Sermons on Jesus Adolescence:

2 Advent A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 6, 2001

John the Baptist calls us to repentance which calls us to live differently, as the body of Christ

2 Advent A Matthew 3:1-12 9 December 2001 Rev. Roger Haugen Once there was a man who was a bit of a bum. Talented and successful, he neglected his wife and his children, his work and his friends, his community and his colleagues. He drank too much, lost his temper too often, was cruel too many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Do Not Look Back!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 1, 2002

It is a new year. Find the blessings!

Don’t Look Back! As I get older, I am positive that time is moving faster. I kid people at work that I do not know why we look so forward to the weekend. Saturdays only last about 30 minutes and Sundays about 15 and then we are back at work again. We wish away five days of our life for two ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, 1 Corinthians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Curse Of The Barren Fig Tree

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 24, 2002

Sermon on the parable of our Lord on the barren fig tree.

THE CURSE OF THE BARREN FIG TREE TEXT - Luke 13: 1-9 INTRO. - There is a message to everyone in this great parable of Jesus. God extends mercy and grace to all. He provides and meets needs. He loves and cares. But God has his limits. He looks to see what we will do with what he has given us. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother's Greatest Work Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 17, 2001

The Powerful legacy of a mother’s faith and the impact it has in the lives of her children.

A MOM’S GREATEST WORK - 2 Timothy 1:5-8 For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and I am sure that it is in you as well. For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-8

Courage To Soar

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 3, 2001

God has already supplied us with all of the resources we need to follow Him and live a life of boldness

Courage to Soar 2 Timothy 1:7 June 3, 2001 Morning Service Introduction The Wright Brothers It took great courage for the Wright Brothers to soar. Why? An Eastern bishop was accustomed to paying an annual visit to a small religious college. On one such visit, the bishop engaged in an after-dinner ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Creativity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001

How we are made in the image of our Creator to be innovative

Unit 2 – Creativity Lesson 3 Definition of creativity – Using the abilities and gifts God has given us to do His work Key Verse – I Cor. 9:22b – I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some. For the Teacher’s Preparation 1. The Aim: To help the people learn ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nothing New

Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001

ntohing new under the sun

A wise man once said there really is nothing new under the sun. Technology may have changed, the world may have grown taller with sky scrapers, our horizons may look different as city upon city emerges out of the dust. But basically at the end of the day nothing has changed. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Worse Than Hell

Contributed by Jerry Carr on Jun 20, 2001

The doctrin of hell is not a popular one, in fact you don’t hear much preaching on hell anymore, and if their is ever a time that this world needs it, it is now.

The doctrine of Hell is not a popular one, In fact you seldom ever hear any preaching on Hell anymore, But Hell is real, Listen my friend if their is a Heaven for the saved then in order for God to be a Holy and Just God there must be a Hell for the lostand if you are any kind of a Bible ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Opportunity You Don't Want To Miss

Contributed by Charles White on Jun 21, 2001

Stewardship/Giving message

THE OPPORTUNITY YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THE CIRCUMTANCES OF GIVING 2 Cor. 8:1-9 - Nov. 2, 1997 - Sunday AM INTR: This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Dilliard’s is consolidating all of it’s 1997 fall clothing under one roof at their Eastlake Mall ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 2 Corinthians 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Weeds In The Kingdom: Part 1

Contributed by Jason Frazier on Jun 21, 2001

Just like weeds in our garden tell us something, weeds in the kingdom of God do also; these are attitudes and actions that can destroy lives. What are weeds & Why Control Them?

TEXT: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 “Weeds in the Kingdom” – Part 1 When I lived with my parents, you couldn’t pay me enough money to work in their garden. But once we bought our first house, I have discovered that I like to garden. I like watering, planting, & even weeding. As I began to work in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

The 7 Dimensions Of Christmas : A Christmas Message To The Churches

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This is a christmas message about the various truths revealed through the birth of Christ

THE 7 DIMENSIONS OF CHRISTMAS : A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE TO THE CHURCHES OUTLINE 1. THE CRISIS OF CHRISTMAS 2. THE COMPASSION OF CHRISTMAS 3. THE CONDESCENSION OF CHRISTMAS 4. THE CONTROVERSY OF CHRISTMAS 5. THE CALL OF CHRISTMAS 6. THE COMMISSION OF CHRISTMAS 7. THE CELEBRATION OF ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wedding Ceremony

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 30, 2001

This is a wedding ceremony for a small wedding in a informal situation.

WEDDING OF DAVID FRANKLIN AND JENNIFER CURTIS PROCESSIONAL MEANING OF MARRIAGE Ø We are here assembled in the presence of God to unite David and Jennifer in marriage. Ø The Bible teaches that marriage is to be a permanent relationship of one man and one woman freely and totally committed to each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping The Dream Alive

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 6, 2001

Hope for continuing on in the faith, and in what God has planned for your life!

Keeping The Dream Alive! “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 Calvin Coolidge once said… Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Other

Spiritual Characteristics Of The Last Day's Church

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jul 19, 2001

BASED ON 1 PETER 4:7-16, WHAT CHARACTERISTICS SHOULD MARK THE CHURCH IN THE LAST DAYS?

SPIRITUAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE LAST DAYS CHURCH 1 PETER 4:7-16 & REVELATION 3:7-22 I. LIVING IN THE LAST DAYS A. Spiritually speaking many people have no perception of the time we are in 1-as a kid I thought my parents had been around forever, I couldn’t comprehend them being kids 2-when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-16, Revelation 3:7-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Remember And Rejoice

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 8, 2001

Joshua teaches us some important lessons on remembering the blessings of God in our lives

Remember and Rejoice Memorial Day Message - 2001 Joshua 4:1-9 Introduction I. The USS Arizona This Memorial Day a new movie hits the theaters; Pearl Harbor. It is a dramtic re-telling of the December 7th battle where the Japanese launched a surprize attack on the US naval base in Hawaii. In this ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God