Sermons on Gracious:

Hurry Up And Wait

Contributed by Geoff Hamrick on Jul 16, 2005

Have you ever heard the expression, “Hurry up and wait?” This thought goes against everything we know as a way of life today. Because of technological advancements, we have become a society of impatient people. We want it…and we want it now.

Hurry Up and Wait Pastor Geoff Hamrick Psalms 27 Have you ever heard the expression, “Hurry up and wait?” This thought goes against everything we know as a way of life today. Because of technological advancements, we have become a society of impatient people. We want it…and we want it now. If ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Wasting Your Life

Contributed by Mike Wimberly on Aug 15, 2005

If we fail to invest our lives in the purpose God gave our lives will be wasted

ARE YOU WASTING YOUR LIFE? MARK 8:34-38 I just celebrated another birthday. The years seem to go by faster as each one passes. I am thankful for the years the Lord has given me. As I get older I am reminded of the importance of using this life to fulfill the purpose God gave me. As I look around ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Many Facets Of Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 26, 2004

There are manny facets to the Christian life.

INTRO.- ILL.- Some wit said the seven ages of man are: spills, drills, thrills, bills, ills, pills, wills. Most of us experience some of those, if not all of them. We especially don’t like the bills, the ills, and the pills. And maybe the wills! We probably prefer the thrills over anything ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lordship And Stewardship

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Jan 26, 2004

Stewardship is a reflection of my relationship to my God and Savior. It is the management of my God-given resources for His glory & for the good of others. From an outline by Gerald Flury, 9/2002.

NOTE: The outline and 3 of the illustrations are taken from the very helpful sermon “STEWARDSHIP IS LORDSHIP” by Gerald Flury from September 2002. LORDSHIP AND STEWARDSHIP - Proverbs 3:5-10 INTRODUCTION: When we think of stewardship, we often consider it merely as a matter of our giving of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-10, Malachi 3:7-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The End Is Near

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 2, 2004

The end is near. What should we do?

INTRO.- ILL.- There was once an earthquake, which terrified residents. One couple sent their little boy to stay with an uncle in another town, explaining the reason for the nephew’s sudden visit. A day later the parents got an e-mail, which read, “AM RETURNING YOUR BOY. SEND THE ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing Up Is Hard To Do Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 8, 2004

All Christians are to be growing Christians.

GROWING UP IS HARD TO DO I Corinthians 3:1-17 S: Spiritual growth Th: Live the Difference Pr: ALL CHRISTIANS ARE TO BE GROWING CHRISTIANS. ?: How? How do we do that? KW: Contrasts TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 3:1-17 three contrasts that show us how to be growing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Just Like My Father

Contributed by Michael Thomas on Feb 10, 2004

In order to be like our Father God, we must get rid of anger and begin living a life of love. But what does that mean in our everyday lives?

Many here have heard of a man named Bobby Knight. He’s a famous college basketball coach. Bobby Knight is given to what commentaries on the Old Testament refer to as "ebullitions of wrath." Maybe you’ve seen some of Bobby’s ebullitions on display in television news clips: Coach Knight hurling a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Passion Of The Christ: A Prophetic Voice Crying In Our Wilderness

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 13, 2004

That Christ is preached through a movie for the masses is great news, what we need to be clear on about Christ and what can we then do.

The Passion of the Christ: A Prophetic Voice Crying in Our Wilderness Feb.15, 2004 10 days from today - Feb. 25, 2004, a prophetic voice will be crying out in our cultural landscape. A voice that is, perhaps, preparing the way for many people to encounter the person of Jesus Christ in a way ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

To Give Or Not To Give?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 18, 2004

Giving is not the question for the Christian. It is a rule by which we live.

INTRO.- ILL.- The American industrialist, Henry Ford, was once asked to donate money for the construction of a new medical facility. The billionaire pledged to donate $5,000. The next day in the newspaper, the headline read, "Henry Ford contributes $50,000 to the local hospital." The irate Ford ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 27, 2004

Consider the cross: 1- The death of the cross 2- The blood of the cross 3- The power of the cross

INTRO.- ILL.- The parents of a ten year old public school boy who was failing fifth grade math decided to enroll their son in a private Catholic school after exhausting all methods. The youngster stormed home the first day of school, walked right past them, charged straight to his room, and locked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Confessions Of An Old Man

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 10, 2004

David gives a late life confession of sin and faith.

March 14, 2004 Psalm 38 1 A psalm of David. A petition. O LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. 2 For your arrows have pierced me, and your hand has come down upon me. 3 Because of your wrath there is no health in my body; my bones have no soundness because of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 38:1-22

Denomination: Lutheran

A Minister's Prayer For God's Church: Lord, Help Us To Walk Together

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 29, 2005

This is a sermon that stresses how important it is to have a deep fellowship within the congregation and the greater church body.

May 1, 2005 Psalm 133:1 How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! A Minister’s Prayer for God’s Church: LORD, Help Us to Walk Together I. As an individual church When we were at the Seminary one of my professors told us to “beware of the loners” - the fellow ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Holy Friendship

Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005

A sermon about friendship as a gift from God.

Holy Friendship! Texts: Mark 14:32-34; John 15:12-17; Galatians 6:2 In Shakespeare’s Henry V the English and the French are on the verge of battle. The English are outnumber by the French five to one. They expect to be slaughtered. While preparing for the battle, Henry overhears one of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Get Blessed Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 2, 2005

Jacob and Esau sought the blessings from Isaac. How did Jacob end up with the prize? This text discusses and contemplates the whole issue.

Jacob Sermon Series # 1 - The Obtaining of Blessings - Genesis 27 Donald Trump’s TV show called “the Apprentice” has become a hit in the ratings in the past two years. I have watched it about two or three times. It makes me glad I am not working within that type of an atmosphere. Talk about a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-40, Genesis 28:11-17

Denomination: Lutheran

"It's Time For A Fresh Start.”

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Jun 15, 2005

How many here today, would like to have a fresh start? A fresh start in their marriage or family, a fresh start in their finances, a fresh start in their profession or business, or just a fresh start in life?

How many here today, would like to have a fresh start? A fresh start in their marriage or family, a fresh start in their finances, a fresh start in their profession or business, or just a fresh start in life? For many of us here, as well as you who have tuned in, have made many missteps and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational