Sermons on Imperfect:

Epiphany 2- 2003

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 10, 2002

What if John the Baptist was appointed as your Rector?

Brinton and Swanton Novers 12-01-03 Mk 1: 4-12 John the Baptist’s ministry Story: Have you ever stopped to think what would happen if the Bishop appointed John the Baptist as Rector of Brinton (or Swanton Novers). Imagine yourself asking John the Baptist round for dinner. What ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Message Of Isaiah The Prophet

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 23, 2002

Message on the great verses in book of Isaiah

THE MESSAGE OF ISAIAH THE PROPHET Text - Isaiah 55: 1 - 11 The Book of Isaiah is a miniature Bible. It has 66 chapters just as the Bible has 66 books. The first 39 chapters of Isaiah speak for the most part of law and judgment just as the 39 books of the Old testament. The last 27 chapters ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Not Afraid To Touch Our Scars

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 2, 2002

This leper’s scars ran far deeper than his debilitating disease. Jesus is more than just thehealer of the surface problem, but can bring healing to emotional and spiritual scars as well.

“JESUS ISN’T AFRAID TO TOUCH OUR SCARS” Mark 1:40-45 INTRO: 1.There’s not only a message in the fact that Jesus healed - there is’ also a multitude of messages in how He heals. a.Each individual was handled differently. Why? (Not mechanical methods) b.The way He met their need is as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rejoice Always

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 8, 2003

Sermon highlights joy in the midst of pain, defines the Latin word Gaudete. Reflection on the difference between joy and happiness.

Grace be to you and peace from the One who was, and is, and is to come. Amen. Today is the third Sunday in Advent, which was historically called Gaudete Sunday, from the Latin word for ‘rejoice’. Gaudete Sunday is the Sunday, if we had a pink candle in our Advent wreath, that we would light the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Let Us Celebrate Of Saviors Coming With Self Control Series

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Feb 4, 2003

Series of Sermons for the Advent season on the fruits of the spirit. Sermon 9 of 9

Christmas Day Service December 25, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Fellow worshipers of the Christ child: The last fruit of the Spirit isn’t an easy one to display at this time of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ The Sacrifice

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

How great Jesus is

Christ the Suffering Sacrifice” 1 Peter 1 Intro: During the last three weeks, we have been looking at Jesus, the child born in the manger. And we have seen him to be far more than just a baby boy. We have seen that Jesus was a secret treasure; there was far more value in this infant child than ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Was Blind, But Now I See! Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 6, 2004

4th part of "A Purpose driven life" series by Pastor Gomez Sr.

*Matthew 16:13-19 Mark 8:27?30; Luke 9:18?21 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?? So they said, "Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.? He said to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That Was Then This Is Now

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

To show the glory of the New Covenant God has made with us.

Title: That Was Then This Is Now Text: Hebrews 9-10 Theme: To show the glory of the New Covenant God has made with us. Introduction: What is a Covenant? It is an agreement between two. Marriage is a covenant. Tonight we want to focus on Hebrews 9-10 to see the glorious agreement God has ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unpardonable Sin Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003

To note the importance of accepting Jesus for who He is.

The Gospel of Mark #10: The Unpardonable Sin Text: Mark 3:20-35 Thesis: To note the importance of accepting Jesus for who He is. Introduction: (1) After Jesus’ encounters with the Pharisees concerning the Sabbath day, He withdrew with His disciples to the sea. (a) A great multitude from various ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Belong In The Church

Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 16, 2001

Your life will never be complete without the church.

You Belong in the Church! Acts 2:47 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. (KJV) Specialists of the age. Doctor, surgeons, people that you trust with your life. Do not go to a shoe salesman if you have a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:47

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Vision Of Isaiah - A Vision Of The Trinity

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on May 17, 2008

The vision of Isaiah and its explanation in John teaches us that the whole of the Trinity is essential and we cannot have one without the other two.

Vision of Isaiah always fascinated me. An exciting and well-known passage of Scripture. I’ve read and studied it many times, preached on it. But always seem to have missed something important that I have only noticed this time, despite reading both Isaiah and John many times have only this week ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Servant Church Loves Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

If the Servant Church models itself after Jesus Christ who ultimately taught us what a servant is: then the Servant Church must love God, it must love the children of God, and it must keep His commandant to love.

A Servant Church Loves I John 5: 1-5 “We Love the Children of God” Verse 2: By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.” Hear Paul’s poem: I may speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but if I have no love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonder Of Our Great Salvation Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

Are you amazed by your salvation, so often we are guilty of taking it for granted? The apostle Peter in writing to these persecuted believers who has we have seen are scattered throughout five Roman provinces, wants them to understand how great this salva

The Wonder of Our Great Salvation 1 Peter 1:10-12 Introduction A man accompanied his friend home for dinner and was impressed by the way he entered his house, asked his wife how her day went, and told her she looked pretty. Then, after they embraced, she served dinner. After they ate, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

John The Baptist

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 6, 2008

The Gospel is earthed in a call to repentance

Frisby 07-12-08 Mk 1:1-12 Our Gospel reading this morning is from Mark’s Gospel. And Mark’s Gospel starts with these words: The beginning of the Good News of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Or as the NIV puts it The beginning of the Gospel about Jesus Christ the Son of God. The beginning of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Qualities Of An Honorable Father

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008

Father should demonstrate qualities that deserve honor.

QUALITIES OF AN HONORABLE FATHER Joshua 24:15 “But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” When Joshua uttered this famous verse, he was challenging the tribes of Israel to make up their mind when it comes to serving the Lord. He told them to fear God and serve Him with ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist