Sermons on Hated As Disciples:

How Much Land Does A Man Need?

Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Oct 3, 2007

Jesus isn’t asking to give up all that we have, just that one thing that stands between us and following Him. We can choose today to walk a fresh walk of freedom.

HOW MUCH LAND DOES A MAN NEED? Mark 10:17-22 Opening Illustration: Leo Tolstoy once wrote a story about a successful peasant farmer who was not satisfied with his lot. He wanted more of everything. One day he received a fantastic offer. For 1000 rubles, he could buy all the land he could walk ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overview Of Genesis 15: The Conflict

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 22, 2009

A sermon discussing Abram and Sarai, their sin, and their obedience. It also details the root cause of the conflict in the Middle East today ... a conflict between distant relatives.

On our trip through the book of GENESIS, we have covered the creation of the world on down to a man named Abram, who was called by God to go into an unknown area. The important thing to remember in Abram’s life is that he obeyed without hesitation. And because He obeyed, God made him the father ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:11-12, Genesis 15:19-21

Denomination: *other

Choices Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Apr 20, 2001

Making Godly choices in all matters is an essential part of our Christian walk.

Choices, Choices, Choices April 21, 2001 We live in a wonderfully free country! One of the incredible freedoms we have in our nation is to be able to make choices. We can decide what we want to eat today, and all of us have choices. We can decide to buy a different vehicle, and we have not only ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focus

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 29, 2002

If we focus on the things around us and lose our focus in the matters that are really important, we may lose our souls, as well.

We are going to be addressing a subject that is unscriptural, in name, but spiritually relevant in every other way. A. Though the word, “focus” does not appear in the Bible...........the practice of focusing certainly does. 1. We, as Christians.....must stay in focus. a. satan ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Zeal For God: Zacchaeus The Tax Colletor

Contributed by Dallas Burdette on Nov 24, 2006

Every Christian is to be zealous for the things of God

Zeal for God: Zacchaeus the Tax Collector Are you thrilled about spiritual things? Are you zealous for the things of God? Do you have an intense yearning for the word of God? Do you hunger for the salvation of lost souls? How often do you meet with God’s people on Sunday morning? Do you make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Wake Up Call Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 17, 2008

46th in a series from Ephesians. A wake up call to Christians to be light in a dark world.

[Video clip of “Cat Wake Up Call” - found on YouTube] Unfortunately, too many of us are kind of like the man in that video clip. We need a wake-up call, but unfortunately we don’t pay attention to some of the more subtle ways that God tries to wake us up, so eventually he has to hit us over the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Pulling Up Stakes

Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 17, 2007

God is always calling us onward.

Have you ever been camping? I do not mean camping in a cabin or camper. I mean camping in the great outdoors, bundled up in a sleeping bag, with nothing but a tent between you and the wild creatures that roam the woods. I have only been once been once and I hated it. Knowing what you know ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-72

Denomination: Baptist

Come, Sit At Jesus' Feet

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 11, 2006

Pentecost 9(C) - Come, sit at Jesus’ feet leaving behind all worldly distractions and looking forward to divine attraction.

COME, SIT AT JESUS’ FEET August 6, 2006 - PENTECOST 9 - Luke 10:38-42 * * * * * * * * * In our Savior’s Name, Greetings, Blessings: Sit back and take a deep breath. Take this precious time to relax this morning. I wanted to come a little earlier to church this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

In The Service Of The Master – Part 9 - Judas, The Betrayer Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Sep 16, 2006

Do you know what it is to be betrayed? Betrayal means disloyalty and treachery have been used to expose you to an enemy, to expose you to harm, or simply just to expose you. How does betrayal happen?

Traitor. Deserter. Turncoat. Defector. Betrayer. Betrayal. Do you know what it is to be betrayed? Betrayal is a profound word loaded with volatile and angst-ridden emotional implications. Betrayal means disloyalty and treachery have been used to expose you to an enemy, to expose you to harm, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christianity: It's More Than A Hobby. It's A Way Of Life

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 9, 2006

Jesus calls on us to deny our selves and take up our crosses and follow Him - just as He went to the cross. This sermon delves into that idea of denying the "self" a little more.

March 12, 2006 Mark 8:31-38 31 He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. 32 He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took him aside and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Keep On Keeping On

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jul 16, 2005

This sermon is to encourage those who are discouraged in their God given calling

Keep on Keeping On Calvin Coolidge once said… Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with great talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

A Fresh Anointing

Contributed by Dan Campbell on May 5, 2003

God has always required His people to advance, generally it is easier to retreat! God is calling Neighborhood Church to advance!

A FRESH ANOINTING God has always required His people to advance, generally it is easier to retreat! God is calling Neighborhood Church to advance! i.e. Remember the children of Israel at the Red Sea, the Egyptians were breathing down their backs, mountains on both sides and the sea before ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Favours Us All Equally Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Aug 30, 2003

God show no partiality--we are all equals before God.

Sermon for 13 Pent Yr B, 7/09/2003 Prov 22:1-2,8-9,22-23 & James 2:1-10,14-17 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Those who are generous are blessed…” says our passage from Proverbs. A woman stopped by the pastor’s office with some good news. She ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:12-22, James 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Being A Respectful Witness

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006

Respecting the Unsaved: You can’t beat people over the head with the Bible nor shove it down their throats.

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING THAT COMES TO MIND WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORDS: RUDE, CRASS, DISRESPECTFUL, HATEFUL, MEAN, INSENSITIVE, AND OFFENSIVE? YOU MIGHT THINK THEY COME FROM AN ACT OF A “STAND UP COMEDIAN” OR POSSIBLY THE DIALOG FROM AN “R” RATED MOVIE. WOULD YOU BE SURPRISED IF I SAID THAT THEY COULD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:14-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 31, 2006

We see in this passage that the kingdom of God is available to all, that it was achieved through the Cross and that it is costly.

02-04-06 NR/NC Story: 26 Christians were crucified at Nizhizaka Hill in Nagasaki, Japan on 15 February 1597. Amongst them was a young seventeen year old boy, Thomas Kosaki, who had been sentenced to die for his Christian witness - along with his father. He wrote a letter to his mother the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:22-32

Denomination: Anglican