Sermons on Holy Family:

Babel Vs Abram, How To Have A Great Name

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 4, 2003

A look at humility and pride by contrasting the Abram and the builders of the tower of Babel.

Introduction Four preachers had a series of theological arguments, and three were always in accord against the fourth. One day, the odd man out decided to appeal to a higher authority. "God!" he cried. "I know in my heart that I am right and they are wrong! Please show me a sign, so they too will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9, Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

Real, Old-Fashioned Church Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 7, 2003

Paul says four things need to be present for the building up of the church. The two we generally ignore are the ones where we listen to God directly.

Real, Old-Fashioned Church: Becoming A Festival pt. 5 March 1/2, 2003 1 Corinthians 14:26-33 Intro: We have spent the past four weeks talking about worship, and about our vision for worship depicted by the idea of a festival. I¡¦ve been excited to see the Spirit of God moving in our midst, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Takers Transportation Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Mar 8, 2003

Part one in four part Stewardship Series that looks at the four types of stewards in the church today: Takers, Tippers, Tithers, Trusters

THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED STEWARDSHIP SERMON SERIES “THE TAKER’S TRANSPORTATION” I TIMOTHY 4:8 ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) 1 Tim. 4:8 (NIV) “FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING IS OF SOME VALUE, BUT GODLINESS HAS VALUE FOR ALL THINGS, HOLDING PROMISE FOR BOTH THE PRESENT LIFE AND THE LIFE TO COME.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Seven Churches: Thyatira Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 8, 2003

This is the fifth in an eight part series concerning the eight churches of Asia

This is the fifth week of an eight week series and this morning we are looking at the fourth of seven churches. It’s interesting to note that this is the longest letter and yet it’s addressed to the church that was situated in the least important city of the seven. If we were to pull up our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

On The Behalf Of Christ

Contributed by Randell Brown on Nov 17, 2001

We are to live our lives on the behalf of Jesus Christ representing him and the righteousness of GOD he fulfilled.

“ON THE BEHALF OF CHRIST” TEXT PHILIPPIANS 1:29-30 & 2:1-8 This Epistle is a letter that was written to the Philippli Church, which was located in Macedonia in S.E. Europe. This was Paul’s first Church in Europe. They were a Church that was not of great money and a Church that was being ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

They Call Me Dad Series

Contributed by Robert Barnett on Nov 24, 2001

The God-given role of the father in the home.

¡§T H E Y C A L L M E ¡K D A D!¡¨ EPHESIANS 6:4 If you were to choose one word to describe the most powerful influence in a child¡¦s life, what word would you choose? When it comes to the power of influence in a child¡¦s life or world, I would choose the word ¡§Dad.¡¨ (A father¡¦s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: *other

Becoming A Person Of Integrity Series

Contributed by Michael Biolsi on Nov 24, 2001

Learning to integrate your life values with daily living.

Becoming a Person of Integrity Character Builder Series Pastor Mike Biolsi $20 bill illustration: ask, “Who would like this $20 bill?” Then crumple it up, step on it, roll it around and then hold it up again and ask, “Who still wants this $20 bill?” The value remains no matter what the item looks ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:17, Proverbs 11:3

Denomination: Baptist

"Hope" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 26, 2001

Part 3 in a 4 part Christmas series

(Read text) In the past two weeks, as we’ve entered the Christmas season, we’ve talked about the announcement of the angels to the amazed shepherds near Bethlehem. It was a message of good news, which was to be of a great joy for all people, and, according to the angels’ song, was to herald ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Orthodox

Running The Race

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 21, 2002

A sermon on running the race of life, using the Tour De France and the life of Lance Armstrong as illustrations.

Today’s message is entitled "Running The Race." This morning, we’re going to see from the Scriptures that all of life is a race to be run. Now, I realize that you may not feel much like running, at eleven o’clock on a Sunday morning in July. In fact, you may not ever feel much like running. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 2 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Will Of God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 21, 2002

In order to find the will of God: 1. You have to desire God’s will. 2. You have to do what is necessary to find God’s will. 3. You have to take a step of faith. 4. You have to commit your way to God.

I have a problem when I go to the store. There are just too many choices. I want to do something as simple as buy some cheese, but I have to decide what kind of cheese. Do I want Provolone, Swiss, Cheddar, American, Pepper, Blue, Brick, Monterey Jack, Muenster, Gouda or Brie. I went to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Radical Giving

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Jul 23, 2002

How do we fill up our Churches with radical givers determined to make a difference for the kingdom? Read or use this sermon to inspire a wave of generous- sacrificial giving.

"Radical giving" Acts 4:32-37 Pastor Bob Hunter (read scripture) (opening illustration) In our home these days, there is such a thing that rules called toddler control. Our children are young, and from a very young age human beings understand that possession is 90% of the law. Only in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Holiness

How Low Can You Go? Series

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Mar 25, 2003

Learn about the first step to promotion in this enlightening sermon about humility.

How Low Can You Go? Humility: The First Step to Promotion “Attitude” Series I. Introduction (The following is a parable that I made up as an introduction. It is fictional. For a story of similar proportion, see the movie RADIO.) He was never an all-star athlete, although he wanted to be. He ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dare To Be Free Again Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 27, 2003

Jesus rose to bring us freedom. But we tend to adapt to sin and the things that easily entangle, rather than really getting free. Beginning with some thoughts on war in Iraq

Dare to Be Free Again: “Up From the Grave: Lent 2003” March 22/23, 2003 Intro: Once again we find ourselves in the midst of a world at war. We’ve seen the pictures of bombs dropping, of soldiers racing through the desert, of people surrendering. I didn’t anticipate that today’s title, which I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-2, John 8:32-36

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Seven Churches: Sardis Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 31, 2003

This is part six of an eight part message on the seven churches of Asia.

So, where were we? Oh yeah, Sardis. We’ve looked at Ephesus, Pergamum, Smyrna and Thyatira and now we are on Sardis, which is the fifth of the seven churches that the letter in the Revelation was addressed to. If we pull up our trusty map we discover that Sardis was located in what we know as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus brings light to the world by revealing the truth about God because he is the Truth of God.

I guess you could say that there have been 2 great quests of the 20th century. Those are the quest for truth and the quest for freedom. The quest for truth in fact goes back to the last century or beyond, to a search for truth through scientific discovery. There was a belief then that we could ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-59

Denomination: Anglican