Sermons on Independent People:

Findingjesus

Contributed by David Hodgin on Oct 7, 2005

People search for Jesus from differing perspectives. This is biblical and it is a blessing to find Him.

Jn 1:19 Now this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him who he was. Jn 1:20 He did not fail to confess, but confessed freely, “I am not the Christ.’” Jn 1:21 They asked him, “Then who are you? Are you Elijah?” This question was asked because of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-39

Where Do They All Come From?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 8, 2005

8 billion and growing! How did we get so many people?

Quote of the Week “Darwin calculated that at the rate of one baby elephant per breeding couple every 10 years, starting with a single pair, there would be 15 million elephants in only 500 years.” – Niles Eldredge, Speculations: Is Evolution Progress? Science Digest, September 1983, p. 40 For ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

An Argument For Worship Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 21, 2005

God created His people with a purpose: to worship Him and seek His face.

An Argument for Worship Text: Exodus 3:7-12 Introduction: What is worship? Have you ever tried to define the word? It’s really not as easy as one might think. • Some equate worship with music. In fact, when a worship leader, during a service, says, "Let’s just take some time now to worship," it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Narnia: The Lion Is Christ Series

Contributed by Henry Mccain on Oct 24, 2005

This sermon describes that Christ is the Lion of the Lord and he roars holiness to people of the earth.

Christ is the Lion. He roars to his children. He has asked all of us to be spiritual jedis. He has asked to use our gifts to influence this place where we work for good. He has asked for us to look upon our potential. He has asked for us to come down from the mountain and bless the children of God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watch Your Table Manners Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 23, 2004

God accepts ALL sorts of people in his family -- and we need to as well!

Acts 10:1-48 We continue our study of the Book of Acts, and we now come to chapter 10. It opens with a Gentile soldier named Cornelius, who is told by God in a vision to send for Peter. Meanwhile, Peter is in another town and it’s late in the afternoon and he is tired and hungry. Someone starts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Like A Cedar

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 12, 2004

The qualities that are present in God’s people are similar to those found in cedar trees.

Like a Cedar Ps 92:12-15 12 The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; 13 planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, 15 proclaiming, "The LORD is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Much Is Enough?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Feb 1, 2004

Looking at what people consider is their main value in life.Coventness in todays life.

How much is enought? Covetness in ones life will be the death of them. How much is enough, how much money, titles, positions, land , how many homes is enough. We war and strive, fight and kill, lie and cheet, decieve and steal, to get enough. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Judgment Of God Comes Series

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Feb 3, 2004

some things people need to know about the Lord when judgment comes

WHEN THE JUDGMENT OF GOD COMES Amos 9:1-10 I. YOU CANNOT HIDE FROM HIM 1-4 See Psalm 139:7-12 II. YOU CANNOT HINDER HIM 5-6 He is sovereign and has declared it! He is the Lord God of Hosts. III. YOU CANNOT HAGGLE WITH HIM. 7-10 God’s judgment would be impartial. A. Your rearing ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Out From The Rest!

Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Feb 5, 2004

Empower and encourage beleivers to excel as God’s people all for the sake of the gospel.

NIV 1 Corinthians 9:16 Yet when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, for I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! 17 If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me. 18 What then is my reward? Just this: that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Denomination: Lutheran

What On Earth Are You Doing Here?

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 20, 2004

This sermon asks people to actually sign up for an area of service and commit to it.

What On Earth Are You Doing Here? Romans 12:1-9 February 22, 2004 Intro: A. There a lot of misunderstandings when it comes to the word: “sacrifice.” 1. [Will You Wash My Dishes? 1001 More Humorous Illustrations for Public Speaking, by Michael Hodgin, Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Repentance Time Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 29, 2004

Jesus laments over Jerusalem and the failure of people to pay heed to his message.

Sermon for 2nd Sunday In Lent Yr C 7/03/2004 Based on Lk 13:31-35 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta One of the authentic trademarks of a prophet is that they live very dangerously! They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Love Of God

Contributed by David Bubb on Mar 8, 2004

This is a message that let’s people know how much God loves them

Subject: The Love Of God Scripture Reading: I John 4: 8b I John 4:8 tells us that God is love. But what is love? Maybe you heard about the guy who fell in love with an opera singer. He hardly knew her, since his only view of the singer was through binoculars - from the third balcony. He was ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8

Denomination: Holiness

Why Dont You Understand?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 31, 2004

Why people dont understand Gods will in their Life.Calling man to repent and be saved.

Why Don’t You Understand? What keeps the world from understanding the will of God in their lives? Mar 8:21 And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand? Mar 8:33 But when he had turned about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Straightening Your Priorities Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jun 2, 2004

All people should live as if nothing compares to the greatness of knowing Jesus Christ.

Becoming a Joy-FULL Person 5. Straightening Your Priorities Philippians 3:1-14 May 29/30, 2004 Don Jaques SUBJECT: Straightening Your Priorities Central theme: All people should live as if nothing compares to the greatness of knowing Jesus Christ. INTRO: This last week some big events ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Working Our Hardest... For Satan

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Jun 8, 2004

Many people are working themselves straight into hell, and satan is cheering them on...

9/14/02 Working our Hardest for Satan! Introduction… Many people are working themselves straight into Hell, and of course satan is standing their cheering them on… The well known words of W.E. Henley go something like this.. “I am the master of my fate; I am the captain ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist