Sermons on Jesus Anointed:

Empty Words Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 24, 2003

Words are powerful, for good or for evil. (#3 in The Christian Victor series)

“Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore, do not be partakers with them;” “It’s only words, and words are all I have, to take your heart away” - The Bee Gees When the Gibb brothers put their heads ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:6-7

Denomination: Orthodox

The Need For Advent Series

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Oct 29, 2003

Sometimes when you try to help someone you think is in need; you are met with resentment because the person or family doesn’t think they are in need. So on this 1st Sunday of Advent, I want to address whether there was a genuine need for the advent of Ch

The Need For Advent Romans 3:9-18 12-3-00 [Have one of the children light advent candle] We have entered the Christmas season and one of the challenges a Christian and a church has is to keep our attention focused on the real meaning of the season. In order to help us do that I have been asked ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Why God Allows Suffering

Contributed by David Mcgowin on Feb 9, 2006

Why would God, who is good and full of love, allow suffering?

Why Does God Allow Suffering? John 16:33 02/05/06 (with help from author Lee Strobel) When a doctor prescribes medication, it is supposed to be for our good and to help us with whatever may be ailing us. But have you ever noticed all the side effects that come with the prescriptions? You take a ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Methodist

About The Collection (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 19, 2005

This is the second of four messages "about the collection" in which we examine the principles of financial stewardship. This sermon examines the period, participants, and place of giving.

Scripture Last week I began a sermon series About the Collection. My intention is to preach four messages on the biblical principles of financial stewardship with respect to giving to the Lord. I would like to reiterate that these messages are intended to help you who are Christians grow in this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

About The Collection (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 1, 2005

This is the last of four messages "about the collection" in which we examine the principles of financial stewardship with respect to giving to the church. This sermon examines the provocation, protection, and perspective in giving.

Scripture This is the fourth and last in a series of sermons About the Collection. For the past few weeks I have tried to highlight some of the biblical principles of financial stewardship with respect to giving to the Lord. I would like to reiterate that these messages are intended to help you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Raise Voices, Flattened Walls Series

Contributed by Monte Wike on Sep 13, 2005

The effects of praise, and success of small increments

Roaring Springs and Matador United Methodist Churches June 4, 2000 Rev. Monte Wike, Pastor “RAISED VOICES, FLATTENED WALLS” The Effects of Praise, the Success of Small Increments A Look at Leadership, #4 GREATER TEXT: Joshua chapters 4, 5 and 6. TEXT: Joshua 6: 16, “And it came to pass at ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There's A Reason For God's Answer To Your Question

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 16, 2005

When we ask God "why" He doesn’t always give us a seemingly direct answer or any answer at all. Why does God do that? This text addresses the deep no answers of God.

September 18, 2006 Romans 11:33-36 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! "Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?" "Who has ever given to God, that God should repay him?" ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Power Made Perfect In Weakness Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

Our ability to serve God depends not on our ability but on God’s power.

There was a guy on the news the other day who’s about to become the first Australian to enter some Solo Round the World Sailing Race and he was saying how no-one from Australia had ever attempted this before. He was basically wanting to tell us how great he is. And why not? That’s how you get ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Buffet

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 12, 2005

When we come to worship we must participate fully not just in the parts we like.

This sermon was adapted from an idea of Larry Brincefi Growing up in a military family I have had to learn how to adjust. When we moved from Texas to California we had to learn how to forget that Bar-B-Que existed and move on to other things. When we moved to New Orleans we had to adjust from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shaping The Clay

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 20, 2005

Inauguration message for new role as Executive Director of the D. C. Baptist Foundation: the treasure we have is the gospel, which supports, guides, empowers, and gives life. Like disposable clay pots, we are to be impervious, transporting, and shaped fo

Despite what you may feel in the air this morning, spring is coming. It really is. Spring IS coming. How do I know that? Have I consulted the wooly-worms? No, I wouldn’t know a wooly-worm if it bit me. Have I studied the groundhog and its shadow? No, since my birthday is the day after ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Means What He Says

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Mar 7, 2005

This sermon is a reminder that God means what He says.

God Means What He Says 3/6/05 a.m. Ridgeway Assembly of God Church Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction Read 1 Kings 13 To understand the setting for this morning’s message we need first of all to have a little background information. The story involves Israel’s 1st king after it seceded, King ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blaming Bathsheba

Contributed by Paul Pattison on May 31, 2005

David models for the believer the pathway from condemnation to renewed confidence with God.

Don’t Blame Bathsheba 2 Samuel 11:1-12:14 “In the spring, when the kings normally went out to war, David sent out Joab, his servants, and all the Israelites. They destroyed the Ammonites and attacked the city of Rabbah. But David stayed in Jerusalem.” Armies have for centuries kept their top ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Must Be Crazy Series

Contributed by Paul Cull on Jun 12, 2005

The unbroken love of God despite all that we do to break his heart

God must be crazy! Part 2 of a series of 3) Hosea 11:1-9 I am sure that that you all have something in your life with which you have a love-hate relationship. I am told that Ainsley Harriott has a love hate relationship with his oven. For many of us it is computers. (PAUSE) We are amazed at ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

1st Things 1st: "God Is A Loving Father" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jun 16, 2005

To invite a more personal relationship with our Creator God by seeing Him also as a loving Father who loves each of his children without end.

Reading: Deuteronomy 32:1-6 I suppose that I’m like a lot of us… I’ve always wanted to please my father, but many times I have felt like I just never could. …that I never could quite live up to his expectations. • My Dad has always loved baseball. Some of the only toys he had as a kid growing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No More Excuses Series

Contributed by Bishop Robert Mckenzie on Jun 28, 2005

God is tired of our excuses when it comes to our service and all other areas of life.

“No More Excuses” Philippians 3:13-14 Introduction Philippians 3:13-14 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational