Sermons on Grandfather:

Glen Uren Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005

This was a funeral sermon I delivered for a faithful member.

John 14:1-6 1 "Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 "In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. 3 "If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Congregational

Esther: The Book Of God's Providence Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 5, 2005

God’s Providence Sets the Stage for His Dramas; He places us where we need to be to accomplish His purposes.

Esther: The Book of God’s Providence (Esther 1:1-2:20) 1. Israel’s History is Filled with Irony and Tokens of God’s Providence 2. Hitler’s attempts to exterminate the Jews resulted in the modern nation of Israel; Joseph Stalin, who was insane and hated the Jews, was on a Manic high when the UN ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why We Must Warn People Of God's Judgment

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 14, 2004

If you knew that a poisonous snake was crawling around in your back yard, it would be most cruel to allow your children to go out and play. Similarly, God wants us to warn others of the dangers of sin in the world, the flesh and the devil that seek to bri

Ezekial 33:1-25 – Why We Must Warn People of God’s Judgment "Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me. When I say to the wicked, O wicked man, you will surely die and you do not speak out to dissuade him from his ways, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sacred Things

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 17, 2006

A message about recognizing the sacred things of life.

19, March 2006 Dakota Community Church Sacred Things If I asked you this morning to name something that is scary or funny or irritating you probably would not have to hard a time with coming up with something. If I asked you to name something sacred, it might be a little more difficult. You may ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6

Denomination: Mennonite

Living The "High Life."

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jun 30, 2009

How the "High Life" leads to the Low Life.

LIVING THE ‘HIGH LIFE’ June 24, 2009 Esther 1 1. Can You Name a Book of the Bible a. God/Lord/Jehovah never appears? b. Prayer/worship/sacrifice never mentioned? c. Shortest BK in OT Obadiah – 1 Chap. 6xs God/Lord 2. Esther a. Exile of Jews because of their sin – no winking i. 2 Kings ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God For Salvation

Contributed by Philip Trent on Dec 1, 2006

A Thanksgving Sermon encouraging people to recognize what they should truly be thankful for!

“THANK GOD FOR SALVATION!” Luke 9:23-27 Well, this week marks the 31st Thanksgiving that I’ve celebrated. Probably the 26th or 27th time I’ve been able to actually verbalize what I’m thankful for. And that list should be so long for each of us. Especially for us because we are American, and not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Studies In The Minor Prophets Zephaniah Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 10, 2010

In our survey of "The Minor Prophets" we now come to the first of three prophets who preached to Judah alone, following the downfall of the northern kingdom of Israel

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Zephaniah - Through Judgment To Blessing (1:1-3:20) INTRODUCTION 1. In our survey of "The Minor Prophets" we now come to the first of three prophets who preached to Judah alone, following the downfall of the northern kingdom of Israel 2. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Treasure

Contributed by Mark Bailey on Mar 5, 2012

This is an evangelistic message I used at the homeless mission where I minister.

Each week approximately 14 million people tune into the Antiques Road Show. I am one of those who watch it on a semi regular basis. In 2009 a woman in North Carolina brought in a Jade collection her father had brought home from China somewhere between 1930 to 1940. It turned out to be worth $1.07 ...read more

Scripture: John 5:38-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Buy The Lie

Contributed by Craig Benner on May 19, 2012

Are you for sale? How much is your salvation worth? Many are selling out at a very cheap price, but are losing the most valuable asset.

DON'T BUY THE LIE 2 Tim. 3:12-14 12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. (KJV) 12 Y también todos los que quieren vivir piadosamente en Cristo Jesús, padecerán persecución. (RVG04) 13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who May Come To The Lord? -Father's Day

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 17, 2012

Every Father remembers things, expressions, traits their father displayed. Very helpful for any pastor.

Who May Come to the Lord? Psalm 24:1-5NLT The story is told of a father of five children who came home with a toy. He summoned his children and asked which of them should be given the present. "Who is the most obedient one here? Who never talks back to Mom and does everything that Mom says to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Mar 13, 2015

What betrayal convicts the heart of man?---not the heart of the man who committed the offense, supposedly but the one who suffered the offense. Is the heart of the sufferer on the mercy seat as much as the offender who committed the offense, supposedly.

JESUS by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (March 13, 2015) “And he answered and said, “He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.” (St. Matthew 26:23, King James Version (KJV) [The last supper]. “But, behold, the hand of him that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:21

Denomination: Friends

Not Home Alone Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Nov 12, 2014

You can have all the blessings, material benefits, and all the land and children, but if you do not have God’s presence you are nothing.

Introduction: Ill: Three block-buster movies in the early 90’s that followed a boy that seemed to always be easily forgotten everywhere he went, and usually had to face bad guys all alone. Background • Review Genesis 25; twins yet born completely opposite ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Grandpa Mordecai Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2016

Greatest Adopted Child in History

Grandpa Mordecai – Influential through adoption Esther – influential through strategy Grandson Artaxerxes – influential for Israel “There was a certain Jew whose name was Mordecai the son of . . . Kish, a Benjamite. And Mordecai had brought up Hadassah, that is, ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Easter Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 11, 2011

What is at the Heart of Easter? What is it that we need the most in our lives? A relationship with Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Creator of the universe and the One who created you in their image.

A man was driving southbound on the freeway last Wednesday afternoon. His cell phone rang and he answered it. His wife’s urgent voice said, "Dear, I just heard on the news that there’s a car going the wrong way on the same freeway you’re on!. Be careful!" "The man replied, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Right Place At The Right Time Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009

Is it all just a matter of luck or chance? How can I find my way and change my mediocre life into one that is marvelous?

The Right Place at The Right Time Genesis 27:1-26 Hebrews 11:20 As a Pastor I have a sacred trust with God. I have been entrusted to give you the good news about Jesus Christ. I have also been entrusted to lead you to green pastures that are lush with every kind of spiritual food necessary to help ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed