Sermons on Hang On:

Radical Love Can Bruise Your Ego

Contributed by Michael Treston on Oct 24, 2001

loving your enemies is great in theory...

Radical Love can bruise your ego. WWJD is easy at times but some times it goes totally contrary to human nature. Example - Matthew 5:38-48. The problem is with wwjd is it makes sense until it comes time for getting even Loving your enemies is great in theory but the practice is so much ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Celebrating In The Losers Cirlce Series

Contributed by Tim George on Mar 17, 2001

James tells us the story of a rich man and a poor man who came to church one day. One appeared to be a winner – the other a loser. How should a group of losers who have been made winners by Christ treat such people?

No body likes a loser. Have you ever seen a losers circle at the racetrack? When is the last time you saw the runner-up on a box of Wheaties? People generally think little of losers. That makes it all the more hurtful to some when someone like Ted Turner is quoted as saying, “Christianity is for ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham; A Faith That Satisfies

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Nov 13, 2005

At one time he had it all but his faith-life called for him to give it all away.

Fabulous faith #04 Abraham; a faith that satisfies Hebrews 11:8-19. 11/13/05 The story goes that this man was in the desert and had been there for some time. He was hungry but he was especially thirsty. He stumbled upon this old house where no one lived. The house had only part of a roof and the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

Reformation 2005

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 29, 2005

God is assembling an army of men and women today willing to risk everything to see the eternal Kingdom of God established in the earth.

Introduction Tomorrow- Halloween- Halloween is a mixture of ancient cultic practices and Christian traditions. Oct 31st- All Hallows Eve Time to recall the souls of the damned. Nov 1st- All Hallows Day or All Saints Day Time to remember Christians that have died. Nov 2nd- All Souls Day Time to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Charismatic

I Believe God

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 10, 2006

The life of Paul was powerful because he live not by his faith, but by the FAITH OF GOD! He was aware that God was always with him.

I BELIEVE GOD! I. PAUL ABOARD SHIP Acts 27:20 And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away. . Acts 27:21 But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20-26

David And Goliath

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 27, 2006

The contest between David and Goliath is a type of the battle between the Believer and Satan. David was prepared to go out on a limb for God. Are we?

We all know well the story of David and Goliath; it’s one we grew up with from Sunday School. It’s a story which catches a popular vein. It’s the story of the underdog winning, winning against the seeming odds. We probably all have some feeling for the underdog, say in a sporting event, and enjoy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-51

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Holy Spirit – My Ever-Present Hope And Helper Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jan 16, 2005

Christians overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (Rom 15:13),who is our Helper, the one who is always with us!!

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Charismatic

The Reward Of Waiting

Contributed by Garry Lewis on Mar 3, 2005

Obedience to the Word

The Reward of Waiting John 20: 19-22 Wait has several meanings. 1: to stay in place in expectation of: AWAIT intransitive senses 1 a: to remain stationary in readiness or expectation *wait for a train* b: to pause for another to catch up usually used with up 2 a: to look forward expectantly *just ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Passion Week Act V: Praying Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 11, 2005

This is about Jesus praying in the Garden.

Passion Week Act 5 Praying After the Last Supper, Jesus and 11 disciples left the Upper Room and headed to the Garden of Gethsemane. On the way, Jesus told them that they would abandon him, and Peter would even deny Jesus three times. Read Matthew 26:36-46. We have a vivid picture in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Good Samaritan (Children's Talk)

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 10, 2004

The impications of the Parable of the Good Samaritan

HANG OUT A DEAD FISH The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 Introduction: In our reading this morning Jesus asked what he thought he had to do to get eternal life. The lawyer answered by quoting what we call the Two Greatest Commandments Question: Can anyone tell me what a commandment ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Anglican

Put Out To Pasture

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 27, 2004

King Nebuchadnezzar had a problem with pride and God by both dream and judgment makes him aware of what the real issue is -- God’s ultimate control over the affairs of men

PUT OUT TO PASTURE Daniel Chapter 4 INTRODUCTION: Nebuchadnezzar was a prolific builder, with a reign as king spanning some 43 years from 605BC – 562BC. He is responsible for some of the most interesting structures of ancient times – most notably would be that of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Tale Of Two Trees

Contributed by Mark Price on Oct 16, 2006

The sin that disallowed man to enjoy the Tree of Life is reconciled on another tree - the cross.

Title: The Tale of Two Trees Text: Genesis 2: 9; Revelation 22: 1-4 (esp. 2) Key Verse(s): Revelation 22: 2 There is a tree of life in the city (Rev. 22:2). Remember: the tree of life was also planted in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 2:9). As long as man remained sinless, he was allowed to eat ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:9

Denomination: *other

A Shift In Our Focus

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 18, 2006

Focusing life on purpose

“A Shift In Our Focus” Phil 3:7-10 The first thing I want you to understand is there is a Realm of knowing Christ that is restricted to people who live double Lives. One of the reasons most people do not enjoy the fullness of God, is because they have failed in some way - to let go of those ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Entitled To?

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jul 31, 2005

You gotta read the will, to see what dad left you

Hebrews 8 7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then no place would have been sought for a second. 8 Because finding fault with them, He says: “Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah— 9 not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Correcting A Family Member

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Feb 11, 2006

Why can’t we all just get along? Wouldn’t it be nice if we got along with everyone in our family, at work, in our marriage, and business dealings?

Why can’t we all just get along? Wouldn’t it be nice if we got along with everyone…family, work, marriage, business dealings? Ever since the Evil One’s fall, there has been conflict. Conflict is inevitable. At the heart of every conflict is someone’s desire to be more important than someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational