Sermons on Hofor The Hopeless:

Making Mummies Dance

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Jan 29, 2008

We preserve in the museum of our memories some mummies - parts of us that once lived but have died. Can they live again?

“Making Mummies Dance” “Making the Mummies Dance” is the title of Dr. Thomas Hoving’s memoir. In 1966 he became the Commissioner of Parks in New York City under Mayor John V. Lindsay. Hoving had earned a Ph.D. in art history from Princeton and had previously worked at the prestigious ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-14

Denomination: Mennonite

Stages Of Hope

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 8, 2008

A sermon that considers three stages of hope and suggests action plans for each stage

Stages of Hope Isaiah chapter 49 verse 23 “then you will know that I am the Lord, those who hope in me will not be disappointed.” In the book of Luke just after the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus – two of Jesus followers give a picture of despair. Luke 24:12 now the same day two of them were ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seeing Things In A New Light

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Feb 14, 2008

When we see in the Transfiguration that Jesus is fully human and fully divine, listening to Him takes on great power.

Introduction: Our scripture passage took place six days after Jesus asked the disciples who people thought He was, and Peter recognized that He was the Messiah. Still the disciples didn’t really understand. As Jesus began His journey to Jerusalem, He was transfigured in front of Peter, James and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Heaven Like? Part 3 - The Way To Life Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Feb 26, 2008

Here we explore what it means to "go to heaven." What does this mean and what implications does it have in this life? What happens when we die?

The Burning Question What Is Heaven Like? Part 3 – The Way to Life February 24, 2008 Various Scriptures Let’s quickly review what we have seen about heaven. Heaven is multi-facted. It has many different aspects. We have seen the heaven is the place where God reigns and it is comprised of the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:3

Denomination: Church Of God

He's Waiting At The Well

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Feb 27, 2008

Like the woman at the well, we are thirsty for salvation, and Jesus waits for us with living water at the well.

Introduction: Our reading today is so completely rich with meaning that I am going to go through it verse by verse. I hope in this way to open the text that it might address us where we are, for Christ always comes to us no matter where we are. Prayer: Lord God, we come thirsty. We live in a ...read more

Scripture: John 9:5-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Widow's Oil

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 3, 2008

We learn from the widow’s life how grace and faith work hand in hand.

The Widow’s Oil... Praise God Church!!! a) Seasons of Affliction (Intro)... How many in here tonight have ever been through a season of affliction? My guess is everyone here tonight. Amen? We’ve all been through times of testing and trials, A time when you thought that nothing was going to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Living In Limbo

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 13, 2007

Too many of us are living in spiritual limbo because we have chosen to sit back and ‘let things happen’ or as we say “Let the cards fall where they may”. We often catch glimpses of what God has in mind for us but somehow the vision never becomes reality.

Michelle Collins of the Globe & Mail: When 26-year-old Geoff Emery put money down on his first condominium, he started looking forward to moving out of his mother’s house. The move-in date of November 2005 rolled around only to find himself in November 2006 still living with his mom in Markham. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Body Made Full Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007

What does it mean for the Church to be "full" and how can it be obtained?

THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT II: The Mystery of The Body Unveiled 2. THE BODY MADE FULL (Eph. 3:14-21) INTRODUCTION: Am I the only one, or has anyone else had their prayers to God interrupted by a wandering mind? Last week, we saw that even the Apostle Paul can be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Dragon Slayer

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Jun 29, 2007

Jesus has the authority, power and desire to help us overcome the problems that overwhelm us.

Dragon-slayer Mark 5:1-17 Have you noticed how popular entertainment has made some pretty fearsome, terrible beings into loveable characters? Real pirates like Black Bart Roberts and Blackbeard were kidnappers, thieves, rapists, and murderers. Not the stuff heroes are made of. [picture ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Transformation And Grace

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 29, 2007

It was the power of Paul’s testimony that demonstrated grace in his life. He was transformed by God. That’s same power can do the same for us.

Transformation and Grace Galatians 1:10-24 (NIV) 10 Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. 11 I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached is not something that man ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Victory In The Valley Of Weeping

Contributed by Charles Holt on Jul 7, 2007

Based upon Psalm 84:5-7 this message seeks to encourage all who are passing through a "valley of tears," i.e., a place of sorrow, discouragement, mental and emotional loss. It’s focus is upon HOPE and HELP.

VICTORY IN THE VALLEY OF TEARS Psalm 84:5-7 Introduction: In 1838 and 1839, as part of President Andrew Jackson’s Indian removal policy, the Cherokee nation was forced to give up its lands east of the Mississippi River and to migrate to an area in present-day Oklahoma. They were driven from their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Waiting For God's Ultimate Kingdom

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 16, 2007

John the Baptist understood the power of the miracles, but wanted judgment to accompany them. He was having trouble waiting for justice -- as we do.

Third Sunday in Advent -- Lectionary A: Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:4-9; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-12 I was cleaning out some things this week and came across some papers, among which were some cartoons I had saved. I must have been having a bad day, for one of the cartoons was Ziggy sitting at a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Battle Within

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Dec 28, 2007

The demons we face and fight daily

The Battle Within us!!! Acts 16:16-16:31 Matthew 24:6-7, "And ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Changed Heart Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

The Thief crucified beside Jesus was forever changed with his face to face encounter with the Saviour.

A Changed Heart Series: “face to Face” Sunday sermon / July 15th Intro: the man we are looking into today isn’t even named in Scripture. He came face to Face with Jesus in the most horrible way. They were crucified together. And actually there were three men crucified that day. The Old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:38-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rebuilding A Bad Love Report Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 27, 2007

Believers are to deliberately interact with each other with the loving qualities described in chapter 13.

Living in Chapter 13 and Loving It (Part 3 of 4) Rebuilding a Bad Love Report Part 2 1 Cor. 13:4-8a Feb. 18, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Consider the following love letter: Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Baptist