Sermons on Involvement:

Where Christ Is Seated

Contributed by John Baggett on Jul 2, 2003

This is a topical message on places Christ sat that has meaningful application.

Where Christ is Seated John 4:5-6 What is the number one problem the choir faces? I’d say ....it might be finding a seat when they get done singing in the AM service and want to come down and sit in the congregation. Some have said I saw some folks come in and look around and not finding a seat ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Not The Right Time

Contributed by Paul George on Jul 3, 2003

The time has not come to build the house of the Lord.

The Lord of hosts doesn’t call the exiles “His people” because they were ignoring His will. They say the time is not right to restore the temple. They are using an injunction issued by the Persian court against the rebuilding of the wall around Jerusalem as an excuse for not restoring the temple ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

Who Do You Trust To Catch You?

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jul 10, 2003

Ever played the game of choosing someone to catch you as you fell backwards. We can put even more trust in God

Who do you trust to catch you? May have heard the joke about the man who fell off a cliff but managed to grab onto a root jutting out from the cliff face • As he hung there reviewing his options, he started calling out, “Is anyone up there” • He was surprised to hear a voice say to him, “Yes, this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

What Did Jesus Say To President Bush?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 23, 2003

The Lord spoke to President Bush’s heart and told him “Faith changes lives!’; “Be an honest leader” and “Make the most of every opportunity!”

What did Jesus say to President Bush? Thesis: The Lord spoke to President Bush’s heart and told him “Faith changes lives!’; “Be an honest leader” and “Make the most of every opportunity!” Texts: Hebrews 10:38 “But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:38, Proverbs 12:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Threatening Baby

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 23, 2003

Christmas Eve service, 2003. Herod wanted to be in control and lost the opportunity to know Jesus personally. Do we want to be in control so much that we can’t submit to Christ?

Herod didn’t know who he was. The King of Judea, the Great Herod, had no clue as to who this little baby boy was. Herod thought this baby was a threat. Matthew’s Gospel says that when Herod heard about the Baby Jesus from the Wise Men, he was greatly distressed. Greatly distressed? That is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Promised One Is Coming! Series

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 24, 2003

Preparing for Christmas means more than just shopping for presents and putting up the decorations. It means opening our hearts and lives to the working of the Holy Spirit. This is a sermon for Advent 3, Year B.

The Promised One is Coming! Well, there are only 11 more shopping days until Christmas. Are you prepared? When many people talk about preparing for the holidays, this is the line of questioning that follows. And with good reason. If buying Christmas presents was the only thing that had to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Maturity Before Reproduction

Contributed by Dana Chau on Nov 20, 2003

Learn the two keys to Christian maturity

Acts 6:1-5; 8:4-13; 26-40 This past Tuesday, I brought Esther to the pediatric dentist. In the office were various neon light pictures. One of these pictures was Pooh Bear holding behind him a red Valentine’s heart. I asked Esther what that neon picture was. She said, “It’s a heart.” I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-40, Acts 6:1-5

Denomination: *other

Dealing With Discouragement

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

How Job dealt with discouragement

“Dealing with Discouragement” Job 1-2 Intro: Did you know that there are a lot of errors in the Bible? It’s true! A good example of this is in Genesis 3 - Satan comes to Eve, asks about the fruit, and says, “You will not surely die” - That was a lie! It was not true, but the lie is recorded in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Listen To Jesus Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 14, 2004

A sermon focussing on listening to Jesus for purpose and direction and vision in our lives individually and collectively.

Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday Yr C, 22/02/2004 Based on Lk 9:28-36 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Listen To Jesus” Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Reasons People Quit Spiritually - And God's Answers

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004

A trip through the "Faith Hall of Fame" in Heb. 11 to see God’s replies to some common reasons people give why they "can’t" be a Christian. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Read Heb. 11 I love to read about endurance records: Endurance Records œ Longest time spent standing - 17 years man from India (leaning against a plank while sleeping) œ Longest time spent in a tree - man in Indonesia has been in a tree since 1970. œ Longest time doing CPR - two teams from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-31, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Holiness

Daniel's Three Important Decisions

Contributed by David Scolforo on Oct 18, 2000

SOMEONE OBSERVED, ONLY MEDIOCRE PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS AT THEIR BEST.

SOMEONE OBSERVED, ONLY MEDIOCRE PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS AT THEIR BEST. THE FINE LINE BETWEEN SUCCESS AND FAILURE IS REALLY QUITE BROAD AND WELL DEFINED. IT IS NOT COINCIDENTAL THAT SOME PEOPLE EXCEL AT WHAT THEY DO WHILE OTHERS BARELY GET BY. THERE ARE REASONS WHY WE ACHIEVE AND THERE ARE REASONS WHY ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

"The Tri-Unity Of God”

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 8, 2002

We worship One God, Who is manifest in three distinct Persons.

“The Tri-unity of God” I Peter 1:1-2 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Congregational

A Definition Christianity

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Oct 16, 2001

This is an attempt to clear up the blurred condition in the minds of people concerning the basics of Christianity.

Scripture: Acts 11:26 Title: “A Definition of Christianity” Introduction: What a sweet, suggestive title “Christian.” They were called after the name of Christ because they had believed on Him, and turned to Him, and were now, with full purpose of heart, living for Him. Wouldn’t it be wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parenting

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 10, 2006

What My Parents Did Right is a book that demonstrates how to parent affirmingly.

Opening: What My Parents Did Right (Bill Gaither) is a book that demonstrates how to parent affirmingly. Note what these authors had to say: Gloria Gaither- “Home doesn’t just happen; somebody had done something on purpose to create it.” Parents were always there. Prayer was a natural response to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:11-14

Parenting

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 10, 2006

What My Parents Did Right is a book that demonstrates how to parent affirmingly.

Opening: What My Parents Did Right (Bill Gaither) is a book that demonstrates how to parent affirmingly. Note what these authors had to say: Gloria Gaither- “Home doesn’t just happen; somebody had done something on purpose to create it.” Parents were always there. Prayer was a natural response to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:11-14