Sermons on Interpret:

The Characteristics Of An Effective Church Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 8, 2001

How the early church used a time of peace to prepare for even greater effectiveness.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 18 “The Characteristics of an Effective Church” Acts 9:31 “Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and (walking) in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31

Denomination: Baptist

Reaping

Contributed by James Wilson on Mar 2, 2001

The importance of sharing our faith.

Reaping Matthew 13:1-9 NLT Later that same day, Jesus left the house and went down to the shore, [2] where an immense crowd soon gathered. He got into a boat, where he sat and taught as the people listened on the shore. [3] He told many stories such as this one: "A farmer went out to plant some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And The Blind Man Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 2, 2001

Why is Easter so special? It is special because of Jesus and who He is.

TOWARDS EASTER 2001: JESUS AND THE BLIND MAN JOHN 9:1-12 As we march towards Easter this year, I want to make a concentrated effort to make it special. But really, Easter is already a special time for those of us who call ourselves Christians. What about Easter makes it more special than all ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting On The Lord

Contributed by Ottawa Pullen, Jr. on Mar 13, 2001

When it seems as if God has forgotten you, He hasn’t.

WAITING ON THE LORD By Ottawa R. Pullen, Jr. Senior Pastor, Light Of The World Church 7800 Bissonnet, Suite 260 Houston, Tx. 77074 Have you ever felt as if God has forgotten all about you? Have you ever prayed and it seemed as if nothing GOOD was happening? Your situation is not hopeless, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43, Leviticus 15:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who's In Charge?

Contributed by James Wilson on Oct 18, 2000

God is in Charge, even if the culture doesn't admit it.

Who's in Charge? Jeremiah 10:10 NASB "But the Lord is the true God; He is the living God and the everlasting King. At His wrath the earth quakes, And the nations cannot endure His indignation. Jason Niemeyer was allowed to join 190 classmates on the football field at Oroville High School June ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Struggle?

Contributed by Robert Rust on Oct 18, 2000

Our story this week takes us to the city of Philippi, a Roman colony within Macedonia.

Our story this week takes us to the city of Philippi, a Roman colony within Macedonia. Luke, who is the author of the Book of Acts tells us that Paul and some of his followers were evangelizing in the surrounding area when they become embroiled in a conflict that pits religious, economic and class ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

The Bottom Line

Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 24, 2001

We are stewards of God’s property and, as stewards, will be held accountable for our managing of what has been entrusted to us.

The Bottom Line For obvious reasons, this is Jesus’ most difficult parable. How could Jesus use such an obviously dishonest man as an example for His disciples? I think God uses evil things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Attractive Invitation

Contributed by Carlton Coon on Oct 12, 2001

Evangelistic message declaring Jesus’ message of welcome to those weary with life.

An Attractive Invitation I. I’m not here as an entertainer though hopefully what I have to say will be interesting. I’m not here as a teacher though my passage and my message should be instructive. I’m not here to lay on you any kind of external compulsion. I’m here kind of like the mail-man; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing On The Promises

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 18, 2007

This sermon, on the importance of the Bible in the life of the Christian, was preached on Bible Sunday 2007.

Standing on the Promises --Romans 15:1-6 [Text: verse 4] When I was a teenager I remember that the pastor of my home Church Eugene F. Black would often observe Bible Sunday sometime near the holy days of Thanksgiving and Christmas. I have long wanted to observe such a day in my own ministry and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Lord Is Our Righteousness Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Nov 23, 2007

This sermon is based on Jeremiah 23:1-6 and emphasises the prophetic oracle being fulfilled in Jesus our Messiah-King.

Christ the King Sunday Yr C, 25/11/2007 Jer 23:1-6 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “The LORD is our Righteousness” James S. Hewett tells the following story: The lion was proud of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Looking Forward Or Backward?

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jan 10, 2008

Happy New Year’s Eve! As we look back to our past and the resolutions that we haven’t fulfilled, and look forward expectantly, we look to the forgiveness found in the cross of Christ.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who was our hope this year and is our hope for eternity to come. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, For many of us, our New Years resolutions seem to resemble carbon dating – where we can establish the date ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

The Proud And The Deceitful

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 11, 2008

No-it is not the name of a new soap opera, but a study of Genesis 37. Joseph abuses his spiritual gift, his brothers act in violence and deceit

Pastor David M. Wilson Grant Avenue Baptist Church Redondo Beach, CA (310) 376-7890 The Proud and the Deceitful No- this is not the title of a new soap opera! Instead it is a set of Bible Study Notes on Genesis 37 The first thing we see about Joseph is that he is willing to bring a bad report on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Special Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 18, 2008

We are not special because we are particularly talented, particularly well-behaved, or born into prestigious families. We are special because we know God.

We Are Special (2 Thessalonians 2:13-17) Confidence in God…but confidence in others? To some degree, yes. When we believe in others and have confidence in them, they are more prone to: (1) excel (2) be encouraged (3) develop and grow (4) venture forth This is especially easy to do when people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Smiling In The End

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jan 21, 2008

God gave me a vision of Jesus smiling at my wife’s grandmother’s death.

Smiling in the End Subtitle: Jesus is Smiling Philippians 1:20-26 20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. Ro 5:5; 8:19; Eph ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Encounters With The Living Christ

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 17, 2008

Often we do not recognize when God is at work in our lives. Even those that walked with Jesus had difficulty recognizing the Risen Lord (Ideas for this sermon taken from an article entitled A Manifold Resurrection by John Witte and a Christianity Today

Introduction As I was reading the accounts of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ … most started with … Mk 15:22 Then they brought Him to the place Golgotha, which is translated, Place of a Skull. (Picture- skull/cross bones, Tina Manthorpe) There is a principle that unfolds out of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-22

Denomination: Charismatic