Sermons on Illusion:

Muzzling The Lion's Roar

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jun 3, 2008

These are the 6 roars of the lion as implied in Peter’s warning about the devil and how to deal with them.

MUZZLING THE LION’S ROAR “Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion…” (1 Peter 5:8). Our cat epitomizes evil. Twice in the last week or so he has appeared at the patio doors with a bird in his mouth. He’s trying to impress us but I find it revolting to see this poor bird in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Be Still And Know

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Feb 20, 2009

Even as Christians, we can find ourselves struggling against God at times. We need to stop and consider. It is far better to travel with the current than against it.

Be Still and Know Griffith Baptist Church – 2/22/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 46 Key verse: Psalms 46:10 - Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. Premise: Even as Christians, we can find ourselves struggling against God at times. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Moral Argument For God

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Oct 30, 2009

The Moral Argument For God

The early 21st century stands as a period of profound moral confusion. On the one hand, mothers and doctors are permitted to crack open the skulls and suck out the brains of nearly-born babies with government sanction under the banner of partial birth abortion. Should these very same people hike ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Minding The Times: An Exposition On Postmodernism, Part 1

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on May 29, 2009

Minding The Times: An Exposition On Postmodernism, Part 1

One might say the future is here --- and we might want to send it back for a refund. Having waited years and wondering at times whether mankind would even survive to see the day, the world now finds itself on the other side of a new millennium. In some ways, it is everything optimistic futurists ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Getting It Right The Second Time”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 29, 2009

A sermon on assurance of salvation.

At a certain Christian school, the teacher taught her class to recite the Apostle’s Creed, clause by clause, with each pupil having his own clause to recite. They would begin class each day with the recitation of the Apostle’s creed in this manner. In this unique way, she took role each day. One ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Wounds Endure (A Sermon On John 20:19-29)

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 27, 2007

There is a mystery in the suffering of Jesus - we know that. His wounds are special, because they are Godxs wounds for us! We know that Jesusx wounds are deeply tied to His

We’re in John Chapter 20 today - revisiting the story of ’doubting Thomas’. This is a familiar story. We have it read to us in church every year, though I’m not entirely sure why that is. As most of you probably know, we in the Anglican church work on a three year lectionary, which means that we ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

One On One With Jesus In Mark Part 1 Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 27, 2007

Let’s open up the world of Mark and walk in to see the one he’s proclaiming! Jesus will surprise us if we honestly look at him and listen to him.

Present Mark 1-3 dramatically, by memory if possible. First Encounter with Jesus I’ve been spending time with the Lord in Mark’s gospel this week and I can’t wait to tell you what he has shown me. But let me warn you up front, it hasn’t been easy. We’ve been in a hurry. I’ve never seen such ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One On One With Jesus In Mark Part 2 Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 27, 2007

Listen... What do you hear? Would you like to hear Jesus speaking? You can, you know. He’s still speaking to us, and his words are still the same. Come hear him with me in Mark.

Present Mark 1-3 dramatically, by memory if possible. Our First Encounter with Jesus I’ve been spending time with the Lord in Mark’s gospel this week and I can’t wait to tell you what he has shown me. But let me warn you up front, it hasn’t been easy. We’ve been in a hurry. I’ve never seen ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Between Two Worlds

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

Jesus gives us an example of how to speak to those who are outside of His family in a way that communicates with clarity the message that will change their lives.

Between Two Worlds Matthew 13:34; 7:28-29 View “Huh!” Does that hit close to home? This little clip gives us a vivid portrayal of one of the greatest fears of many Christians. However, it also gives us a vivid portrayal of one of the greatest fears of many non-Christians. Everybody but Sam ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And You're Gonna Love Me

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Feb 10, 2007

The struggle for most of our lives seems to be learning how to love. This sermon is about how we can love each other as members of the body of Christ

And I’m telling You, You’re Gonna Love Me! Reverend A. LaMar Torrence Cross of Life Church, 1240 E. 7th St. Plainfield, NJ I. Tell your neighbor, “I’m telling you. You are going to love me. “The prerequisite for our entrance into heaven is to love each other. It doesn’t matter how many people we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Has Wisdom? - Job Chapter Twelve Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 26, 2007

This is a study into Job chapter twelve.

Who Has Wisdom? - Chapter #12 Job 12:1-25 Job speaks again. Zophar has concluded his remarks – so it is Job’s turn to answer. 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 "No doubt you are the people, And wisdom will die with you! 3 But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you. Indeed, ...read more

Scripture: Job 12:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'm Not Who I Use To Be .... I've Been Change

Contributed by Levi Wright on Jun 16, 2007

This sermon is about how your mind and whole life change when Jesus Christ becomes your personal Savior.

Banner of Praise Ministries Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder New Year Sermon 2007 "I’m Not Who I Use To Be .... I’ve Been Change" 2 Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature; old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Corinthians 5:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Far Can You Carry Your Wife?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 18, 2007

On this Father’s Day, how far can husbands carry their wives’ interests first and foremost in their hearts?

How Far Can You Carry Your Wife? Ephesians 5:25-33 June 17, 2007 As I begin the message this morning, I need to come clean with you. I need to be up front and honest. I read in a preaching journal this week about Brian Gray, a pastor in Denver Colorado, who suggested that the Father’s Day ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Methodist

The A C B's Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Jul 1, 2007

Explore the plan that God has for spiritual growth in the life of a believer; how we can mature in our relationship with God.

The A C B’s of Spiritual Growth 1 John 2:12-14 Who here would like to grow in their spiritual walk? I have yet to hear a truly “born-again” person (one who had a genuine relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ) answer NO – I’M OK – NO NEED FOR GROWTH IN MY LIFE, THANKS. We are all interested in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unwrap The Gift Of Joy This Christmas

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 24, 2006

The angel said, “I bring you good news.” Christ is our good news of great joy.. Regardless of the circumstances, the pain, or problems, we look to Jesus, He is our good news. In Christ we can face life with optimism and joy.

Un-wrap the Gift of Joy this Christmas Luke 2:10 “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” The angel said, “I bring you good news.” Christ is our good news of great joy.. Regardless of the circumstances, the pain, or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10, Luke 3:10-11

Denomination: Free Methodist