Sermons on Gods Generosity:

The First Controversy In The Church Series

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on May 1, 2005

What does a church in action do with problems? How do we handle controversy? By following the example of the early church.

The First Controversy in the Church A church in action will still have some problems. ILL>>>Perhaps the only way to avoid quarreling with your wife is to let her go her way and you go hers. ILL>>> Sue Martinuk, War had broken out between my roommate and me. We dealt with our anger by not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Firstborn From The Dead

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006

If others came back to life before Jesus, then what does this phrase “firstborn of the dead” really mean?

INTRODUCTION Colossians 1:18 “And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.” Revelation 1:5 “and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Mark 6 Part Ii: Jesus' Amazing Miracles Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 11, 2010

There is much to learn from some of the Lord's most famous miracles. What an amzing time for the Disciples to be with the Lord!

Mark Chapter 6 Part 2: Jesus’ Amazing Miracles! Last time we saw Jesus send out the 12 to do the things they had seen Him do. This was the first time that the 12 operated as apostles, which term means “One sent forth”. Jesus gave them authority to heal and to drive out demons, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Is My Shepherd - What More Shall I Want?

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 20, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the Great Shepherd cares for his sheep so much that he supplies their heart's desires.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Comanche Chapel Memorial Ceremony for Private First Class – Diego Miguel Montoya Fort Hood, TX 14 September 2010 Big Idea: We should demonstrate our love for PFC Diego Miguel Montoya through our reflections, and honor, of his life as a MP Soldier; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mentoring

Contributed by Peter Mcinnes on Jun 1, 2010

Mentoring-a Biblical example

Mentoring – A way to Discipleship… When we look at the word of God, we see in numerous times where a man of God linked with another to learn from them and be a partner in what they are doing. Examples are: Elijah & Elisha, David & Jonathan. Naomi & Ruth and ultimately learning from the life of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:9

Denomination: Anglican

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 8 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 15, 2010

in this portion of Scripture, James is dealing with an issue many of us deal with today. With position comes responsibility, and great position demands great responsibility.

LET’S TALK ABOUT THE TONGUE JAMES 3:1-12 INTRODUCTION: in this portion of Scripture, James is dealing with an issue many of us deal with today. With position comes responsibility, and great position demands great responsibility. For the Jewish child, there is no higher calling than to be ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Easter: He's Alive!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 25, 2010

A short talk (plus a song I wrote in 1987) for the Easter School Assembly at St John's School Billericay, Essex, UK.

Now I don’t want you to think that I’m hooked on the X-Factor; but … I was thinking this morning about the welcome that the singing contestants get when they go back to visit their Secondary school. Stacey Solomon visited King Solomon High School in Ilford, and when she went on a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:52-53

Denomination: Anglican

Memorial Service For Tom Rogers

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Oct 10, 2009

Memorial service for Christian man, Tom Rogers. Tom was a Christian with a Servant’s Heart.

October 8, 2009 Reading of the Obituary of Tom Rogers age 60 This obituary tells us many things about Tom. It tells us of his birth and death, where he has lived, the family he leaves behind, and the paths that he chose in this life by way of his work and accomplishments. It gives us many facts ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Bad Situation

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Jan 23, 2010

This is a sermon of encouragement in light of the tragedy in Haiti.

Text: Psalm 40:1-3 Title: A Bad Situation Introduction: “On Jan. 12, 2010, a massive earthquake struck Haiti, reducing much of its capital to rubble. (A bad situation) It was the worst earthquake in the region in more than 200 years, with as many as 50,000 feared dead. (A bad situation) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Finding A Quiet Place

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 16, 2009

We need to recharge our batteries by finding a quiet place in order to give our full attention and effort to serving the Lord.

Mark 6: 30 – 34 / Finding A Quiet Place Intro: I would be willing to bet that the majority of you sitting here today are really sick! Let me describe some of the symptoms of your illness: 1) You complain you don’t have enough hours in the day, 2) at a stoplight, you get into the lane with the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Holy Spirit:teachings Of Great Men Of The Past

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

Excerpts from the teachings of the great preachers

The Holy Spirit: Teachings of Great Preachers & Teachers of the Past I. Three Conditions of the Holy Spirit’s Working (F .B. Meyer) A. Filled [A Sudden Decisive Experience for a Specific Work] (Acts 4:8) B. Being Filled [The Ongoing Process] (Acts 13:52) C. Full [The Perpetual ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Helping Unhealthy People

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

We need to offer help to those who are unhealthy

Helping Unhealthy People Matthew 17:14-23 Dr. Tolliver has made the following statement: “Spiritually healthy Christians coming together in healthy churches, going to an unhealthy world, with the healing Gospel of Jesus Christ” This parallels what is going on this text. There is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Few Good Men

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jun 20, 2009

WITHOUT A DOUBT ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES OF THE YEAR 1992 WAS A FILM STARRING TOM CRUISE AND JACK NICHOLSON ENTITLED “A FEW GOOD MEN.” FROM THIS MOVIE WE GET THE MEMORABLE QUOTE FROM JACK NICHOLSON’S CHARACTER (COLONEL NATHAN JESSUP) TO TOM CRUISE CHARACTER

WITHOUT A DOUBT ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES OF THE YEAR 1992 WAS A FILM STARRING TOM CRUISE AND JACK NICHOLSON ENTITLED “A FEW GOOD MEN.” FROM THIS MOVIE WE GET THE MEMORABLE QUOTE FROM JACK NICHOLSON’S CHARACTER (COLONEL NATHAN JESSUP) TO TOM CRUISE CHARACTER (LT. DANIEL KAFFEE) “YOU WANT THE TRUTH, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:35-42, Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jingle Bells

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 5, 2012

We have been singing ‘Jingle bells’ for too long, let us understand the true meaning of Christmas! Santa Claus, Christmas tree, reindeer, turkey, cake and wine have crowded our life and blurred our vision, let us come off it today.

Open the eyes of my heart, Lord! John 9:39”And Jesus said, "For judgment I have come into this world, that those who do not see may see, and that those who see may be made blind." We have been singing ‘Jingle bells’ for too long, let us understand the true meaning of Christmas! ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The King Is Coming

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 12, 2013

When the Roman soldiers saw this man sitting on this donkey, they would have never dream that He would be a threat to Roman, much less a king!!

The Jews were looking for a king, and Jesus shows up and proclaims He is Son of God, the Messiah but He shows up with no army, no weapons, no political power, He couldn’t even get the religious leaders to back Him and the Jews would never expect their king to be nailed to a cruel cross with ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-38

Denomination: Baptist