Sermons on Keep On Forgiving:

Bitter Bones Angry Eyebrows

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Jun 2, 2005

this meeagse talks about anger and bitterness and the need to get rid of it.

Text. Eph 4:30-32. Intro: E Stanley Jones, Readers Digest Dec 1981. A rattlesnake, if cornered will sometimes become so angry it will bite itself. That is exactly what the harboring of hate and resentment against others is-a biting of oneself. We think that we are harming others in holding these ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Compassionate God Equals A Compassionate Believer

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 7, 2005

A sermon for the 4th Sunday after pentecost Proper 6 The compassion of Jesus

4th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 6 Matthew 9:36 Matthew 10:1-8 A compassionate God equals A compassionate Believer   ""When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd." Matthew 9:36, RSV. "And he called to him his ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Spiritual Blessings Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 9, 2005

Sermon Series on Ephesians. Why Praise? (from last week) These are some of the reasons why.

Sermon preached by Rev. Larry C. Brincefield on Wednesday, November 10, 2004 Title: Ephesians #3: Text: Ephesians 1:7-10 Introduction 1. Last week we praised the Lord for 3 things… • All spiritual blessings. • That fact that God chose us… • And He predestined us. 2. In this next passage of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-10

Denomination: Nazarene

My Name Is Mark Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 13, 2005

The Apostle Paul and John Mark has a major disagreement which resulted in estrangement. But later, Paul showed mercy on Mark and restored the rela1tionship, as he imitated Christ.

My Name is Mark Acts 15:36-41 Matthew 5:7 June 12, 2005 It was during the latter part of the summer of 1978. I was working as the Youth Director at North Presbyterian Church in Denver, Colorado. The youth group always took a summer rafting trip down the Colorado River. They had their own rafts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Methodist

317 - Ten Commandments For Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 26, 2005

1. What does peace produce? 2. Can I live in peace with everyone? 3. How can I “make every effort to live in peace”? 10 Christ Commandments

Sermon Study #317 – TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR PEACEMAKERS Illus. Poem: I dreamed death came the other night And heaven’s gate swung wide. With kindly grace an angel fair Ushered me inside. And there, to my astonishment Stood folks I’d known on earth. Some I’d judged and labeled as “Unfit”, “Of little ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-37

Denomination: Baptist

Law Of The Harvest

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 28, 2005

A look at the law of the harvest or as it is sometimes called the law of sowing and reaping.

20, February 2005 Dakota Community Church The Law of the Harvest Definition: Principle: A fundamental truth, law, doctrine, or motivating force, upon which others are based. A principle is a rule of right conduct or the law of nature by which a thing operates. - God has established certain ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:11-12

Denomination: Mennonite

The Rest Of The Story

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 2, 2005

On the Mount of Transfiguration, Christ gives us a foreview of the Kingdom to come, and our glorification within it.

Second Sunday in Epiphany, Exodus 34:29-35; Mark 9: 1-7 “The Rest of the Story” Paul Harvey is famous with his features entitled “The Rest of the Story.” The premise of the feature is that some stories are compelling, interesting, fascinating, and that they reach a point where it would seem ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Pursue The Good Of Others Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 5, 2005

Jesus wants us to "do good" and "save lives", to show concern for the physical and spiritual needs of people. Let us pursue the good of others, and seize every opportunity to do so.

Jesus pursued the good of other people. • He did it in his healings; he did it in his teachings. • In fact, Jesus lived his entire life for the good of other people. • We are all beneficiaries of that life - He died ultimately for our good. Today, we are called to live such a life. • As ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus The Lover Of The Unlovable

Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Mar 9, 2005

A lenten reflection on the dangers and implications of predjudices in our faith communities.

Today’s gospel proclamation reminds us that Jesus of Nazareth is the consistent lover of the unlovable The Saviors persistently disregards all socio- cultural norms and stereotypes of his day that differentiated between us and them. There was much about this itinerant Nazarene that was ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Powerful Invitation

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Mar 14, 2005

Inviting you to Salvation.

A POWERFUL INVITATION 2nd Corinth 6: 1-13 As always our message invite’s you to accept Christ as your personal Savior! Tonight is not any different...You’ll be offered Salvation before we leave you tonight!!! And then from this day forward you must go on allowing Christ to be in your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discovering Who I Am Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

Before we can do great things for God, we must discover who we are in God.

Psalm 8:3-8 “Discovering Who I Am” INTRODUCTION We have discovered that success is not a satisfactory goal—at least success in the world’s terms. We have ample demonstrations of how it is not only lonely at the time it is also empty. We want more for our lives. We want our lives to mean ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

6 Important Elements Regarding Salvation Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 5, 2005

Important truths about what needs to happen for salvation to occur

Whoever will call upon the name of the Lord will be saved. January 1979 – made that call - MAX LUCADO, in one of his books, tells a story that he read about a newlywed couple that had a honeymoon disaster. They arrived at the hotel in the wee hours with high hopes. They had reserved a large room ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-21

Body

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005

The apostle Paul opens up discussion concerning the nature of the resurrection body. He deals with two questions which foolish objectors raise (v. 35). The first question implies that resurrection is impossible; the second, that it is inconceivable.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: In March of 1981, President Reagan was shot by John Hinckley, Jr. , and was hospitalized for several weeks. Although Reagan was the nation’s chief executive, his hospitalization had little impact on the nation’s activity. Government continued. On the other hand, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Father

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Apr 8, 2005

Who is the real emphasis on in the commonly called "Parable of the Prodigal son"? It may surprise you who was the real prodigal!

THE PRODIGAL FATHER LUKE 15:11-24 INTRO: Jesus often spoke in parables in his teachings. 1. What is a parable? a. Parable signifies "the placing of one thing beside another" with a view to comparison. b. It is the lesson that is of value; the hearer must catch the analogy if he is to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Methodist

Let God Love You

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

AT times our sin is so great that we can not forgive ourselves or love ourselves. God comes to us at these times and reminds us that God still loves us (and always will) and that God forgives the unforgiveable.

Psalm 51 “Let God Love You” INTRODUCTION Words can be very powerful and have a great effect on our lives. Perhaps the most powerful words in the English language are, “I love you.” We long to hear these words, and it seems as if we cannot hear them enough. Most of us can remember the time ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran