Sermons on Last Minute Rush:

Exploring The Supernatural: Touched By The Angels

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 31, 2002

A brief survey of teaching about angels and how we should be grateful for God’s intervention in our lives.

Touched by the Angels 18Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you for the prize. Such a person goes into great detail about what he has seen, and his unspiritual mind puffs him up with idle notions. 19He has lost connection with the Head, from whom ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"The Wonders Of God ~ Salvation” Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Nov 2, 2002

Thursday morning we got up to see the first snowfall of the season. Looking out over the colored foliage and the fresh pure white snow being reflected in our pond was absolutely beautiful...This is a beautiful picture of what happens to a life that is tu

“The Wonders of God ~ Salvation” Part 3 of 5 John 17:5 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin November 3, 2002 Thursday morning we got up to see the first snowfall of the season. Looking out over the colored foliage and the fresh pure white snow being reflected in our pond ...read more

Scripture: John 17:5

Denomination: Bible Church

Me, Myself, And I, Or Part Of The Group#2

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 22, 2003

This is part #2, we ponder the need of unity and teamwork to build the church, commitment to the whole.

ME, MYSELF AND I,or PART OF THE GROUP! #2 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #2... This is part 2 of a series, this will be taught in several lessons. TEXT: PROVERBS 11:25 The liberal soul shall be made fat: AND HE THAT WATERETH SHALL BE WATERED ALSO HIMSELF. Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-8, 2 Timothy 3:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Pruning Season Comes

Contributed by S Henriques on Jan 27, 2003

Sometimes God moves in our lives in such a way that it causes us pain, and our wounds are fresh and oozing. God is working a great work in our lives, even if we do not understand what is happening at the moment.

When Pruning Season Comes John 15:1-10 In the early morning, just as the sun begins to brighten the sky, a man moves silently through a vineyard. He has work to do, and he does it with determination and precision. He pauses to sharpen a pruning knife, because he knows that he will be most ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Talanted Mr. Ripley

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003

Parable of the talants. reaching potential

The Talented Mr. Ripley, Matthew 25:14-30 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ January 5, 2003 “Novelist H.G. Wells said that wealth, notoriety, place, and power are no measures of success whatsoever. The only true measure of success is the ratio between what we might have been and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doing The Stuff

Contributed by Fredrik Rich on May 6, 2002

This message looks at the raising to life of Tabitha (Dorcas) as a more affective means of evangelism to her community than her good works, good and necessary as they were in preparing the way.

Reading 1: Acts 9:32-43 Reading 2: Colossians 3:22-4:1 Sermon Miracles don’t really happen anymore, do they? Our passage this morning would certainly suggest that miracles were once common in the church. In fact, the Bible is full of miracles. You might even have your own favourite ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Ordinary People--Extraordinary Deeds: Serving God Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on May 5, 2005

This message is part of a series of sermons that takes a look at how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things empowered by Him. This sermon focuses on Timothy who was used by God even though he was still quite young.

ORDINARY PEOPLE–EXTRAORDINARY DEEDS SERVING GOD Ordination Service 1 Timothy 4:11-16 INTRODUCTION: A. Over the past few weeks we have been looking at how God, throughout history, has used ordinary people to do extraordinary deeds 1. I want to continue that series this morning as we take a look ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Can Stomach Him?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 5, 2005

This is an ascension sermon in which Jesus told about the life giving words of the SPirit and the reinforcement of the Ascension.

May 8, 2005 John 6:60-69 On hearing it, many of his disciples said, “This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?” Aware that his disciples were grumbling about this, Jesus said to them, “Does this offend you? What if you see the Son of Man ascend to where he was before! The Spirit gives ...read more

Scripture: John 60:60-69

Denomination: Lutheran

The Five Crowns Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 9, 2005

This is a simple study concerning crowns. We have the possibility of receiving several different crowns in heaven. These are those crowns.

The Five Crowns 1Thes 2:19; 1 Cor 9:25; 2 Tim 4:8; James 1:12; 1 Pet 5:4 Introduction The Bible talks about five different crowns that are rewards to the faithful Christian. I had a deacon one time that said "I don’t like talk about rewards, crowns and the like; I am not serving the Lord for ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: *other

Don't Be Afraid

Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005

Sermon about communicating the gospel to our culture

Don’t Be Afraid! Text: 2 Kings 18:17-37 They sure were cute! They were the children’s choir of the Colonial Beach Baptist Church. Each member of the choir was age five or younger. As they entered the choir loft they began to sing: Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen. Nobody knows my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:17-37

Denomination: Baptist

Too Much Of A Good Thing

Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005

A sermon about the abuse of Christian liberty and the call to serious discipleship.

SERMON TITLE: To Much of a Good Thing! TEXT: Luke 14:25-35 What is your favorite type of restaurant? Do you like to dine in those eateries that serve particular varieties of ethnic foods—like Indian, Chinese, or Hispanic? Do you like steak houses that specialize in serving finest cuts of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Knew His Identity Yet Served With Humility Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005

Part 4 of the Lenten series on Jesus with this one focusing on Jesus’ humility and sense of self.

Jesus Knew His Identity, Yet Served with Humility TEXT: John 13: 1-9, 12-17 Sunday, March 10, 2002 We do serve an awesome, wonderful and great God. However, when I experience me, Richard Pfeil, I find that I am not all that great. I know that might be surprising, but.......Unlike God, I have ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lydia, A Model For The Working Woman

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005

A Mother’s Day message that looks for and identifies a Christian model for those moms who work outside the home, "working moms."

Lydia, A Model for the Working Woman Sunday, May 12, 2002 TEXT: Acts 16: 11-15, 40 For me as a teenager, Mother’s day was a wonderful experience at church. I looked forward to it because it was a lot of fun. There were always little prizes and awards and everyone was happy for the mothers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Maintain Your Priorities Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 26, 2005

Our priorities are defined by where we focus our eyes and our hearts and by what he hold on to as most dear. Christ-followers should set their priorities on the eternal and not the temporary.

(adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series: “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 6:19-24 TITLE: “MAINTAIN YOUR PRIORITIES” INTRODUCTION: A. A husband and wife were attending a county fair where, for twenty dollars a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul: My Encounter With The Risen Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2005

Paul’s encounter with the risen Christ transformed him from fervent persecutor to passionate missionary.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 21:37-22:21 TITLE: “PAUL: MY ENCOUNTER WITH THE RESURRECTED CHRIST” INTRODUCTION: A. You might remember a news story from several years ago where 18 men and 12 women committed mass suicide in a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ