Sermons on Judas Son Of James:

The God Who Is Real Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 24, 2001

Three reasons to believe God is real, presented to people investigating the Christian faith.

One of the more creative movies to come out in the last few years was the Peter Wier film The Truman Show. The Truman Show is about a man named Truman Burbank--played by Jim Carey--who was adopted as a newborn by the OmniCam Corporation. The OmniCam corporation then created an entire city on a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:15-17, Acts 17:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Before You Eat

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001

I got concerned that every time I took communion, I might be risking my life. What would happen if I ate the bread or drank the cup in an "unworthy manner"?

Teddy Roosevelt, the man who would become the 26th President of the United States, was afraid to go to church when he was a child because of a creature he called "The Zeal." His mother eventually realized the reason for Teddy’s fear was a Scripture verse he had heard the pastor read, John 2:17, "It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Key Ingredient

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001

Love is not only the key ingredient, but sometimes the missing ingredient in the church.

A Peanuts cartoon shows Lucy standing with her arms folded and a stern expression on her face. Charlie Brown pleads, "Lucy, you must be more loving. This world really needs love. You have to let yourself love to make this world a better place." Lucy angrily whirls around and knocks Charlie Brown to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Consequences Of Spiritual Apathy Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Feb 7, 2001

Identifying the consequences of Spiritual apathy among God’s People

Limavady Reformed Presbyterian Church Northern Ireland Studies in the Book of Haggai Study 3 The Consequences of Spiritual Apathy Introduction Over the past two weeks we have been considering the teaching of the opening section of the book of Haggai. Although classed as one of the minor ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:6-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Opposition To Godly Things

Contributed by Scott Hippler on Aug 8, 2001

Acts 4:1-4 What opposition have you encountered in your walk with with God? What was your response? God will bless your efforts!!!!

Satan’s #1 tool to oppose us and to defeat us is the various forms of opposition that come at us in everyday life and especially when we are attempting something great for God. In those times of ministry, outreach and evangelism - Satan will pull out all of the stops to knock us off course, to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Disciple Leaders In A New Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Some Christian researchers have said that at least 30% of new churches that start fail to grow qualitatively or quantitatively due to the ineffectiveness of leadership. Most of Christ’s three years of ministry were given to the training of His disciples.

How To Disciple Leaders in a New Church Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain why it is important to train, disciple, and equip leaders in a new church. 2. The students will write a short paper on how Christ discipled His followers so that the church would grow qualitatively and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Intersecting Aspects Of The Will Of God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

THREE INTERSECTING ASPECTS OF THE WILL OF GOD SOVEREIGN WISDOM MORAL DIMENSIONS

THREE INTERSECTING ASPECTS OF THE WILL OF GOD SOVEREIGN WISDOM MORAL So how does a contextualizer differentiate between what is a moral absolute and what is a cultural ideal that runs contradictory to God’s standards? It seems that the solution is found through discrimatorily discerning what are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dangerous Sleep

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 24, 2004

When a person chooses to believe the devil rather than God problems happen, so do not give up nor shup up until you have prayed up.

One of the places that man suffers his major defeat is in the bed. The sudden trouble of a lot of people started on their beds. One wonderful thing that God can do for you in life is to give you power over the battle of the bed. When you win that battle you will start moving the way God wants you ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:5-6, Matthew 13:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas According To The Grinch

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004

Dr. Suess’s story provides a background to re-thinking the real message of Christmas.

Christmas According to Grinch: Claiming Your Christmas Gift John 1:9-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Christmas is about gifts—giving and receiving. Did you ever loose a gift tag? The tree is surrounded with piles of neatly wrapped gifts. Each ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Make America Godly Again

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 1, 2004

God's Word 'trumps' all ... including the new President. A timely look at the only way of escape from the looming destruction for which we are unwittingly poised. Includes link to PowerPoint.

Ps. 33:12-22 Get all resources for this sermon at: http://www.gracenotessermons.com/sermons/make-america-godly-again/ Our text begins: “Blessed is the nation whose…” And how does it continue? “…whose president is Trump”? Whose stocks are on the rise? / ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Grave: A Place Of Despair Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

The parade of praises from Palm Sunday has been replaced by the cries coming from Calvary, as Jesus dies on the cross and despair begins to set in among the disciples.

A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. When his dad returned from the service he was holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked his father, “Why do you have that palm branch, dad?” He explained that when Jesus came into town, everyone was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66

Denomination: Baptist

Why Commit? (Part 2)

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 21, 2003

Why should we commit our way to the Lord? Because it is the right thing to do for us and it’s good for your family and for your nation.

Why Commit? (part 2) Baby Dedication: Kathleen Rose Converse (Katie-Rose) this Dedication ceremony is all about Commitment to the way of the Lord. This is what I talked about last week in my message and what we will be exploring again today both in this ceremony and in my message. Baby ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Use Your Head!"

Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 29, 2003

We must stay in God’s Word so that the lessons of faith we have learned can continue to be lived in our daily lives.

“Use Your Head!” Galatians 3:1-5 Mike was heading off to college. He had spent the last 18 years of his life with those who had loved him most, but now he was packing up, pulling out, and staking a claim on a new life of his own. When Mike arrived at the University he completed all of the paper ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excellence In Integrity, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Sep 21, 2003

Peter Deison has noted THREE MAJOR EVENTS in the life of David. It’s my contention that these THREE MAJOR EVENTS demonstrate for us what integrity is. We will take these in reverse chronological order and we’ll deal with the first of three events today.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I have been talking to you about Leadership and Service Excellence. After introducing the theme of Excellence, our first sermon was on Excellence in Influence. Last week, we began talking about Excellence in Integrity. Today, I want to continue to talk to you about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-7

The Woman At The Well Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 24, 2003

Jesus is working to make a worshipper out of you.

John 4:1-30 The Woman at the Well Today we come to the fourth of the encounters with Christ that we’re going to consider as we work through the book of John, observing Jesus as He interacts with the various people He comes across. I must say that this encounter was the beginning place for them ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Baptist