Sermons on Life Purpose:

Lie: You Have Plenty Of Time To Get Ready Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 15, 2005

One of Satan’s greatest lies is that men have plenty of time to get ready before Jesus comes again.

Series: Lies Satan Tells YOU HAVE PLENTY OF TIME TO GET YOUR LIFE READY 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 As a child I loved to play hide and seek. I loved it no matter if I was the one hiding who was trying not to get caught, or if I was the one seeking who was trying to catch the unexpecting. Although ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Alive - True Or False Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 19, 2004

Not only is it reasonable to believe that Jesus is alive it is the best possible explanation for the empty tomb

Jesus is Alive – True or False John 20:1-10 April 11, 2004 – Easter Sunday The idea for this message came from a series shown in Outreach Magazine and additional ideas were taken from the Jesus is Alive message by Brian Mavis. Introduction Over the past several weeks we have been exploring the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Christmas Eve

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 20, 2001

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.

Television has been busy for the past month with Christmas Specials. It seems everyone in the entertainment industry has to have one. Lots of fairy tale settings, warm fire places and goodies to eat. All happiness and light. This is the "imagined" Christmas, how things are supposed to be. I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Relationship To Us: Grounded In Loving Grace

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 27, 2001

God has always operated on the basis of grace in relationship towards sinful people, and He continues that work through Jesus and offers forgiveness and intimacy, all through His grace. And we respond with deep joyful obedience.

God’s Relationship to Us: Grounded in Loving Grace By Andrew Chan , Senior Pastor PBC, Vancouver, BC Ex.34:5-7 (NLT) 5 Then the LORD came down in a pillar of cloud and called out his own name, “the LORD,” as Moses stood there in his presence. 6 He passed in front of Moses and said, “I am the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Heart Attack (Part 1 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 4, 2001

Rising above a broken heart to live in the joy of the Lord.

Title: Heart Attack Text: Psalms 25:17 Psalms 25:17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses. Intro: How many here today would say that you have suffered from a broken heart. This scripture describes how you may have felt or how you are feeling today. You may be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Managing Anxiety

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 30, 2001

No use denying anxiety, so how can we manage it.

Managing Anxiety By Pastor Andrew Chan, PBC, Oct.28, 2001 “Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad.” Pro.12:25 (NKJV) Scene from "Meet the Parents" movie - Girl brings home boy to meet her parents. U can hear the words "Anxiety Attack" going through the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Frustrations Of Spiritual Leadership-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2003

Part 3 of a 4-part sermon. Jesus experienced frustration in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations in their various ministries. Where do these frustrations arise? Frustration for spiritual leaders arises out of...

FRUSTRATIONS OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP-III—Luke 9:37-45 Jesus’ frustration with unbelief was manifest in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations arising from unbelief. Ministry produces frustrations for the minister. Where do spiritual leaders encounter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Preacher Should... Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 16, 2003

This is the 9th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon identifies the responsibilities of a pastor.

Sunday Morning January 19, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Church On The Rocks¡¨ (#9) THE PREACHER SHOULD¡K 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 Introduction: 1. I have learned after 4 years of being a pastor that everyone except me knows what the pastor should be doing. I know that sounds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Was The Burial And Resurrection Of Jesus Done "By The Book"?

Contributed by Kerry Burrough on Oct 18, 2000

1 Cor 15:1 Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand.

1 Cor 15:1 Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand.2 By this gospel you are saved,* :3 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, : 4 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-3

Christ As The Perfect Role Model For Youth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Learning how to fix our eyes on Jesus as the author and perfecter of our faith. (Heb. 12:1,2)

Christ as the Ideal Model for Youth (Heb. 12:1-3) Young people are bombarded with a continuous stream of morally degrading images in our television age. Only 12% of young people are attending church on a regular basis. There is a crisis going on in our youth’s spiritual development in America and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Hebrews 12:1, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Delivers And Protects Us From Evil

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Learn how you can be more assured of the Spirit’s protection and deliverance from evil

How the Holy Spirit Delivers and Protects Us From Evil Illustration:The Greeks had a race in their Olympic games that was unique. The winner was not the runner who finished first. It was the runner who finished with his torch still lit. I want to run all the way with the flame of my torch still ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Gentleness

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

We consider the fruit of gentleness and how we struggle with this. Moses show us what gentleness is.

1. It had been a tough couple of days for Moses. It was not easy to lead such a large group of people. 603,500 men over 20 years of age, plus their wives and families. 2.They had just complained about their hardships and that had angered God. He showed His anger by sending a fire that consumed ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Help People Improve Their Listening Skills

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Listening is one of the finest ways to show people how much we love them. Love is patient and kind.

"Let everyone be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to become angry." (James 1:19) Illustration:Two psychiatrists meet at their 20th college reunion. One is vibrant, while the other looks withered and worried. "So what’s your secret?" the older looking psychiatrist asks. "Listening to other ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Not A Pack Of Cigarettes

Contributed by John Beehler on May 7, 2002

A Mother’s Day sermon

It’s Not a Pack of Cigarettes How many mothers here today received a Mother’s Day Card from your children? Calvin & Hobbes was one of my favorite comic strips. On one Mother’s Day, Calvin is pictured standing by his mother’s bed. "Hey, Mom! Wake up. I made you a Mother’s Day ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:20-23, Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Serve-Us To Service Series

Contributed by Gary Shockley on Jan 29, 2003

This stewardship message challenges the listener to consider their need to move from viewing the church as a place to be served to embracing God’s call to be in service through the church.

From Serve-Us to Service “Count On Me” Stewardship Series Cornerstone Church January 5, 2003 Rev. Gary A. Shockley, Senior Pastor How many of you remember the old full-service gas stations? My grandfather owned an Arco station in Milton, Delaware. My brother and I spent nearly every Saturday ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Methodist