Sermons on Introduction To Acts:

Imperfect People; Perfectly One Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Nov 24, 2004

We are all imperfect, yet Jesus prays for us to perfectly one. Here are some insights on how we can live in a more perfect oneness.

When we go to Alabama to see Maryanne’s family every summer, I often go to People’s Shoe Store. They sell Johnson and Murphy shoes at greatly reduced prices. The catch is that they sell their shoes “as is.” It’s a way to say that “these are damaged goods.” They sell Johnson and Murphy shoes ...read more

Scripture: John 17:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Marks Of Greatness

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 28, 2004

A sermon addressing what God wants us to do in our lives.

The Real Marks of Greatness Mark 9:33-50 Lessons from the hen house Have you ever been around a farm? Something I’ve learned about chickens is that there is a definite "pecking order" to the flock. Within the flock of hens, one of them always becomes dominant. She will peck away at any hen that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-50

Denomination: Lutheran

Depression - Part 2

Contributed by Ted Mulder on Dec 11, 2004

God has a cure for Depression. Part 1 gives the reasons - part 2 gives the answers!

What do we do when we are depressed? Irritability, sadness, exhaustion, low self-image, destructive self-criticism, shame, guilt, manic behavior, suicidal thoughts or acts. ILLUS: In the February addition of the Reader’s Digest there was an advertisement for Paxil, an anti-depressant. It began ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe Series

Contributed by Bruce Gritter on Jan 2, 2006

A message designed to help people experience the wonder of the Christian story in and through the message of Narnia.

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Series: God in the Movies By Pastor Bruce Well, we’re in the last week of our God in the Movies series and I can’t think of a better movie to end with than “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe”. I am been a big C.S. Lewis fan and I am so glad that so many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Washing Dirty Feet (Cancelled Debts)

Contributed by John Skaggs on Oct 18, 2000

(Matthew 6:9-15 NASB) "Pray, then, in this way: 'Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name.

(Matthew 6:9-15 NASB) "Pray, then, in this way: 'Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. {10} 'Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. {11} 'Give us this day our daily bread. {12} 'AND FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS, AS WE ALSO HAVE FORGIVEN OUR DEBTORS. {13} 'And do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-8

Faith The Key To Victory - Michael Dowling Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

The key to victory by faith is to exercise our faith in serving God

As you’re all aware, we’ve been following a sermon series on the first letter of John for many weeks now by exploring the great themes of John’s letter - truth and love; belief and behaviour. In our passage for today, 1 John 5:1-12 on page 231 of the pew bibles, we find that John has left the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Sword And The Stone

Contributed by Steve Hong on Oct 18, 2000

Turn to Nehemiah chapter 4 Since the beginning of time, people have fought with each other.

Turn to Nehemiah chapter 4 Since the beginning of time, people have fought with each other. Empires against Empires, Nations against Nations, People against People... A group of historians has compiled the following information: In the last 5,600 years (since 3600 B.C.), the world has only had ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Nehemiah For President

Contributed by Steve Hong on Oct 18, 2000

So, who do you like for our next President? It’s a pretty important decision, isn’t it? We have problems with the economy, the Muslims, oil prices, corruption, roads, utilities.

So, who do you like for our next President? It’s a pretty important decision, isn’t it? We have problems with the economy, the Muslims, oil prices, corruption, roads, utilities.......even the weather! The problems facing the next president of the Philippines are complex — more than any one man or ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-14

The Water Gate Incident

Contributed by Steve Hong on Oct 18, 2000

Please Turn to: Nehemiah chapter 8 As you can see, the title of my message this morning is "The Water Gate Incident.

Please Turn to: Nehemiah chapter 8 As you can see, the title of my message this morning is "The Water Gate Incident." Those of you who were at our Sunrise service last Sunday may remember that I mentioned the Watergate Scandal — When President Nixon tried to cover up his illegal activity and was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18, Psalm 107:10-16

The Seed Of Change Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 5, 2001

God brings change to our world slowly, one person at a time, but with dynamic results.

I guess the parable of the sower is a familiar one to most of us. It’s one of those stories that have been told and retold countless times. So the danger is that when we hear it again we can think we already understand everything that there is to learn from it. Yet God’s word is living and active, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

Christians: Party Animals? Part I Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001

This sermon is part of a series I did on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

One Holy Passion Nehemiah 8:1-8 April 29, 2001 “Christians: Party Animals?” Part 1 A funny thing happened on the way to the sermon! I had it all lined up and figured out, and then it became clear that God was asking me to change my mind and my approach to the remainder of this sermon series. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christians: Party Animals? Part Iii Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001

This sermon was part of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

One Holy Passion Nehemiah 8:13-18 May 13, 2001 “Christians: Party Animals?” Part 3 Here is the recipe: boil strong, black tea leaves. After you’ve made the tea, stir in rich milk—and…yak butter. And there you have the delicacy of Tibet: yak butter tea. When you visit a family there, good ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

In Danger Of Distraction Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001

This sermon was part of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

One Holy Passion Nehemiah 6:1-14 April 1, 2001 “In Danger of Distraction” If you have email, you will appreciate the following message I got from an old friend recently. It read Let it be known: 1. Big companies don’t do business via chain letters and there are no computer programs that track ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Lord, Increase Our Faith

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 18, 2001

how the lord asks us to watch ourselves and each other - a difficult task that needs faith!

October 21, 2001 Luke 17:1-10 Jesus said to his disciples: “Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. 2 It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him to cause one of these little ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Looking For A New Home

Contributed by James May on Oct 9, 2005

While many are looking for newer, better, nicer homes in this world, Christians should be looking for a new home in the Heavens.

LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME By Pastor Jim May Right now the real estate market in our area is really booming. It’s a seller’s market because there are thousands of people who don’t have a home and are looking for just about anything that will put a roof over their heads and give them a place that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible