Sermons on Heirs:

The Waiting Father Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 18, 2004

We may relate to each of the characters in the story of the prodigal, but we are called to become the father.

Luke 15:11-32 May 14, 2004 The Waiting Father – Becoming the Father How many people have read the book “The Return of The Prodigal Son” by Henri Nouwen? This is one of my “must read” books for Christians – I even recommend it for non-Christians. If you haven’t read them yet, this summer, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: *other

Hope - His Overall Purpose Is Our Elevation - God Gives Us Cause To Hope!!

Contributed by John Gullick on May 18, 2004

A sermon that uses primary scripture Ezekiel chapter 37 1-11 as a lesson on hope.

His One Purpose is our Elevation. A philosopher of last century, Bertrand Russell was an outspoken atheist. He even wrote a book called Why I Am Not A Christian. When Russell was 81 years old, he was interviewed on a British Broadcasting Corporation radio talk show. The interviewer asked him what ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Did It, Good! But, Why Did You Do It?

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jul 22, 2003

This sermon looks at how many have selfish reasons for following Jesus. The premise is that many say that they love Jesus, when in reality they don’t love Him per say but really only for what He gives them.

Maybe you were one of the millions who were glued a few months back to their television sets to watch the final episode of the Fox reality show, “Joe Millionaire”? The premise of the show was that they would take an ordinary guy making a working man’s salary, clean him up, put him up in a castle ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-30, Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Methodist

When You Least Expect It

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Sep 11, 2003

This message was preached during a memorial service surrounding the events of September 11, 2001.

Introduction: Recently I looked up September 11 in reference book that highlighted important dates. The book, written in 1970, had many events and notes of interest for almost every day in the calendar. I was surprised to find that September 11 had no special significance recorded in that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Supremacy Of Christ In The Church #3 Series

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 19, 2003

Paul will show us that we the church have freedom in Christ.

COLOSSIANS #3 (Much of the material comes from Barnes’ Notes, Electronic Database. Copyright (c) 1997 by Biblesoft.) Paul told the church last week about Christ being the head over everything and this week we look at how Christ has freed us. The Freedom in Christ 2:4 23 A. Freedom from ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Only God Has Made The Tree

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jul 7, 2003

This parable pictures Jesus as a cedar sprout from the top of David’s family tree. He becomes low and dry to save us, but the Lord made him a tall and florishing tree so that we are safe in his branches.

Only God has made the Tree Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit guides our hearts and minds today is recorded in Ezekiel 17:22-24 This is what the Sovereign LORD says: I myself will take a shoot from the very top of a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 17:22-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Born Again A New Years Message

Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Dec 26, 2003

What we should expect to do and to receive as we enter the New Year>

Born Again A New Years Message John 3: 1-8 John 3 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Purpose For Us

Contributed by John Howard on Dec 29, 2002

What purpose is there for me here? What does God want from me?

Ephesians 5:1-21 The Purpose of God I was asked recently the question we all ask ourselves at one time or another - Why am I here? - What purpose is there for me here? - Now the person who asked me this is a Christian - And after confirming the importance of his decision to accept Christ as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

When You Can't See, Just Have Faith

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Jan 2, 2003

Faith is truly the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. But how is your faith? Faith never says, "I see", but it always says "I believe"

WHEN YOU CAN’T SEE, JUST HAVE FAITH ENCOURAGEMENT FOR AN EMPOWERED COMMUNITY: MATT 9:27-31 (PREACHED AT THE VA. BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION MEN’S RETREAT - BY REV. W. D. SCOTT SR) THE VERY REAL PRESENCE OF EVIL IN THE WORLD AND THE SINFULNESS OF HUMAN BEINGS, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Our Fears In 2003 Series

Contributed by Tony Kwan on Jan 10, 2003

How to overcome our common fears by affirming our faith in Jesus.

Hebrews 1:1-2:18 Overcoming our fears in 2003 Introduction 3 things modern men and women fear most: 1. fear of dishonour and shame 2. fear of loss and suffering 3. fear of death This in fact is not dissimilar to what the early Christian faced: 1. they met initially in house ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Walk Of The Believer

Contributed by Ted Palaroan on Jan 17, 2003

Unity, Harmony, Purity, Victory

THE WALK OF THE BELIEVER By Pastor Ted Palaroan Ephesians 4:1-3 As we enter Chapter 4 of Ephesians we enter the last half of the book. Ephesians is a beautiful example of the way the apostle Paul always maintained a balance between doctrine and duty. The first three chapters of Ephesians have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ultimate Float Trip

Contributed by Nathan Hall on Mar 7, 2003

A look at the blamelessness, obedience, and faith of Noah.

The Ultimate Float Trip Genesis 6:9-22 GE 6:9 This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God. 10 Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham and Japheth. 11 Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight and was full of violence. 12 God saw how ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Like The Chosen Generation

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 7, 2003

Christians are to be different than the world. If there is not much difference in your life it is time to renew your mind.

March 9, 2003 Morning Service Text: Romans 12:1-2 Subject: Living Sacrifices Title: Living Like a Chosen Generation Are you different? People tell me that all the time. I’m not always sure how to take it but I am sure about one thing - I am different. How do your friends and acquaintances in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unlimited Patience, Indescribable Grace Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 16, 2003

Paul never got over Jesus’ choice when instead of sending him to hell, he saved him and put him into his service. Foreknowledge and grace came together when God turned the terrorist from Tarsus into a saintly servant of righteousness.

Unlimited Patience, Indescribable Grace 12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service; 13 even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent aggressor. And yet I was shown mercy, because I acted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Unchanging God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

The moment we are born, we begin to age. We grow, develop, and then deteriorate ­ and our memory is one of the first things to go. Our only hope in life is this: God never changes. He is the one constant we can count on while everything around us ra

Our Unchanging God Now that my 40th birthday is in my rear-view mirror, I can laugh about all the cards and balloons I received. 90% of the cards I got made some kind of crack about how old 40 is ­ but a few people were kind to me ­ very few. The staff gave me a little party on Tuesday complete ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:29

Denomination: Baptist