Sermons on Invitation To Dinner:

Lent 5 Series B "Can You See Jesus"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 30, 2006

People wanted to see Jesus & Lazarus. They wanted hope and assurance beyond the grave and Jesus was the answer...so he was lifted up on the cross. He is still the answer today.

In Jesus Holy Name April 2, 2006 Lent IV John 12:20-21 Redeemer Note: I’m indebted to Max Lucado for the phraseology and some ideas …from his book “He Chose The Nails” “Can You See Jesus?” “Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at ...read more

Scripture: John 12:17-37

Denomination: Lutheran

An Uncertain Life Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 8, 2006

The depressing, secular worldview: Life is tough, and then you die. But there’s a better way of life.

Overcoming Futility--a sermon series on Ecclesiastes “An Uncertain Life” -Chapter 9 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts At times, life is utterly incomprehensible! So is this book. In studying Ecclesiastes, reading various interpretations, I’ve seen how ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

Today we are going to take a look at the kingdom of heaven.

INTRO: When I say the word Heaven what comes to your mind? "There are a lot of questions the Bible doesn’t answer about the Hereafter. But I think one reason is illustrated by the story of a boy sitting down to a bowl of spinach when there’s a chocolate cake at the end of the table. He’s going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Find Courage In Jesus' Ascension

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 29, 2006

Find Courage In Jesus’ Ascension 1) Our place in heaven is secure 2) Our purpose on earth is clear

Tears filled his eyes as he watched his brother go. “So this was it,” he thought. His brother was really going. He could hardly believe it. No on in the family could really believe it. They never thought that someone they knew, much less a sibling, would become Prime Minister! What a difference ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Future Of The Lord's Table Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 2, 2006

The Lord’s Table not only calls us to remember the past, or to celebrate the Sacrament in the present -- it also demands that we envision the future.

There is a new day dawning at our church. The Holy Spirit is alive and at work in amazing ways at Good Shepherd. We have a new youth director coming in August. We have a new Director of Christian Education who is revitalizing our educational ministry. Our Enhancement Campaign is off to a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Making Of A Servant King Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 19, 2007

This overview of the life of David looks at what we can learn about his servanthood.

David The making of a servant king Audio at- http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/2004/02/series-on-david.htm * How can we learn to be meek rulers? * We must all be leaders in our homes, at work on our street * Leaders influence rather than being influenced Why study David the servant king? * He ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Live With People You Don't Like

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 6, 2007

Common problem we all have is how to to live with others, deal with it via insight from James.

How to live with people you don’t like Pastor Andrew Chan Message based on James 2:1-13 “A Faith That Works” Series Scripture reading – James 2:1-13 1My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. 2Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Is God Really Listening? Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 17, 2007

Dealing with the temptation to doubt God is listening, that prayer is ineffective

Review Series: Temptation to— Compare ourselves with others Ignore our spiritual roles To believe the God does not care—doubt To be important—at the center of attention To ignore our marriage vows To be discontented with God’s provision And Today—to doubt that God is listening to our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Finding God In Narnia: Meet The Cast - Mr. & Mrs. Beaver Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Nov 8, 2005

#3 of 8 Narnia teachings. Geared to help you draw out and apply the powerful scriptural truths found in C.S. Lewis’ classic: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.

So…are you enjoying our journey through Narnia thus far? Last week Sandy, our Narnia tour guide, gave us a brief overview of the land of Narnia. As you may be learning, Narnia is a far & distant land. First imagined in the mind of CS Lewis, it has now been visited by millions of readers since ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Activities Of Worship Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005

This messages takes a look at the New Testament practice of worship.

The Activities of Worship Text: Ephesians 5:15-20 Introduction: Two young newlyweds were preparing to enjoy their first baked ham dinner in their new apartment. After unwrapping the meat and setting it on the cutting board, the wife chopped off both ends of the ham with a butcher knife, tossing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Conscience: Whether We Eat Or Drink

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

Does our conscience lie to us? You bet it does.

I was a guest at a wedding a couple of weeks ago at the Botanical Gardens here in town. It was a little buggy, but a very sweet and well done ceremony. At the close of the service, the pastor prayed a very touching prayer for the couple and ended his prayer saying. “we ask all of this in the name ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity: The 21st Century Apologetic

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006

The unity of the body of Christ should draw the world to Christ.

Sermon-8/19/01-Col. 2-Unity: the 21st century apologetic Key Idea: The Unity of the body of Christ should draw the world to Christ. Hook: Told from time we’re children-Christ comes into your heart-true, but can make Him seem small, fit in here need to also emphasize what else happens at the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-14

Denomination: *other

Where Are You In The Pageant?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 18, 2006

This is a short sermon preached after our Kids Pageant asking the question: which part would you play in the pageant?

(This was a short message preached at the end of our children’s Christmas pageant.) For many people Christmas isn’t here until they’ve seen the Kid’s Christmas Pageant. There’s something about the innocence of Children that makes the story come alive and we saw that this morning. I that what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Rock Solid Faith: Sermon On The Mount

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 29, 2006

Would you like to have a rock solid-faith? Jesus said: Whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock. The beatitudes are 8 keys to developing rock-solid faith.

ROCK SOLID FAITH #2: THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT INTRO: Last week, our Senior Pastor Steve started a series on the Sermon on the Mount called, Rock Solid Faith. This is part two. How many of you would like to have a rock solid-faith? Jesus gives us the key: OPENING TEXT: “24 Therefore whoever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: *other

A Heart For God Series

Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Sep 10, 2006

to help people know that to have a heart for God means to be willing to be humbled

Opening Illustration (a story built on one by A. Stanley) While in college, Dave came home with me for a Winter Break. Unknown to my parents, though, was what Dave brought in his extra large suitcase: a 40 pound python named ‘Squeeze’. I really never liked snakes, but he told me he had no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Free Methodist