Sermons on Hole:

Forgiveness

Contributed by Steve Moore on Nov 8, 2005

Forgiveness - A look at 1) The need for forgiveness,2) The alternative to forgiveness, and 3) The power of forgiveness!

INTRODUCTION Today we are going to look at forgiveness. It is perhaps pertinent, following recent events in London, (London bombings) that we try to engage with such a subject; As the emotions and distress of shock start to give way to feelings of anger, resentment & bitterness. But hopefully ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Have No Illusions

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 8, 2005

In our world we can become distracted by the illusions of wealth, power and prestige. Pursuing such illusions may give us temporary satisfaction, but they do not give us eternal security. We need to stand on the foundation which will not crumble.

Have No Illusions Readings Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 Matthew 7:24-27 (text) Congregation of the Lord Jesus Christ, Young people, boys and girls. You can open any one of a dozen teen magazines available at the moment and the same message will jump out from all of them. A person who has made it in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Failure

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 21, 2007

We can fail in life if we follow the example of the one-talent man in Matthew 25

INTRODUCTION SLIDE 1 - How many of us want to fail in our walk with Jesus? How many of us want to fail at life? How many of us want our children to grow up to fail? - Failure is something that most of us want to avoid at all costs. We do not want to be known for our failures nor do we want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way Of Jesus

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 19, 2007

Don’t let the past be the focus of your future.

The Way of Jesus Luke 9:51-62 June 24, 2007 On Thursday, Deb and I left Luke, Ben and Emma with my parents at the Oregon coast and took off to attend a portion of our denomination’s Annual Meeting in Portland. After the meeting was over, Deb and I got back in the car to head back to our campsite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Believe In Heaven And Hell

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 14, 2006

What you believe determines how you live.

¡§There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich man¡¦s table; even the dogs would come and lick his sores. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

The Most Important Things

Contributed by Michael Martin on Nov 4, 2006

There are things that are more important to God, than what man thinks is important.

(Phil. 3:4-14) "If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I MORE..." Paul was a man of words. They said about him, "His letters are weighty..." We understand now, that they were the very words of God. That Paul wrote under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Found And Forgiven

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 10, 2007

A sermon for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 19 The lost sheep and lost coin

16th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 19 Lectionary 24 September 16th Luke 15:1-10 "Found and Forgiven" "Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, "This man receives sinners and eats with them." So he told them this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessing Blocker Or Blessing Bringer? Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 21, 2007

It’s time for the church to check its motives for being.

September 23, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Haggai 1:1-15 Subject: Sowing and Reaping Title: Are You a Blessing Blocker or a Blessing Bringer? You live in the most blessed nation in the world. You have more freedom to do as you like. You have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joel, Part I Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 7, 2004

The message of Joel is one of hope and restoration in the darkest times.

Locusts and lost years. Joel 1 – 2:27 WBC 9/5/4am (testimonies?) CONTEXT At 9.40am on 1 Nov 1755 one of the greatest earthquakes of all time hit Lisbon, Portugal. The epicentre was only 7 miles out into the Atlantic. The earthquake only lasted 6 minutes- but in that time all public buildings ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Caught Between The Pharoah And The Deep Red Sea

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jan 11, 2008

There are times in our lives when we, like the children of Israel, face a Red Sea crossing. There are several things we need to do that will enable us to cross the Red Sea’s in our lives..

Caught Between the Pharaoh and the Deep Red Sea EXODUS 14:10 – 31 Have you ever found yourself in a desperate situation…? Ever felt you were “Painted in a corner?” Did it seem that there was “No way out?” Have you ever felt like you were between a rock and a hard place? • Financial ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Commitment Of A Servant-Leader Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Aug 22, 2007

A great number of people called themselves Christians who want to be served than to serve. There are many who aspire in leadership but very few will aspire to servant-hood.

THE COMMITMENT OF A SERVANT-LEADER Luke 9:57-62 (I preached this message during my employment at Philippine Missionary Institute) Illustration: S. I. McMillen, in his book "None of These Diseases," tells a story of a young woman who wanted to go to college, but her heart sank when she read the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Presence Of Freedom

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 9, 2006

Freedom from the tyranny of evil came to us in the Person of Jesus Christ! God did not save us when Jesus died on the cross. He saved us when Jesus was born.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt made an important speech before Congress on January 6, 1941. After the war was over, he shared his vision of all people enjoying four basic freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. Warren Wiersbe, conference speaker, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

"The Family Under Attack!" Part 1 Of 5 Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Feb 1, 2002

How’s your family this morning? Strong, vibrant, standing in good relationships with love? Or is it filled with anger, yelling, crying and desperation? Our families today are under attack like never before, it’s time to reclaim our homes for Christ.

"The Family Under Attack!" "Home Improvement" series Part 1 of 5 Text: Psalm 127:1 Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - February 3, 2002 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Psalm 127:1 Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Bible Church

The Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Steven Angus on Sep 26, 2006

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS AND SELF CONTROL

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS AND SELF CONTROL GALATIANS 5:22-23 We have been studying the Fruits of the Spirit. We have discovered that the nine fruit Paul listed in Galatians 5 can be divided into three clusters of three fruit each. The first category (cluster) deals ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Stewardship: The Devil Is In The Details

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE TO JESUS FOR ALL THE DETAILS OF OUR LIVES!

STEWARDSHIP: THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS MATTHEW 25: 14-30 OCTOBER 3, 2004 INTRODUCTION: Fishman: Life’s details can be elusive Jane Fishman Savannah Morning News In one 10-hour period last month, on a Saturday, I attended a funeral for a 90-year-old woman, a baby shower for a sweet-tempered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist