Sermons on Heavenly Landscapes:

Extreme Widows! Mark 12: 41-44

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006

My focus here is on three widows - Ruth, her mother-in-law Naomi, and a nameless pensioner who puts all her livelihood into the offertory plate! As ever, the characters the Bible brings before us as heroes of the faith are persons whom the community at

A priest by the name of Wes Seeliger was shopping for a motorcycle. The Harley-Davidson salesperson bragged ‘this machine will go from 0 to 150 in 20 seconds. It will hug the road at 150 km/h. It will outrun anything on wheels. What do you do for a living, sir.’ ‘I’m a priest’ Seeliger said. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Christ The Rock Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 2:6-8

Text: 1 Peter 2:6-8 Title: Christ the Rock Date/Place: LSCC, 7/17/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: Joseph Smith—a prophet to some, and great deceiver to others. Martin Luther—a great theologian and reformer to some, and a heretic to others. Mohammed—a prophet to 1.2 billion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Place To Call Home Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007

2 of 3 dealing with the importance of friendship

A Place to Belong A Place to Call Home Sunday Sermon / May 15th 2005 Intro: Ways to know your church is unfriendly. 1) The sign out front says – For members only 2) The parking lot has a sign that says – unauthorized vehicles will be towed at owners expense. 3) The church lobby has a sign that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Small Groups: Our "Plan A" For Discipleship

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 12, 2006

All people should benefit from getting involved in a Christian small group.

Our Mission To create an (adj)____________ Christian community that effectively reaches out to (adj) ____________ people with (pl. noun) _____________, (pl. noun) _________________ and (pl. noun) _________________ so that they may experience the joy of (pl. noun) _________________ and a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good News + Good Deeds = A Positive Influence

Contributed by Shannon Lewis on Apr 3, 2007

The Good News is best when accompanied by Good Deeds. This sermon examines that.

The Good News + Good Deeds = A Positive Influence Shannon Lewis Living Springs Assembly of God Bandera, Texas www.lsagbandera.com 04/01/2007 Act 10:36-38 36As for the word that he sent to Israel, preaching good news of peace through Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all),37you yourselves know what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:36-38

When Life On Earth Ends.... What's Next? Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 27, 2007

This is the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus. Jesus helps us understand the there is life beyond this earthly life. The message compares some quotes by Dr. Elizabeth Kuebler-Ross and Fidel Castro and their opinion about life after death verses the word

In Jesus Holy Name September 30, 2007 Text: Luke 16:22-23, 26…. between…, 31 Redeemer “When Life on Earth Ends – What’s Next?” In our gospel lesson today, Jesus pulls back the curtain to help us catch a glimpse of life on the other side of death. This story is unique to the Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Strange Plan For Reaching Others Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 21, 2013

This is the first message in a series entitled Reimagining Evangelism. This message looks at how the often asks for us to do things that do not make any sense.

All of us would probably agree that some of God’s instructions just don’t make any sense. One of the most overwhelming and difficult tasks is that of reaching the world around us with the message of Jesus Christ. In fact with every passing day the task seems to be getting more and more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 9, 2007

The message looks at the identity of Jesus as found in John 7. The brothers, the people, the Pharisees and Jesus give us the answer to the question, "Who is Jesus?"

Who is Jesus? John 7:1-44 Introduction In a 1983 Gallup poll Americans were asked "who do you think Jesus is." 70% of those interviewed said Jesus was not just another man. 42% stated Jesus was God among men. 27% felt Jesus was only human but divinely called. 9% states Jesus was divine because ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness: The Answer To Doing What Comes Naturally Series

Contributed by George Mansfield on Apr 20, 2007

Christians are constantly tempted to live by the standard of the world. God repeatedly reminds us that the answer to this call is live in Holiness.

HOLINESS: THE ANSWER TO DOING WHAT COMES NATURALLY INTRODUCTION The longer I live and the more I read and hear, the more concerned Ii have become regarding Christians living according to the sinful nature. This is variously called, living according to the desires of the flesh, carnal nature and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Memorial Day

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 7, 2007

On Memorial Day we 1-Mourn the Loss 2-Remember the Lives 3-Are thankful for the Sacrifice

What is the history of Memorial Day? “Memorial Day is an official holiday in the United States. It was observed on May 30 until 1971, when for federal employees, the date was changed to the last Monday in May. It is also known as Decoration Day. The custom of placing flowers on the graves of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Bible Arithmetic

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 13, 2006

Enhancing one’s Christian witness by following the Bible’s amazing formula.

Bible Arithmetic MATHEMATICS NEVER CAME EASY TO ME while in school. Can you identify with me? I mean I really had to work hard at it. And wouldn’t you know that a few years after graduating from high school I found myself working in a testing laboratory which meant working with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Follow On

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 1, 2008

Luke 9:57-62 contains three brief snapshots taken as Jesus walked along the road. A few verses earlier we learn that Jesus “STEADFASTLY” set out for Jerusalem (Luke 9:51). He was determined to go there even though He knew what awaited Him. Since He was

FOLLOW OR NOT Luke 9:57-62 Luke 9:57-62 contains three brief snapshots taken as Jesus walked along the road. A few verses earlier we learn that Jesus “STEADFASTLY” set out for Jerusalem (Luke 9:51). He was determined to go there even though He knew what awaited Him. Since He was the Son of God, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

God's Future Society Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 30, 2007

Civil & political leaders who will truly surrender themselves to follow God open the way for God to wondrously bless those they govern.

ISAIAH 32: 1-8 GOD’S FUTURE SOCIETY God’s people were turning to Egypt, to the way of the world, for help during their hard times. Thus their society and economy would go from bad to worst. Yet in the worst of times, God continues to promise a way of salvation for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 32:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Groaning And The Glory Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

A STUDY OF ROMANS 8:16-23 WHERE PAUL COMPARES THE SUFFERINGS OF THIS LIFE WITH THE ETERNAL GLORY THEY BRING

Romans 8:16-23 – The Groaning & The Glory 16. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: 17. And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. 18. For I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16-23

Denomination: Church Of God

The Days Of Awe

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Oct 4, 2008

The Days of Awe are a time for repentance, reconciliation & restoration. Humanity & nature are on a collision course. People are living in a shattered present, stumbling toward a shattered future & longing for the restoration of an elusive hope.

The Days of Awe 2008 The ten days between Rosh Hashanah (beginning at sundown on Monday September 29th) and Yom Kippur (ending at sundown on Thursday, October 9th) are known as the Days of Awe, Yameem Nora-eem. The root word of nora-eem is the Hebrew word yare. Yare means to be afraid, to fear, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:8

Denomination: Charismatic