Sermons on Inclusiveness:

Parable Of The Tares - 1 Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Feb 7, 2005

The advice Jesus gives in this parable about what to do with evil is so different from what we would expect

Living Under Grace – 3 – Parable of the Wheat and the Tares - 1 Half acre of 6 foot high thistles in the paddock • You won’t believe the nice clean solution I came up with to get rid of those thistles – run the trail bike through them to create a path so I could walk through and spray them • Got ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Christian Church

A Specific God In A World Of Options

Contributed by Michael Trask on Feb 13, 2006

We are the Burger King generation. We are used to being told to "have it your way." But if we are going to be saved or helped by the Lord, it will be in his way.

Day after day we are confronted with a vast array of options. So many options that it will make your head spin. A question as simple as, “How do you want your hamburger?” can be quite a challenge. According to Burger King, the home of the Whopper, there 1024 different ways for a customer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cure For Anxiety

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Oct 22, 2004

Who me worry?

Matthew 6:25-34 THE CURE FOR ANXIETY INTRODUCTION A. Who Me Worry? Two men were talking and the one said to the other: I have a mountain of credit card debt. I have lost my job. My car is being repossessed. Our house is in foreclosure. But, I am not worried about it. The other man: I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Part 6 - The Great Commission Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jun 18, 2006

Part 6 of our series ’40 Days with the Lord’ will take a look at the Greeat Commission given to us by Jesus Christ and how we are ALL CALLED to preach the Good News.

40 Days with the Lord Part 6 – The Great Commission Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.tawasbaptist.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 28:16 – 20 The Great Commission “16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Bible Church

The Value Of Friendship

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 29, 2003

Sermon for Friendship Sunday. Four Characteristics of a Real Friend.

The Value of Friendship Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 I am so pleased that all of you could be with us on this day that we have set aside as “Friendship Sunday.” In honor of this occasion I would like to speak to you for a few moments on “The Value of Friendship.” If ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Courage

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Sep 29, 2003

People of great courage.

Courage Daniel 6:1-28 (Begin with “Daddy’s Day At School”) Although our lectionary readings for today focus on the theme of marriage and family, I’ve decided to respond to a request I received last Sunday from the “Wish List” cards to prepare and deliver a sermon about courage. When I reflect on ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: *other

A Lost Cause? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 11 in Elijah series - how God dealt with Ahab, the worst of the worst

1 Kings 16:29-33; 21:1-29 – A Lost Cause? A very small, mousy man was hired as a bartender in the Old West. The saloon owner advised him, "If you ever hear that Big John is coming to town, drop everything and run for your life." The bartender worked for six months with no problems. Then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Controversy

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 31, 2004

Part 5 of Dealing with Searies. Here we deal with controversy in life.

Dealing with Controversy. As we enter into this end time era, I feel that we all need to know how to deal with controversy. Jesus dealt with it; from the time He started His Ministry until the Day He was crucified. Have you ever dealt with areas of life that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Why The World Hates Christianity"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

"We face a secular culture that is becoming increasingly strident and militant in its anti-Christian, anti-truth, anti-God mentality and I fear the danger of facing this spirit with a lackadaisacal heart." Dr. James Merrit

"WHY THE WORLD HATES CHRISTIANITY" By. Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 15:18-27 Dayna Curry, 30, and Heather Mercer, 24, both graduates of Baylor University and members of the Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas, were among eight westernerns arrested by the Taliban in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27

There Is No Harvest Without Planing Some Seed

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 6, 2004

This is a sermon about giving.

INTRODUCTION • A preacher wanted to see if a farmer in his congregation was willing to support the Lord’s work. So one day he challenged him with some direct questions. "If you had two farms" he asked," would you be willing to give one to God?" "Why, certainly!" replied the man. "I only wish I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rejoicing In Our Fathers

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 21, 2004

Four groups of fathers to celebrate this Father’s Day.

Proverbs 29:3 Rejoicing in Our Fathers Woodlawn Baptist Church June 20, 2004 Introduction I realize I don’t have much time this morning, but I came across a Father’s Thesaurus yesterday (from a sermon by Jeff Strite) and just had to share some of the excerpts from it. I want you ladies and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:3

Denomination: Baptist

Being Positive In Days Of Discouragement Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 19, 2001

Christians can be positive because God has an intense interest in us; He has given us a new birth; He has a purpose for our trials; and He has allowed us to live in a special time.

Are the days we live in any more difficult than the days of the past? Maybe not. Of course, the level of comfort has significantly increased due to the many advances in technology. But have these improvements in technology actually helped society. The truth is, people still face the same problems ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Baptism: His Inauguration

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jan 12, 2002

Jesus’ baptism publicly affirms that he is the Savior of all mankind.

Last year at this time our nation was reeling over a great controversy – the presidential election. But by mid-January the controversy was put to rest. That month marked the inauguration of our 43rd president. Inauguration Day marks a special time in our nation’s history. It is the day on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Changed......but How Much?

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 23, 2002

The Change indicated in Scripture is a TOTAL change......not just a lurch in direction.

When we were baptized into Christ, a great change took place. A. Some of this change was a direct result of God working on our sin sick souls. 1. God performed an operation upon our souls.... He circumcised us. a. Not a physical circumcision, but a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Harvest

Contributed by John Harvey on Jan 4, 2006

Jesus has called his followers to participate in the harvest of souls in our community.

“Harvest” January 8, 2006 Introduction: Today is a message of vision. What is your vision for Countryside in 2006? What is it that God has called us to do and how are we going to move forward to accomplish that task? Our mission is set. We are a church that does not have many different visions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist