Sermons on Human Sufferings:

Jesus-The Word Of God

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

6 characteristics of Jesus that qualify Him to be the one who finally bridges the communication gap between us and the Father.

January 30, 2000 Jn 1:1-4, 14 Jesus – the Word of God INTRODUCTION [begin with one full minute of silence standing completely still] Silence. How do you react to silence? Most of you were probably wondering what in the world was going on. “Did Chris forget was he was going to say? Has ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Methods All Christians Need To Use In Order To Remain Faithful To Their Id

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 8, 2002

Year A. First Sunday of Lent Matthew 4: 1-11 February 17, 2002 Title: “Methods all Christians need to use in order to remain faithful to their identity as children of God.

Year A. First Sunday of Lent Matthew 4: 1-11 February 17, 2002 Title: “Methods all Christians need to use in order to remain faithful to their identity as children of God.” After his baptism Jesus overcomes temptations to misuse his God-given powers by consulting Scripture and following its ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

When Jesus Went Home

Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 12, 2002

how unbelief hinders God’s Work

WHEN JESUS WENT HOME Matthew 13: 53-58 INTRODUCTION: A. When Jesus finished the kingdom parables, He returned home to Nazareth to visit 1. There, He taught in the synagog of Nazareth a. No doubt, His message was the same it had been as He traveled throughout ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58

Denomination: Baptist

Love: God's Divine Initiative

Contributed by David Simmons on Feb 22, 2002

What does it really mean to love? Jesus’ own incarnation gives us the answer.

BEING IN LOVE I had been dating Tara (now my wife) for some time before I finally got the nerve to say it – you know – those big three words that mark the point of no return in a relationship. We had been out on a date, and I had pulled up to her dorm and was about to let her out when I said to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Well On Your Well

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Exposition of Christ’s salvation as seen in His encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well.

I. SEEKING THE LOST (4:4-6) And he must needs go through Samaria. Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. Now Jacob’s well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Crisis Of Belief

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Feb 26, 2002

When the rubber meets the road, we are at a Crisis of Belief. Will we trust God or Grumble?

CRISIS OF BELIEF Coming to a place where you have to make a decision about your faith. Israel’s 8 Crisis’ of Belief Exodus 14-18, Numbers 14:1-4, 20-23 INTRODUCTION: The Israelites have been living in Egypt ever since Joseph’s brothers came back to him during the famine. Pharoe loved the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

Why Christmas

Contributed by Joe Durai on Nov 13, 2001

Know the real meaning and purpose of Christmas

It is Christmas time once again. From as early as the last week of November, Christmas plays, concerts and carol services usher in the Christmas season. Folks go on carol rounds, singing about the joyful occasion. Homes are cleaned, painted and decorated. Christmas trees are beautifully ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21, 1 John 3:8

Denomination: Apostolic

Do You Believe In God

Contributed by Jesse Norris on Nov 22, 2001

Many people believe in god but what god are they talking about, their god of the God of ceration.

DO YOU BELIEVE IN GOD Let me ask you a question. Just one question. Do you believe in God? That question has been asked of hundreds of millions of people around the world. Do you know what the answer has been most of the time? “Yes, I believe in god.” But the god that a lot of people say ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3, John 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Promises Of Hope

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 3, 2001

Jesus coming is heralded by three messengers. We too are called to herald his coming to those we know.

It’s perhaps appropriate in the week when Harry Potter hit the big screens in Australia that we should be looking at this account of Luke 1. Because here we see the supernatural in far more startling form than anything you’ll ever read in Harry Potter - and this is history! Here we have an angel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-38

Denomination: Anglican

A Perfect Gift

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 10, 2001

God has given us a perfect gift in the sending of His Son Jesus Christ.

A Perfect Gift Galatians 4:4-5 December 2001 Introduction . Christmas means that: He descended that we might ascend (John 6:38, 14:3). He became poor that we might become rich (2 Cor. 8:9, Jas. 2:5). He was born that we might be born again (John 1:14, 3:2,7). He became a servant ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Church Of God

When You Think Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001

Four lessons about the birth of Christ to deepen our thinking about Christmas.

CHRISTMAS IS LOVE TUGGING HUMANITY BACK TO GOD WITH THE POWERFUL GRASP FROM A TINY HAND REACHING OUT FROM A BED OF STRAW IN A MANGER. WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORD "CHRISTMAS" WHAT COMES TO YOUR MIND FIRST? SHOPPING MALLS AND GIFTS TO BE PURCHASED? DECORATING THE HOUSE, AND GETTING THE ALL THE CARDS IN ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Antichrist

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 13, 2001

Who, according to Scripture, is the antichrist? Instead of being a coming evil dictator, the Bible says the Antichrist was and is anyone who denies the incarnation and humanity of Christ Jesus!

Many, today, teach that we are to expect the appearance of an individual, the embodiment of evil, who will rule the world and be the ultimate persecutor of the true Christian Faith and those who continue to adhere to it. They identify this person as the coming ’Antichrist’. The trouble with this ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:7-8, 1 John 2:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ