Sermons on Heavenly Council:

Walking With The Suffering Christ

Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007

During this Lenten season we are asked to reflect on our Saviour’s suffering, death and resurrection. We are asked in some ways to walk with the one who suffered for us.

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. VI, Issue 2, No. 14 Second Sunday of Lent- Year A February 24, 2002 Readings: * Gen. 12:1-4 * 2 Tim: 1:8-10 * Mt. 17: 1-9 Walking with the Suffering Christ Less Than Whole At the Nicene Council, an important church meeting in the 4th century A.D., of the 318 delegates ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Instant Winners

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Sep 14, 2007

HAVE YOU EVER LOOKED AT A PACKAGE,OR A SOFT DRINK BOTTLE,AND FOUND THE WORDS:"BE AN INSTANT WINNER?"PERHAPS YOU OPENED IT AND FOUND THE WORDS: "SORRY,PLEASE TRY AGAIN" YOU WILL NEVER HEAR THESE WORDS FROM GOD.ALL WHO CHOOSE CHRIST AS PERSONAL SAVIOR WILL

INSTANT WINNERS 9/16/07 TEXT: ROMANS CHAPTER 9 VS. 9--13 INTRODUCTION: HAVE YOU EVER LOOKED INSIDE A PACKAGE; MAYBE A CEREAL BOX, A CANDY WRAPPER, OR UNDER A SOFT DRINK CAP AND FOUND THE WORDS: “YOU COULD BE AN INSTANT WINNER” **** ONLY YOURS SAID, (AND MINE ALSO) : ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Treasure In A Field Series

Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Apr 8, 2005

First of a series pertaining to the parables of Matthew chapter 13

TREASURE IN A FIELD Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: *other

Parable Of The Seed

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 2, 2002

A children’s interactive talk on the Parable of the Seed

Saxlingham 05-05-02 Luke 8: 4-15 The Parable of the Sower In today’s reading, Jesus used parable to teach with. 1. What is a parable? Question 1. Do you know what a parable is? Answer: It is the use of something well known – like seed growing in the ground ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Anglican

What Do You Believe

Contributed by Harold Nichols on May 14, 2001

DO YOU BELIEVE WHAT YOUR PREACHER TEACHES OR WHAT GOD SAYS?

WHAT IS IT YOU BELIEVE? TEXT: II Tim.2:15 STUDY TO SHOW THYSELF APPROVED UNTO GOD, A WORKMAN THAT NEEDETH NOT TO BE ASHAMED RIGHTLY DIVIDING THE WORD OF TRUTH. INTRODUCTION: FRIENDS STUDY THE VERSES, JUST LOOK THEM OVER FIRST. II TIMOTHY 3:1, 4:3-5, I TIMOTHY 4:2, II THESSALONIANS 2:11, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Someone Is Watching You Series

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

People are watching us all the time to see how a Christian responds in all situations, may they see ou dependance upon the Lord.

1 Peter 2:11 - 3:7 VCC September 27, 1998 Someone is Watching You Introduction 2:11,12, We are encouraged to act a certain way, live, think, believe different than the world around us. living as aliens and strangers, with a mission, a purpose, knowing our destiny. Someone is watching us walk by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parting Ways

Contributed by Kent Simmons on Jun 9, 2002

An unfortunate glimpse into the lives of men who have come to an impasse in a quarrel over a meaningless and fruitless disagreement.

Sermon Notes “Parting Ways,” Acts 15:36-41 NIV Kent Simmons AC 15:36 Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, "Let us go back and visit the brothers in all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing." [37] Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 22, 2001

The cross is the central symbol of Christianity. It reminds us of humankind’s sinfulness and of God’s love and power to save us.

Sermon for Good Friday, Year C Based on Isa. 52:13-53:12 & Jn. 19:17-42 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The Cross” The cross…All of us here today, along with the writers of our scripture passages from Isaiah and John; indeed, the whole world share one thing in common—the cross. We, along ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-42

Denomination: Lutheran

You Must Be Joking - John The Baptist As Our Vicar!

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 3, 2004

Can you imgaine what fun John the Baptist would be as your local vicar

NR/SMM 05-12-04 Mt. 3:1-11 John the Baptist’s ministry Story: Have you ever stopped to think what would happen if Bishop Graham appointed John the Baptist as your local vicar instead of me. Ursula don’t answer that! Imagine yourself asking John the Baptist round for dinner. What would you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Celebration

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 16, 2006

A Sermon on Celebration and Worship

Psalm 107 Celebration is worship. The definition of celebration in the dictionary includes words and phrases like: to hold up, to honor, to perform publicly, sacramental, holy day and to demonstrate satisfaction. What we want you to walk out of here with today is a correct understanding of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43

Denomination: *other

Making A Steadfast Commitment

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 17, 2009

We must make a steadfast commitment to God that we will communicate to him in prayer on regular basics. There are pitfalls when trying to make a commitment to God.

Introduction We must make a steadfast commitment to God that we will communicate to him in prayer on regular basics. There are pitfalls when trying to make a commitment to God. PITFALLS 1) Seeking the flesh 2) Seeking wrong council 3) Impatience 4) Doubt 5) Pressures a) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Advent: Repentance And Preparation

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 5, 2009

John the baptiser called for believers to repent. This sermon asks what we need to repent of, reminds us we need to turn back to God, and calls for preparation for what God has for us this next year.

If you were going to describe the time 20 years ago in 1989 when the Churches of the town worked together to plan and produce Festival 89 I wonder what you would say. More specifically, if you were going to date the time and the place and the event without naming the date I wonder what you would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

Special Miracles!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 3, 2010

In this sermon outline we highlight three statements that I empathize in my teaching and preaching on evangelism. The first is, ‘ The supreme task of the Church is the evangelization of the World’. The second is that we have the ability because ‘ The Chu

Special Miracles! In this sermon outline we highlight three statements that I empathize in my teaching and preaching on evangelism. The first is, ‘ The supreme task of the Church is the evangelization of the World’. The second is that we have the ability because ‘ The Church is the most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-12

The Inspiration Of Jesus: Always Inspiring! Series

Contributed by Thomas Gaskill on Aug 27, 2011

Jesus gives us an example to follow. He was always inspiring.

Jesus - Always Inspiring! Thomas A. Gaskill August 21, 2011 Selections from 1 Corinthians 10:23,24,31,11:1 NKJV (23) All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify. (Thayer: to promote growth in Christian wisdom, affection, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Intentional Faith Development Series

Contributed by Roy Probus on Jul 5, 2012

Faith Development is more than just a phrase used in churches, it should be the heartbeat of bringing believers closer to God.

I. Hoyt Family - http://www.teamhoyt.com/ "Dick and Rick Hoyt are a father-and-son team from Massachusetts who together compete just about continuously in marathon races. And if they’re not in a marathon they are in a triathlon — that daunting, almost superhuman, combination of 26.2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: United Methodist