Sermons on Good And Bad Success:

He Is Looking For You

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 9, 2001

Zacchaeus realised Jesus was the One who looked for him and transformed his life. He experienced God’s seeking love and saving power.

INTRODUCTION All of us have been to the doctor because we needed help. We may have started with self-medication - taking pills, resting, drinking water - until the point we say, "It’s time I go to see a doctor." We go with expectation that they would be able to diagnose the cause of your illness ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peace, Perfect Peace

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Oct 13, 2001

A sermon for World Peace Day.

Peace, perfect peace. “Imagine there’s no countries, it isn’t hard to do. Nothing to kill or die for, No religion too. Imagine all the people living life in peace.” About twenty or twenty five years ago, this song was released to a world that had hardly known peace since it was created. In the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27-31, Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Family

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 20, 2001

The first century Church gathered together daily. This sermon is an invitation to come home an be with your family. When you are away, we miss you, and your Heavenly Father waits for you.

You’ve probably heard this story before. It’s been around for a long time. This story deals with a rather old fashioned lady, who was planning a couple of weeks vacation in Florida. She also was quite delicate and elegant with her language. She wrote a letter to a particular campground and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Why The Church Is Important Series

Contributed by Michael Demastus on Oct 22, 2001

Deals with the first chapter of 1 Timothy.

The Message of the Pastoral Epistles: #2 – Why the church is important. 1 Timothy 1 Introduction: *Truth without love is dogmatism. Love without truth is sentimentality. Speaking the truth in love is Christianity. *As we dive into this series, this first chapter is short…only 20 verses long. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Recognize An Antichrist Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Nov 1, 2001

A Biblical Profile of an Antichrist

How To Identify Antichrist by Steven Dow 1 John 2:18-23 October 28, 2001 INTRODUCTION: There is much speculation today about whether or not we are living in the end times. Such speculation has been on the rise for the last fifty plus years. It started back in 1948 when Israel became a nation ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-23

Shipwrecked And Snakebit Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 7, 2001

Principles to remember when things go wrong.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon #42 “Shipwrecked and Snakebit” Acts 28:1- 15 Have you ever heard someone described as being “snakebit.” That term is used to describe someone who no matter what they undertake to do, it is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of Tiem.fear? Hopefullness

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 13, 2001

A sermon for the 24th Sunday after Pentecost The End of Time

Sermon for the 24th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 Sermon Luke 21:5-19 The end of Time?? Fear? Hopefulness!!   5* ¶ And as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said, 6* "As for these things which you see, the days will come when there shall not be left ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Generous Giving

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001

Sermon on Christian stewardship

The Joy Of Generosity - Generous Giving Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO The Joy Of Generosity - Generous Giving p.1 Ever found yourself really inspired to do something after watching another person? Perhaps someone ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This 'n That Series

Contributed by Phillip Ross on Nov 25, 2001

Finding Christ in Proverbs, applying Christ to life.

This And That Proverbs 1:1-4 The Book of Proverbs is attributed to Solomon, the son of David. Whether or not Solomon personally wrote the various proverbs or simply collected them--or both--is immaterial because the Holy Spirit is the real author of them all. Attributing them to Solomon provides ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

We Are Counted Worthy Of The Resurrection!

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Nov 26, 2001

Our only hope for happiness and satisfaction in this life is found in the certain promise our Savior gives us for life in the age to come.

A Valpraiso University philosopher by the name of Gilbert Meilaender put the events of September 11th and their aftermath into context as he recounts a time in the not so distant past when the famous Christian preacher and writer C.S. Lewis addressed a gathering of college students in England, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

The Real Small Group Leader Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Nov 29, 2001

Jesus longs to be present as the center of our gatherings, just as he promised, to be light and to give life.

The Real Small Group Leader Pastor Jim Luthy Last week, I mentioned the optimum group size was probably between 2-12 people. That being said, I’m sure any of you who have worked with a group of others would agree there are times when it seems the optimum group size is one. Working with others ...read more

Scripture: John 3:26-30, Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jilted Love

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Dec 5, 2001

God’s love is passionate and devoted - but when jilted sparks a holy fury.

Jilted Love Bible Reading: Amos 2: 6-16 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO -- Jilted Love p.1 They began to notice that she just wasn’t the same. Sue had been pouring their coffee for the last 10 years every Thursday morning at the neighborhood bar & ...read more

Scripture: Amos 2:6-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preparing The Guest Room Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

If we are to be ready for the coming of the Lord, we must listen to the voice...

Sermons for Christmas CCCH 11-30-97 INTRODUCTION A. Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and the Tin Man were all getting ready to meet the wonderful Wizard of Oz. They had been following the Yellow Brick Road for some time now in search of this great man who was the only one who could ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gateways To The Heart

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

There are multiple gateways to the heart, but there is one source of new life, the risen Christ.

The other night at music practice, when I was preoccupied with tuning my guitar or figuring some music out, someone made a joke - of which I was the brunt. This is not unusual. I tell you, pastors just don’t get any respect around here. Actually, I don’t mind in the least bit. But everyone was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:12-28, John 20:19-31

Denomination: *other

Living Beyond What We Can See

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on May 15, 2001

A discussion on the contours of faith

Beyond What We Can See Bible Reading: Hebrews 11: 1 - 10; 11: 32 - 12: 3 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO He stood at the precipice between life and death, a ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed