Sermons on Godly Love:

Waiting Wisely For Jesus' Return

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 10, 2009

Message regarding some of Jesus’ words about being ready for His return.

Waiting Wisely for Jesus’ Return Matthew 25:1-13 May 3, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: Before I became a pastor I had the privilege of being the best man in a couple weddings for friends. For the first wedding, I found ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Can God Have A Son?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 20, 2009

Nothing is too hard for God!

My understanding is that Islamics and even some groups who use the term Christian have a problem with Jesus being the Son of God. After all, one means one how can God have a Son? While I understand that the doctrine of the Trinity or Tri-unity of God is hard for the human mind to grasp, it is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 48:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Article 5. Divine Providence Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 25, 2009

This sermon unpacks the doctrine of Gods divine providence from the scriptures and its application to all areas of the creation and the creature.

ARTICLE 5: DIVINE PROVIDENCE DIVINE PROVIDENCE IN A NUTSHELL IS: THE CONTINUOUS ACTIVITY OF GOD IN HIS CREATION BY WHICH HE PRESERVES AND GOVERNS ALL THINGS. • WAYNE GRUDEM STATES WE MAY DEFINE GODS PROVIDENCE AS FOLLOWS: GOD IS CONTINUALLY INVOLVED WITH ALL CREATED THINGS IN SUCH A WAY ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In The Amazing Grace Of God

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 28, 2009

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT GROWING IN THE AMAZING GRACE OF GOD AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN OUR LIFE 1. SINGING 2. SPEECH 3. STABILITY 4. SUPPLY 5. STRENGTH 6. SUCCOUR 7. SAFETY

GROWING IN THE AMAZING GRACE OF GOD ******************************************* OUTLINE 1. SINGING 2. SPEECH 3. STABILITY 4. SUPPLY 5. STRENGTH 6. SUCCOUR 7. SAFETY INTRODUCTION The grace of God helps us to progress in our life. God gives more and more grace to us to help us grow in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Freedom Reign!

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jul 3, 2009

This is a sermon that was used for a July 4th service but can used for any. It deals with the question of "Can we live sinless life?".

Let FREEDOM Reign! 7/5/09 This weekend we are celebrating the the independence of our country. Something many take for granted, for others, they gave their life for it. There are some places in this world today that are not allowed to come together as we are today to freely worship God. But that ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: *other

Strengthen Your Faith

Contributed by James May on Jul 12, 2009

How can you build your faith? Why is faith important?

Strengthen Your Faith By Pastor Jim May In what do you place your faith? Is it in our government, our leaders, or our military might? Do you have faith in the police to enforce the law? Do you have faith in your doctor to give you right treatment for whatever sickness you may have? Do you ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peter And Cornelius: From Pronouncements To People

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 14, 2009

Prejudice deals only with groups, not with persons. Peter had to get beyond outworn principles, and both he and Cornelius had to learn to give and receive what was needed. All need Christ.

If you have to choose between principles and people, choose people! Do you agree? If it comes down to deciding whether to adhere to certain principles and thereby injure people; if it comes down to violating your beliefs or violating another person, what will you choose? The principle or the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For Something More?

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006

A Christmas sermon which looks at some differences between Jesus and Santa.

AM sermon preached at Syria Christian Church December 21, 2003 Looking for Something More? (Things Santa Can‘t Bring…That Christ Can) Tradition tells us that the Santa Claus of legend and lore pops in and out of every house on Christmas Eve bringing Christmas gifts to good little boys and girls ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of Frustration...peace Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 11, 2006

Just as God worked in the frustration of the first Christmas, He can use our frustrations and hurts to bring peace to us and to others.

Introduction: [“12 Crazy Days of Christmas” video from Sermonspice.com] Holiday frustration. I think that little clip sums it up pretty well. The time of year when we focus on peace, we often find very little of it. The season that is supposed to celebrate the birth of the “Prince of Pease” is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Climb A High Mountain

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 11, 2006

This text about the Mt. of transfiguration tells us how we can experience a greater spiritual high.

INTRO.- Mountain top experiences are rare but they do happen. ILL.- Carrie Underwood won the “American Idol” in 2005 and this year, Monday, Nov. 6th, she won the Female Vocalist of the Year award at the Country Music awards. She also won the Horizon award, which the best new artist. She said was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wise Still Seek Him

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 12, 2006

Using the story of the wise men to teach us how God seeks us and brings us to seek the Christ.

The story of the wise men visiting the Christ child is an intriguing one. These men began a long trip to Israel simply because a particular star was in the sky, alerting them to the birth of the king of the Jews. They traveled for several months finally meet the Christ child in person. I believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Middle Moments Of Life

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 1, 2008

Mid-life can be a time of great blessing or great peril.

l. INTRODUCTION -I believe that the Book has the ability to touch every part of our lives. I also believe that the Book has the ability to reach us at certain time frames of our lives. -It has the ability to reach us when we are children. It has the ability to direct us in our youth. It has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sad Thing About Sodom

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 7, 2007

"The Sad Thing About Sodom" was the fact that there was one child of God there who should have been a witness and testimony of the one true God who could change their lives, but he was too backslidden to help.

THE SAD THING ABOUT SODOM Text: Gen.19: 27, 28 Intro: The ancient cities of Sodom and Gomorrah shall forever live in infamy. The very mention of their names brings to mind thoughts of hellish depravity and horrible destruction, the latter being the result of the former. They stand in biblical ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing To Build - 4 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Aug 8, 2007

Consulting the Blueprints before Buying the Nails!

Preparing to Build, Part 4 Consulting the Blueprints before Buying the Nails! Today we continue our series, PREPARING TO BUILD…SEEING THE VISION…LIVING THE DREAM! This series is focusing on what we need to do to prepare our lives and to prepare our church for what God has in store. We are so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Find The Way - Our Purpose Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 13, 2007

2 of 3 messages on the mission, vision, and core values of Meridian Christian Church. This message explores the importance of seeking the lost.

Find the Way: Our Purpose The Tourist Lost Next Door A young Filipino, traveling in Chicago, registered at the Hotel Sherman. Taking a walk, he became lost. He was ignorant of the name, location, and appearance of the hotel, and so was unable to find it again. Consequently, he selected another ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ