Sermons on Growing Old:

You Are God's Royal Priest Series

Contributed by Todd Fetters on Mar 3, 2003

The Big Idea: When God called us out of the darkness of this world, He gave us the responsibility to be light.With this Big Idea in mind, one may be wondering how to fulfill this purpose of lighting a dark world. Just like the Peter¡¦s 1st Century Christi

YOU ARE GOD¡¦S ROYAL PRIESTS "Living for the Pleasure of God and the Benefit of His People" INTRODUCTION: THE CHURCH IS SPECIAL 1. The Church is special. This past week, one of my favorite comedy shows hit ¡§below the belt¡¨ when it chose to make fun of people who chose to regularly go to church. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Brethren

The Glory Of God

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 3, 2003

God’s plan to see his glory fill the whole earth is to use the church to be his "Glory carriers."

The Glory of God March 30 2003 Those of you who receive Richard Long’s Together news letter via email would know that he and Michael Lafluer are just back from England. They visited Leeds where they met with a multiple number of key leaders in the emerging city-wide church. They call this ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27, Habakkuk 2:14

Denomination: *other

Left Out, But Locked In

Contributed by Todd Fetters on Mar 16, 2003

The Big Idea: When, as a Christian you feel left out of this world, the good news is that you are still locked into God.

LEFT OUT BUT LOCKED IN Living Courageously In A World that Doesn’t Want You, Knowing Confidently that God Does INTRODUCTION 1. When I last checked, none of us are living as Christians under any direct pressure to reject Christ. In fact, in our society, having a little Christianity is still okay ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Brethren

It Is Refreshing To See The Zeal Of Jesus

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 20, 2003

how Jesus cleansed the temple and paved the way for our salvation

March 23, 2003 John 2:13-22 When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 In the temple courts he found men selling cattle, sheep and doves, and others sitting at tables exchanging money. 15 So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple area, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Made For An Unstoppable Mission Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Mar 20, 2003

Part 6 of this series looking into the purpose’s of life and how to live them out. This message looks into the final purpose of your life, you were made for an unstoppable mission.

Living a Purpose Driven Life part 6 (Made for an Unstoppable Mission) Brian A. Moon (Based on the book Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren) Tonight we have come to the end of the 40 Days of Purpose… and it has been an amazing journey!!! For those of you who may not know we have taken the last 40 ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21, John 17:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Is My Father's World

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 24, 2003

God is sovereign!

I feel this morning somewhat like the numerous TV reporters covering events in the Middle East, who have to stay alert to a variety of events beyond their control while trying to focus on the story they are reporting. Off-balance is probably a good description. Being off-balance also describes us. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Jeremiah Proclaims The Lord's Message

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 25, 2003

LENT 2(C) - The prophet Jeremiah proclaims the Lord’s message: God’s law which irritates and God’s gospel which heals.

JEREMIAH PROCLAIMS THE LORD’S MESSAGE Jeremiah 26:8-15 March 16, 2003 JEREMIAH 26:8-15 8But as soon as Jeremiah finished telling all the people everything the LORD had com-manded him to say, the priests, the prophets and all the people seized him and said, "You must die! 9Why do you ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 26:8-15

Denomination: Lutheran

What Judas Missed

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 2, 2003

This is an Easter Sermon looking at what Judas missed by killing himself before the resurrection.

(I began this message with a Video Clip from Jesus Christ Superstar, the scene where Judas returns to the high priest and then hangs himself.) Each year since 1970 at Madam Tussaud’s Wax Museum in London England thousands of international visitors are asked to name which person, past or present, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Happens When A Christian Sins?

Contributed by David Lansdown on Apr 15, 2003

When a Christian sins relationship is NOT altered, position is NOT altered, BUT fellowship is broken.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHRISTIAN SINS? PSALM 51 Scripture makes it abundantly clear that if we believe in Jesus and have put our trust in Him, then we are His, and nothing or no-one can change that. How wonderful it is to know that we are secure in the Lord Jesus Christ! WELL THEN, SINCE THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism: Where We Have Been Wrong Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 18, 2003

This is the Second in the series and looks at 3 errors that people have with the topic of Baptism.

Today we are going to look at the second lesson in our series on Baptism; where we have been wrong. Honestly this one to me has been a little hard. I don’t think I am any different from anyone else here today. I have a feeling or a belief because I have thought about it and it just makes sense to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Leads Us

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 19, 2003

Examining why we don’t want to be led by God

Psalm 23:1-6 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

View From A Lifeboat

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 21, 2003

Highly evangelical Easter Sermon based on our confident hope in a future resurrection with heavy lifeboat illustration.

Intro: For those of you who don’t normally attend church with us, I usually don’t dress this way for Sunday Morning Services. I get all dressed up twice a year for Sunday morning services, Easter and Christmas. Speaking of dressing up I spoke with a guy the other day who said he’s not dressing up ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surely This Was The Son Of God (Whose Line Is It?) Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 27, 2003

Something happened the day Jesus was crucified that turned a callous Roman Centurion into a worshipper at the cross. It was something he "saw" and something he "heard." But what?

OPEN: Years ago when I was in Bible college, a movie premiered in the movie theatres that some friends of mine and I wanted to attend. What struck me as I watched, were the powerful images of Christianity in the movie. The movie? It was called "The Poseidon Adventure." How many of you have seen ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus On Current Events Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003

Jesus pleads to give you a second chance. He wants permission to dig up your roots and fertilize the soil of your heart. Are you willing?

Jesus on Current Events, Tragedies, and Evil Dictators Luke 13:1-9 Pastor Jim Luthy Did you hear about the Marine who declared he is a conscientious objector to the war in Iraq and went AWOL? He went to a press conference and said he did not believe in “peace through violence” and went on to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Romans 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Few People Meet A Savior Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 15, 2003

Tonight we are going watch clips from the Jesus video to show the reality of Christ’s death, the results of Christ’s death, and the response to Christ’s death.

A Few People Meet the Savior We’ve been walking to the cross over the last three Sundays ­ now we’re finally there. Watching some clips from the Jesus video has helped us, and we’re going to watch another one tonight. Clip #1: The Reality of Christ’s Death The first clip we’re going to look at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Baptist