Sermons on Identical Twins:

Children Of God Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 27, 2003

Our Christian identity influences profoundly how we live.

Sermon for 3 Easter Yr B, 4/05/2003 Based on I Jn 3:1-7 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson IDENTITY, IMAGE, GENUINE PERSONHOOD, BEING WHO WE TRULY ARE. That is one of the central themes of our second lesson today. Our identity, our true personhood all ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting The Right Idea About Jesus

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 3, 2008

Message about Jesus’ challenge to the Pharisees regarding the identity of the Messiah.

Getting the Right Idea about Jesus Matthew 22:41-46 October 12, 2008 Me: One of the things I’ve noticed over the years, especially since giving my life to Christ in the fall of 1982, is that there are a lot of ideas about Jesus. Who He was, what He did, what He said, whether He should have died, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:41-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Lutheran/Biblical Mind Understands That Christians Are Sinner-Saints Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 2, 2017

This truth about our double identity both warns and comforts.

Albrecht Dittrich and Jack Barsky (show pictures). These men are from the same town in Germany. They even share the same parents. But they are not brothers nor are they adopted. How can that be? How can you share parents but not be brothers or at least be adopted? That’s because Albrecht Dittrich ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Structure Of Biblical Doctrine

Contributed by James Groce on Jan 27, 2018

One might not be aware of the many studies, studies that often contradict other studies, even in the same field of expertise, concerning the horrific collapse of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

THE STRUCTURE OF BIBLICAL DOCTRINE If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do? Ps 11:3 One might not be aware of the many studies, studies that often contradict other studies, even in the same field of expertise, concerning the horrific collapse of the Twin Towers of the World ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Homosexual Marriage Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jul 25, 2005

Starting with a Biblical definition of sexuality this message argues for how Christians ought to think about homosexuality in general and the current push to legalize homosexual marriage.

SE101704 STOP THE WORLD 3. Gay Marriage There was a sexual revolution after the 1960’s and these days, we’re in the midst of another. Time Magazine has called it the “Homosexual Revolution.” They say this revolution is changing the way we see our most basic institutions: church, schools, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eulogy April P. Malone

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 16, 2009

This is a eulogy for a 23 year old single Mom who grew up in the church, drifted from the Lord, but came back to the Lord about9 months before she died.

April Malone 9-13-09 If someone were to ask you, how much longer do you have to live, what would be your answer? What would you use to try and figure it out? Who would you use as your comparison? The real answer to the question is “I honestly don’t know.” We all live with ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 18, 2007

Answered prayer is dependent upon a right relationship with God. #3 in a 4 part series.

Title: Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 1 Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: 1 John 3:21-22 Introduction: We Forgot to Bait the Hooks I have a friend who took his little six-year-old boy fishing with him one day. They put out the line and then went up to the cabin. After an hour, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Rising Above The Rubble

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 28, 2008

Take the first step in rising above the rubble of failure, disappoint, discouragement, and defeat.

(To open this sermon I showed a picture of the rubble from 9-11. I stated “The rubble from 9-11 or any catastrophe is not a pretty sight. Maneuvering through rubble is not easy. However, the good news is that we can rise above the rubble. All of us have or will have rubble in our lives. There is ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus To Our Defense

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jun 7, 2007

Face it! We are guilty of sin. But God does not leave us without One who stands in our place defending us against Satan’s accusations.

JESUS TO OUR DEFENSE ILLUSTRATION: In June 1839, a Spanish schooner left the shore of Havana, Cuba and set SAIL for Porta Prince, another part of the ISLAND. The CARGO in the BOWELS of La Amistad (the name of the BOAT, which ironically means, The Friendship) was 53 Africans KIDNAPPED from the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy Series

Contributed by Don Vanzant on Sep 30, 2011

God gives joy to those who abide in Him which is not dependent on circumstances but is actually compatible with pain.

Years ago I spent the last four months of seminary in the Clinical Pastoral Education program or CPE as a chaplain on the third floor of Central Baptist Hospital. It was a great experience, but not one that suited me too well. I was assigned to the respiratory ward where people were mostly ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Struggling To Know Who We Are Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 14, 2010

Like Hosea's children, we name our selves by our sad history, by our isolation, and by our alienation. But in Christ our Brother all these defects are remedied.

A good many of us, I would guess, are less than happy with our names. What Mom and Dad decided to call us before we had a voice in the matter. Well, I suspect a good many of us would like to change. Some of us just refuse to use our real names. We go by Butch or Bud or Sissie or some such ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Mathew Seven-Seven People Part 2

Contributed by Ken Crow on Jan 10, 2010

In this message we look at verses nine and ten and the phrase "if his son asketh".

Mathew Seven-Seven People Part 2 (If His Son Ask) Matthew 7:7-11 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 7Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Who In The World Do You Think You Are? Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

This sermon is an introductory sermon for a series in Ephesians. If focuses on the beleiver's identity and meaning this has on our lives.

Who In The World Do You Think You Are? Ephesians 1:1-2 September 28, 2008 Open: Everyone one of us struggle from time to time with the issue of forgetfulness. We forget little things – where we placed our glasses and our keys, etc. Have you ever the experience where you are driving down ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Turn On The Light Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

We're the citizens of the Kingdom and we must act consistent with our identity.

“Turn on the Light!” Eph. 5:8-14 August 30, 2009 OPEN: Now as you know, we are studying the book of Ephesians. The first three chapters - who the Christian is. The last three how he lives, how he acts, how he functions. And Paul here in chapters 4, 5 and 6 gives us a clear, concise ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rooted In Charcter Series

Contributed by Greg Vesely on Mar 31, 2009

God wants us to be known for our Godly character that exemplifies our faith, hope, and love to one another. So let’s be Rooted in our Character. You are known by your character. So what does your look like? Only YOU can answer that.

Title: Rooted in Character Thesis: You are known by your character so what does yours look like? Scripture Passage: Colossians 1:1-8 INTRO: This morning I’m excited to kick off this summer’s Rooted series. Yes I said” Rooted”, like a tree. We all need to be grounded * rooted in the soil God ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal