Sermons on Jesus The Priest:

How To Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Jan 7, 2001

Letting your light shine.

INTRODUCTION. A. Matthew 5:16 tells us that we, as Christians, are to let our lights shine before men. B. Mankind is under condemnation. They would rather remain in darkness than come into the light of Christ, because their deeds are evil (John 3:19). C. But Christ is the "light of the world" ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do We Love The Truth...about Ourselves?

Contributed by James Groce on Sep 10, 2001

When it comes to seeing our own faults, most of us have blind spots --

Introduction ----------------------- Text: 1 Cor. 4:3-5. ----------------------- "Know Thyself" was the inscription on the temple to Apollo at ancient Delphi. Nowhere is accurate knowledge of self more important than in relation to the gospel. The gospel requires repentance -- and repentance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Elder And His Family

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001

The Elder needs to have a good family relationship

INTRODUCTION The qualifications for a leader in God’s church start long before the man is of the proper age to be an Elder. These are things that we work on our of our lives so that we can serve God’s church as Elders. One day Bill and John will not be here to do the job and we will need a new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Please Help Us In New York

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Sep 15, 2001

Churches in New York City need desperately other churches in America to help us. We cannot do this job alone.

PLEASE HELP US IN NEW YORK CITY By Pastor Fernando Cabrera New Life Outreach International Church 2757 Morris Ave. Bronx. NY. 10468 (718) 562-2230 How can I even begin to describe to you the tragedy of the World Trade Center as a pastor who has found himself in the middle of the biggest tragedy ...read more

Swift Ears And A Slow Tongue

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003

Have you ever met someone who is blessed with all the information about everything?

SWIFT EARS AND A SLOW TONGUE. James 1:19-27 There is no one harder to teach than a know it all. Have you ever met someone who is blessed with all the information about everything? They all are good at talking and enjoy having people to listen. Haven’t you just wanted to bring up a subject they ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

God Gave Me Back My Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Aug 4, 2003

First in a series on Witness

Text: Acts 22:6-24 Sean Smuts Subject: Witnessing Theme: Cost of Witnessing "God Gave Me Back My Tomorrow" Introduction:A boy who applied for work was told by the manager he did not think they had enough work to keep another boy employed. The boy said, “But I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:6-24

Denomination: Mennonite

God's Way

Contributed by Joey Johnson on May 18, 2001

When we face the challenges of this life, there is but one way to handle them, fighting the tempation to handle them our way and in faith deciding to handle them God’s Way.

GOD’S WAY (2 Kings 5.1-14) (v.1) I. Naaman was a successful man, he had a lot going for him, but he also had a big problem( a burden in his life). “...commander of the army... a great and honorable man... by him the LORD gave ...read more

Scripture: John 9:3, 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Doing What We Know To Do, The Way We Know How To Do It

Contributed by Matthew Drake on May 29, 2001

A great challenge to the Youth of today; to obey and honor their parents, the way God intended them to do.

As I was preparing this message, I did not feel to preach tonight. In fact I felt to speak to our Youth. Mom’s and Dad’s, stick with us, I think you’ll like the direction I plan to take tonight. If you would stand (remain standing) in honor to the reading of God’s Word. Let’s begin with The Book ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3, Colossians 3:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Slip

Contributed by Tom Rhodes on Jun 1, 2001

Many lose interest once the "new" wears off.

Hebrews 2:1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. 1. It is possible to have the word lose importance in our lives. 2. As a teenager I would watch the Top 40 songs. There might be a song in the Top 10 for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Paul Did Not Let People's Sentiments Determine His Direction

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Paul shows us how to avoid allowing peoples’ sentiments deter us from following God’s will

Why Paul Did Not Let People’s Sentiments Determine His Direction (Acts 21:1-16) Quote:Sometimes the Lord calms the storm. Sometimes he lets the storm rage and calms his child. Illustration:Louis Pasteur is reported to have had such an irrational fear of dirt and infection he refused to shake ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Trust And Love Bring Out The Best In A Person

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

If you want to have the greatest impact on others then let love and trust be your emphasis

Why Trust and Love Brings Out the Best in a Person (Acts 20:7-15) Paul’s goal: "The goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith." (2 Tim. 1:5) Illustration:In his book Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis wrote, "Do not waste your time bothering whether ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Turning Point

Contributed by David Dailey on Jun 12, 2001

intentions turned into actions

The 15th chapter of Luke. I like this chapter. It is about things that were lost and were found and regained. A sheep that wandered astray and the shepherd went and found. I like the parable of the 10 coins. One lost in the house. I believe it is a picture of the church in her finest: ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God Closes One Door And Opens Another

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

God guides us by using closed doors and opens doors if we are willing to submit to His total control

How God Closes One Door and Opens Another (Acts 16:6-18) Illustration:Sir Alexander Mackenzie is a Canadian hero. An early fur trader and explorer, he accomplished a magnificent feat when he led an expedition across Canada from Fort Chippewyan on Lake Athabasca to the Pacific Ocean. His incredible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resolving Differences

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

How to resolve vexating differences in your relationships

Resolving Differences (Acts 15:12-35) Illustration:Labour mightily for a healing spirit. Away with all discriminating names whatever that may hinder the applying of balm to heal your wounds...Discord and division become no Christian. For wolves to worry the lambs is no wonder, but for one lamb to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:12-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Challenge

Contributed by Tim Wormuth on Dec 3, 2003

Will we do what it takes to reach our community for Christ?

ACTS 17:1-10 I. INTRODUCTION A. Have you ever had one of those experiences where you read something and it just seemed to jump off the page at you? I had that happen this week as I was reading a sermon in “Revival Fires”. It was one sentence, and yet I haven’t been able to get it out of my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-10, Matthew 11:12

Denomination: Baptist