Sermons on Harvest Is Great:

Please Yourself

Contributed by Dave Bishop on Oct 18, 2000

We have seen in recent years the growth in what's known as the Gay Culture - famous people "Coming Out.

We have seen in recent years the growth in what's known as the Gay Culture - famous people "Coming Out." The Gay culture is a complete world view / way of life. Gay identities growing in strength. The Gay lobby is growing in influence.  So where does that leave us as Biblical Christians. As ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Samaritan

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus told this parable in answer to a lawyer on how eternal life could be gained - perfect obedience to the law of love - and when obtained how it is demonstrated.

Jesus once told a story - the Good Samaritan - which has been a favourite ever since. It’s a charming, human-interest story, but at the same time it carries a sharp message. All of us are guilty of committing many types of sin. There are sins of omission - things we don’t do which we should, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Luke 10:10-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Melchizedek Priesthood

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; now he was a priest of God Most High.

And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; now he was a priest of God Most High. And he blessed him and said, "Blessed be Abram of God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth; 20 and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand." And he gave him a tenth ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28

What Part Are You

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2000

Looks at Paul's comparison between the Church and the body of Christ.

How do you feel about your body? Strange question isn’t it? Most of us would rather not think about our bodies and if we do we probably don’t think very complementary things. It’s too fat or too skinny, too short or too tall. Bumpy, lumpy or just plain ugly kind of like the guy who was so ugly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sin, Is It Gonna Get You?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

A look at avoiding sin in our lives.

THE NIGHT AIR WAS AS THICK AND AS SILENT AS VELVET. WHEN SUDDENLY THE STILLNESS WAS BROKEN BY THE SOFT FLAPPING OF LEATHERY WINGS. OUT OF THE GLOOM CAME ANGER, HIS ALREADY CONTORTED FEATURES TWISTED AS HE SAW THE MAN. ANGER'S COHORTS WERE ALREADY THERE, PERCHED ON ONE SHOULDER WAS DESPONDENCY ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Does It Take To Live?

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 3, 2000

Without the Holy Spirit, we labor in vain.

What does it take to Live? Ezekiel 37:1-14, Acts 2:1-21 I have had the opportunity to hear some unbelievable music in my life. A marvelous concert by a handbell choir comes to mind. During that concert, I suddenly became aware of a lovely young lady standing on the very end of the choir with just ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14, Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Family Affair

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000

Either you is, or you ain't

It is important to point out at the beginning, that the reason Jesus’ mother and brothers have come is to take Him quietly back home to Nazareth. They think He has gone crazy. They’re probably slightly embarrassed; standing outside this crowded house, asking someone nearer the door to call ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Orthodox

When Life Is Too Much To Handle

Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Nov 7, 2000

Is life getting too much to handle? Read this.

When Things are Too Much to Handle Mark 5 Jeff Russell Friendship Baptist Church, Langenselbold, Germany In my mind this morning is the picture of my six year old daughter trying to help us with the laundry. She picked up a clothes basket of wet clothes and tried to make her way up the stairs ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Journey In Galatians Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Apr 6, 2005

This is the opening message in a series covering Galatians

Mark Twain wrote on Puddinhead Wilson’s calendar this thought: Behold the fool saith, "Put not all thine eggs in one basket,"…but the wise man saith, "Put all your eggs in the one basket and watch that basket." Paul’s letter to the Galatians is perhaps the outstanding example in Scripture of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Hiding In Plain Sight" - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005

How do we understand charity and Christian giving? As a follower of Jesus Christ, how do I discern and know when and how to give?

“Hiding in Plain Sight” – Part 1 Matthew 6:1-4 Giving Alms Many think that charitable giving is a natural part of human nature. Actually, it is not. Human nature seeks to meet and satisfy the needs of self first. True charity came into the world through Christianity, and the charities that we see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fragrance Of The Father Iv Series

Contributed by Richard Wafford on Apr 13, 2005

The pouring out of God’s Spirit on all people was fulfilled at Pentecost. Acts 2:17 says in the last days I will pour out my Spirit on all people. We are living in the last days.

Fragrance of The Father Part 4 Script. Joel 2:28-32; Acts 3:33 Introduction: The pouring out of God’s Spirit on all people was fulfilled at Pentecost. Acts 2:17 says in the last days I will pour out my Spirit on all people. We are living in the last days. The last day’s consist of When Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of A Fool

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Apr 15, 2005

Some people are fools according to God’s Word.

LUKE 12:16-21 “THE LIFE OF A FOOL” A) Some people are fools ... There is no doubt at all in my mind! * I’m certain that I have met a few! * However, I don’t go around calling everybody I meet a fool! * I don’t know enough about them! * The only person I know who has the knowledge and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Wart On The End Of My Nose

Contributed by James May on Apr 20, 2005

We all have spiritual "warts" that we need to get rid of. How many of us see the wart, but then refuse to do anything about it?

THE WART ON THE END OF MY NOSE by Pastor Jim May Imagine with me for a moment if you will, that you are just awakening from a long night’s sleep. How many of you can really relate to Proverbs 6:10 when it says, "Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep?" ...read more

Scripture: James 1:23-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Last Supper Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2005

In this study we see the worst of humanity in the betrayal of Jesus - and the best in the selfless gift of Mary. Learn also how Jesus is the Passover Lamb.

Today in the first 25 verses of Mark 14 we see some of the worst of humanity: plotting murder, subterfuge, lying, greed, and betrayal. But we also see the relationship between God and man redefined in a way that is beautiful and moving - and symbolism become reality as Jesus decrees a new ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Betrayal, Bravery, And Bravado Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2005

In the arrest or Jesus we see the worst and the best man can muster - and how its not enough without the strength of our Lord.

Bravado: "a pretense of courage." It comes from an Old Spanish word "to swagger." Webster’s defines bravery as: "quality of spirit that enables you to face danger of pain without showing fear." Betrayal: "To deliver into the hands of an enemy in violation of a trust or allegiance" Today we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:26-72

Denomination: Calvary Chapel