Sermons on Lack Of Faith Love Zeal:

Clean Sweep Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Jul 8, 2007

The message looks at how we might clean out our lives to become more Christlike in our listening, speaking, and especially, in dealing with anger.

Clean Sweep James 1:19-21 Introduction Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Should We Be Fasting Today?

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

A Biblical study on fasting. Fasting may be one of the most neglected of the spiritual disciplines...Is fasting today a law or a privilige?

Spiritual Disciplines: Fasting What Are Spiritual Disciplines? -Practices which we use to draw ourselves into a stronger relationship with Christ -Discipline is something that does not come easily -Spiritual Disciplines do not stand alone -Spiritual disciplines do no good if we aren’t seeking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Road To Happiness: Meekness Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Mar 12, 2007

When we realize our need for God and our sinfulness-our pride is broken and only then can we begin to humbly submit ourselves to God and live under His control.

The Road to Happiness-Matt. 5:5 Intro: Home Improvement-more power Similar to my experience with power tools. Power tools scare me. Too much power for me to control and feel safe. Today talk about power, power under control. Matt. 5:5 Pray -Read Matt. 5:3-5 Progression Being poor in spirit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: *other

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

In the book of John 8:58 Jesus shocked His enemies when He said, “Before Abraham was, I AM.” The enemies were so furious at Him that they wanted to stone Him. They knew exactly what He was saying when He said “I Am.” They knew these words referred to the

I Am The Bread Of Life; John 6:25-35 Moses and the “I AM” revelation (Exodus 3:14) In the book of John 8:58 Jesus shocked His enemies when He said, “Before Abraham was, I AM.” The enemies were so furious at Him that they wanted to stone Him. They knew exactly what He was saying when He said “I ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

In the book of John 8:58 Jesus shocked His enemies when He said, “Before Abraham was, I AM.” The enemies were so furious at Him that they wanted to stone Him. They knew exactly what He was saying when He said “I Am.” They knew these words referred to the

I Am The Light Of The World; John 8:1-12 In Vs. 58 Jesus said, “Before Abraham was, I Am.” With these words He revealed Himself as the eternal Son of God. He always has existed and always will exist. I cannot fully comprehend that because I had a beginning, but in Christ I will not have an ending ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Three Ways To Stay Home For Christmas

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007

This sermon is about being "home" for Christmas by Having HOPE in the Messiah!

Last year at this time, I was busy talking about making the trip home to Ohio for Christmas! Home, as in where I grew up, the place of my roots. And I recall reflecting about how Joseph and Mary had to make that trip to Bethlehem, the city of David, to the place of the lineage of Joseph a direct ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

The Call To The Gentiles

Contributed by Pastor Ben F Corley on Nov 28, 2006

Peter was praying on the top of the house when a great sheet was let dow from heaven, on the sheet was all sorts of split-holf animals. The Lord told Peter to arise, slay and eat. Peter being a devout Jew refussed, and the Lord Reminded him that What He h

" BEING A WORLD CHRISTIAN " " MEN OF MISSIONS " " THE CALL TO THE GENTILES " TEXT ACTS 10: 9-16 INTRODUCTION: I think the Apostle Peter is one of the most colorful apostles in the band of apostles. He was a strong willed man, one that I believe, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Advent

Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on Dec 5, 2006

Jesus is the light of the world who through his birth brought new hope to the world.

Today is the fourth, and final, Sunday of Advent. Very shortly we will be celebrating Christmas – the festival which bears our Saviour’s name. Each year we seem to move further and further away from the religious ideals of Christmas and nearer and nearer to an orgy of conspicuous consumption. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

He Came To Be Our Deliverer

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006

What a mess we are in. And we aren’t even aware of it! The whole purpose of Christmas was to respond to our need for deliverance.

Passage: John 3:10-21 Intro: Someone has said, “Ignorance is bliss.” PP to which Thomas Gray responded, “If ignorance is bliss, tis folly to be wise.” PP Cater Burwell has continued the thread, “If not bliss, ignorance can at least be fun.” PP but Philip Wylie has ended the discussion for me: ...read more

Scripture: John 3:10-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Of My Youth

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 22, 2006

A little of my background

Ps 71:5 For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth. David was speaking this with the confidence of the God of his youth will not leave him now as he gets up in Age. When you trust in God in your youth …..it makes it easier as you grow older and base your life on the living ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:5

Denomination: Holiness

Christ The True Light Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 25, 2006

Jesus Christ is The True Light of the world.

Christmas Eve Yr C, 24/12/2006 Jn 1:1-14 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Christ the True Light” The Fourth Gospel is very rich in providing a wide range of word pictures of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

(Jesus At The) First Church Of Nazareth

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

With all these recent events that had taken place, Jesus wanted His closest and dearest friends and relatives to know Who He really was.

(Jesus at the) First Church of Nazareth Introduction: One part of preaching that can be fun is coming up with titles for sermons. Titles can say little or nothing, or they can say a mouthful. Do you notice anything missing from this one tonight? The answer may not be that obvious at first…the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Visions Of Worthship Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

He is worthy to receive our power, our glory, and our honor.

Title: Visions of Worthship Text: Rev 4 & 5 FCF: He is worthy to receive our power, our glory, and our honor. Intro: When I first got my glasses – I could see trees! I didn’t realize they had leaves. How glorious! What is a vision? 1. It reveals to us the attributes of God a. He is Holy (set ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Weary

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Nov 18, 2005

We all get weary. What does Jesus mean when he says he will give us rest?

I Am Weary Matt 11:28-30 For 75 years a missing persons case in NYC has remained unsolved. One evening in August of 1930 Joe Crater, a successful Supreme Court Judge for New York, waved goodbye to some friends after dinner at a restaurant, got in a taxi, and disappeared. Nothing in his past or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Advent 1

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 26, 2005

What relevance does the Second Coming have to do with Advent - and what can we learn from it?

Old Romney 27-11-05 Story: On 13th September 1759, one of the most significant battles of the 18th Century was fought – the Battle of the Heights of Abraham. The Heights of Abraham were (and still are) the cliffs above the St. Lawrence river in front of the strategic city ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Anglican