Sermons on Latter Days:

What's So Great About Temptation? Series

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 10, 2001

Without temptations and trials, Christians will never become mature followers of Christ.

What’s So Great About Temptation? James 1:1-18 Baby Boomers are coasting into the golden years in record numbers nowadays, bringing with them the trappings of a somewhat new phenomenon: Peter Pan Syndrome. While the surface indicators may not take the rest of us by surprise, the facts are clear ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Christians Think About The Cross Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

Four word pictures about the death of Jesus for people investigating the Christian faith.

My wife committed her life to Jesus Christ while she was a junior in high school. Shortly after she became a follower of Jesus Christ, she had a conversation with a friend who was a Jehovah’s Witness about whether or not a Christian should wear a cross. Her friend reasoned that since the cross was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 John 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Pray About Your Problem Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 26, 2001

We all face problems in life. Praying correctly about the problems we face will assure us of God’s help to solve the problem.

HOW TO PRAY ABOUT YOUR PROBLEMS II CHRONICLES 20:1-30 It is a fact that even believers have problems and challenges in their lives. Sometimes they seem to be perplexing and overwhelming. Let me ask you. How do you, as a believer, go about solving those problems and facing those challenges in your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divorce -- What's In A Vow

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 28, 2001

This sermon deals with the issue of divorce in today’s society.

What’s In A Vow 9/29/96 Eccl. 5:1-8 Matthew 19:1-12 What’s in a vow. There’s a V in a vow and it indicates that victory is possible when the vow is kept. There’s an O in a vow and it indicates that opportunities for many things to happen, some good, some not so good, and some bad. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prophecy: Words To Us From God?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001

Are there some ways other than the Bible through which God lets us know what He desires and what He expects from us?

RYAN: Pastor Dan, there is something I need to tell you right away. DAN: Are you sure it can’t wait until after the worship service is over? RYAN: No. No, this is important. DAN: OK, what is it? RYAN: Well, God told me that we need to change the color of the church carpet. DAN: Oh, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Your Own Personal Alcatraz Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 8, 2001

This is part six in a series on Galatians (my assoc. preached part five, so sorry it’s missing!)

The Triumph of Grace ¡§Your Own Personal Alcatraz¡¨ July 2, 2000 This Morning¡¦s Text ¡V Galatians 3:15-25 ¡§Brethren, I speak in terms of human relations: even though it is only a man¡¦s covenant, yet when it has been ratified, no one sets it aside or adds conditions to it. Now the promises were ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Nehemiah For President

Contributed by Steve Hong on Oct 18, 2000

So, who do you like for our next President? It’s a pretty important decision, isn’t it? We have problems with the economy, the Muslims, oil prices, corruption, roads, utilities.

So, who do you like for our next President? It’s a pretty important decision, isn’t it? We have problems with the economy, the Muslims, oil prices, corruption, roads, utilities.......even the weather! The problems facing the next president of the Philippines are complex — more than any one man or ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-14

A Missionaries Song

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 12, 2005

Psalm 67 is what could be called a “Missionary Song.” The truths in this song are what should be in the heart of those who either want to be a missionary or be involved in missions.

Turn your Bibles to Psalms 67:1-7 Title: A Missionary’s Song Theme: A Prayer for God’s Blessings on His Work Introduction: Psalm 67 is what could be called a “Missionary Song.” (The Expositors Bible Commentary; The Treasury of David; The Pulpit Commentary; Psalm 67:2) The truths in this song ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confused Yet Saved

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005

This is a sermon that honestly looks at how even as Christians, we still struggle with the things we know we should and should not do.

One of my things as a pastor is that I try to be as transparent as I can be. I tend to share stories that show my faults as much as my strengths. It’s kind of like the pastor who was told by his church, “Preacher, we’ve always heard our pastors say they were sinners just like us, but you are the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Challenge Of Criticism Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 21, 2005

One of the major landmines to seeing your vision fulfilled is handling criticism. This sermon explores the types of criticism Nehemiah faced, and a few keys to moving forward in the face of criticism.

We have been working together on bringing into focus the vision that God has for your life, and for our church. For Nehemiah, it was represented by a wall to be built around the city of Jerusalem. Hopefully, through our first month of exploration you have been able to start to understand the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Cries, Tears And Weeping

Contributed by Seth Aryee on Nov 24, 2005

This sermon is to give hope to Christians and to remember that God is with them in their Disappointments, Disillusion, Distress, and Destitution

SERMON BY BRO. SETH A ARYEE LOCAL PREACHER, BETHANY METHODIST CHURCH, DZORWULU, ACCRAGHANA OCTOBER 7, 2001 The Bible is one place where it is certainly not the case that big boys never cry. Wherever in the Bible we find depth of feeling, in close relationships, in intercession, in repentance and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Methodist

Narnia: The Light Of The Lamp-Post Series

Contributed by Ron Hammer on Nov 28, 2005

One of the most enduring images from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the Lamp-Post. This sermon uses that image as a springboad into the theme of light in the story of redemption.

The Light of the Lamp-Post Selected Texts “Not for me” said Peter; “I’m going to explore in the house.” Everyone agreed to this and that was how the adventures began… And shortly after that they looked into a room that was quite empty except for one big wardrobe; the sort that has a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Upside Down Spiriutality Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Apr 8, 2005

Upside down spiritiuality

From 6:1 to 8:39 the Apostle Paul moves from demonstrating the doctrine of justification which is  God’s declaring the believing sinners righteous (3:20-5:21), to demonstrating the practical ramifications of salvation on those who have been justified. He specifically discusses the doctrine of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Treasure In Heaven Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 10, 2005

Jesus warned: 1. Don’t store up treasure. 2. Guard your heart. 3. Focus your eye. 4. Have only one Master

I read a recent magazine article about a pastor and his encounter with some unbelievers while having breakfast. Here is how he tells the story: “My wife and I were vacationing in Estes Park, Colorado, and had breakfast in a coffee shop. It was empty except for four men at another table. One was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Plus Nothing Equals Salvation

Contributed by Marty Hopkins on May 6, 2005

A message that shares how a person gets to heaven and who God uses in the process. In this case, it is Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch.

Jesus + Nothing = Salvation (Acts 8:26-40) It’s good to be in God’s house this morning. And what a privilege it is to share God’s message from God’s word here with you today. Let me start off by asking a very simple question, “How many here are good in math?” I wish I could say I’m with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist