Sermons on Hope For Tomorrow:

You Were Formed For God's Family

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 28, 2002

The second purpose of our lives is to love one another.

Note: This topic and some of the ideas come from Rick Warren’s "40 Days of Purpose" campaign. This morning, we continue our series of messages on "The Purpose Driven Life". So far, we’ve seen that God made us for a reason. He had a purpose in creating us. Life was not an accident; the human race ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

A Practical Guide To Fasting-Part 2 Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Oct 30, 2002

#4 of 4 sermons on biblical fasting.

A Practical Guide to Fasting (Part 2) (Topical) I. Where Does It Say, “Fast?” A. Explicit commands B. Expected conviction II. Why Should I Fast? III. When Should I Fast? IV. How Do I Fast? A. Types of fasts B. Accompanying attitudes and actions C. A strategy for successful fasting V. Common ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:29-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Ants In The Sleeping Bag Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 27, 2001

Retells the story of the Samaritan Woman with a stress on the advantages of God’s truth vs. Man’s

Over the past couple of weeks we’ve discussed the conflict between the world and God regarding truth. The world accepts truth only with the idea of its being flexible and subject to opinion or one’s point of view. The world adamantly rejects the very idea of "absolute truth" and ends up in moral ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ultimate Evil Desire

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 29, 2001

The Ultimate Desire of the satan is to display Christians as Trophies in Hell Fire. Any Believer who goes to hell fire is tresspassing.

Our message concerns everyone. No matter how long we stay here on earth, there is a place where we are going to stay forever. No matter the enjoyment we have here, there is a place of eternal enjoyment, where all the pleasures in the world and everything here cannot match. There is a better ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-11, Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Healing Path Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 5, 2001

The third step in the biblical process of Healing the Hurts You Don’t Deserve

Healing the Hurts You Don’t Deserve: The Healing Path Scripture Reading: Matt. 18:23-35, Matt. 6:12 It sounds like something out of a horror movie, but it’s real. In recent years, scientists have discovered a kind of bacterial infection called necrotizing fasciitis, more commonly called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12, Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How's Your Appetite?

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 20, 2001

Expounds on what Jesus said in Matthew 5:6; "Blessed are they which hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled."

HOW’S YOUR APPETITE? MATTHEW 5:6 I once read a story written by a man named Franz Koffka. The story was entitled “The Hunger Artist.” And of all the works by Koffka, this one short story seemed to sum his personal thoughts about life. This story was such an expression of him and had such an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Is Able

Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 5, 2001

Jesus alone can meet all of our deepest needs. He far exceeds any priest or pastor who have ever sought to lead people to the Lord and He lives to intercede for His people.

He Is Able! Hebrews 7:20-28 Everyone is looking for an angle. People from all walks of life are looking for someone or some way to help them get ahead, to find the calm waters of life, and to give them an anchor for their restless souls. Who can open a door of opportunity for me? Who can provide ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:20-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Well-Intentioned Dragons Series

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Aug 9, 2001

Who is this that darkens my counsel with words without knowledge? Job 38:2

The Book of Job Can you pull in the leviathan with a fishhook or tie down his tongue with a rope? His breath sets coals ablaze, and flames dart from his mouth. Job 41:1, 21 INTRODUCTION Does anyone here believe in dragons? I do. I see them all the time. They leave a wake of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Seige Of Jericho Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Aug 12, 2001

How The Battles of The Lord are to be won.

Study 7 The Siege of Jericho Joshua 5/13-6/27. Introduction One of the first principles of war is to search our, discover and overthrow your enemies strategic strongholds. There are certain geographical locations the control of which can mean the difference between winning and loosing battles ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Plant Urban Churches: A Case Study Evaluation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

How To Plant Urban Churches: A Case Study Evaluation of the Summer Urban Church Planting Efforts

How To Plant Urban Churches: A Case Study Evaluation of the Summer Urban Church Planting Efforts Of Jos Evangelical Churches of West Africa in Nigeria Seminary Students In 1988 Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain how seed families can help start urban churches. 2. The students ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Resolve Conflicts Between

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

How To Resolve Conflicts Between People During Church Planting Main Biblical Text - Eph. 4:28-32

How To Resolve Conflicts Between People During Church Planting Main Biblical Text - Eph. 4:28-32 DISCONTENTMENT "Content makes poor men rich; discontent makes rich men poor." Benjamin Franklin. Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain the reasons for conflicts between people who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mark #9: Uncommon Fellowship Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 17, 2001

This sermon details the fellowship that the first church had and many churches today lack.

Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Uncommon Fellowship Acts 2:42-47 August 19, 2001 Intro: A. [Welcome and Do-Si-Do, Citation: Cartoonist Sandy Silverthorne in Leadership, Vol. 11, no. 4]. "And now here’s the point in our service where I’d like you all to rise, turn to the person on your right, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Philippians 1:12-19 Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Sep 4, 2001

This sermon shows how Jesus was not only magnified through the life of Paul but purposes to be magnified thru our lives as well.

Philippians 1:12-19 Last week, while flipping thru the stations, I happened to see Jim Baker’s son, Jay, on Larry King Live. It was so encouraging to hear to how God brought him out of a life of alcoholism and drugs and raised him up as a minister to the broken, punk culture of Atlanta. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-19

"Confession Of Sin And Prayer For Forgiveness.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 6, 2001

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 16, 2001 Psalm 51:1-20 Title: “Confession of sin and prayer for forgiveness.”

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 16, 2001 Psalm 51:1-20 Title: “Confession of sin and prayer for forgiveness.” This is the best known of the seven traditional penitential psalms, 6; 32; 38; 51; 102; 130; 143, and one of the most moving prayers in the Old Testament. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Day Jesus Lied Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 17, 2001

This sermon addresses the growing belief that "all roads lead to God." All roads do -- but does the road you’re on lead to God the Father or God the Judge?

Sunrise Sermons Sunrise Presbyterian Church 18400 NW 68th Ave Miami FL 33028 Telephone: 305 821 5841 Email: SunPCUSA@aol.com “The Day Jesus Lied” September 9, 2001 The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor The Introduction To The Scripture Lesson… We are continuing our study of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed