Sermons on Jurisdiction:

"Does Environment Matter?”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 21, 2001

Year A. December 30, 2001 Matthew 2: 13-23 Title: “Does environment matter?”

Year A. December 23, 2001 Matthew 2: 13-23 Title: “Does environment matter?” Joseph flees to Egypt with Jesus and Mary because Herod is out to kill the child Jesus. When safe, they return and take up residence in Nazareth. If Joseph or Mary or both, had told Jesus stories of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Opposition Leads To Church Growth Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 16, 2001

Revisit what caused growth in the early church and apply it to what will bring growth to your church today.

One thing which has characterized the church over history is opposition, and that opposition, rather than driving the church away, has provided for church growth. When your convictions come under fire, when they are tested, you will come to embrace them or reject them. When Christianity is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Antichrist: Personified Evil Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 10, 2002

The antichrist will: 1. Create a one-world government. 2. Create a one-world economy. 3. Create a one-world religion.

The movie world seems to be obsessed with the end of the world. There has been a steady stream of films coming out of Hollywood around the theme of end time events and takeoffs on the book of Revelation. Films like “End of Days,” “Armageddon,” “Deep Impact,” and “Independence Day” are just some ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10, Revelation 12:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Pathway To The Passion Pt-4 The Trials Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 3, 2007

How were Jesus’ trial illegal?

Pathway To The Passion Part 4-The Trials of Jesus (Luke 22:66-23:31) The arrest, trials, and execution of Jesus should go down in history as the quickest action of any judicial system. If the trials of Jesus were held today, they surely would make headlines(not in a good way) and have legal ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Untamable Tongue

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 17, 2007

The tongue can encourage and build up or discourage and tear down relationships.

Story: “The Tongue” A biblical writer said, “The tongue can no man tame.” A Greek philosopher asked his servant to provide the best dish possible. The servant prepared a dish of tongue, saying: “It is the best of all dishes, because with it we may bless and communicate happiness, dispel sorrow, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

The Kingdom Of Love And Light Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Apostles, Pt. 18

THE KINGDOM OF LOVE AND LIGHT (MATTHEW 26:47-56) Thomas Aquinas, the 13th century Italian thinker, was one of the greatest philosophers, writers and theologians of the church, if not the greatest. In his time Christians were long past being hated and persecuted and the Roman Catholic Church, in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Education Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 3, 2008

This sermon examines how Jesus would vote on education.

Scripture We are approaching the end of summer. Soon, students will go back to school, and some will tell about their summer. In the classroom setting of one Peanuts comic strip, on the first day of the new school year, the students were told to write an essay about returning to school. In her ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Sue Or Not To Sue Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 27, 2008

In this sermon we seek to understand what Paul taught about lawsuits among believers and how the text applies to us today.

A. One Sunday a preacher was addressing the children during his children’s sermon. 1. He wanted to help the children think about Jesus as their friend and helper. 2. So he began with a question – “Who would you go to if you had a problem?” 3. One child said that he would go to his grandma. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jewish Festivals- A Shadow Of Christ - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Oct 8, 2012

To understand the significance of Jewish festivals at a time the Jews world over would have celebrated three important festivals-Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkoth- in a span of about 20 days beginning with18th Sept 2012.

THE JEWISH FESTIVALS-A SHADOW OF CHRIST These (Jewish festivals) are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.-Colossians 2:17 Action: a) Display of picture of the shadow of Christ b) Display of picture of a Jewish calender ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:17

Denomination: *other

9 Ways To Make People Obey You Gladly Series

Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 5, 2011

Jesus was able to make people follow his instructions. He told Peter to feed the flock of God and that is exactly what he did. If you call yourself a leader, ask yourself, “Do people carry out my instructions?” Why are some people obeyed and some other

So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. John 21:15 Jesus was able to make people follow his instructions. He told Peter to feed the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is God Faithful? Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

Table Talk What are some reasons the question “Is God faithful” is a valid question? Why might even Paul himself have questioned this? News flash: Paul was human like the rest of us, and that’s one of the things that I think we need to be constantly reminded of. We ought at this point to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christ Our Peace Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 2, 2017

Ephesians 2:14-18 gives us a description of the reconciling work of Christ.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons on Ephesians 2 that I am calling, “God’s Plan of Reconciliation.” Ephesians 2 has two main sections. The first is verses 1-10, and the second is verses 11-22. Each section addresses our past, our present, and our future. Regarding our past, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our New Identity Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 9, 2017

Ephesians 2:19-22 gives us a portrait of our new identity in Christ.

Scripture Today I am concluding a series of sermons on Ephesians 2 that I am calling, “God’s Plan of Reconciliation.” Ephesians 2 has two main sections. The first is verses 1-10, and the second is verses 11-22. Each section addresses our past, our present, and our future. Regarding our past, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Pastor's Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 21, 2018

As your Pastor I pray that you would know God more, and be strengthened in your faith.

A Pastor's Prayer Text: Col. 1:9-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: What do we know about the shepherd's life? It's a full time commitment. Sheep are helpless to defend themselves against attack from their natural enemies: lions, bears, wolves, hyenas and foxes which can come in both the day and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Best Inheritance Any Parent Can Leave Is Godly Character Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

It has been said that children are a great comfort in your old age, and they also help you reach it faster! Wise parenting and grand parenting is when each generation passes the baton of Biblical values on to the next generation. It is my strong desire and hope that I will not drop the baton in my ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:22

Denomination: Baptist