Sermons on Gods Business:

Appearances Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 4 in resurrection series - to whom did Jesus appear after He rose, and the overwhelming proof contained therein.

Acts 1:1-3 – Appearances In 1963 the body of 14-yr-old Addie Mae Collins, one of 4 black girls tragically murdered in a church bombing by white racists, was buried in Birmingham, AL. For years family members kept returning to the grave to pray and leave flowers. In 1998 they made the decision ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Remember The Simple Things Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 17, 2003

Peter gives us list of 8 simple characteristics that are so basic we tend to overlook them... but we do so at our own risk. Learn the value of the "simple" qualities of your faith.

OPEN: Cecil B. DeMille was making one of his great epic movies. He had 6 cameras at various points to pick up the overall action and 5 other cameras set up to film plot developments involving major characters. The large cast had begun rehearsing the scene at 6am and they went through it 4 times. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Prepared

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 17, 2002

2nd Sunday in End Time - Saints Triumphant A sermon that encourages us to be prepared for Jesus’ 2nd Coming

Matthew 25 1-13 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. The wise, however, took oil in jars along with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You A Sheep Or A Goat

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 18, 2002

A sermon for Christ the King Sunday Judgement

  Christ the King Sunday Matthew 25:31-46 "Are you a Sheep or a Goat?"   Today is Christ the King Sunday. It is the last Sunday of the church year. It is the Sunday we honor Jesus as the king of our lives and the king of the world. This Kingship of Jesus is clearly seen in our gospel text as He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 25:31

Denomination: Lutheran

Prepare For Christmas By

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 12, 2002

Don’t let yourself get too distracted this Christmas. Remember who you are, and what it means to be a witness for Christ.

John 1:6-28: PREPARE FOR CHRISTMAS BY “LOOKING THE RIGHT WAY” What is the number one cause of car accidents today? There are lots of causes. Obviously, weather and drunk driving are causes. Cell phones. Eating. Adjusting the radio or CD player. Some people shave, or do their hair, or read, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Identify Terrorist Groups In The Church

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 24, 2001

Satan is waging an all out war against the body of Christ.

"How To Identify Terrorist Groups In The Church" November 25, 2001 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1 It is an awesome job being a pastor. A I have had people come to me and say "Pastor, I’ve had trouble with our last four pastors. Why does he keep sending ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Love

Contributed by Russ Houser on Feb 9, 2002

Loving our neighbor goes way beyond just being polite to them. Here is a look at the 3 phases of loving your neighbor.

The call to love 2-10-02 AM John 21: 15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Purpose #2: Connect Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on May 9, 2003

As Christian we are called to belong not just beleiver. Fellowship could be used for connect, but connect sound like a more up to date term

Romans 12:10-13 Purpose #2: Connect Introduction A. What does it mean to connect B. I know what it means to connect to the internet C. I know what it means to make a connection between two points D. I know what it mans to have a connecting point on a flight E. But when we are talking about connect ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Called As A Failure

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 27, 2002

"A personal story for Good Friday" - part 2 of a presentation for Good Friday

I`d like to share some personal discoveries. I hope they`ll help you too. It`s my Good Friday gift to you. Here goes: At the age of 8 I was at the bottom of my Class at School. I`d been at the bottom or very near to it for the whole of my School life. But something happened to change that. It was ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Intoxicated ...by The Spirit

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 11, 2003

On the Day of Pentecost, some thought that the disciples were intoxicated...and they WERE!! They were intoxicated by the Holy Spirit!

June 11, 2003 Title: The Intoxication of the Spirit Text: Acts 2:14-47 Introduction We’ve been studying through the book of Acts on these Wednesday evenings... last week we looked at the beginning of Acts chapter 2, We saw how the church was weak and ineffective... the disciples weren’t really ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-47

Denomination: Nazarene

Final Jeopardy

Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 29, 2001

: When time ends is not the central issue to the life of a Christian, but how we live until the end.

FINAL JEOPARDY MATTHEW 24:1-14 OCTOBER 28, 2001 INTRODUCTION: [JESUS IS COMING SOON: Gospel song by R. E. Winsett?] TRANSITION THOUGHT: Our text for this day speaks of the reality of the return of Jesus someday for His church. The disciples have confronted the Master over this issue. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Physical Proof Of The Resurection Series

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 13, 2001

Physical proof that Jesus rose from the dead.

Physical Evidence of the Resurrection 1) It starts with faith. Tonight we will look at proof the resurrection of Jesus actually took place. *It is however important to remember that our starting place must be faith. “Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-15, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Puzzled Yet?

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Dec 16, 2001

We are all a vital piece of the picture.

Are You Puzzled Yet? I Cor 12: 12-30 Good morning to all! I am so glad to be here with you all today on this blessed day! This morning, I would like to talk to you with regard to the word “Church.” There are a lot of people that would define the word as a building that a group of people gather. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-30

Changing The Church Name

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 23, 2006

Why should we change our church name?

Changing the Church Name January 22, 2006 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Last week I let you know that we are going to enter a process of changing the church name. Today I’m going to speak about why change the church name, and today after the pot-luck we will have a time for question and answer and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: *other

Christ Is Risen

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005

The first words of the Risen Lord bring comfort and challenge.

Easter! Christ is risen from the dead! In consequence, because He lives, we also live! Halleluiah. What a glorious hope the believer has. Christ is risen – and because of that, we live! There are two aspects of this wonderful life that is now ours, and both are affected by the glorious truth ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible