Sermons on Just War:

A Lifestyle Of Love Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Dec 7, 2001

Children need to learn to demonstrate the love of Jesus is the both small and the significant moments of life, just as Jesus did.

What Parents Owe Their Children A Lifestyle of Love – part one Do you ever remember this game? You’d just met and spent some time with a very special person of the other gender. The gleam in their eyes, the smile on their lips… you can’t stop thinking about them. When they’re around, you feel ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Free To Really Live (Easter Sunday)

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

Resurrection isn’t just about life after death; it is also about the promise of abundant life-now!

[I have a tradition when preaching on Easter Sunday to insert "Christ Is Risen" as often as possible, to which the congregation respond, "Christ is risen indeed. Hallelujah!"] Christ is risen! (He is risen indeed!) Shouts of alleluia ring out; flowers adorn our sanctuary; people are dressed in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Warning! Straddling Can Be Hazardous To Your Health

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 7, 2002

Keeping one foot in the world and one foot in heaven just does not work. There is a danger in being uncommitted to Christ.

WARNING! STRADDLING CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH! I KINGS 18:17-21 INTRODUCTION: A woman getting onto a sky lift was given instructions that the moment the lift’s chair touched her backside she was to sit down and lift her feet from off the ground. Instead when the chair came against her she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem With Priscilla

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 6, 2002

The challenge not just for mothers but families is to develop and maintain an environment in which affirmation, acceptance, and appreciation, can thrive and grow.

TEXT: One of the classic episodes of the Dick Van Dyke Show concerns a problem that Ritchie is having with a girl named Priscilla. For a period of time he comes home every afternoon after school battered and bruised by this girl. Rob and Laura are at a loss to know what to do and so Laura goes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15, Matthew 3:17

Denomination: Church Of God

What Do You Believe About The Church? Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 6, 2002

We need to have a scriptural understanding about the chruch. But just as important, our belief should be followed by action.

"When the roll is called up yonder, when the roll is called up yonder, when the roll is called up yonder–, when the roll is called up yonder I’ll be there." We like to think about our future home called heaven. But what about the earthly institution called "The Church?" If the roll were called ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8-11, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Can I Say Thanks?

Contributed by Gordon Kroeker on Jul 9, 2002

How can you be thankful when you have just lost everything, and almost your lives too?

HOW CAN I SAY THANKS? (Message outline from Charles R. Wood) A. It was 1964. Our family, along with 5 other families and some single ladies had to escape for our lives. from the Kafumba mission station - because our lives had been threatened by communist rebels. 1. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Mennonite

Take A Stand

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Nov 17, 2002

We continually seek after the Lord and feel that we are either just missing Him or not finding Him at all.

Take a Stand HHM Nov. 17, 02 Pastor Jim Parisi We continually seek after the Lord and feel that we are either not finding Him at all or just missing Him. Sometimes He is standing there and we don’t even notice. It is not Him who moves away from us… but it is us who tries to hide and run from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:31-32, Psalm 9:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Famous Last Words

Contributed by Mark Jones on Dec 14, 2002

Begin with the end in mind...a look at Paul’s last words to Timothy just before His martyrdom.

Famous Last Words II Timothy 1:8-12 Steven Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People teaches that one of these habits is to “Begin with the end in mind” Covey encourages his listeners and readers to write their own epitaph now, and to use it as a driver for everything they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-12

Denomination: Methodist

Preparing The Way

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 17, 2002

Just as we prepare for guests to come to our house, we must also prepare ourselves for Jesus to come.

Preparing for guests to come: clean and straighten the house, cook food, prepare drinks, dress appropriately Jesus is coming soon. How are you preparing for his arrival? John the Baptizer was sent to prepare the people of Israel for the coming of the Messiah. He called people to repentance. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Should You Be The Judge?

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002

Just what does the Bible teach about judging other people? Let’s look to the Scriptures for the answer.

MATT. 7:1-6 "SHOULD YOU BE THE JUDGE?" * We are going to study, what I believe is the most misunderstood, misused, and misapplied verse in all of the Bible ... In fact, it is probably the world’s favorite verse. * People who normally scoff at the Bible, reject its teachings, and ridicule its ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Encountering Christ - A Total Body Experience Series

Contributed by Paddy Venner on Dec 23, 2002

There’s more to just recieving Jesus into your life - it’s about recieving all that He is

Paddy Venner is Senior Pastor of Harfield Road Assembly of God in Cape Town, South Africa Foundations of Truth Part 1 Encountering Christ – A Total Body Experience 1 John 1: 1-10  When the Apostle John wrote this letter, he was responding to a group of heretics called the Gnostics who ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Would You Bind The Hands Of The Lord?

Contributed by Ronald Wofford on Sep 21, 2002

Many people today, just like the soldiers in the garden of Gesthamene have learned how to bind the hands of the Lord.

“HOW WOULD YOU BIND THE HANDS OF THE LORD?” John 18:12 “Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,” This creature called Man has incredible abilities and his knowledge is ever increasing. During his existence he has learned to do the most unbelievable ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12

Shine The Light!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002

A message encouraging us to not just "rail against the darkness" but to be active in bringing the light of God’s Word to society.

Shine the Light Matthew 5:14-16 October 27, 2002 Introduction You’ve probably noticed that the days are getting shorter. Actually, the days are still the same length. They are 24 hours long, just like they’ve always been. But the darkness is getting longer. Night falls earlier, and the light ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, John 1:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Enoch-God Pleaser

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001

Enoch was a man who walked so closely with the Lord that one day they just walked off together to Heaven

Enoch – God Pleaser! Thesis: Enoch was a man who walked so closely with the Lord that one day they just walked off together to Heaven. Series: God’s Heroes of the Faith Introduction to series: Over the next few months we will be exploring the Heroes of the Faith found for us in Hebrews 11. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24, Hebrews 11:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thy Rod And Thy Staff They Comfort Me

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Sep 17, 2001

Just a small outline to help christians and others find comfort during this time of crisis in the United States and in the World.

Psalms 23:4 Thy Rod and Thy Staff They Comfort Me. Everyone seems to be looking for comfort, for answers during this time of crisis. Please allow me to share with you Five (5) different ways we can be comforted. Thy Rod and Thy Staff They Comfort Me. A- We can get comfort from God. Blessed be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist