Sermons on Human Consciousness:

Worship: Acknowledging Jesus

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Sep 12, 2001

A Sermon based on the worship scene in Revelation 5 that give us insight into our worship of Jesus.

WORSHIP: ACKNOWLEDGING JESUS Revelation 5:8-14 INTRODUCTION: I read a story just the other day about a Christian couple who lived some twenty miles outside of Munich, Germany. In order to make it to Bible School at 9 A.M. they had to get up at 4 in the morning, dress, quickly eat breakfast, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:6-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Count It All Joy Eulogy For My Brother Desmond Robinson

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 14, 2001

A SEEKERS ISSUE SHOWING THAT GOD IS LOOKING FOR A FEW COURAGEOUS MEN AND WOMEN TO FIGHT THIS FIGHT OF FAITH.

COUNT IT ALL JOY INTRODUCING JAMES THE CENTRAL THEME OF THIS EPISTLE IS THAT OF FAITH AS SEEN BY JAMES, WHO WAS ONE OF THE TWELVE DISCIPLES AND SON OF ZEBEDEE, BROTHER OF JOHN ALSO SAID TO BE THE HALF BROTHER OF JESUS, BEING THE OFFSPRING OF JOSEPH AND MARY AFTER THE BIRTH OF JESUS. JAMES’S ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do You Position Yourself To Succeed

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 25, 2001

Simple things to keep in mind to be successful.

How do you position yourself to succeed? PBC, Vancouver, BC Dec.31, 2000 Deuteronomy 31:1-8 Here we are in December 31, 2000. Time to change to a new calendar, just when I got used to writing 2000 in cheque book and now gotta change again. For many of us, new challenges await us. Some of us ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Don't Worry About Anything? Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Jun 8, 2001

Philippians 4:6

Don’t Worry About Anything? June 3, 2001 Remember the song by Bobby McFarren, “Don’t worry, be happy”? Impossible not to have… played all the time! - nice idea… but can be pretty annoying… esp when your facing difficult times. - In Phil 4:6 Paul expresses part of this saying, “Be anxious for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

He Went A Little Farther

Contributed by Jerry Carr on Jun 9, 2001

We find as Jesus went to Gethsemane, Gabbatha, Galgotha, and the Grave, that he conquered every obstacle that was set before him, just as we must.

When we think of Calvary, it speaks of sins forgiven, but in order for those sins to be forgiven there had to be someone to pay the price. It speaks of Peace with God, but before we can experience Peace there must be Victory. It speaks of Eternal Life, but before we can have eternal life, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, John 19:10-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Proclaiming The Good News To The Poor Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001

This is the first lesson of this series based on Luke 4:16-21 and using Luke 24:13-35 as the main text.

THE UNEXPECTED JESUS "Proclaiming the Good News to the Poor" Luke 24:13-35 INTRODUCTION: Let me tell you a little story about a man named Edgar Degas. During the 19th Century he was a well-known French painter. He had been schooled at the finest art studios in Paris, and his work was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fishes & Loaves

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 20, 2001

Jesus Speaks and Feeds the 4,000

Biblical Reference: MATTHEW 15:30-32 JESUS DELIVERED ONE OF HIS MANY TEACHINGS ON THE COAST OF GALILEE JUST AFTER PERFORMING HIS MOST FAMOUS MIRACLE. THE FEEDING OF THE FOUR THOUSAND WITH JUST SEVEN LOAVES OF BREAD AND A FEW FISH. IN MATTHEW 15:30-32, IT WAS MADE CLEAR THAT JESUS SPENT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:30-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Got Your Back!

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 6, 2001

When you feel as if the devil has knocked you down for the last time, Isaiah reminds us that God has our back!

GOD’S GOT YOUR BACK! ISAIAH 59:19-21 (Deut 20:1-4) I’ve got a message for those of you who have ever found yourself in the midst of trouble… I’ve got a message for those of you who have found yourself in the midst of problems… In the midst of circumstances… I’ve got a message for those of you who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:19-21, Deuteronomy 20:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That Was Then...

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 3, 2000

A look at today and where we are headed, as opposed to where we should be going.

“That was then, what is it now?” John 3:16 Until I was 27 years old God not only didn’t play a significant role in my life He basically had NO role in my life. Just like Paul, I thought Christians were weak and foolish. But at 27 years old I was confronted with the “Gospel” through a situation ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Success

Contributed by William Justus on Nov 12, 2000

WE ARE NOT TO BE A DEFEATED PEOPLE

SECRET TO SUCCESS Joshua 1:1-2 Joshua is the Hebrew tongue means “the Lord saves” or “the Lord is salvation”. Joshua 1:3-5 God has made this promise to you and I “WE ARE NOT ALONE”. Matthew 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Which Boat Are You In?

Contributed by Erin Cole on Nov 15, 2000

This sermon deals with where people may find themselves during tough times in their lives, and how through God

Which Boat Are You In? Opening Ill- There has been so much in the news lately about the Titanic- the new movie, books and memorabilia springing up since the popularity of the movie; possibility of bringing artifacts up from the ocean floor where the wreckage now lies... There is no question but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Matthew 8:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Final Election Results

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 20, 2000

"Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your ELECTION sure...."

“Final Election Results” TEXT: 2 Peter 1:10-11 – “Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your ELECTION sure. For if you do these things, you will never fall, and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” INTRODUCTION: The 2000 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10-11, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gethsemane

Contributed by Joshua Deerinwater on Nov 22, 2000

Jesus's victory over temptation, and what we can learn from it.

Gethsemane Text: Luke 22:39-46 I. The Garden v.39 "And he came out, and went, as He was wont, to the Mt. of Olives . . . . v.40 "And when He was at the place . . . . Q) Where is "the place" Luke is talking about here? A) Matt. 26:36 & Mark 14:32 , tell us that "the place" is the Garden ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate Jesus: The Incarnation

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

Jesus is the God Man.

Celebrate Jesus: The Incarnation John 1:14 Series Text: 1 Tim. 3:16 And by common confession great is the mystery of godliness: He who was revealed in the flesh, Was vindicated in the Spirit, Beheld by angels, Proclaimed among the nations, Believed on in the world, Taken up in glory. Around ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Without Christ Is Meaningless

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 6, 2000

Christmas without Christ is a contradiction in terms but the antidote is to hear the Word of the Angel and the Worship of the Heavenly Choir, to follow the Witness of the hepherds and ponder the Wonder of Mary.

Many of us have had more Christmases than we care to remember! We half dread it’s coming because of the superficial spirit brought on by the build up of publicity to enter into the spirit of the festive season. The business world, it has to be said, with an eye on the cash till, seizes upon the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist