Sermons on Holy Tuesday:

The Gift Goes On

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 4, 2010

Since we are adopted we have a responsibility to promote adoption.

“The Gift Goes On” Several years ago the Kalamazoo Public Schools made the national news with the announcement of The Kalamazoo Promise. As you may know, some generous anonymous donors gifted large sums of money to establish a fund that would provide students educated in the Kalamazoo Public ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Persecution Makes Perfect Series

Contributed by James Jack on Jan 8, 2010

Like Paul, we must be prepared to suffer to present others perfect in Christ

Colossians 1:24 – 2:5 Richard Wurmbrand was a Christian pastor in Romania in the middle of the communist era. In 1945 there was great conference run by the communists where one by one the church leaders of Romania got up and pledged allegiance to Stalin and the communist system. Although ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Thankfulness

Contributed by Darryl Blahovich on Jan 8, 2010

Where do we find thankfulness in this world.

"The Day the Sun Didn't Shine" In 1883, It is said that in New England the Sun didn't rise! The people awoke to an eerie darkness. They went outside to do their chores in stony silence. No rooster crowed, no birds chirping, none of the usual sounds of a new day. At the very start, people began ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Gift Of Christmas

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 9, 2010

God tells us 3 things at Christmas: (1) He is WITH us, (2) He LOVES us, and (3) He is FOR us.

The Bible says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” (John 3:16-17) God tells us 3 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed Be Your Name: In The Land That Is Plentiful Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 9, 2008

When God gives and when He takes away, our only right response is praise.

ME That song speaks to the heart of where we’re going to be for the next couple of week… Listen to the words… words that you just sang… Blessed be Your name in the land that is plentiful Where Your streams of abundance flow, blessed be Your name Blessed be Your name when I’m found in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't Let The Lord Have To Cut You Down

Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 10, 2008

This is a parable of the unbarren fig tree

Last Week we spoke about the parable of the weeds. This week we will be talking about the parable of fig tree. How many of you remember what we said a parable was last week? A parable is a earthly story with a heavenly meaning. The reason Jesus spoke in parables so that we might get a better ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Comforting Song

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Nov 11, 2008

This sermon demonstrates how Psalm 23 brings God’s children comfort through its words.

Have you ever listened to a song that was comforting to you? This was a song that gave you relief in affliction, a song that brought you to a state of ease and satisfaction. It was a song that consoled you and brought you reassurance that everything would be alright. It was a comforting song ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Election's Over - Now What?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 19, 2008

Message meant to address those who were disappointed in the results of the election.

The Election’s Over – Now What? Various Scriptures November 16, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: The election was just under two weeks ago, and it wasn’t my intention to address it, other than to say that we need to continue to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:23-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Perpetuation Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 21, 2008

Fourth of a four part series on how our church cares for our community through the ministry of our members.

Many of you have probably seen the 1995 movie “Mr. Holland’s Opus” starring Richard Dreyfuss. It’s a movie about an aspiring composer named Glenn Holland whose real passion is to compose a symphony, but who takes a job as a high school band teacher to pay the bills and to, he hopes, provide him ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ Sets Captives Free

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Nov 23, 2008

Jesus Christ is the great Liberator of His people. Come and see how He sets captives free.

John 8. Zanzibar is an old city in East Africa. It is the home of the Swahili Institute, the official guardians of the Swahili language. But, for nearly 300 years it was the home of one of East Africa’s largest slave markets. But, something happened in Zanzibar. About 150 years ago a man walked ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Thankfui Living

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 24, 2008

A Thanksgiving message to help us focus on thankful living by doing acts of kindness and giving encouraging words.

The Power of Thankful Living John 6:1-14 I Thessalonians 5:18 You can experience the Power of Thankful Living when you live your life according to what Paul said in I Thessalonians 5:18, “…in everything give thanks.” Thankful living brings out the best in people. Thankful living leads to a life ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Addition By Subtraction Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

Are you a true witness for Jesus? How can you tell? What does it take to be the kind of witness God has called you to be? We’ll answer those questions as we look today at the example of John the Baptist.

The John that is in our passage this morning is not the same John that wrote this Gospel. The John that wrote this Gospel is the brother of James. Jesus called him a son of thunder. He was the one whom Jesus loved. But that’s not the John in our passage. The John in our passage is the one we ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Joyful Attitude Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 25, 2008

Sermon #2 of the Philippians series from Philippians chapter 2 deals with examples of the kind of joyful attitude we need to develop.

A JOYful Attitude CHCC: November 9, 2008 Philippians 2 INTRODUCTION: For the next few weeks, we’re looking at the book of Philippians … a book full of JOY written by a man who was in PRISON. If anyone can be an example to us of how to have JOY as Christians … it is Paul. In Chapter 2, Verse ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God's People Do Bad Things Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Dec 2, 2008

What’s going on when the saints sin?

When I put my faith in Jesus Christ decisively at the age of 21, God spoke a sentence into my consciousness that I will never forget: “You’re forgiven. Go and sin no more.” From the moment that lightning bolt realization struck, I’ve never doubted God’s complete forgiveness. That simple ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

What's That Smell

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008

Mesage on the sense of smell in the Bible. there are some things that are a stench to God and others that are a sweet savor.

“What’s That Smell?” Introduction Steak sizzling on the barbecue grill. Limburger cheese melting on the manifold. Fresh bread baking in the oven. Lost Easter egg breaking in the house a year later. Freshly perked coffee creating a fragrant morning atmosphere. Freshly filled ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance