Sermons on Human Pleasure:

Everything New Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

Christmas sermon. The promise that God is making everything new is highlighted by the arrival of His Son to earth

Global Warming. They tell us we’re all doomed. They tell us that we’re destroying the planet. They tell us that the ice caps are going to melt, there are going to be terrible storms, polar bears will go extinct, and that poison ivy is going to grow bigger and more toxic. They also tell us that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You Hear Of Wars And Revolutions, Do Not Be Terrified

Contributed by Carl Benge on Jan 5, 2008

Looking for the blessing in life and not dwelling on what looks like the end.

Some time ago a man was staying in a chalet in the Swiss Alps. Early one morning he heard what sounded like an earthquake. Hurriedly he got out of bed and ran to the front desk and asked if there was something wrong, if the mountains were breaking up? He was scared. The man at the front desk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:8-19

Denomination: Methodist

The Joy Of The Lord Is Our Strength

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 8, 2008

Happiness depends on circumstances; joy is an attitude rooted in the Person of Jesus Christ and our daily relationship with Him.

The Joy of the Lord Is Our Strength --Nehemiah 8:1-10 An epiphany is a sudden flash of understanding or a moment of a sudden and great realization. Epiphany in this sense may also be called a serendipity. The two are similar terms although serendipity usually refers to a pleasant discovery we ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Good News About Trouble Series

Contributed by Ray Waldo on Apr 9, 2008

We are blessed with the "Spirit of Glory and of God" that rests on us when we suffer for Christ. This is a message of encouragement to the Child of God who is going through trials.

Well, we have all had days when it seemed everything went wrong! But I have “Good news about trouble.” - At least for the Child of God. In 1 Peter 4:12-19 we read that trouble is not aways such a bad thing. Peter says that we may be “overjoyed” as a result of our “painful trial.” I recently ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Church Of God

¡admirable!

Contributed by Josue Martinez on Mar 5, 2008

Jesús es Admirable porque me amó, vino a transformar mi vida, para su gloria, y es Admirable que me perdonó y me ha dado una herencia eterna.

“ADMIRABLE” Is. 9:6 Este es el profeta Isaías: “Yo estaba parado en la playa, era de noche, estaba cayendo furiosamente una tormenta. La voz del Señor estaba en el agua. Me puse de pie para mirar el restallido de los relámpagos, y así poder escuchar la gloria de Dios en los truenos. El mar y los ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Imagining Freedom Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 8, 2008

In this message, part 3 in series Getting Free, Dave gets people thinking about the possibility of living lives that are free from the control of sin.

GETTING FREE Sermon Three: Imagining Freedom Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers March 2, 2008 This series is called Getting Free. But over the last few weeks I have been talking to you mostly not about freedom, but about slavery to sin. Now as I begin today’s message it is not my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:24-25

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus Is Our Perfect High Priest

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 14, 2008

Lent 5(B) - Jesus is our perfect High Priest. Jesus makes a sacrifice of suffering and an offering of obedience for our sins.

JESUS IS OUR PERFECT HIGH PRIEST (Outline) March 9, 2008 – LENT 5 - Hebrews 5:7-9 INTRO: These verses remind us that Jesus is our perfect High Priest. A quick review is in order. Martin Luther compiled the “Small Catechism” so that parents might teach their children the basic teachings of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Know The Man Jesus - Palm Sunday Sermon

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 21, 2008

Why did Jesus have to come down to earth and suffer a death just like any other human being? The Book of Hebrews offers some interesting answers

Today is celebrated as Palm Sunday in traditional Churches. BBF (www.bangalorebiblefellowship.in )is not a traditional Church, and hence we do not specifically celebrate Palm Sunday. Most of us know what happens during Palm Sunday. The celebration is to remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Riches To Rags

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 1, 2006

Jesus left His glorious position and endured humilation so that He might make us rich beyond measure.

FROM RICHES TO RAGS II Corinthians 8:9 “FROM RAGS TO RICHES.” That’s a common American expression, isn’t it? We know what it means---someone began life in virtual poverty and grew to become wealthy and/or successful. They did on their own. They did it through sheer determination, industry ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Nature Of Chistmas Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 1, 2006

Christmas doesn’t come from a store it comes from God.

The Nature of Christmas Text: Matt. 1:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Fa-who-for-ay; da-who-dor-ay; welcome, Christmas, come this way; Fa-who-for-ay; da-who-dor-ay; welcome, Christmas, Christmas day." They continue, singing, "Christmas day is in our grasp so long as we have hands to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Presence Of Freedom

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 9, 2006

Freedom from the tyranny of evil came to us in the Person of Jesus Christ! God did not save us when Jesus died on the cross. He saved us when Jesus was born.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt made an important speech before Congress on January 6, 1941. After the war was over, he shared his vision of all people enjoying four basic freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. Warren Wiersbe, conference speaker, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Celebrate The Incarnation

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 11, 2006

Three assertions about the incarnation

Matthew 1:17-25 Celebrating the Incarnation Woodlawn Baptist Church December 10, 2006 Introduction Show the video, “Mary Did You Know?” by Mark Lowry. What a moving song about the great child born in Bethlehem to the virgin Mary! Did she know? We know that she didn’t know. She knew He was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

An Unwanted Gift

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 13, 2006

A sermon on the sign promised in Isaiah 7:14, its fulfillment in Christ, and some important truths drawn from it.

An Unwanted Gift Isa. 7:14 INTRO.: Story of “The Virgin Edna.” Background of text: Isa 7:1-14. Ahaz, a singularly wicked king, did not want to see a sign from God. But, God would give a sign and would bring grave trouble in the form of the Assyrians. God will deliver from the present danger, but, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Needs A Break! Mark 7:24-37

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006

Depictions of Christ suffering on the cross are common in Christian literature and iconography. Few though are the depictions of Jesus walking around exhausted, during his earthly ministry. Yet the tiredness of Jesus is seen commonly in the Gospels, and

Our Gospel reading this morning is from Mark chapter 7, where we come across a Jesus who is tired - tired, I think, to the point of exhaustion. This is not the sort of depiction of Jesus that is given much attention by the church. I’ve never seen a stained-glass window with an image of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Smallville Of Nazareth Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 31, 2007

Everything that Superman aspires to be in imaginary tales, Jesus is in reality—and so much more. The story of Superman is really a modern day parable for the story of Jesus Christ. This is the first in a series of youth lessons title: Jesus Is My Superher

The Smallville of Nazareth Between the child rocketed from the doomed planet Krypton and the symbol of truth and justice Superman is destined to become, lies a vitally important aspect of Superman mythology—Smallville. Catching fire upon entering Earth’s atmosphere, the baby Kal-El’s spaceship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian Church