Sermons on Healing Of The Nations:

Born To Die Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 3, 2004

Some may lament Jesus’ death as a great tragedy. But Jesus’ death was not a tragedy. This sermon notes five reasons why Jesus’ death was not a tragedy.

Scripture If you were here last week, you may recall me saying that the word advent means “coming.” Advent signifies the period preceding the birth of Jesus when the Church anticipates the coming of the promised Messiah. The purpose of Advent is to help worshipers understand the events preceding ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

'tis The Season To Think Of Others

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 10, 2004

1- To share with others 2- To pray for others 3- To reach out to others

INTRO.- Matthew 20:28 Jesus said of himself, “The Son of man did not come to be served, but to serve…” Jesus gave us the example to follow. He came to serve. He came to minister to people. HE LIVED FOR OTHERS. ILL.- But Jack did something entirely different. Jack who? Jack Benny. No, he’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do Christians Deal With Tragedy?

Contributed by Jeff Francis on Sep 9, 2005

A message presented the Sunday after Hurricane Katrina, intended to encourage those troubled over the destruction and worried about loved ones and to challenge us to get to work helping the hurting lives we encounter every day.

Sunday AM—9/4/05 SPECIAL MESSAGE: How Do Christians Deal With Tragedy? Felt Need Intro: This has been quite a week hasn’t it? We all woke up last Sunday with news that a category 5 hurricane was heading somewhere between New Orleans and Biloxi, MS. People were trying to evacuate and many ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Caution: Watching Out For Wrong Way Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 13, 2005

The issue is not: Will you worship? We are wired for worship. The issue is: Who will we worship and how will we worship?

You are wired. Wired for worship. Lots of people are walking around our city day-after-day and don’t know it. Wired for worship. Some of you are thinking, “Come on. A series on worship? Man, why do I need that? I’m a business person. I’m a teacher or homemaker or student or carpenter. Tell ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Audience One Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 13, 2005

You’re not the audience. God is. We are all players, performers who live and worship before Him.

Today, we are wrapping up our series “wired for worship.” But how do you worship God in a world of pain and suffering? The problem is huge. And on August 29, indescribable suffering showed up again as Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast. Some say that we can still worship God because this was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jealousy In The World Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 23, 2005

Jealousy in the world

Acts 6:8, "And Stephen, full of faith[a] and power, did great wonders and signs among the people." The key words here are full of faith and power. Stephen was a man moved by the Spirit’s leading to perform the miracles and signs that God wanted to do; too testify to His ministry through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unto Us A Child Is Born

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 20, 2005

This sermon takes a word by word approach to Isaiah 9:6 and invites you to take comfort in the promise of the Christ Child to be born FOR you.

December 25, 2005 Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Imagine if you heard your doorbell ring last night. You groggily woke up, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Lutheran

What Do You Value Series

Contributed by Alan Peary on Dec 21, 2005

This is the first in a series of 8 messages centered around the importance of changing the climate in which we live, work or play.

Changing the Climate What do you value most in life? What would you be willing to sacrifice everything for? Is there anything? Many of us would have sung that hymn: All to Jesus I surrender, all to Him I freely give, but how true are those words for us as we sing them! God has a purpose and plan ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Difficult People Part 3 Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 22, 2004

Good News for Dealing with Difficult People.

Dealing With Difficult People Strategies From Genesis (And Beyond) (Part 2) I want to begin this message by giving you some common contemporary types of difficult people you may encounter. • The Bird Dog- Four legged bird dogs’ point to where the hunter should shoot. The two-legged Bird Dog likes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:39-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

"As The Spirit Gave Utterance"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 23, 2004

God gives us a ’language’ of unity in Him.

“And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance.” (vs 4) The verse we’re studying today, and indeed, this entire passage involving most of chapter 2, has been debated and heatedly argued between various camps for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Orthodox

Reclaiming Your Spiritual Inheritance Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Oct 1, 2004

Part 3 in the series "Victory in Jesus." In this message you will learn how to reclaim your spiritual inheritance of friendship with God, blessings from God, and service for God.

RECLAIMING YOUR SPIRITUAL INHERITANCE Victory In Jesus – Part 3 Galatians 3 October 3, 2004 Introduction: It seems as if there is nothing too stupid for some people to try. Listen to some of these warning labels that have been placed on various products because of the stupid things that some ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-29, Galatians 3:1-3

Deceived And Defeated

Contributed by Martin Kim on Oct 5, 2004

Satan’s strategy for destroying us is through deception.

Deceived and Defeated Have you ever believed a lie? Is it dangerous to believe a lie? Can a lie make the difference between life and death? You better believe it! Not knowing the truth can cost you your life! Do you know the truth? In John 14:6 Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Adventist

"Purpose 1: A Church That Loves" Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Nov 13, 2003

One of the great purposes of the church is to love God and to love people.

“Purpose #1: A Church That Loves” Matt. 22: 34-40 September 7, 2003 Intro: When Charles Schwab was 70 years old, he made the following statement. These words were spoken for the record in a court of law after he’d just won a nuisance suit. He said, “I’d like to say here in a court of law, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Well-Informed And Ready Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 17, 2003

It takes two things to be prepared for an event, great or small… We should be well-informed, and… We should be ready by acting on the information.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC -------------------------- November 16, 2003 -------------------------- 13But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Give And It Will Be Given To You

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 3, 2003

Giving is an attitude that allows us to give all that we are, have and possess in the Holy Spirit to provide greater glory for God.

Give and It Will Be Given To You (Luke 6:38) We cannot expect our situations to improve unless we learn how to improve our attitude about giving. Giving involves far more than money. Giving is an attitude that allows us to give all that we are, have and possess in the Holy Spirit to provide ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational