Sermons on Great Life:

Christmas Eve/Day, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 12, 2002

Christmas is a time to celebrate the meaning and mystery of the Word becoming flesh and living among us.

Sermon for Christmas Eve, Yr B 2002 Based on Jn 1:14 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson On this Holy Night, we gather together to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Christmas is, among many things, an occasion to focus on the meaning and the mystery of Jesus being ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Seek, Listen, Understand, Follow

Contributed by Richie Oswald on Dec 20, 2002

Merely knowing about the truth does not save, you must"know" the truth to be set free.

John 1:1-10, "There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemas, a ruler of the Jews: 2)The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto Him, Rabbi, we know thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. 3)Jesus answered and said unto ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Word From The Lord For This Hour

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 1, 2003

This is a prophetic sermon about what the Lord is desiring to do in the lives of His people namely 1.POWER 2.PRECEPTS 3.PROMISE 4.PLACE 5.PEACE 6.PARACLETE 7.PROCLAMATION.It is based on John Chapter 14

PROMISE MESSAGE FOR THE NEW YEAR 2003 ************************************* ?.HE THAT BELIEVETH ON ME THE WORKS THAT I DO SHALL HE DO ALSO AND GREATER WORKS THAN THESE SHALL HE DO…” :John 14:12 NOTE: Kindly read the Bible verses mentioned along with the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cup Of The Lord

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Feb 18, 2003

A message that deals with the cup of judgment, cup of salvation and the cup of blessing.

The Cup of the Lord Psalm 75:8 For in the hand of the Lord there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of mixture; and he poureth out of the same: but the dregs thereof, all the wicked of the earth shall wring them out, and drink them. There are some 32 cups mentioned in the Word of God. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grab Some Rocks!

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 2, 2003

A teaser or introduction for the "This Means War!" series. We have to beware, be ready, and be strong so we can be like David and GRAB SOME ROCKS, even when the deck seems stacked against you.

I. BEWARE - Realize that there will be giants v.4-10 GOLIATH-CHAMPION OF THE PHILISTINES: “Height was 6 cubits and a span…” Probably 9’ 9” tall, if 1 cubit=18” and 1 span=1/2 cubit “He was armed with a coat of mail; and the weight of the coat was five thousand shekels of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: United Methodist

Strategies To Witness To Cults

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 10, 2003

Looking at verses we can use to address false teaching.

Strategies to Witness to Cults By Ed Vasicek You have to first of all determine if you want to take the time and energy to attempt to confront cultists. Most successful evangelism of cult members occurs when you have a relationship with a person: a relative, co-worker, or a neighbor, etc.. It ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Importance Of Recognizing Sin Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

Recognize the need to Understand God, Seek God and Turn Again to God.

The Importance of Recognizing Sin Romans 3:1–20 INTRODUCTION Illustration Today it seems that all you have to do to sell a product is include some natural herb or mineral with it. Products ranging from shampoo to diet pills have all jumped on the “all natural” bandwagon. Just because ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Preeminence Of Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

CHRIST DESERVES THE PREEMINENCE BY VIRTUE OF: - HIS POSITION OF HEADSHIP - AND HIS WORK OF RECONCILIATION

BIG IDEA: CHRIST DESERVES THE PREEMINENCE BY VIRTUE OF: - HIS POSITION OF HEADSHIP - AND HIS WORK OF RECONCILIATION (WITH RESPECT TO ALL OF CREATION AND TO THE CHURCH) I. (:18b) THESIS: “so that He himself might come to have first place in everything” Def.: “having paramount rank, dignity, or ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Encounters: Ezekiel (Religious Experience Vs. Religious Action) Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jul 24, 2004

This is about Ezekiel’s God encounter. It explores the difference between religious experience and religious action. Religious EXPERIENCE means nothing without ACTION.

Read Ezekiel 1:4-3:15. This is a bizarre vision. Not all God encounters are alike. We see here two things: Religious Experience (ch. 1) and Religious Action (chs. 2 & 3). What is the difference between the two? * Religious Experience is… In chapter 1, we see Ezekiel’s strange religious ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Keeping Love For God Alive

Contributed by David Seeley on Aug 4, 2004

Has you love for God grown cold? Do you find that you are stuck in a spiritual rut? Find out how God can help you to deepen your love for Him and keep your love for God alive.

Keeping Love For God Alive Text: Revelation 2:1-7 Introduction: Have you ever bought or received as a gift something new that you have been wanting for a long time? Maybe it was a car that you really like. You bring it home for the first time and you immediately want to take it out for a drive ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

Return To Me

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 5, 2004

America has strayed so far -- is there hope? I’ve fallen -- is there hope? Look at Jeremiah’s picture of a God who says, "No matter what you’ve done. . . return to me!" *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

The word “return” and its derivatives occurs 112 times in the book of Jeremiah. The picture of God we get is that of a God who is following his chosen people to the very “brink of the falls”, so to speak, saying, “IT DOESN”T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY!” <ILLUS> Niagara falls, the “point of no ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 24:7

Denomination: Holiness

Genuine And Spirit-Given Revival

Contributed by Tony Maramara on Aug 13, 2004

No Man-made Technics and formulas can produce genuine revival. God alone through the Holy Sprit can give true revival to His church and to His children.

TOPIC: GENUINE AND SPIRIT GIVEN REVIVAL TEXT: Habakkuk 3:2 ; Jeremiah 3:10 Habakkuk 3:2 – “O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy. “ Jeremiah 3:10 – “And yet for all this ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:2

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Name? Week 2 Series

Contributed by Randy Bennett on Aug 17, 2004

What does it mean to live our lives UNVEILED, reflecting God’s glory?

Big Idea: What does it mean to live our lives UNVEILED, reflecting God’s glory? Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 Point 1: If you are IN CHRIST, you are a NEW CREATION! 2 Corinthians 5:17 – “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” For those of you who were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Responding With Thanks To God

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Nov 22, 2004

This is a Thanksgiving sermon.

Sometimes Thanksgiving seems a bit perfunctory. Turkey, sweet potatoes, stuffing, cranberries, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie and the like set on the table. Christmas is coming: trees, gifts, travel and cards. Thanksgiving often becomes a stop over on the way from Halloween and Christmas. Read ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Forgive Us...

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 22, 2004

Forgive us our sins - has conditions

The Lord’s Prayer OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN Mt 6:9-15 This term we have been looking at the words of the Lord’s Prayer with you. How does the prayer go? Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Anglican