Sermons on Human Consciousness:

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

How Jesus Avoided Emotional Burnout

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Lord transferred all of his emotional pain to the care of His Father. Ask the Lord to take away whatever burden you are facing allowing Him to do whatever He wants with your life - stop resisting His will!

1. Jesus struggled with feelings of emotional discouragement like everyone, but He prayed, "Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done." (Luke 22:42) The Lord transferred all of his emotional pain to the care of His Father. Application: Ask the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Christ Lifts Us Up With His Righteousness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How Christ Lifts Us Up With His Righteousness (Rom. 3:20-22)

How Christ Lifts Us Up With His Righteousness (Rom. 3:20-22) Illustration:If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us an educator; If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist; If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent us an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20-22

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

Regardless Rejoicing

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006

Having it all or losing it all, rejoicing in any and every situation should be a natural part of a Christian’s life.

WE HAVE QUITE A FEW UNIQUE SAYINGS IN OUR CULTURE THAT HELP US DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN A PESSIMIST AND AN OPTIMIST. SAYINGS SUCH AS “A PESSIMIST SEES THE GLASS AS HALF-EMPTY WHILE THE OPTIMIST SEES IT AS HALF FULL” OR “THE OPTIMIST IS THE ONE WHO CAN ENJOY THE SCENERY EVEN WHEN THEY HAVE TO TAKE A ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

Coming To The Light

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

Jesus birth is a turning point in human history for his life and teaching reveals in a person what God’s intention was for our lives/

John 1_1-10 - Come to the Light John 1 The Word Became Flesh 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Became Our Brother

Contributed by Charles Degner on Oct 23, 2006

Brothers and sisters are important, aren’t they? If you really need help, they will not turn you away. What a comfort it is when Jesus says that he is not ashamed to call us his brothers and sisters!

Hebrews 2: 9-11 Pentecost 20 B Rev. Charles F. Degner 9But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. 10In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Out Of The Whirlwind

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 24, 2006

We all want to know why we suffer.

Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind: "Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Gird up your loins like a man, I will question you, and you shall declare to me. Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. Who ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Rejoicing Always

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 25, 2006

Trials and persecutions notwithstanding, Paul keeps the focus on rejoicing both in his life and in the church.

REJOICING ALWAYS “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 In his letter to the church at Philippi, Paul referred to “rejoice”, “rejoiced” or “rejoicing” ten times. The church had much that tended to discourage it. It was not an affluent congregation. It was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Article #2 - Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Oct 26, 2006

The second in a sixteen-sermon series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith. This sermon explores the incarnation and our understanding of the Divine-Human nature of Jesus.

Article of Faith #2 - Jesus Christ Date: Sunday, June 13, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Despite the somewhat bizarre weather we’ve had of late, it appears as though Summer is finally on its way. Friday was my last day of volunteering in the school lunchroom until next fall, as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Nazarene