Sermons on Gregory P Elder:

"A Messiah Who Teaches Part 5: The Atypical Reaction Of A Disciple" Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 13, 2009

Jesus is calling us to a higher standard.

A Messiah Who Teaches Part 5: The Atypical Reaction of the Disciple Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Introduction 1. Illustration: The teaching of the Sermon on the Mount is not - Do your duty, but - Do what is not your duty. It is not your duty to go the second mile, to turn the other cheek, but Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Methodist

Fairest Of Them All

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Easter

THE FAIREST OF THEM ALL (JOHN 20:11-18) While at summer camp, an 11-year-old named Alex found himself with no toys or books to distract himself during free period. His mom had packed a box that included cards, Legos, yo-yos and a new book he had wanted to read, but the family discovered the box ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Biblical Model Of Repentance

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 19, 2017

The following sermon outlines a six step model of Biblical Repentance.

REPENTANCE SERIES Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 We started off this series by talking sin and the character of God. When we sin, we become distant from God because He is pure light and there is no darkness in Him at all. We learned that repentance is the mechanism ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19

Denomination: Baptist

God Bless You

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Apr 5, 2017

Our text today is often used as the benediction at the end of the service. It is taken from Numbers 6:22-27. I want to show both the meaning to this blessing as well as examples of how God throughout time has enacted this blessing on His people.

Some fun with origins to start the message. “God Bless You” - AD 590 Pope Gregory I commanded unending prayer and to say God bless you after a person sneezed, since sneezing was one of the first signs of the plague “Good Bye” - from 1565, the original phrase was “God be with ye” became contracted ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Don't Zpanic... What Will Be Is Not Yet

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 11, 2013

In a time when people are facinated by apocalyptic things... we hold firmly to the truth of God's Word as the Lord enables us to live as his people.

Title: Don’t panic… what will be is not yet! Text: II Thessalonians 2:1-5 and 1:11-12 Thesis: In a time when people are fascinated by apocalyptic things, we hold to the truth and as God enables us, live as his people. Introduction I’ve always been kind of fascinated by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is God When I Hurt? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

1 Peter is a book about suffering. It’s about how to live in a hostile culture for faith.

A pastor is cutting his front lawn. He looks up from mowing to see a dump truck back out of his neighbor’s driveway. Yet, the large truck backed over his neighbor’s eighteen month old son. The little boy had been squatting behind the truck’s huge tire. The pastor joined the boy’s hysterical mother ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

A National Imperative: Spiritual Awakening Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Nov 2, 2020

The world is falling apart, nations are crumbling, people everywhere are confused and fearful. Such things reveal our human limitations. Our problems are clearly beyond the scope of our human abilities. It is time to pray to God for a spiritual awakening.

JESUS said, “Repent and believe” (Mark 1:15). 1. The world is falling apart, nations are crumbling, people everywhere are confused and fearful. Such things reveal our human limitations. Our problems are clearly beyond the scope of our human abilities. But thankfully, nothing is too hard for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15, Psalm 66:17-19, Psalm 24:3-4, 2 Timothy 2:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Holy, I, Ii, & Iii

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

Over the next two weeks we will look at some helpful means to aid you in pursuit of holiness

A. Opening illustration: Olympic athletes in training. They set aside all priorities for four years waiting for a change to complete on a world stage. Did they not feel the hope that their training would propel them to victory, they would not give four years, blood, sweat, and tears, strained ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Foundations For Apologetics Series

Contributed by Dr. Joel Perttula on Aug 13, 2020

The word apologetics can be intimidating, but it doesn't need to be. This series will remove the anxiety you may have when it comes to giving a defense for your faith.

WELCOME Good Morning. Welcome to church! Whether you are listening online or you’re here in person; we’re glad you’ve connected with us! SERIES INTRODUCTION The word apologetics can be intimidating, but it doesn't need to be. This series will remove the anxiety you may have when it comes to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Harmless As Doves

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

Jesus can find some good for illustration in every creature He has made. This would be an interesting study, but for now we are limiting our attention to the last of these creatures--the dove.

A small boy sat by the side of a pool fishing. "What are you fishing for," asked a man who passed by. "Sharks," replied the boy. "But there are no sharks in that pool my little man," said the stranger. "There ain't any fish in this pool at all," ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Harmless As Doves Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

The wings of the dove came to mean detachment from the world, and from the weight of flesh. To be sanctified and separated from the world was to rise with the wings of the dove.

A small boy sat by the side of a pool fishing. "What are you fishing for," asked a man who passed by. "Sharks," replied the boy. "But there are no sharks in that pool my little man," said the stranger. "There ain't any fish in this pool at all," ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Enjoy The Joy

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

If we have Christ, we should have joy. There is nothing wrong with enjoying the joy. Joy is found in Christ

3 John 1-4 Enjoy the Joy Introduction A. When is the last time you saw someone smile just for no reason? B. When is the last time you went to the store and the clerk actually seemed happy to be working? C. When is the last time you walk in your boss’s office and he seemed to be in a good ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

John gives us two different characters in this passage. One is good, one is bad. The ugly part comes in when John tells us what he is going to do to the bad

3 John 9-12 The Good, The Bad, The Ugly. Introduction A. Guess what we are going to finish up 3 John today. Wow that was quick B. The Good The Bad The Ugly C. It is common to hear those words together D. John Fedko sometimes uses then to show sports highlights/lowlights E. Various other news ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Shelter On The Stormy North Side Of Jesus

Contributed by David Anderson on May 3, 2001

A Christian’s life is lived in battle until the day of glory.

Sermon: "Shelter on the Stormy North Side of Jesus" Rev. David P. Anderson Isaiah 43:6-21; Phipl. 3:8-14; Luke 20:9-19 We read again from God’s perfect Word, recorded in the Gospel of Luke, and we read in Jesus name: 17 Jesus looked directly at them and asked, "Then what is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:17-18, Matthew 10:28

Denomination: Lutheran

Challenging The Challenges

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 15, 2004

When faced with challenges, prayer is the answer.

CHALLENGING THE CHALLENGES EXODUS 17:1-16 INTRODUCTION Throughout their journey to the promised land the Children of Israel would face challenge after challenge to their faith. We still face challenges today in our lives. 1 Peter 1: 6-7 “ In this you greatly rejoice though for a little while you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2, Exodus 17:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ