Sermons on Life Purpose:

The Offer Of A Lifetime

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 11, 2007

The widow of Zarephath received a lifetime of grace from God, as offered to her by the prophet Elijah.

The Offer of a Lifetime I Kings 17:8-16 June 10, 2007 There was this fellow who was downtown to do some business. He was only in the building for a few minutes. When he came out he saw a police officer writing a parking ticket. He approached the officer and said, “Come on, how about giving a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Methodist

Return Of The King

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 24, 2006

Jesus invites us into his kingdom – to join him in the rebuilding of this world. Will you join him?

Mark 11:1-11 Palm Sunday, 2006 Return of the King An Allegory From the Orthodox Church: Once upon a time there was a good and kind king who had a great kingdom with many cities. In one distant city, some people took advantage of the freedom the king gave them and started doing evil. They ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: *other

Ask

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 28, 2006

How to get answered prayer. What to ask for so you will get results. How to pray the kind of prayers the Lord wants (and wants to answer)

ASK. Psalm 2. WBC 30.04.06 am Intro: I want to tell you about Miracle on Jewry Street. Last week- on the Tuesday after Easter a lady called Angela turned up at the Bookshop that is part of City Church (one of our nearest neighbours). She was looking for her son, Phil, and showing photos of him. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Complaining Brother Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 1, 2006

The self-righteous are quick to point out the sins and faults of others, but overlook their own.

THE COMPLAINING BROTHER A. Luke 15:25-32 (READ) 1. Can you imagine how difficult it must have been for the YOUNGER SON to come HOME! ILLUSTRATION: Picture what that first FAMILY MEAL was like back home. The Father sits at the head of the TABLE and the brother sits across from the Prodigal. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loosing A Guaranteed Victory?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 2, 2006

Sometimes we come out of a great victory, to find ourselves defeated? We must study, Why did I loose this battle? And correct the problem.

LOOSING A GUARANTEED VICTORY? DEFEATED BEFORE THE FIGHT? WHY CAN’T WE DO IT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TO FINISH THIS IN ONE PART, YOU MUST MOVE QUICKLY. TEXT: Joshua 7:13 Up, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves against to morrow: for thus saith the Lord God of ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Hypodermic For Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on May 21, 2006

Hypocritical ways hurt the church and the name of Christ. This message is intended to shed light on our hypocritical ways and encourage us to put them away through repentance, confession and forsaking.

A HYPODERMIC FOR HYPOCRISY Acts 5:1-16 INTRODUCTION: A. Open with a short skit at a bus stop - Good morning, how are you? - Fine, how about you? - I’m doing well thank you. - While were just standing here waiting for the bus, would you mind if I asked you a question? - No, go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Soldiers Of Christ, Arise

Contributed by Johann Neethling on May 27, 2006

A message for Memorial Day, challenging Christians to embrace three vital hallmarks of good soldiers of Christ.

Soldiers of Christ, Arise 2 Timothy 2: 1-7 Intro: 1. Wars and conflicts have been a tragic part of our human experience ever since our banishment from the Garden of Eden. • The attempt at resolving our differences through the point of the spear, the edge of the sword, the barrel of the gun, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

The Shrewd Manager

Contributed by Mark Adams on Aug 16, 2006

This sermon makes practical applications from Jesus’ parable about the dishonest manager.

I worked at a guitar store all through high school…for me, it was a dream job. -In any retail business, you have people come and go. -I can vividly remember one day when we needed another part time employee, my boss interviewed an 18-year-old guy named Devon. -He said, “That guy is IMPRESSIVE…I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ancient Office Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2006

The one office we see early in the book of Genesis that continues through eternity in the Book of Revelation is the office of elder! This office is so important that every Christian should understand and support it.

The Ancient Office (I Peter 5:1-4) 1. A pastor thought God gave Him an idea, and he presented it in the monthly elders meeting. After giving his most impassioned plea and really “selling” the idea to the elder board, the board voted and voted down the pastors proposed changes 12-1. The head elder ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Heart That Is Completely God's!

Contributed by Joey Reyes on Aug 26, 2006

“My son, give me thine heart…” (Proverbs 23:26a) God wants our hearts! He wants FULL CONTROL OF OUR HEARTS. God requires WHOLE-HEARTED OBEDIENCE.

A Heart That Is Completely God’s! 2 Chronicles 16:7-9 Introduction: A “perfect” heart means a heart that is entirely dedicated to God. A heart that desired, above all else, to serve and please God. God can give you a perfect heart. If you have believed in Jesus Christ, this is already ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

The C Word Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 31, 2006

What really describes what a Christian? What do you do that sombone would give you the nickname of Christian....can anyone tell?

The C word Acts 11:19-30 If you are keeping up with your reading you know that this scripture is an ongoing story about the growth and expansion of the church. Last weeks reading starts with A gentile Cornelius, a Roman centurion that is a God fearer. He has a visitor, an angel that tells him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Congregational

Loving The Fearsome God

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 10, 2006

How can you love the Fearsome God? Did God give you a heart to really fear Him, so you can also enjoy His blessings?

“And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to observe the LORD’s commands and decrees that I am giving you today for your own good? To the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Marching To A Different Drumbeat

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Sep 16, 2006

Are you ready for the coming conflict? As Christians, we face spiritual struggles and battles...

Marching to a Different Drumbeat Text: Joshua 1:1-3 Introduction: Are you ready for the coming conflict? As Christians, we face spiritual struggles and battles on a daily basis. That is why Paul was so emphatic in the words he used in Ephesians 6:10-13. He said: "Finally, be strengthened by the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Reject Evil?

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 16, 2006

Is there really evil in the world? Are we ready to resist evil?

Some questions are hard to answer. And they should be hard. As a minister I stand before a bride and groom and ask, “Do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forth, as long as you both shall live?” Then I ask the groom a similar question. There ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Can The Living Talk To The Dead Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 19, 2006

What do the apparitions of Mary have to do with the living taking to the dead?

Can the Living Talk With the Dead Apparitions of Mary video: Messages from Heaven Luke 1 46 And Mary said: "My soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, 49 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-49

Denomination: Wesleyan