Sermons on Laments:

Disciplina Divina

Contributed by Ramiro Araujo on Sep 9, 2003

¿Nos damos cuenta de que el propósito de la disciplina divina no es CASTIGAR ? No tiene como fin el hacernos pagar un pecado no confesado, ni que Dios le permita al Diablo que nos ataque para pagar nuestra culpas? ¡NO! Disciplina es crecer en madurez, lle

INTRODUCCIÓN: Como cristianos a veces queremos botar la toalla, gritar ¡basta! ¡Es difícil la vida cristiana! ¡Mejor es el mundo! Si Ud. se ha sentido así, considere por un momento como se habrá sentido la gente para quienes esta epístola fue escrita. Eran gente que se sentían acosados de lado y ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Generosity Pays—principles Of Faithful Stewardship

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

From the widow of Zarephath, we can learn important lessons about stewardship.

September 14, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 1. The most famous American memorial for unidentified soldiers killed in combat is located at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. 2. Though it was never officially named, the memorial has come to be known as the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16, Malachi 3:9-12

Denomination: Adventist

Only The Star Remains

Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003

When Christmas is past - the joy and the glory of it - what do we have left? This sermon tells us what remains after the strains of "Silent Night, Holy Night" have ceased.

Only The Star Remains; Isaiah 63:7-9; Matthew 2: 1-18 The miraculous, glorious birth is over. The shepherds have probably left the birth-place to return to their keeping watch over their flocks. The friendly beasts that attended this birth, feeling the stir of excitement that animals feel when ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:1-9, Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Understanding Love”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 25, 2005

Love is not always easy to explain, or even to understand

“Understanding Love” 1 Corinthians 13 OPENING JOKE: Illustration “Love-letter lament” Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you’ll take me back. No one could ever take your place in my heart, so please forgive me. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hungry Heart

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 12, 2005

People see Jesus in different ways-someone to work for, an opportunity to move ahead, an entertainer, the Christ of God. Who is He to you?

The Hungry Heart Scripture: John 12:1-21 John 12:21 (The Message) “We want to see Jesus. Can you help us?" Michaëlle Jean has been appointed by Prime Minister Paul Martin as Canada’s next Governor General, our official representative of the Queen of England. Michaëlle was raised in ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Truth In Advertising

Contributed by William Mouser on Jun 26, 2005

Unlike modern promoters of goods and services, who shade the truth, Jesus’ commissioning of his disciples was candid and complete -- with both warnings and promises.

Truth in Advertising Ps. 89:1-18, Micah 7:1-7, Romans 6:3-11, Matt. 10:34-42 Some years ago there was a film about a group of crazy people – I think that was the title of the film: Crazy People – in which a group of patients in a mental institution began to write advertising. As I recall, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-42

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God, The Great Provider Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 3, 2007

In Genesis Chapter 2 God is revealed as the great provider of all that Adam could possibly need

Genesis Series # 1 CHCC: January 7, 2007 God, the Great Provider Scripture Reading: Genesis 2:15-23 INTRODUCTION: As we enter into a new year with a new schedule, working some new ideas into our services, I thought it would be good to start a new sermon series from the book in the Bible that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mastering Attitudes

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 30, 2005

We all probably know someone that has a bad attititude about life! Aren’t they annoying! Learn why our attitudes in life really do make a difference!

Mastering Attitudes Philippians 4:8 1. The Consideration of Our Attitude. We all probably know someone that has a bad attititude about life! Aren’t they annoying! I still remember last year when I went to Washington D.C. on a Pastor’s tour of the Capital. At the airport standing in line to check ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Cleansing

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2005

An Ash Wednesday.

Spiritual Cleansing Delivered on Ash Wednesday, 2005 By The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Mpittendreigh@goodshepherdpc.org I John 1:5-9 5 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we claim to have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Restoring Your Passion

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007

A healthy church begins with a consuming passion for God.

Restoring Your Passion Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. P.S. A healthy church begins with a consuming passion for God. In my last message, I said that the real issue of church growth is not how fast or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fasting Unto The Lord!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 3, 2007

This outline deals with the subject of Fasting today. The purpose and some do and do nots are given in this sermmon. It is to draw us as a person, church and nation closer to the Lord and become aware of His Word and Love.

FASTING UNTO THE LORD! National Day Of Fasting In 1995 U.S. Senator Mark O. Hatfield presented a resolution designating Monday of Thanksgiving week as "National Day of Fasting." He and Stan Mooneyham, President of World Vision International called on all Americans to experience ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:3-5

Compassionate Like Christ Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 26, 2006

What does it mean to be compassionate like Christ? Find out in this message from Luke 7.

“Compassionate Like Christ” (Luke 7) Aren’t you glad God has compassion, and heals, restores and forgives? God’s compassion is overwhelming, isn’t it? In fact, would you say that word with me – compassion! Now look to the person to your right and say it…now to your left…nice! By now everyone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-50

Denomination: Baptist

A People Of Faith And Expectancy Series

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

This is the fifth sermon in an 8 part sermon series on the vision of our church.

Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Our Vison: The Word tells us in Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision, the people perish”. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Church Of God

La Intimidad Requiere Compromiso Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Mar 31, 2006

Parar tener intimidad con Dios es necesario comprometernos con Él.

La Intimidad requiere compromiso Salmo 27:4 Intro. Hace como un año vi llegar a unas personas a mi casa, abrí la puerta y con amabilidad les invité a pasar. Uno de ellos dijo: “Esta no es una visita cordial” y luego me amenazo que porque yo supuestamente estaba manejando viciosamente cierto ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In His Presence

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jun 18, 2006

I often talk and pray with people who seemed to have lost their joy. I know what that is like and also know that it doesn’t have to be that way. This is absolutely not God’s will for His children. His will is for His children to be joyful and strong in Hi

Psalms 16:11 You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. I often talk and pray with people who seemed to have lost their joy. I know what that is like and also know that it doesn’t have to be that way. This is absolutely ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible