Sermons on Holier Than Thou:

Abraham: Justified By Faith Or By Works? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 22, 2005

Paul turns to Abraham to show that he too was justified before God by faith and not by works.

Scripture When asked about Christianity, actress Sophia Loren was reported as saying several years ago in the USA Today, “I’m not a practicant, but I pray. I read the Bible. It’s the most beautiful book ever written. I should go to heaven; otherwise it’s not nice. I haven’t done anything wrong. My ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Dead Dog Syndrome - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 24, 2005

Shimei suffered from a spiritual illness that can plague even the most godly man or woman. He suffered from a "critical spirit." What can we do make sure we don’t fall prey to the same sickness in our lives?

OPEN: An older couple were on a trip across country and they stopped at a roadside restaurant for lunch. As they got up to leave, the woman forgot and left her glasses on the table. They were several miles down the road before she realized she didn’t have them and to make matters worse, her husband ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:5-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Promises Of Life In Christ Jesus Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Apr 25, 2005

Paul tells young Timothy that they are both living the promise of life in Christ Jesus. Are we living that promise also?

The Promise of Life in Christ Jesus Text: 2nd Timothy, Chapter 1 Today I want to look at Paul’s second letter to Timothy. We should realize, as we read this letter, that it is the last recorded word of the apostle Paul. Tradition tells us that shortly after this letter was written, Paul was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have You Touched Jesus Series

Contributed by Mike Wimberly on Apr 28, 2005

It is ironic that many people in the crowd touched Jesus, but only this one lady receved healing.

HAVE YOU TOUCHED JESUS MARK 5:24-34 24 So Jesus went with him, and a great multitude followed Him and thronged Him. 25 Now a certain woman had a flow of blood for twelve years, 26 and had suffered many things from many physicians. She had spent all that she had and was no better, but rather grew ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

Who Can Stomach Him?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 5, 2005

This is an ascension sermon in which Jesus told about the life giving words of the SPirit and the reinforcement of the Ascension.

May 8, 2005 John 6:60-69 On hearing it, many of his disciples said, “This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?” Aware that his disciples were grumbling about this, Jesus said to them, “Does this offend you? What if you see the Son of Man ascend to where he was before! The Spirit gives ...read more

Scripture: John 60:60-69

Denomination: Lutheran

Being Fruitful Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 8, 2005

Nature teaches us that if you are going to be fruitful, you have to: 1. Have your roots in good soil. 2. Have a healthy trunk and branches. 3. Have fertilization.

A wealthy businessman, who was well known for being ruthless and unethical, told Mark Twain that before he died, he wanted to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. He said that when he got there he wanted to climb to the top of Mount Sinai, where Moses received the Ten Commandments, and there read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

Finish Line 2: Start Your Engines... Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on May 11, 2005

This is the second sermon in my NASCAR-themed "Finish Line" series, focusing upon the preparations that must be made in order to get ready to run our "race of faith." (04/17/05)

**Sermon Outline** Start Your Engines … Galatians 1:11-2:2 A Little Review (From Week 1 - Who Is Your Sponsor?) 1. This race of life has a finish line. 2. Sometimes you need a little help to run the race. 3. You are already on the winning team! 4. Does the world know who your “sponsor” ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lydia, A Model For The Working Woman

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005

A Mother’s Day message that looks for and identifies a Christian model for those moms who work outside the home, "working moms."

Lydia, A Model for the Working Woman Sunday, May 12, 2002 TEXT: Acts 16: 11-15, 40 For me as a teenager, Mother’s day was a wonderful experience at church. I looked forward to it because it was a lot of fun. There were always little prizes and awards and everyone was happy for the mothers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Role Distinctions In The Church

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 29, 2005

The Bible establishes role distinctions in the Lord’s churches.

God’s Glorious Church Role Distinctions in the Church Galatians 3:28 Woodlawn Baptist Church May 29, 2005 Introduction (see footnote) Today we come to the last of the four messages I want to preach about women and their roles in the Lord’s New Testament churches. It has been a joy for me to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28

Denomination: Baptist

Making It Pretty Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 30, 2005

Paul tells Titus to making the Gospel attractive, but how is that done?

17- Make it Pretty- Titus Ugly bunch don’t you think? This week’s edition of people magazine included pictures of the world’s 50 most beautiful people, as selected by their readers. The group you saw were the photos that were posted online at People’s homepage. All fairly attractive people. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Must Be Crazy Series

Contributed by Paul Cull on Jun 12, 2005

The unbroken love of God despite all that we do to break his heart

God must be crazy! Part 2 of a series of 3) Hosea 11:1-9 I am sure that that you all have something in your life with which you have a love-hate relationship. I am told that Ainsley Harriott has a love hate relationship with his oven. For many of us it is computers. (PAUSE) We are amazed at ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Paul: My Encounter With The Risen Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2005

Paul’s encounter with the risen Christ transformed him from fervent persecutor to passionate missionary.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 21:37-22:21 TITLE: “PAUL: MY ENCOUNTER WITH THE RESURRECTED CHRIST” INTRODUCTION: A. You might remember a news story from several years ago where 18 men and 12 women committed mass suicide in a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mystery Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

A look at the amazing gift of a loving marriage between a man and woman.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Mystery of Marriage Ephesians 5:22-33; Proverbs 30:18-19 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Today we pass the midpoint in our 2005 Season of the Family. This week we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1st Things 1st: "God Is A Loving Father" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jun 16, 2005

To invite a more personal relationship with our Creator God by seeing Him also as a loving Father who loves each of his children without end.

Reading: Deuteronomy 32:1-6 I suppose that I’m like a lot of us… I’ve always wanted to please my father, but many times I have felt like I just never could. …that I never could quite live up to his expectations. • My Dad has always loved baseball. Some of the only toys he had as a kid growing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Duct Tape And A Clotheshanger Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jun 17, 2005

Kids follow Dad’s lead! How can we make sure they get the right stuff?

“Duct Tape and A Clotheshanger” Proverbs 22:6 “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” (NIV) Proverbs 22:6 “Teach a child to choose the right path, and when he is older, he will remain upon it.” (TLB) Today is the 100th anniversary of Father’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Church Of God