Sermons on Lee Iacocca:

Our Hope, Now And Forever

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000

Our hope is a sure and lasting one

A little girl lived near a cemetery, and often had to walk through it after dark. When someone asked her, “Aren’t you ever afraid?”, she answered, “Oh, no! My home is just on the other side.” The best way to begin this sermon today I think, is to ask the question; ‘where are you going’? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Orthodox

The Secrets Of A Beautiful Face

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 19, 2000

The beauty of a nation, like that of a human face, is not cosmetic, but comes out of generosity, self-control, sacrificial love, and a vision that accords with God

Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised in the city of our God. His holy mountain, beautiful in elevation, is the joy of all the earth … Beauty. When I was a boy, my parents decided to take a trip to Niagara Falls. They wanted my brother and me to be exposed to one of the world’s great ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

True Value: Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 17, 2008

As Christians, prayer is our number one responsibility.

True Value: Prayer Text: Nehemiah 1:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: Knowing that intercessory prayer is our mightiest weapon and the supreme call for all Christians today, I pleadingly urge our people everywhere to pray. Believing that prayer is the greatest contribution that our people can ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Secret Of Satisfaction Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 13, 2008

A practical application of the 10th commandment, "You shall not covet," encouraging people to replace the wrong desire for their neighbor’s stuff with the right desire for one’s mate and God’s Word.

Secret of Satisfaction (Exodus 20:17) If Danny Simpson had known more about guns, he might not have needed to rob a bank. But in 1990, in Ottawa, Canada, this 24-year-old went to jail, and his gun went to a museum. He was arrested for robbing a bank of $6,000 and then sent to jail for six ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Boy Jesus

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 4, 2005

The mystery of the incarnation helps us to know: 1. God’s strength is in his apparent weakness. 2. Jesus understands the human condition. 3. God’s desire is to be with us.

A new trend is literally turning a longstanding Christmas tradition on its head. Hammacher Schlemmer, a retail company based in New York, is offering a unique yuletide decoration: the Upside-Down Christmas Tree. The tree is seven feet tall and pre-lit with over 800 commercial grade lights, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Methodist

Freely Forgiven

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Dec 7, 2005

Sinners have always been saved the same way! By faith! Abraham and David are Biblical examples of this fact.

Freely Forgiven Rom 4:1-8 There is a surprising resistance to the message of “justification by faith.” Not infrequently I have been challenged by people who have said, “Do you mean to tell me that if a murderer–rapist repents and believes at the last minute before he dies he will be justified by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

You Can't Keep A God-Man Down

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 24, 2005

Jesus’ resurrection means that we can have power for this life and the next.

(based on a message by Aaron Burgess) SPECIAL DAY: EASTER TEXT: LUKE 24:1-8 TITLE: “YOU CAN’T KEEP A GOD-MAN DOWN” INTRODUCTION: A. Rudyard Kipling, The Jungle Book: Mowgli, the man cub, asks the animals what’s the most feared thing in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sex In The City - Or - Sex In The Scriptures Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006

Hard Question #1 What about sex outside of marriage, homosexuality and masturbation?

INTRODUCTION A little boy ran into the living room where his father was reading. “Dad, where did I come from?” The boy’s mother cleared her throat and excused herself to let the father answer this long-feared question. Father cleared his throat and went through a long, careful explanation of how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: *other

Is Jesus The Only Way To God? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 26, 2005

Not all roads lead to heaven. Jesus is the only way to the Father.

SERIES: “ANSWERS FOR SOME OF LIFE’S DIFFICULT QUESTIONS” TEXT: JOHN 14:6 TITLE: “IS JESUS THE ONLY WAY TO GOD?” INTRODUCTION: A. You’ve probably never heard of Walter Chaplinsky but in 1940, he caused quite a ruckus in Rochester, New Hampshire. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Believe In Jesus Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 15, 2005

A look at what you need to acknowledge about Jesus to be a Christian

If you were to ask most people in Canada, Nova Scotia or Bedford today what religion they are the ultimate answer that you would receive would be “Christian”. That particular answer would in no way reflect a relationship they had or didn’t have with God, nor would it reflect any solid concept of ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:6-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Working With People

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Advice on how to manage conflict in our lives. What can we learn from James that will help us work well with other people?

Working with People James 3:13-18[1] 9-4-05 Intro Conflict on the job—have you ever dreaded going to work because of some conflict going on there? When people are getting along it’s not too bad; but it’s hard to work in an atmosphere of strife. It’s hard to be productive and keep your mind on ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Charismatic

A Novel Idea

Contributed by Andy Smith on Apr 9, 2006

Description of Jesus’ Triumphal ENtry from the raising of Lazarus John 11:45 to John 12:19. as a murder mystery novel witha surprise ending.

A Novel Idea John 11:45 to 12:19 As I was looking at the suggested scriptures in the lectionary; I began to ponder the passage that was suggested. They had suggested the passage that encompassed The Triumphal Entry only (John 12:12-16). But as I looked at it, it seemed so disjointed. As I began ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Da Vinci Code: Is It Real? Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 24, 2006

Part 1 of a 4 part of series on topics that tend to divide people from each other and from God.

THE GREAT DIVIDE - PART 1 “The Da Vinci Code: Is it real?” Colossians 2:8-10, 1 John 1:1-2 INTRODUCTION: The book has sold over 40 million copies, it has been on the best seller list for almost 3 years and is presently the New York Times Best Seller as the #1 paperback fiction. The movie, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Why God Allows Suffering

Contributed by David Mcgowin on Feb 9, 2006

Why would God, who is good and full of love, allow suffering?

Why Does God Allow Suffering? John 16:33 02/05/06 (with help from author Lee Strobel) When a doctor prescribes medication, it is supposed to be for our good and to help us with whatever may be ailing us. But have you ever noticed all the side effects that come with the prescriptions? You take a ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Methodist

Slicing Sin Out Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Cole Phillips on Mar 23, 2003

Sin is a KNIFE that will cut you off from your relationship with God.

Slicing Sin Out Of Your Life Matthew 27:46 We live in a day of political correctness. Today, your house isn’t a mess, it’s just “passage restrictive”. You’re not late, you just have “rescheduled arrival time”. If you happen to be what they used to call tall, you are just “vertically enhanced”. Do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational