Sermons on Joseph:

A Jewish Carpenter - Building A Legacy

Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 12, 2006

Jesus was born into the family of a carpenter - a builder. Why? Was this significant? Student ministry PowerPoint format.

[A Jewish Carpenter – Building a Legacy] Slide Graphic – A Jewish Carpenter (of course) – see http://www.postcardman.net/24928.jpg Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t his mother’s name Mary, and aren’t his brothers James, Joseph, Simon and Judas? Matthew 13:55 "Where did this man get these ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Joy At Work

Contributed by Dennis Bakke on Jan 31, 2006

Dennis Bakke’s Labor Day Sermon based on his New York Times bestselling book, JOY AT WORK.

Joy at Work A sermon preached by Dennis Bakke on Labor Day Sunday September 4, 2005 Falls Church Episcopal Church Falls Church, VA Dennis Bakke is the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, JOY AT WORK: A Revolutionary Approach to Fun on the Job. He is the co-founder ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out Of The Ashes Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 21, 2006

Esther, Pt. 1

OUT OF THE ASHES (ESTHER 1) I have little to no interest in crossword puzzles or any other kind of puzzles; it sure is a puzzle why people bother, but it is a sight to see crossword puzzle fans patiently working on the latest puzzle in their newspaper and to see how they cannot get enough of it. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bodylife Dynamics : Responsibilities And Privileges In The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 12, 2006

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT BODYLIFE DYNAMICS : OUR RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRIVILEGES AS MEMBERS OF THE BODY OF CHRIST TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER NAMELY 1. ENCOURAGE 2. LOVE 3. EDIFY 4. PRAY FOR 5. SERVE 6. HONOUR 7. BELONG

BODYLIFE DYNAMICS : OUR RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRIVILEGES AS MEMBERS OF THE BODY OF CHRIST **************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER 2. LOVE ONE ANOTHER 3. EDIFY ONE ANOTHER 4. PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER 5. SERVE ONE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27, 1 Corinthians 12:1-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Da Vinci Code: Truth And Error Part 3 Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 8, 2006

What accounts for the amazing success of The Da Vinci Code? There are no doubt many factors: (1) For one thing, it is a great story. While few would call The Da Vinci Code great literature, it is certainly great entertainment, a gripping suspense novel

Truth and Error in The Da Vinci Code Part 3 Christianity Answers The Code This message contains excerpts from the book Truth and Error in the Da Vinci Code by Mark L. Strauss This book may be ordered at DaVinciCodeErrors.com The popularity of The Da Vinci Code What accounts for the amazing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

"The Jesus Family Tomb"? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 10, 2007

The Discovery Channel recently aired a documentary titled, "The Jesus Family Tomb," in which they assert that a tomb was found containing the bones of Jesus and other family members. This sermon examines what really happened on that first Sunday.

Scripture Last month the Discovery Channel aired a television documentary titled, “The Jesus Family Tomb.” HarperSanFrancisco released a book by the same title at the same time. The documentary (and book) claims that a tomb discovered in Jerusalem in 1980 contains the family burial plot of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overcoming Failure Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 22, 2007

We all fail, but most of us struggle to come to grips with our failure - God’s Word provides instruction.

Please Note: To the degree I may positively contribute at all is a reflection of the degree to which I have been open to and willing to learn from the Holy Spirit, in God’s Word and through other servants of His. All of my messages are directly or indirectly, consciously or subconsciously ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Would You Like A Little Whine? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 11, 2007

This is week four of our CSI series and this week we are looking at the murder of Naboth

You ever feel like just when things are going well that the Government comes along and wants everything you have? If it’s not property tax that the HRM wants, then it’s sales tax the province wants or income tax the federal government wants. Which have you heard, Canadian Revenue Agency is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Get Yourself Killed Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 22, 2009

Stephen’s martyrdom calls to minds questions about our own faithfulness and witness.

In the magazine business, there is an inexorable law that says that you will sell more copies of an issue if you convince people that they can do more things or do multiple things more effectively. That’s why you always see lots of cover lines like: “100 Ways to Make Your Green Thumb Glow” or “50 ...read more

Denomination: *other

What's In A Name?

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Sep 30, 2008

Names meant something in the Bible.What’s in the name of Jesus? There is Salvation, Preservation and Glorification in the name of Jesus.

What’s In A Name? There is one thing in our lives over which we have little control--our names. We were given names by our parents before we even knew who we were. Some of us were named for our parents as in the case of a boy who is named for his father and must go through life carrying the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christianity And Divorce Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008

Divorce is a near universal experience as pervasive as it has become. Some of you are still dealing with the pains of divorce. For some, it may be hard to sit here without tears running down your face. Others of you are struggling in your marriage and sec

Christian and Divorce Matthew 19:1-10 How many of you have been touched by divorce, either yourself or through a family member or friend? Raise your hands. Divorce is a near universal experience as pervasive as it has become. Some of you are still dealing with the pains of divorce. For some, it may ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Temple Without Walls Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 28, 2009

The holy place of Jesus Christ resides not in any building, cathedral, or historical site, the holy place of Jesus Christ resides in your heart.

Stephen stands before the highest religious court in the land to answer charges of blasphemy against Moses and against God. This is the same court that Peter and John recently stood before and the same court Jesus recently stood before. All the same men are there who were at Jesus’ trial, all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reimagining Jesus

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

How do you picture Jesus??

Re-Imagining Jesus Mark 6:1-6 Jan 4, 2008 Intro: Over the holidays I watched a movie on TV called “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby”. It’s a cheesy comedy starring Will Farrell, and although it had a few good moments I don’t recommend it. There was one scene which I want to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Miracle On 1st Century Street Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 23, 2008

In this sermon, I use the movie Miracle on 34th Street to illustrate the difference between fact and fiction. The miracle of Jesus’ birth and life on 1st Century Street are altogether true and are worth believing in.

Introduction: A. Good morning and welcome to our annual special worship service on the Sunday before Christmas. 1. I hope and pray that you have a very happy and healthy Christmas holiday filled with much joy and peace. 2. Although none of us knows the exact day when Jesus Christ was born, His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Liar Liar

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 2, 2008

A look at the story of Ananias and Sapphira, and their lack of honesty and integrity

Liar Liar Acts 5:1-11 A single man named Jerry had a pet cat that he loved very much. One year, he decided to take a vacation to England, so he left his cat with his brother Dan. As soon as Jerry got to England, he called his brother Dan. “How is my cat?” he asked. “Your cat is dead,” Dan ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist