Sermons on Harmony:

Why Do We Sing? Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 18, 2002

Sermon 3 of 5 on Why we do the things we do. This message was delivered by Esther Hetrick, Worship Minister. History reminds us that musical styles have been changing all along. At one time every song was a new song, and we can find positive contributi

Why do we sing? By Esther Hetrick Meridian Christian Church For early Christians, the book of Psalms was their songbook. And what a variety we find—joyful praise and adoration, confession and remorse, the pouring out of struggles and conflict, some quiet and reflective, others exuberant; some of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Unique Sign

Contributed by Warren Bird on Dec 15, 2002

Why did the shepherds get excited when told that a baby had been born? Why did Simeon and Anna get excited when they saw the baby Jesus? A baby!! So what? So everything - this was the hopes and fears of all the years meeting in Bethlehem that night.

Introduction When a baby is born the new parents get all sorts of different reactions from family and friends: • “Oh, how lovely!” • “Look, he’s got his dad’s eyes!” • “Doesn’t she look just like her mum?” • or, simply, “oh!” But when Mary gave birth to her first son in a stable in Bethlehem ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Using Your Gifts Properly" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 28, 2003

Temptations to watch out for in using our spiritual gifts. How to avoid falling into these traps of Satan.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 31, 2003 “Using Your Gifts Properly” John 15:1-17 INTRODUCTION: During the month of August we have been talking about spiritual gifts--reminding us that each of us has been given at least one and usually more than one gift when we become a Christian. We ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Sep 24, 2003

Forget gifts for a moment. Let me show you the best way to demonstrate your Christian maturity. If you want to show just how mature you are as a Christian, then show it not by the way you exercise the gifts God gives you, but by the way you bear the fruit

Today we return to 1 Corinthians, but it’s been over a month, so I thought I should bring us all up to speed again. Let me remind you of where we got to last time. Paul has been addressing the question of the nature and function of spiritual gifts in the congregation. Corinth is a place where ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

What We Believe: God (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 17, 2003

Discover the difference what we believe about God makes in our lives

Someone asked me this week, "Is our new Worship Service from 11:30 to 12:45 or 11:30 to 1:30?" And I said, "Well," and before I could get another word in, she said, "What I need to know is what time do you stop talking." And I said, "When my stomach starts growling. We finish when I’m ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: *other

The Roles Of The Christian Husband

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001

What is hte role of the Christian husband

INTRODUCTION Whenever you talk about the relationship between a husband and wife, you must always deal with prevailing attitudes. Our attitudes and understanding of what makes a good marriage and of the roles of husband and wife may or may not be right. Even in Christian circles, we have come to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Uplifting Tired Arms

Contributed by Stephen Ring on Feb 6, 2004

As the arms of Moses were upheld, so we need to uphold the tired arms of the people in leadership in our churches.

One of the most striking pictures of the church and its role was presented to me as I was walking up King Street in the uptown of Saint John one afternoon. King Street has been cited as the steepest hill in a city of Saint John’s size in all of Canada. A little boy, just tall enough to reach his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Position Do You Play?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 15, 2004

One of the ways we get in “shape” for God is as the Spirit transforms us as we discover and utilize our spiritual gifts for our place “on the team.”

At a recent “Y” league basketball practice one of the boys’ coaches began to ask them questions about the game. “What is offense?” “What is defense?” And he explained what it means to be on defense and what it means to be on offense. Then he assigned positions. To some he assigned the position of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7

Denomination: Church Of God

What Would God Say To Earl & Betty, Bob & Wanda About Marriage? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 23, 2004

Marriages that stand the test of time are products of loyalty.

God Speaks On Marriage Series "What Would God Say to Betty & Earl, Bob & Wanda?" Ruth 1.16-17 NAS February 22, 2004 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Little Connie came home from preschool having heard the story of Snow White for the very first time. a She ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For Godly Leadership

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 24, 2004

This is an examination of some guidelines for all who wish to provide godly leadership within the Lord’s Church.

Joshua 1:1-18 1. Accept the Leadership Role (and Set Your Eye On the Goal), Verses 1-4. Numbers 27:15-23, "Then Moses spoke to the LORD, saying, ’May the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, appoint a man over the congregation, who will go out and come in before them, and who will lead ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Behold, How They Love One Another

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 9, 2004

A sermon on practical guidelines in love from 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

Sermon for 3/7/2004 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 Introduction: Recently, the Associated Press conducted a survey of 39 different Protestant denominations. And they asked one question: "What is the number one factor that causes congregations to grow?" Are there any factors you can find in every growing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, 2 Thessalonians 3:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are Somebody Special In The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 6, 2003

If you are a believer in Christ, you are somebody special in the body of Christ.

I Corinthians 12:1-13 Topic: If you are a believer in Christ, you are somebody special in the body of Christ If you are a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, you are somebody special in the body of Christ. It does not matter if you are young or old; if you are a believer in the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Spouses Develop Emotional Intimacy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

"Recently I received a phone call from a friendly-sounding person who told me she wanted to make my life easier. She called me by my first name and warmly asked how my day was going."

Let the Holy Spirit Enhance Intimacy in Your Relationship Illustration: I am a companion of all who fear You. —Psalm 119:63 Two men were neighbors—one had opened his heart to Christ and the other had not. The believer witnessed often; the other ignored him. One day the Christian answered a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Put On Your Wooly Coat

Contributed by Andrew Hoseason on Jul 12, 2001

God has provided our means of salvation from sin. No matter how nice a person we are, we will not inherit eternal life without accepting God’s provision.

Put on your wooly coat (or die of exposure) Andrew Hoseason 25 April 1997 Sometimes an umbrella can come in very useful. Particularly useful if certain young ladies are about with buckets of water! A good umbrella can certainly confound their fiendish plans! I would like to share with you today ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Love Bug

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Aug 8, 2001

How to fall in love without falling out of God’s will

INTRODUCTION “Romeo, Romeo, where Art thou Romeo?” “Here I am!” - They use to call me Romeo (Romeo Baumgartle) Because I was so cute... until puberty - My OLDER SISTER told me I drove all of her friends CRAZY - I read Romeo & Juliet (the Clef Notes) . I don’t get it - Boy meets girl... ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-25, 1 Corinthians 6:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ