Sermons on Heathen Rage:

Why Does A Loving God Send People To Hell? Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 28, 2003

Hell was never meant for us, in fact, God desires nothing more than to prepare a place for us to be with Him forever.

Two guys from Prince George die and wake up in hell. The next day the devil stops in to check on them and sees them dressed in parkas, mittens and toques warming themselves around the fire. The devil asks them, "What are you doing? Isn’t it hot enough for you?" The two guys reply, "Well, you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Shadow Or Substance

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jun 3, 2003

Everything about real religion is found complete in Jesus. Anything beyond or without Jesus is just a shadow.

May 18, 2003 Colossians 2:13-19 “Shadow or substance” INTRODUCTION The month of May is known for at least three things. It is known for flowers – “April showers bring May flowers” and what do Mayflowers bring? Pilgrims. It is known for Mother’s Day which we celebrated last week. And ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Seasoned

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 12, 2003

Spiritually mature is being properly seasoned

Are You Seasoned Leviticus 2:13-13 “Are You Seasoned?” Seasoned: The Etymology of the word seasoned is from the French “assaisoner” meaning to ripen, to give food more flavor or zest by adding seasoning or savory ingredients, to give a distinctive quality to, to treat as wood or a ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 2:13

Denomination: Apostolic

Doing A Slow Burn Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 12, 2003

Elihu listened to Job as long as he could, but finally erupted with the contention that Job had too little faith, was too hypocritical, did not know how to cry out to God to ask for help with his needs, and offered no witness.

32:1-10 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. Then Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, became angry. He was angry at Job because he justified himself rather than God; he was angry also at Job’s three friends because they had found ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Your Enemy

Contributed by Stan Martin on Aug 25, 2003

Lessons from David and Saul on some causes of hateful behavior and loving responses to unlovely actions.

 Loving Your Enemy In Luke 6 Jesus said, "If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even ’sinners’ love those who love them. And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even ’sinners’ do that. . . . But love your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Submit And Resist - James 4:1-17 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 27, 2002

Submission to God brings him closer to you as does resisting the influence of evil drives the Devil away. The result of learning these two disciplines is a closer relationship with God almighty and the enemy driven farther away.

Submit and Resist Thesis: Submission to God brings him closer to you as does resisting the influence of evil drives the Devil away. The result of learning these two disciplines is a closer relationship with God Almighty and the enemy driven farther away. Texts: James 4:1-17: 1What causes fights ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-8, James 4:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samson: Dealing With Fatal Flaws Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 26, 2003

In our series called, “Keeping the Story Alive,” we’ve looked at Hanna, Gideon, and Ruth. Today, we’re going to focus on Samson as we seek to deal with our own fatal flaws

Samson: Dealing with Fatal Flaws I love what happens when children retell Bible stories. Here are a few of my favorites: The first three books of the Bible are Genesis, Exodus, and Laxatives. Noah’s wife was called Joan of Ark. Lot’s wife was a pillar of salt by day, but a ball of fire by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom For The Family Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 8, 2003

The biblical views of marriage and the family have often been ridiculed but now many are seeing the wisdom of following what God has to say. Since He is the Creator and Sustainer of life, when we follow God’s ways we will be blessed.

Wisdom for the Family British anthropologist John Unwin conducted an in-depth study of eighty civilizations that have come and gone over the last 4,000 years and has discovered that a common thread ran through all of them. In each instance, they started with strong moral values and a heavy ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-7, Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Counted Worthy

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 14, 2003

The apostles suffer for the name of Jesus.

Counted Worthy Acts 5:29-42 Jeff Hughes – April 13, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Persecution is often God’s tool of choice for refining us and bringing us closer to Him. In Isaiah chapter 1 verse 25, God tells us this - 25 I will turn My hand against you, And thoroughly purge ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Palace: A Place Of Injustice Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

This morning our focus is on how Pilate kept trying to slam the door shut but was unable to do so.

A couple weeks ago I stopped at a gas station on my way to make a hospital visit. As usual my mind was focused on a number of things, and I wasn’t paying attention to the howling hurricane whipping through the flat lands of Illinois. As I got out of the car, the wind pulled the door out of my hand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

Cultivating Generosity

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003

This sermon explores the benefits of generosity in various areas of our life including the stewardship of our time and money and how we can cultivate a generous spirit.

Cultivating Generosity II Cor. 9:11 6-9-02 Intro: 1. What would you think of a preacher who at offering time stood by the offering plate and carefully examined how much each person was giving? Suppose I stood up here as we were bringing our offerings and took each check—opened it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:11, Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Charismatic

A Mother's Love

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 17, 2005

A mother’s love is demonstrated by her eager attitude toward her family work and by her word’s of wisdom and insight to the family members.

A Mother’s Love Thesis: A mother’s love is demonstrated by her eager attitude toward her family work and by her word’s of wisdom and insight to the family members. Humor Illustrations: Hilarious Words of Motherly Wisdom from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Churches That Heal - Part 1

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 7, 2005

We need to commit here at New Life Community Church to create an environment that fosters spiritual healing for those who are wounded and in need of God’s touch.

Churches That Heal - Part 1 Thesis: We need to commit here at New Life Community Church to create an environment that fosters spiritual healing for those who are wounded and in need of God’s touch. Scripture Text: John 5:1-17: 1Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the Jews. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Of Unity - Ephesians Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 21, 2006

We are to live our lives in a manner that is worthy of our calling from God and that is rooted in the unity of the Spirit.

The Light of Unity – Ephesians 4 On the Lighter Side of life: Can you imagine yourself to being the nun that is sitting at her desk grading these papers all the while trying to keep a straight face and trying to maintain her calm and posture! PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE WORDING AND SPELLING. IF ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Kind Of People Ought You To Be

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 8, 2005

After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina many of us want to ask God why? In this message we will answer that question and also allow God to ask us a question.

What Kind Of People Ought You To Be? Slide Show Of Katrina Devastation As The Song ‘All I Can Say’ By David Crowder played This week like so many of you; my eyes, my mind and my heart have been literally flooded with hundreds of disturbing images. The devastation that Hurricane Katrina has ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ