Sermons on Human Government:

The Mouth Of Christ

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 20, 2006

One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord.

The Mouth of Christ Deuteronomy 8:1-10 Luke 4:1-4 March 19, 2006 One of the things that I have learned over the years of being a pastor is that some of the most important committee work of the church doesn’t occur in meetings. Sometimes, some of the most important decisions we make, some of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Ears Of Christ

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 27, 2006

When our ears are opened to the thngs that Christ heard, we are enabled to come to complete trust and fatih in God.

The Ears of Christ Psalm 54:1-2 March 26, 2006 I am not a great fan of Dr. James Dobson because I have some pretty significant differences of opinion with him about theology, biblical interpretation, and public policy. Yet he has done some very important work in the areas of family relationships ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 54:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Fellowship, Joy & Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Apr 2, 2006

The incarnation of Christ is important because it provides our salvation, fellowship, joy and forgiveness.

Fellowship, Joy & Forgiveness Written by the Apostle John, the book of 1 John was written to encourage believers in the truths of the humanity and deity of Jesus Christ. In it he gives a summary of the Gospel, and the evidence of it. He then stresses the obvious and expected result: a holy life. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Eyes Of Christ

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 3, 2006

In all seasons of the year, we need vision correction. We are too often farsighted, or shortsighted, or just plain blind to the reality of God’s kingdom.

The Eyes of Christ Isaiah 9:1-2, 6-7 April 2, 2006 There were two Marines who boarded a train together, one a young man not too long out of recruit training and the other, his commanding officer. They sat across the aisle from a pretty young woman and her grandmother. It was evident that the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

How To React To Persecution Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 3:13-17

Text: 1 Peter 3:13-17 Title: How to React to Persecution Date/Place: LSCC, 11/27/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: the persecution of the insurance companies, the suffering of the bricklayer—ill file B. Background to passage: Peter again takes up the subject of Christians being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Hardest Thing In The World

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 5, 2007

The hardest thing in the world is to consider suffering and trials a gift from God.

The Hardest Thing in the World James 1:1-4 February 4, 2007 Have you ever felt like you’d been body slammed by life? I remember Christmas vacation of my sophomore year in high school. For some reason, the wrestling coach decided that we needed to practice. We practiced for 3 or 4 days of that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

When Jesus Meets The World Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

Learn more about the most influential man in history from the most infulential book in history

Based on a Sermon Preached by Adrian Warnock on 6th October 2002 at Jubilee Church QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION Ice breaker What is your name and what person in history other than Jesus do you most admire? Questions? IS Jesus really the most influential man in history? What kind of person ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 23, 2007

In this sermon the 3 temptations of Christ Jesus and His response to them are compared to ways in which we are tempted today.

If - Luke 4: 1 - 13 Intro: Martha needed a new dress to wear to church on Easter Sunday. She and Craig, her husband, went to the mall and as Martha was looking over the selection of dresses, Craig happened to notice a beautiful, shapely, young lady as she walked by in a rather snug fitting, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Man Upstairs

Contributed by Paul Dehaan on Feb 24, 2007

This sermon deals with the humanity of Christ and the Priest in heaven making intercession for the saints.

“The Man Upstairs” TEXT 1 Tim. 2:5-8 (KJV) For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; [6] Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. [7] Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Urgent

Contributed by Mike Gillett on Feb 28, 2007

Doing the tasks that really aren’t necessary rather then doing the important. The value of accountability, wisdom and counsel of godly leaders, such as, looking at a schedule and projecting how I will use the time God has given me for His glory.

URGENT John 11:9 I love to read and study, but sometimes I find myself doing the tasks that really aren’t necessary. Do we give up the important for the urgent? Are the urgent issues of life the important issues? Working with the elders has been excellent accountability as well as a way to gain ...read more

Scripture: John 11:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"We Have This Treasure"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 2, 2004

The treasure of the Gospel of Christ is what enbles us to persevere.

2 Corinthians 4:3-7 “We Have This Treasure” by: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview united Mehtodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org A story is told of an old estate auction where some of the finest china, linens, furniture, and other things of great value were being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Una Vida De Paz

Contributed by Augusto Rodriguez on Sep 13, 2004

La paz se define comunmente como la ausencia de la guerra. Sin embargo, la paz que ofrece Dios a los que confian en El es aquella que experimentamos aun en medio de la guerra. Es que cuando Dios es el centro de tu vida, tienes paz. Por lo tanto, una vida

UNA VIDA DE PAZ Is. 26:1-4 Objetivo: Que las personas comprendan que cuando Dios es el centro de su vida tienen paz. Introducción. La paz comúnmente se define como la ausencia de la guerra. Sin embargo, la paz que ofrece Dios a los que confían en El es aquella que experimentamos aún en medio de la ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Living Your Life In Control In An Out Of Control World

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 16, 2004

This message tells of personal experiences of the pastor facing personal experiences and how with God’s help he found victory.

Living Your Life in Control in an Out of Control World Daniel 1:6-2:45 Introduction: As I reflect back on my life a time in my life that was out of my control was when my parents separated. When I just happened to be playing at a neighbor’s house several blocks away from our home in Gypsum, KS. ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

Putting Christ Back Into Christmas

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 30, 2003

A parable comparing a jigsaw with a piece missing to Christmas without Christ.

Here’s a Christmas cracker type of puzzle: "Why is Christmas without Jesus like this jigsaw?" (Hold up a picture made to look like a jigsaw but with a piece missing.) Answer: "Because it’s got a piece missing!" Of course the word ’piece’ of the jigsaw is spelt differently from in the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Love In Advent

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 12, 2004

This sermon is about God’s love as expressed in the incarnation.

Love in Advent 1 Corinthians 1:24-25 Sermon for Advent IV - Love in Advent - By Rev. Matthew Parker - December 21, 2003 An unusual survey was done a few years ago, Participants in the survey were asked this question.......what 3 word sentence would you most like to hear or have said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational