Sermons on Laughter:

Whoso Diggeth A Pit

Contributed by Ronnie Brown on Oct 15, 2005

Proverbs 26:27 "Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him."

Whoso Diggeth a Pit Turn to Pr 26:27. Here we find the words of the wisest of all men save the Lord Jesus Christ, giving account of a plan that was designed, it was well though out and yet it failed. At first glance at this verse I think of the oddest image in my mind. I think of a cartoon. The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:27

Denomination: Baptist

Revive Us Again Series

Contributed by Rick Bartosik on Oct 18, 2005

This sermon explains the meaning and nature of revival, the history (including Hawaii in the 19th c.) and the conditions of true revival.

“Revive Us Again” Psalm 85:1-7; II Chronicles 7:14 Mililani Community Church Dr. Rick Bartosik October 2005 Recently we were privileged to have Dr. Robert Coleman in Hawaii to teach a modular graduate course at International College and Graduate School. Dr. Coleman is known around the world as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praise For A Great God

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 19, 2005

Mary’s praise teaches us four things about praise to God.

Luke 1:39-56 Praise for a Great God Woodlawn Baptist Church November 20, 2005 Introduction (I borrowed and adapted the following illustration from Rodney Buchanan’s sermon "Mary’s Song." Read Luke 1:39-56 Hype. I don’t know how much you kept up with its development, but if you followed it at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist

Wall Street-Christian Style

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 12, 2006

This sermon looks at how we need to keep money in its proper perspective. It looks at what challenges us in this area and how we can best view our finances. Preached during a stewardship campaign.

In the movie “Indecent Proposal”, a young couple who is newly married is approached by a Billionaire with an offer, an Indecent proposal. The offer is this, in exchange for one night alone with the new bride, this billionaire would offer the couple a check for a million dollars. One night of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Feb 14, 2006

An 8 Week sermon sermon series on the attitude we are to possess as children of God.

BE-Attitudes Blessed are the Pure in Heart Sunday AM Trans: We’re in a series focusing on the (8) attitudes Jesus said we’re to have as His disciples. Each of these attitudes determines our altitude. They testify to our disposition and determination in life. Jesus offered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Second Chances

Contributed by Christopher Duncan on Oct 30, 2006

The God who gives the second, third, fourth, chance

Good morning friends! What a great privilege it is to be here with you this morning. For those of you who don’t know me….I am the Pastor of the Edelstein Congregational Church. My name is Chris Duncan….and I’m not right! I was thinking this past week….well….it was obvious early in my life that ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Widow At Nain

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 6, 2006

Some things we need to remember about sorrow.

Luke 7:11-17 The Widow of Nain Woodlawn Baptist Church November 5, 2006 Introduction Read Luke 7:11-17. There are many great and inspiring texts in the Scriptures – passages that take us to lofty heights and leave us there on the mountaintop for a while, allowing us to gaze on the majesty and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Unless The Grain Falls Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 14, 2006

A sermon that discusses what it means to die to christ - Uses a graphic description of Christs death and an amusing story to emphasize it’s points - Was well received

Unless a grain of wheat John 12 – 23 Jesus replied, “The hour has come for the son of Man to be glorified, I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. The man who loves his life will lose it, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:21-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Show Me Your Care For Others… By How You Relate To Others

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2005

The fourth in a series through the book of James

Sundays walking through the book of James. The first Sunday we focused on James 2:14, (Overhead 1) ‘Dear brothers and sisters, what’s the use of saying you have faith if you don’t prove it by your actions? That kind of faith can’t save anyone.’ We were given a snapshot from a nameless preacher ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13

Denomination: Church Of God

Real World Spirituality

Contributed by William Nieporte on Sep 6, 2005

How do we live a life of holiness in the kind of wold in which we must now reside

This morning I would like to talk about how to live spirituality in the real world. We live in a world of terrorist attacks – of sexual predators that prey on small children – of gang violence and drug busts – of economic hardships, poverty, homelessness, and starvation – of battered spouses ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Confronting Evil

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 18, 2005

1. Evil is real. 2. Jesus sought after radically evil people. 3. A radical conversion is necessary and available.

Confronting Evil Luke 8:26-39 This powerful story of Jesus confronting evil is fascinating. If we had started the Scripture reading earlier in the chapter you would understand that Jesus and the disciples have just survived a terrible storm in a small fishing boat. The storm was blowing them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Methodist

Dealing With Boasting Power

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 2, 2005

If you don’t run, the enemy will be scared that you will fight back and he will run away.

I would like you to read this message with rapt attention and with full concentration. God has a purpose for making this bulletin come your way. No one goes to the market without having a specific thing in mind to buy or to sell. Allow the purpose for which God has made you see this message, be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Is The Time Of The Lord's Favour :god Will Turn Your Situation Around

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 3, 2005

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT HOW THIS IS THE TIME OF GOD'S FAVOUR AND GOD WILL TURN OUR SITUATION AROUND . HE WILL DELIVER US FROM OUR AFFLICTIONS AND GRANT US JOY AND HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY AND FRUITFULNESS.

THIS IS THE TIME OF THE LORD'S FAVOUR - GOD WILL TURN YOUR SITUATION AROUND ******************************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. THE LORD IS BRINGING US INTO A TIME OF FAVOUR WHERE OUR PRAYERS WILL BE ANSWERED AND WE WILL ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The One And Only God Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 9, 2005

The first commandment is not a hand-wringing tactic of a vulnerable deity. It is an invitation from the one, unique God of the universe to enter into relationship with Him.

“THE ONE AND ONLY GOD ” (Exodus 20:3) Someone wrote with biting sarcasm: I would like to buy $3 worth of God, please Not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a snooze in the sunshine. I don’t want enough of him to make me love a black man ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3

The Story Of The Mistaken Mother Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 3, 2005

Paul’s teaching against salvation by works is brought to a climax here in Galatians 4:21-31. Paul breaks his discussion into three sections. First, Paul gives historical facts. Second, he gives spiritual truths. And third, he gives us some practical appli

Scripture When my children, Lauren and Jon, were little they had a book titled Are You My Mother? Here is how that story begins: A mother bird sat on her egg. The egg jumped. “Oh, oh!” said the mother bird. “My baby will soon be here! He will want to eat. “I must get something for my baby bird ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed