Sermons on King Saul:

The Power Of Choice Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 23, 2006

Why did God require the tithe in the Old Testament? Was it because He needed the money? Consider these possible benefits to giving your gifts to God.

OPEN: Year ago, if you wanted a pair of shoes, you couldn’t go down to “Payless Shoes” or “Shoe Carnival”. You couldn’t even go down to Sears or J.C. Penney to pick a pair of ready made shoes to wear. There was a time when – if you wanted shoes or boots – you had to go someone called a “Shoe ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lead Others To Know God

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 31, 2006

The Apostle Paul’s message to the men of Athens at the Areopagus gives us a model for sharing Christ with others. We start with their natural knowledge of God and transition to the revealed knowledge of God.

What is the “natural knowledge” of God? Since our “examination / confirmation Sunday” is just over a month away I hope that one of our confirmands can answer that question. What is the “natural knowledge” of God? The “natural knowledge” of God is what all people know about God from nature and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Learn How To Live Today Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 6, 2006

Paul’s Advice: Treasure your time because it’s limited, make the most of every opportunity, and understand what the Lord’s will is.

Today we’ll conclude on the series of sermons on the New Year. With the start of a new year, people want to make new resolution and start things afresh. • Like what King Solomon says in Eccl 1:9 “…there is nothing new under the sun.” • The Bible tells us only in Christ can we find the new life and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Forgiveness" Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Feb 15, 2006

A sermon on the challenge of forgiveness, as taught by Jesus in the parable of the debtors.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA Jesus’ Great Teaching Stories “Forgiveness” Matthew 18:21-35 12 February 2006 How many of you struggle with forgiveness? Some of you may not wish to admit it, but it is a very human struggle, isn’t it? When someone hurts us, when someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Procrastinating Governor Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 22, 2006

Paul’s powerful 3 point outline he preached to Felix was inspired of God for us today as well. God is knocking...and we must answer! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Procrastinating Governor Acts 24:24-26 Be honest now, how many have a problem w/ procrastination? Me too, and I’m gonna work on that starting tomorrow [hey, that’s the same day my new exercise regimen begins!] The governor of our state is under scrutiny as he seems to be scrambling to get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Worldviews

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 20, 2006

A look at the religious groups of Jesus day and how they were affected by their culture (as might be): 1. Zealots 2.Phariasees 3. Saduccees 4. Scribes 5. Herodians 6. Essenes

How would you like it if someone spit on you? In our cultural setting it would be a sign of disrespect, an attempt to shame and humiliate a person. But for some cultures, it has an entirely different meaning. I am reading a wonderful book entitled Christianity Rediscovered. It is written by a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-34

Denomination: Methodist

"Where Is The Love?"

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Aug 20, 2006

Evangelistic sermon looking at John 3:16. Where is the love?

Where is the love? It was the American band the Black eyed peas who had the best selling hit of 2005 in the UK entitled "where is the love?" It real is the growing cry of people from all walks of life noticing the futility and horror of life not just globally but individually. More ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Serve One Another

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 21, 2006

In our relationship with Christ and our fellow believers, God has given us a call to demonstrate our love to both by serving one another. Service is love in action. Service ought to be a natural product of the Christian life. Service is selflessness.

SERVE ONE ANOTHER Galatians 5:13 - 14 For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Introduction: In ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-14, Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Yahweh: The God Who Hears Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 25, 2006

We believe that prayer changes things because we know that God hears us.

Yahweh: The God Who Hears Text: Gen. 29:31-30:24 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 29:31-35 2. "Prayer Changes Things" Skies seemed dark to me one morning, And my thoughts were tinged with gloom; But my eye fell on a motto That was hanging in the room. Silvery letters on blue background, Heavenly ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Power In Reserve

Contributed by James May on Aug 27, 2006

We have power in reserve, through the Lord Jesus Christ, to overcome every trial and persecution. God will see us through.

Power in Reserve By Pastor Jim May It seems that there is never a day when we do not hear of someone who is having some problems. Just this week we have seen several of our own church family who have had some hard times. Two of the ladies have had to have surgery. I’m glad to say that both are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's All About Me, Right?

Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Sep 2, 2006

A sermon on John the Baptist’s imprisonment and on dealing with difficulties in our lives.

¡§Me Church¡¨ video: ¡§Imagine a church where every member is passionately, whole-heartedly and recklessly calling the shots.¡¨ (A woman says) ¡§I work a busy week and when Sunday rolls around, I¡¦m tired. How about a church service that starts when I get there?¡¨ No problem ¡V when you arrive, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What's Lost When Sin Is Committed

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Sep 7, 2006

Helps us to understand the physical and mental consequences of sin.

Situations, circumstances, actions, and words sometime result in the lost of something. When you invest in a company that may not be doing so well; the result may be a lost of money. There may be days at work where you have several deadlines to meet, the school is on the line telling you that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Ark Of Safety

Contributed by Wallace Phillips on Sep 7, 2006

An end-time message on the life of Noah and his preparation for the flood.

The Ark of Safety INTRO: I am beginning, this morning, the first of a 3-part series on the End-Time Harvest. And in doing so I’d like to ask simply a few questions to spur you on to spiritual thought…about yourself – Where are you on your journey with God? What is going on in your life ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Must Be Born Again Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 12, 2006

Jesus gives Nicodemus three important facts about being born again.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 8 “You Must Be Born Again” John 3:1-13 What would you say if I were to ask you this morning, “Give one good reason why you should go to Heaven?” The ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Five Questions Concerning The Rapture Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 12, 2006

#2 in series - Five questions concerning the subject of the Rapture.

“Amazing Prophecies of the End Times” Lesson # 2 “The Rapture” In 1995 the book “Left Behind” by Jerry Jenkins and Tim LaHaye appeared; which was a fictional account in which millions of Christians are carried away instantly into heaven. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist