Sermons on Grace:

Mary, The Mother Of Jesus

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 8, 2006

Mother’s Day Sermon. Mary played a very influential role in the life of Jesus.

MARY, THE MOTHER OF OUR LORD A. Today is Mother’s Day. ILLUSTRATION: All over the country grateful Moms are pushed back into their PILLOWS, the FLOWER on their BIRD of PARADISE plant (which blooms every other year for 15 minutes) is SNIPPED and put in a pop bottle, and a strange assortment of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Adventure Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on May 20, 2006

This is the opening sermon in a series of stewardship series.... God wants to take us on a great adventure... if we will Trust Him

NU 20:1 In the first month the whole Israelite community arrived at the Desert of Zin, and they stayed at Kadesh. There Miriam died and was buried. NU 20:2 Now there was no water for the community, and the people gathered in opposition to Moses and Aaron. 3 They quarreled with Moses and said, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on May 29, 2006

Learning to live in the light of God.

Walking in the Light 1 John 1:5-22 May 7, 2006 Last weekend I started our study of the book of 1 John. As we begin our time together I expressed 2 wishes for you. Two dreams that I have for us as we study the great book. 1. The first wish was that you and I would be free. Free to live into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take A Load Off Your Soul, Brother!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006

Message regarding the peace and rest offered by Jesus.

Take a Load Off Your Soul, Brother! Matthew 11:25-30 March 19, 2006 Introduction I went to some of the games at the State “B” basketball tourney this weekend. My nephew Bo, all 6’ 3” of him was playing for the team from Hurley. During the Friday game I commented to my brother’s friends that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

For Christ's Sake Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on May 30, 2006

Symbols are very important - In light of the overwhelming power of Christ, it is unwise to take him lightly…

Tomorrow morning, of course, is Memorial Day. Memorial Day is that sacred day which Congress set us aside to remind us that your local car dealership has deep discounts on new and used vehicles. Oh wait, that’s not right. That’s the day we set aside to tell us that summer is starting and the pool ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

Every Believer's Value

Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006

Do you ever struggle with other believers? Do you sometimes find yourself looking around wondering if one of your dear brothers or sisters in Christ is ever going to get their act together? When’s he going to get over his sin? Will she ever stop her w

July 31, 2005 EVERY BELIEVER’S VALUE Matthew 18:10-14 Do you ever struggle with other believers? Do you sometimes find yourself looking around wondering if one of your dear brothers or sisters in Christ is ever going to get their act together? When’s he going to get over his sin? Will she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Feast Or Fast

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 11, 2006

Two problems creating conflict with Christ

Luke 5:33-39 To Feast or Fast Woodlawn Baptist Church June 11, 2006 Introduction Why do you attend church? What is all this about to you? What does Christ mean to you, and why do you keep coming back to Him? These are only a few of many such important questions I think we fail to ponder ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Baptist

Control Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 19, 2006

This is the first of six sermons dealing with general Christian principles. The idea for the message came from the keys of the computer keyboard; Escape, Control, End, just to name 3

Introduction Several years ago, there was a slogan put out by one of the shoe manufactures, which simply said – LIFE IS DIFFICULT - PLAY HARD! There was a lot of truth in that slogan – LIFE IS HARD…Every age group has its unique set of challenges. From the teenager navigating high school to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ultimate Stress Relief Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006

The answer to anxiety is prayer.

INTRODUCTION Perhaps you’ve seen the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou? It’s a comedy set during America’s Depression era. The story revolves around three petty criminals who escape from a chain gang. George Clooney stars as the leader named Everett Ulysses McGill. He tells his companions that he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: *other

The Pharisee & The Tax-Collector - A Sermon On Luke 18

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 21, 2005

Father Dave’s sermon on the parable of the tax collector and the Parisee. Father Dave challenges the conventional understanding of the Pharisee.

Luke 18 - Jesus told them another joke. I know your translation says ’parable’ rather than ’joke’, but ’joke’ is not a bad translation. We don’t tell parables nowadays, we tell jokes, and they’re pretty similar - both have punch lines, both can help you to see life in a different way, both can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Spirit And Unity With God Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 3, 2005

We were created to join in the dance of unity with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Spirit draws us back into the dance.

Knowing the Holy Spirit May 1, 2005 The Spirit and Union (Baptism in the Spirit) Do you remember a few weeks ago we were trying to find an image, a metaphor for the trinity that goes beyond an fills out the images of the egg, or the shamrock, or fire? And we rediscovered this ancient word ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: *other

Forget The Village; Just Give Me A Godly Mother

Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 10, 2005

It has been said, “It takes a village to raise a child”…But this is not true

“Forget the Village; Just Give Me a Godly Mother” II Timothy 1:3-5 OPENING JOKE: “150 a Week to Talk about Mom” Three ladies were exercising pride in their grown sons. The first lady told of the extravagant birthday parties her son provided her. “Why he even hired a full band for my last ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seasoning Our Giving Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005

Part of a Christmas series that focuses on making Christ more a part of His season.

“SEASONING OUR GIVING” TEXT: 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15 Sunday, December 8, 2002 In 1983, 5,000 people nearly staged a riot at a Hill’s Department store in Chesterton, WV. Displays were knocked over, people were pushed, shoved and grabbed, and it was an ugly scene. The same year in Wilkes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Loving Parent

Contributed by Timothy Gardner on May 14, 2005

Parents have a duty to raise their children in the Lord!

Introduction: I would like to read you a story out of Chicken Soup for the Soul written by Michelle Lawrence called “Almie Rose.” Listen. It was at least two months before Christmas when nine-year-old Almie Rose told her father and mother that she wanted a new bicycle. As Christmas drew nearer, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Mommy 9-1-1

Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 18, 2005

A prophetic call for mothers to value their children.

Mommy 9-1-1 Lamentations 4:1-4 Reality TV has become an icon of our culture. From Survivor parties to Fear Factor reruns, our culture has embraced the genre of reality TV, and now we can add to the list Nanny 911, and Supernanny, two reality shows whose premise is for parents with ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 4:1-4

Denomination: Methodist