Sermons on Great Life:

Narnia: Turkish Delight Anyone? Series

Contributed by Michael Thomas on Nov 12, 2005

Don’t fall for the turkish delight of the evil queen of Narnia!

Turkish Delight Anyone? By Michael E. Thomas, Pastor Living Waters Lutheran Church 1808 Miller Road Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Ephesians 6: 10-12 “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Lutheran

A Whorific Love For God Series

Contributed by David Kirkner on Nov 19, 2005

Sometimes God’s unfailing love becomes tough love

Introduction to: A Whoriffic Love For God If it ever happened in today’s Christian church it would travel the gossip line right across the country. Today’s 21st century Pharisees would shake their heads in disgust and others who didn’t know the context of the tale would add false but juicy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Clock In

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Jun 22, 2007

The sermons discusses the urgency of service.

John 9:1-4 It’s Time to Clock In Introduction: When I attended seminary I use to have a job as a front desk clerk at a hotel called The Colony Parke Hotel. At this job we had a time clock, and when it was time for my shift to start I would I always say to myself, it’s time to clock in. The ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-4, John 9:4

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Provide Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Mar 11, 2006

AS WE CONTINUE TO LEARN THE DANGER OF PLAYING WITH GOD, LET US EMBRACE THE FACT THAT THE MORE SERIOUS WE BECOME IN SERVING GOD, THE MORE WE SET OURSELVES UP TO GET BLESSED BY GOD.

DON’T PLAY WITH FIRE (4/5); GOD WILL PROVIDE LEVITICUS 10:12-15; MATTHEW 6:11 BREAD OF HEAVEN . . . THEME SONG – CHILDREN OF ISRAEL . . . FOR THROUGHOUT THE OLD TESTAMENT . . . SUSTAINED: 40 YEARS IN THE WILDERNESS MANNA – HEAVEN ROCKS – WATER FOUNTAINS SANDALS . . . SIMPLY PUT: GOD WAS ISRAEL’S ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Listen And Live

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006

Jesus proclaims and then explains the parable of the seed.

Listen And Live Matthew 13:1-23 1 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. 3 Then he told them many things in parables, saying: "A farmer went out to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Questions To Jonah

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 18, 2006

Jonah’s story and what we learn from it.

1stBBC Questions to Jonah 1. Jonah, where are you going? Running away! Pro 16:33 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD. Are you away from Him now? Col 1:17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. Psa 22:28 For the kingdom ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Two Days Longer

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 20, 2006

Why God moves slowely sometimes?

1stBBC Two days longer John 11:1-6 Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.) Therefore his sisters sent unto him, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Excusing Our Sin: "I'm A Good Person"

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 5, 2006

This message looks at what we really mean when we say, "He’s a good person" and what the Biblical standard is to be able to say that.

1. Our Belief: “I’m a good person.” 2. Some Examples Of God’s Standards: a. It’s a blot on our record every time we get angry at a friend without cause. - Matthew 5:21-22. - We’ll say, “Well, at least I’m not a murderer,” but here we see that we’re in danger of judgment for our unjustified ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Wonderful News!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 2, 2006

Wonderful news for those who mourn and wonderful news for the peacemakers at a time when war rages and bereavement is a reality for many people. This short ’homily’ was used at an all-age service and aims to provide hope for people in awful situations.

For the last few weeks we have been studying St. Paul’s first letter to the Greek Church at Thessalonica. Today we begin to look at some of the teachings of Jesus which have become known as ‘The Sermon on the Mount.’ Jesus was on the side of a mountain (5:1) when he delivered this message. Now, of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Why Do You Come To The Tomb?

Contributed by Gary Harrison on Mar 19, 2007

Sunrise Service

Why do you come to the tomb? Mark 16 : 1 - 8 Mary Magdalene, Mary and Salome had a specific reason for going to the tomb that Easter morning. They wanted to pay homage to this man they loved by giving His body it’s last respects by applying the proper spices and anointments to preserve the body. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Adopted By God

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Apr 20, 2006

I was almost aborted, then adopted and then adopted by God.

ADOPTED BY GOD! When I was 22 my Mom sat me down one day to share something with me. She was very nervous and I couldn’t imagine what she was about to tell me. She started off by showing me a picture of man that I looked like. Who’s this “I said? Your Father. I just sat there stunned. I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will June 6th Mark The Beginning Of The End Time?

Contributed by Karen Buck on May 20, 2006

06-06-06: IS IT END OF THE WORLD, AS WE KNOW IT? Will June 6th mark the beginning of the End Time? Summary: June 6, 2006 is nothing more than another day on the calendar, but for some people and groups it marks a day to bring attention t

Scripture: II Thessalonians 2:2-3 & 15 I. EXAMPLES OF HOW JUNE 6th WILL BE CELEBRATE A. Expecting mothers who are expecting on this day are worried they are going their child will have the mark of the beast. B. 20th Century Fox Studios will be releasing the remake of the 1970s horror film, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:2-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romans 12:1-8 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 16, 2007

Continies for Romans 12

GETTING ON WITH REAL LIVING (PERSONAL) Romans 12:1-8 Introduction Imagine that I owe you a million dollars. Over the years I have come to you for everything that I need. My parents started it, borrowing for my bottles and booties. When it was time to go the grocery, we came to you for money. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Three Promises Of God That Cannot Fail

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007

God’s promises have never failed. This message contains three of God’s greatest promises that will stand for eternity.

THREE PROMISES OF GOD THAT CANNOT FAIL Joshua 23:14, I Kings 8:56 Intro: Enclosed in the KJB is a collection of 66 books. Within those 66 books you will find some 32,000 promises of God. Each on of these promises has its own perspective. Some have already been kept, some are being kept as I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparation Series

Contributed by Lito Sacatropiz on Jan 14, 2007

Preparation

Text: Luke 12:35-40 Subject: Preparation Theme: Servant’s Preparation for Master’s Return Proposition: All Christians should always be prepared as He comes. T.S.: We need to be well prepared because the time now is near. Introduction: There was a young boy who gave his Father a riddle. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God