Sermons on Human Injustice:

Our Behaviour, The Results Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 21, 2012

This message looks at what happens when we behave the way we are supposed to behave.

Over the past four weeks I’ve been speaking about what Jesus said about our behaviour, and if you were looking for a specific list of what we can do and can’t do you’ve been disappointed. Jesus didn’t provide a detailed list but instead insisted that our relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Birth Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 21, 2012

In today's lesson we learn how God fulfills his promise.

Scripture Today we will study the birth of John the Baptist as it is set forth in Luke 1:57-66. Regarding the birth of John the Baptist, Bible commentator Philip Ryken says: The opening chapters of Luke are like a duet from an oratorio. One voice begins to sing, followed by another, and then the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-66

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Men Of The Bible - Job Series

Contributed by John Murphy on Oct 25, 2012

Often we only see our situations but not the reasons. There is a vast battle taking place in the spiritual realm and we are right in the middle of it.

Perhaps one of the most amazing men in the Bible and the one we can learn the most from, especially in today’s world, is the man named Job. There are two ways to look at this man’s life. One from an earthly perspective and the other is from God’s perspective. How many of us can ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Faces Of Christmas - The Face Of Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 17, 2010

What can we learn about Faith from Mary? She exhibited faith in a way that glorifies the Lord. She found favor with God, but her circumstances did not seem great and yet she found contentment and peace.

The Face of Faith - Mary The Faces of Christmas Series Luke 1:26-45, 2:1-7 Faith Accepts altered Expectations (Luke 1:38) Faith Believes without Seeing (Luke 1:45) Faith finds Contentment despite Circumstances (Luke 2:1-7) Intro Slide Has anyone ever had dreams of their future? Not real dreams, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing The Gift Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 19, 2010

This is week two of a four part series and looks at the preparations that had to happen in order for the first Christmas to happen.

The Gift of Christmas 2 The quest for the perfect gift. Some of you know what I mean and others, you haven’t got a clue. There are some folks who every gift is a challenge, to get not just a gift but to get the right gift. The gift that says just the right thing at just the right price. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Spend So I Can Glorify God Series

Contributed by T D on Dec 28, 2010

Stewardship

I Spend So I Can Glorify God Did you know that the first modern-day lottery was started in 1963 in the state of New Hampshire. Did you know that the state of Massachusetts, started their lottery in 1972 with 50 cent tickets and a drawing once a week. It now has 33 different games to choose from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I Have More So I Can Give Series

Contributed by T D on Dec 28, 2010

Stewardship

Series: Saving For Life I Have More So I Can Give 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 An economist was leaving his office building and saw a little boy sitting on the curb with a dog. The boy yelled at the economist, "Hey, how would you like to buy a dog". The man was intrigued by this sales approach and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

An Exclusive Invitation To Rest & Discipleship

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jul 31, 2009

Matthew 11:25-30. The familiar invitation to come to Jesus is explored.

AN EXCLUSIVE INVITATION TO REST & DISCIPLESHIP MATTHEW 11:25-30 INTRODUCTION - Most everyone likes to receive an invitation to a special event. Perhaps the event is a graduation or wedding. Sometimes we send out invitations for birthday parties. Ladies send out invitations for baby showers. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Revoking The Anointing Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 3, 2009

You can lose your anointing from God if you turn your back on Him.

Keeping the Anointing Behind Enemy Lines Series Revoking the Anointing Aug. 2, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Recently, a man was on his way to work and for NO apparent reason he just ran of the road, hit a tree, & died. 1 An ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Curious Case Of A Man Named Philip

Contributed by Shane Hargrave on Aug 4, 2009

A look at the story of Philip in Acts 8. This message is one that focuses on God’s timing and takes a look at how God can bring something good from something bad.

The Curious Case of a Man Named Philip Acts 8 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – Story of a man who was born old and grew young. That’s not such a new concept. Have you ever heard the statement… Youth is wasted on the young? I never really understood that until I got a little bit older. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Live: Shine Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 5, 2009

If you have joy, let others see it! So that they may come to know Christ!

TEXT: Philippians 2:12-18 TITLE: To LIVE - SHINE SERIES: To Live TOPIC: live a life of holiness OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church July 12, 2009 PROP.: It’s important to let others see how you live your life so that they may be won and that you may live blameless… INTRODUCTION: Good ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called To Be One Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Aug 6, 2009

What is the most important thing we should do as a church to exhibit what it truly means to be a follower of Christ? What is church supposed to look like?

Date: June 14th, 2009 Title: Called To Be One Text: Eph. 4:1-6 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: What would you say is the most important thing that church is to be about? One author wrote a book, “The Purpose Driven Church”, that uses the premise that there are five purposes of the church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Religion And Government

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 6, 2009

We need to restore to society a common moral code by being a light of Christ actively involved in our communities. Religion should be in government but government must not be in religion

As we struggle to understand to live out our faith and God’s will in our lives, we know that God does in fact care about all of the issues we will address during our Tough Issues Sermon series. Can anyone who is a believer truly think that God does not care what we think regarding criminal justice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Driving Blind Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 15, 2009

Waiting with God isn’t wasting time. Waiting with God it isn’t time taken away. Waiting with God is never a waste of time.

Note to reader: I have hot-links to various subjects in this sermon. The document with the active links can be found in PDF form at this web address: http://www.firstpresanchorage.org/Sermons.htm (The sermon is titled the same "Driving Blind"). May our Lord Jesus empower you as you write your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Shall Not Commit Adultery Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 16, 2009

Looks at why Adultery is so bad and what God’s plan for sex is and how to have victory in our marriages.

Do Not Commit Adultery Exodus 20:14 - You shall not commit adultery. Introduction Slide A cartoon offered this commentary on the 10 Commandments. Moses is coming down from Mt. Sinai with the 10 commandments and says to the people, “I’ve got good news and bad news. First the good news. I got ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational