Sermons on John Interigated:

God Will Change Your Laughter Into Laughter

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 4, 2005

A sermon on how god appeared to Abraham and Sarah to encourage them in the promise - somewhat like when Jesus was transfigured on the Mount of Transfiguration.

February 6, 2005 Genesis 18:1-15 Dear friends in Christ, The writer to the Ecclesiasties had this to say about laughter - Ecclesiastes 2:2 “Laughter is foolish. And what does pleasure accomplish?” Ecclesiastes 7:3 Sorrow is better than laughter, because a sad face is good for the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Ambassadors Of Christ Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

Stand up as ambassadors of Christ, gladly sharing the good news with those who haven’t yet heard. And pray that those who hear the gospel will respond today while the opportunity is there.

I guess everyone knows that home ground advantage can be a significant factor in a game of football. Sydney is much more successful at the SCG than in Melbourne. Brisbane is close to unbeatable at the Gabba. But what is it that gives them that home ground advantage? It can’t just be the football ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Are We Going To Sleep Our Way Through Life? Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 10, 2005

Some people think it,s better to just sleep through life. The whole world changes when we do, so GOD says, "WAKE UP!"

“Walking Up the Sleepyheads” Text: Romans, Chapter 13 I love to sleep! What I mean is I LOVE to sleep! But sometimes, I sleep too much—or I’m asleep at the wrong times, when I should be accomplishing something. Sleep is a natural function of our bodies and we all need a certain amount of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Catching More Than They Could Carry

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 16, 2005

Submitting our talents and possessions to the Lord.

PP0549 DATE CATCHING MORE THAN YOU CAN CARRY! Luke 5:1-11 Lu 5:1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Could Not Let Go

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 20, 2005

The Christian life is a battle. Eleazor gives us some lessons to fighting valiantly.

The Man Who Could Not Let Go 2 Samuel 23:9-10 KJV And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David, when they defied the Philistines that were there gathered together to battle, and the men of Israel were gone away: [10] He arose, and smote the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Art Of Delegation Series

Contributed by Brent Baker on Oct 24, 2005

Delegation is a wonderful thing and as we continue to grow, delegation is going to be a necessity. through the story of Moses we can see just how important it really is.

Date Preached _________ Where Preached _________ Moses the Prince of Leadership The Art of Delegation Exodus 18:13-24 Lisa’s Brother Greg and his wife Tammie have 6 children and one on the way or is it 7 children and one on the way. I don’t remember. But I have to stop and wonder how people ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just For You -- For The Common Good

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 26, 2005

Encouragement to explore and develop the gifts of the Spirit—not as a responsibility to weigh you down, but as a way for you to love and honor the God who loves you.

I have a few questions for you. You don’t have to answer out loud. No show of hands required. You don’t need to nod your head. You don’t need to shake your head. But these are not rhetorical questions. They are real questions, serious questions, important questions. What do you think God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Great Gift To God

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 1, 2005

A message demonstrating "Forgiveness" as a great gift to God.

A Great Gift to God Matthew 5:21-26 #Dennis had the privilege of growing up in a Christian home. His father was an outstanding and compassionate attorney. Denis was supported with his father’s prayers and finances through law school. After graduation from law school Denis worked with his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

When The Going Gets Rough

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 13, 2005

Message for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.

When the Going Gets Rough... Various Scriptures November 13, 2005 Introduction I’m going to start off a bit differently than normal, and I’m going to ask you to just hang with me, okay? In fact, the bulk of this message will be a little different than normal, okay? When I was in college back ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12, Proverbs 8:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Clear Thinking About New Life

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 10, 2005

Have you ever felt like you sinned too many times or have so messed up your life, God abandoned you? ... You feel like you will never be close to God again...

Pastor Dave Martin Cross Creek Community Church ~ Nov 14, 2004 “Clear Thinking... About New Life” – Part 5 In an average lifetime, the average American spends: • 3 years in business meetings • 13 years watching TV • $89,281 on food • Consumes 109,354 pounds of food • Makes 1811 trips to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Bible Church

Abraham: Making Covenants

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

Looking at covenants in the life of Abraham

Intro: How do you like telephone telemarketers? They are one of my least favorite occupation of people I deal with. What I especially hate is their low level of integrity. First, I wonder how they can always catch me sitting down at a meal. It never seems they call at a time when you say, “Oh, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Living On The Edge?

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 16, 2005

Living on the edge of life for the devil!!

Are you Living on the Edge ? Luke 11:23-26 If there’s one thing that I can tell you tonight, it’s this... God is the one who will deliver you from the clutches of sin and shame....or in other words the devil.. Every new believer when they’re born again, they come to Jesus Christ the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:23-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope Remembers Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jan 29, 2005

Our hope grows in times of distress

Now I have not seen to many millenniums’ come and go, as a matter of fact I can only think of one but to be totally honest I don’t know how successful we have been so far. It all started with that Y2K bug and all of end times talk. But there were no nationwide blackouts, no financial freezes, no ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:18-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Technicolor Faith - How To Succeed At Just About Anything Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 12, 2003

Joseph had everything he could possibly want just within his grasp. Potiphar’s wife could have given him the desires of his heart, but he refused. Why?

OPEN: Back in the 80’s I read about an enthusiastic but somewhat unscrupulous salesman who was waiting to see the purchasing agent of the engineering firm. The salesman was there to submit his company’s bid, or price quote, for a particular job. He couldn’t help but notice, however, that a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mosaic Covenant Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 18, 2003

We will look at the ratification of the Mosaic Covenant, witness God’s revelation of HIMSELF to the leaders of Israel, and the visit the place and circumstances of this revelation.

Mosaic Covenant Ratified through Blood Revealed “God of the Covenant” Revelation Given on Mount Sinai DBF Sunday Sermon, 1/18/03, Exodus 24 You know that not that long ago it could be heard and many really believed that a “mans word was his bond”. When two men came to an agreement on something ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-18

Denomination: Baptist