Sermons on Gregory Fisher:

Fool For Christ

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Nov 13, 2021

Examining what is foolish to Christians and the world

Preached: 7 March 2021 Readings: Exodus 20v1-17;1 Corinthians 1v18-25 Foolishness We all do foolish things sometimes, locking ourselves out of the house, getting scammed by poorly written email, loosing our wallet or purse, forgetting to take change to pay for parking. They’re annoying, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

Truth

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Nov 28, 2021

Pilate asked, "What is truth?" Here are some thoughts on the subject relating to Good Friday.

?Introduction Well, that was a couple of looong readings! But it’s appropriate on Good Friday that we get the whole story, and we pretty much have. I probably have less time than those readings took, so I can just concentrate on one small aspect of them. As you listened to them, I wonder what ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Follow Jesus

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Dec 6, 2021

To see how the Holy Spirit led Peter away from his traditional view to change the world.

Preached: 9 May 2021 at Christ Church, Billericay (recorded version for video service: www.youtube.com/watch?v=97AR7n8TQMA&list=PLAiDlfqEeOxU0tFmOCQCTiNQ0518mL2bQ at 11:55 into the video) Readings: Acts 10v44-48; John 15v9-17 Purpose: to see how the Holy Spirit led Peter away from his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48, John 15:9-17

Denomination: Anglican

The Day Of The Lord

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Nov 12, 2020

Whats does 'The Day of the Lord ' in Amos, and the praable of the 10 virgins have in common? How we behave while we wait.

Introduction This morning we have two quite controversial passages to look at. By controversial, I mean that their interpretation is disputed, with different commentators proposing different understandings. So, I’m going to look at each passage separately and then try to see if there is common ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Amos 5:18-24

Denomination: Anglican

What If God Was One Of Us?

Contributed by Peter Fisher on May 22, 2021

The story of our world from the beginning, and why we think of God as we do

Story ==== This is the story of our world, where we came from and how we got to where we are today. Obviously we’re going to miss a few things out, or our story would take a very very long time indeed. But our story will cover the important events and help to explain why we think of God the way ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1, Proverbs 8:22-31, John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

A Chance For Repentance?

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Oct 4, 2020

The chief priests and Pharisees debate with Jesus. Why does He keep doing this?

Vineyards Both our readings this morning reference vineyards. They are common in Israel, everyone would know what a vineyard was and probably quite a bit about how they operate. They are increasingly common in this country too, probably due to global heating. So for once the scriptures might be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7, Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Anglican

Sins Of Omission

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Dec 7, 2017

A look at separating sheep and goats

Preached at Christ Church, Billericay on 26 November 2017 Title: Sins of Omission Reading: Matt 25:31-46 Christ the King Today we are celebrating the Feast of Christ the King. As this is the last Sunday of the church year it is fitting that we remember Jesus has taken his seat in heaven and is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Anglican

Point Towards Jesus

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Dec 14, 2020

Prophesies in Isaiah 61 look forward to Jesus, John talks about him indirectly. We should always be pointing at Jesus

When does Christmas start? ======================= When does Christmas start? Is it when the first adverts appear on TV? Immediately after bonfire night? The start of Advent? The 1st of December? For us Christmas starts in June, because that’s usually when our main holiday is, and we’re looking ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4, Isaiah 61:8-11, John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28

Denomination: Anglican

Obsession

Contributed by George Crumbly on Feb 29, 2008

What are we preocuppied with? THe things of the world or the things of God?

I received an email devotional this week using a word I about became obsessed with. This word caused me to really, really do some thinking. (The death of my friends 22 year old son week before last made me think too. It made me realize how short & how precious LIFE is) The word I saw in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Methodist

Deep: Worthy #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 27, 2019

If we live remembering that we are: His creation, He has compassion for us, He wants a to keep company (Charisma) with us.

This week we continue our swim lessons by diving deep in the scriptures by going to the well of living water. Last week, we started this new series off by bringing forward our hidden secrets, sins and prejudices on a piece of paper and depositing them into a jug of water only to watch them ...read more

Scripture: John 4:16-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's About Souls For The Kingdom

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 19, 2018

This is a mini sermon used to exhort the congregation before the giving of tithes and offerings. It's designed to help them understand why Jesus' mission (saving souls) must be their mission and the role giving plays in accomplishing it.

Turn with me to Matthew 4. We’re going to read verses 17-20. (17) From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. (18) And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Local Mission

Contributed by Michael Adams on Jun 21, 2018

This message details population of our home town, number of churches and possible church attendence. The possible financial outreach each church may have and witnessing to our own local mission field.

Fairborn, Ohio Population 33,780 Number of churches: 63 Divided equally by each church is 563 Divided by 2 = 268 Divided by 4 = 134 Divided by 8 = 67 100 people per congregation (middle ground of last two) Surveys and estimates say less than 10% in any city are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Humbled Life

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 18, 2002

Jesus teaches us that godly humility comes from loving God with all of our heart and mind and strength as well as loving our neighbors as we love ourselves.

LIVING A HUMBLED LIFE Text: Philipians 2:1-11 Years ago popular music artist Carly Simon wrote a song entitled, "You’re So Vain" during the 70,s. I once heard it said that she wrote that song about Warren Beatty because of the way that he thought that he was God’s gift to women. Some of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Spirit And The Trinity Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 14, 2005

The Spirit is part of the circle dance of the Trinity

Knowing The Holy Spirit April 10, 2005 The Spirit and the Trinity Luke 3:21-22 God is three, and God is one. The Trinity is not an easy concept to understand much less to explain. I’ve had supper time conversations with the kids that go like this: “Jesus is God.” “But God is God!” “Yeah ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: *other

Why Study The Bible

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 2, 2004

This is an introduction to a Bible Study, THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS. Most of this is an answer to the question, "Why Study The Bible?"

I have a poem I would like to recite. It’s a wonderful poem, and it was once put to music. Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful trip, That started from this tropic port, aboard this tiny ship. The mate was a mighty sailin’ man, the Skipper brave and sure. Five ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed