

As Christians we find ourselves in the position of waiting for the return of our Lord. How do we maintain an attitude of expectancy while in this position of waiting. The parable of the ten virgins teaches us a few things.

Preparing for Tomorrow…Today Text: Matthew 25:1-13 Intro: The title of my message tonight is “Preparing for Tommorow…Today” Now now matter what the title sounds like this is not an will planning clinic…and then again maybe it is! Illus: The story is told of a man who dreamt one night that an ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Character Counts Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 13, 2006

Third in a series from 1 Timothy. This message deals with the qualifications for church leaders.

Read 1 Timothy 3:1-12 The following is a confidential report on several candidates being considered for positions of church leadership. Adam: Good man but problems with his wife. Also one reference told of how his wife and he enjoy walking nude in the woods. Noah: Former pastorate of 120 years ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Steps Toward Healing

Contributed by Mark Lawing on Jun 28, 2010

The medical profession has made great progress in sustaining life over the last century. However, it would appear that at the end of these longer lives more people are going to hell than ever before. We need spiritual healing

Mark 10:46-52 The medical profession has made great progress in sustaining life over the last century. The average age for an American is fast approaching 80. The development of antibiotics has reduced deadly disease to simple treatable sicknesses. It is believed that George Washington died of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Financial Freedom Workshop - Session 1

Contributed by Aaron Mishoe on Sep 27, 2008

Money management series created using materials from Crown Financial Ministries and Dave Ramsey’s books. Find complete free workshop at www.LisbonWC.org/free.htm

Find the full series including Powerpoint, worksheets, and answers key at www.LisbonWC.org/free.htm Welcome! FINANCIAL FREEDOM WORKSHOP Session 1 Developed using the books: Your Money Map: A Proven 7 Step Guide to True Financial Freedom and The Total Money Makeover PURPOSE FOR THIS WORKSHOP - ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7

Denomination: Holiness

Rev.# 21~6:1-8 The 4 Horses And Riders Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Sep 3, 2009

We’re here in chapter 6: of the Revelation, the 1st 8 verses are telling us about 4 horses and their riders, and let me say again that these horses and riders are not real, they are symbolic as to what is going to take place on the earth just after the ra

Rev.# 21~6:1-8 THE 4 HORSES AND RIDERS 9-5-09 We’re here in chapter 6: of the Revelation, the 1st 8 verses are telling us about 4 horses and their riders, and let me say again that these horses and riders are not real, they are symbolic as to what is going to take place on the earth just ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

While You Are Waiting

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 29, 2009

Things we should do while we are waiting for the Lord’s Return.

While You Are Waiting… I Thessalonians 4:13-18 This past week I read about a first-grade teacher who was having a difficult day. It had rained that entire day and the children couldn’t go out for recess, so they got more and more restless and hyperactive as the day wore on. The teacher couldn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Xenophobia Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 8, 2009

Exposition of Acts 28:11-16 about the hospitality shown to the Apostle Paul on his last few weeks of being transported to Rome

Text: Acts 28:11-16, Title: Xenophobia, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/11/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Clark Griswold’s determination to have a good old fashion family Christmas, the story of Maria with eight children in El Salvador in wartime, and the four eggs B. Background to passage: After recovering ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

The One Thing That Can Stop Jesus

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 1, 2010

Jesus is determined in his march to Jerusalem. Nothing can stop him...or can it?

“Nothing can stop us!” That was the sentiment of many Canadians going into the 2010 Winter Olympics. After all the Olympics were in our backyard and athletes were competing on snow and ice…something we have an abundance of in Canada (er, except for on Cyprus Mountain – the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Offences, Offenders And The Offended

Contributed by Michael Brewster on Dec 27, 2008

Define some key terms to help with our understanding of what they are, examine what an offence cycle looks like and lastly discover the first offender present in our lives and how to deal with him appropriately.

Offenders, Offences and the Offended 2Cor. 6:3-7 Introduction: It has happened to all of us at one time or another where someone has done something, said something or maybe even heard something that has offended us. Some of us have been so offended where we shut ourselves down and have decided to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Letters Of Lament - Thoughts From Lamentations Chapter Five Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 6, 2009

A reading through Chapter Five of Lamentations. This is not a typical sermon.

Letters Of Lament – Thoughts From Lamentations Chapter Five INTRODUCTION: There are times when we all lament – or need to lament. There are times when we have walked down the wrong path – and have found at the end of it – a dead end. At the end of the road we cry out, “What have I done? How could ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

'i Know My Rights!'

Contributed by C Vincent on Oct 25, 2009

The right of Paul as a citizen, and our rights as citizens of heaven.

‘I Know My Rights!’ JCC 25.10.09 pm Acts 22 Jewish nationalism was on the rise Paul had to prove the integrity of his Jewishness The Jerusalem church is providing an effective indigenous witness within its culture Modern Gentile Christians opposed Jewish Christians’ keeping the law yet ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Called To Die

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 27, 2009

“The multitudes were taking discipleship very easily; He will drive them away rather than have them on such terms; He will make them see, by any forcefulness of expression, that discipleship is supremely difficult. And so He declares His terms.”

Called to Die Luke 14:25-35 Promise Keeper’s November 2006 … 6,000 men rocked the Hershey Centre in Mississauga with gut-wrenching worship and passionate desire that God would rush in and baptize us. Speaker after speaker stood with power and pizzazz as the audience remained riveted to every word. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Salvation Army