Sermons on Illumination Of The Temple:

The Servant King

Contributed by Timothy Hearsey on Oct 3, 2001

How to be a good servant. An example from the King!

The Servant King John 17:1-17 Introduction Did you know that you could actually reach higher ground by bowing low? You can descend in such a way so as to actually reach higher elevations! Jesus showed how… On the last night that He spent with His disciples before being crucified, Jesus taught ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Check Your Brain At The Door

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

A message concerning the "reasonableness" of our faith.

Don’t Check Your Brain at the Door Acts 17:16-34 (September 9, 2001) Introduction One of the most often heard challenges to Christianity is that it is not a rational or intelligent religion. Some people feel you have to be a bit on the slow side to believe that God would become a man, born of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34, Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Beat The Blues With Jesus

Contributed by Robert Parker on Oct 8, 2001

Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in me. Jesus has made a way through any trial or tribulation! Let not your heart be troubled saints of God

Looking closely at this scripture, the words of Jesus himself, we must take a moment to remind ourselves of what has just occurred here. These words from the master come after one of the most famous historical events in biblical history. The Last Supper… And it is here, were Jesus has just ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1

Denomination: Christian Church

The Mission Of The Church

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 10, 2001

If we were going to compose a mission statement for our congregation, what do you suppose it should say? What is our mission?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX If we were going to compose a mission statement for Central Christian Church, what do you suppose it should say? What is our mission? Well, let me suggest that the mission of the church is very simple. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Terror And Trust

Contributed by Joe Veltman on Oct 13, 2001

A Call to faith and renewal in the wake of the terrorist attack on the United States

Psalms 10 and 11 Matthew 6:12 Lord’s Days 52 and 1 of the Heidelberg Catechism September 16, 200` "Terror and Trust" Dear Congregation of our Lord, Jesus Christ, Psalms 10 and 11 seem to go together. Both were apparently written in times of tremendous fear, perhaps war. Some of you remember ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cracking The Character Code

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Jul 21, 2003

Based on the Southern Baptist Vacation Bible School theme for 2003, this sermon is about character building to strengthen a church.

Cracking the Character Code (How I can Help My Church) Colossians 3:12-17, NIV Introduction Our Vacation Bible School begins tomorrow. The setting is London and the theme is "Cracking the Character Code." It seems the coat of arms at Yorkshire Hall is supposed to represent the traits of Christian ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Around Looking Cool Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 26, 2003

When we feel insecure, we back off from situations. But when the Holy Spirit comes, there is passion, there is witness.

Is everybody cool? Is everybody cool? I am not referring to the temperature in the building, but to the climate in your soul! Are you cool? “Cool” is an all-purpose word, used to describe a certain attitude. Instead of defining it, let me illustrate it. I was attending a repast at a family ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Failure Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 30, 2003

We must have the courage to overcome failure.

OVERCOMING FAILURE Judges 13-16 S: Courage Th: Profiles in Courage Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO OVERCOME FAILURE. ?: Inductive KW: Component TS: We will find in our study of Judges 13-16 how Samson overcame his failures. The _____ component of Samson’s story is the… I. PRODIGY II. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose-Full Church: An Overview Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003

4 of 18 messages on moving toward greater health as a church

The Purpose-full Church: An Overview (NTC4T-4) I. Discovering the Purposes of the Church A. Purpose-Driven vs. Program-Driven B. Why Be Purpose Driven? C. The Great Commandment D. The Great Commission Introduction Years ago on a variety show, a guest appeared who was a body builder. The crowd ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:21-22, Ephesians 1:22-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Purpose-Full Church: In Worship Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003

5 of 18 messages on moving toward greater health as a church.

The Purpose-full Church: In Worship (NTC4T-5) I. Defining the Purposes of the Church A. Worship 1. The primacy of worship 2. Celebrating 3. Honoring Introduction The story is told about a conversation between a pastor and young boy in a certain congregation. This particular congregation loved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, Romans 15:5-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Makes Satan Tremble?

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 17, 2003

A recent Gallop Poll stated that 90% of Americans say they pray. Americans pray five minutes a week and the prayers are usually about some crisis in life. What makes the Devil tremble and shutter is prayer that connects with God the Creator of the Univer

“What Makes Satan Tremble?” Matthew 6:5-15 James 2:19 A recent Gallop Poll stated that 90% of Americans say they pray. Americans pray five minutes a week and the prayers are usually about some crisis in life. Often the prayer is a memorized prayer. My first prayer was a prayer before meals: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 6:5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Divine Interruptions

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003

An intriguing dynamic of life is the possibility of God interrupting our plans with His much better plan. This sermon considers 1- The Sovereingty of Divine Interruptions 2- The Opportunity of Divine Interruptions 3- The Responsibility of Divine Inter

Divine Interruptions Exodus 3:1-10 8-25-02 Intro: Ex 3:1-10 3:1Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian. And he led the flock to the back of the desert, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2And the Angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10, Hebrews 11:24-27, Exodus 3:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

What Does The Bible Have To Say About The End Times? Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Dec 4, 2003

This sermon attempts to offer an educated Biblical approach to understanding what the Bible has to say about the end times.

“What Does the Bible Have to Say About the End Times?” Matthew 24:1-9, 30-31, 36-44 & I Thessalonians 4:13-17 Today I want to begin a series with you entitled “Unwrapping Christianity.” Over the next few weeks we’re going to look at some of the most talked about topics in the church today, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-44, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

Be At Peace, Jesus Loves You

Contributed by Craige Lebreton on Dec 5, 2003

When you know Jesus Christ as your savior, there will be peace in your life.

Be at Peace, Jesus Loves you! Text: Mark 4:35-41 35 ¶ And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. 36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing The Treasure In Others

Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Oct 27, 2003

Perhaps our greatest ministry is to unlock the treasure in others. Preached before a seminary audience.

If an intruder broke into my house, there are actually a few furniture items that I might help him carry out to his truck, like the bed and dresser in the guest room. I might suggest that he take not one, but two of the hand-me-down chairs I have accumulated. But if he glanced across the room and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12

Denomination: Mennonite