Sermons on Law Not Of Faith:

Jesus Is Coming, When?

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 21, 2005

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent

First Sunday Advent Mark 13:24-37 "Jesus is coming, When?"   1 Corinthians 1 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 I give thanks to God always for you because of the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus, 5 that in every way you were enriched ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Rollercoaster Of Life

Contributed by David Sorn on Dec 1, 2005

When we suffer through trials, we should look for ways we can learn from them and trust that God is in control no matter what the outcome is.

INTRODUCTION One of my biggest worries during my senior year of college was getting a job. It was now time for me to enter the “real-world.” Well actually, I wasn’t going to enter the “real-world.” I was going to Seminary. But nonetheless, I still needed a job to provide for myself and my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Without Immanuel: Living In Spiritual Darkness

Contributed by Michael Davidson on Dec 4, 2005

When man chooses to live life apart from (God) Immanuel – man first rejects God’s self-revelation.

Life without Immanuel: Living in Spiritual Darkness “Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia - A Dangerous Hero! Series

Contributed by Ron Hammer on Dec 5, 2005

When we look at the Chronicles of Narnia, we see in Aslan a picture of Christ. This sermon examines five characteristics of Christ that are illustrated in Aslan.

A Dangerous Hero! Aslan is on the move! Of all the beasts in the animal kingdom, none has captured as grand a place in most people’s imagination as the lion. Even the scriptures use lions to portray very powerful images: STRONG - "…What is stronger than a lion?" – Judges 14:18 NIV COURAGEOUS - ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maranatha

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 11, 2005

This passage from Isaiah 64 gives us words to express our longing for God to come down and make the world right (and make us right).

Today is the first Sunday of Advent. It’s the first Sunday of a new church year. Advent, as was said in the Lighting of the Candles, means coming. Advent signals the coming of Christmas. (Only 28 more shopping days left!) But even more so, Advent signals the coming of Christ. The season of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Man Behind Christmas

Contributed by Roger Wilson on Dec 16, 2005

An exploration of the human side of Christ

Luke 1:26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:6-33

Narnia: The Lion Comes Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 21, 2005

As a lion is passionate about protecting his young, Christ’s passion is his love for you.

The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe is a Christian allegory, so, it is not surprising that there are people in the world who are attacking this story and Lewis in writing it. Some even say that the Church is making it out to be something it is not. The Bible does use the lion for many ideas, but in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5

Denomination: Mennonite

In The Right Place At The Right Time

Contributed by James May on Oct 9, 2005

The church will be triumphant in these last days. We are in the right place, at the right time, to see the devil meet his ultimate defeat.

IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME By Pastor Jim May In December of 1944, the German Army had mounted an offensive in the dead of winter as a last ditch effort to cut off the Allied armies from their sources of provisions coming into Europe. Known as the Battle of the Bulge, this attack found ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God Sang (Part 2)

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 12, 2005

God’s ticked off but that’s half the picture, the glorious picture of God singing completes it.

When God Sang (Part 2) “The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing." Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV) A man suddenly started feeling horrible and was sent to the hospital. The next day, ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Remembrance Day Services

Contributed by Ken Durham on Oct 14, 2005

I never want to miss an opportunity to preach the Gospel - especially when asked to speak at Remembrance Services.

REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES 1. INTRODUCTION I guess with people knowing that I have served in the Armed Forces it’s not so surprising that I am often asked to take Remembrance Day Services. I don’t have a problem with this; in fact to me it is a privilege to share with both military personnel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Right With God, Or Left Behind? [rapture]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 20, 2005

We must make sure we are "Rapture-Ready." In Rev. 4:1 the church goes "off the air" because the church goes "IN the air!" Link included to Formatted Text version, Handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Right with God, or Left Behind? "Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter" (Rev 1:19). "hast seen" ch. 1: glimpse at glorified Christ, eternity past. "are" chs. 2-3: church age, the present age of Grace. shall be hereafter—begins in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Diet & Exercise: A Spiritual Perspective ~ Part Ii Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 22, 2005

A sermon in 2 parts - how to keep the Body of Christ fit and healthy - applying spiritual lessons from our need for diet and exercise.

DIET & EXERCISE: A Spiritual Perspective ~ Part II 1. Someone once said: “I don’t exercise at all. If God had wanted me to touch my toes He would have put them up higher on my body.” • My gym teacher told me to touch my toes. I said, "I don’t have that kind of relationship with my feet. Can I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: United Methodist

How God Uses Human Weaknes To Bring About His Purposes Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 25, 2005

GOd used Paul and Barnabas’ disagreement over John Mark to expand the work of the gospel. In his sovereignty he can even use our weaknesses to further his ends.

By Camille Lang Have you noticed the world and people in it are just … well, out of control? A life lived seems messy … even off the rails at times…. However it seems to me that today people seem to be showing even less tolerance … more impatience and more anger and I seem to be coming ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Reflections On Halloween

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 31, 2005

How does a Christian deal with Halloween in a way that glorifies God?

Halloween can be a troubling holiday. Many of us carry fond memories of Halloweens long ago, back when we were growing up. Many of us remember it as innocent fun—a special day just for children. I remember dressing up in silly costumes and going door to door begging for candy. When I was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Formula For Impacting Our World Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 26, 2006

The simple formula Jesus has given us for impacting our world is that we are salt and light.

Introduction: A. I wanted to start today’s sermon with a funny story of a science chemistry experiment gone wrong. 1. So I went on line and searched for quite a while, thinking surely there must be some great stories out there. a. I stumbled on one that didn’t have a lot of details, which would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ