Sermons on Lifes Challenges:

How Hospitable Are We?

Contributed by Gilbert Varela on Nov 9, 2007

How do you feel when someone welcomes you, specially if that is the first time you are there? There is nothing that the sad, frustrated, lonely, pathetic, empty soul does not like more than a friendly and smiling face saying “welcome”.

How Hospitable are We? Genesis 18:1-8 NT: Hebrews 13: 2 1 The LORD appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance to his tent in the heat of the day. 2 Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he hurried from the entrance of his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Table Manners And Christian Ethos

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007

Table Manners and Christian Ethos

Luke 14:1-7-14 On one occasion when Jesus was going to the house of a leader of the Pharisees to eat a meal on the sabbath, they were watching him closely. 7 When he noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable. 8 “When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Had A Dream (Acts 11)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 18, 2007

When one man dreams, it is just a dream, but when we all dream together ... ...

I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slaveowners will be able to sit down together at a table of brotherhood. ... I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Blessed Are The Cheesemakers

Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 19, 2007

What does it mean to be blessed? What does it mean to be favored by God? And what does it mean to be among those who are cursed with troubles and woes.

In the Monty Python movie "The Life of Brian" (I am not advocating seeing this movie) Jesus goes up on the mountain side to teach the people. There is a huge crowd gathered around him. In fact, the crowd is so vast that the people who are on the outer edge of the gathering cannot hear what is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Out Of God's Way Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the twentieth in my series on the Book of Acts.

“Getting Out of God’s Way” Acts 11:1-18 September 23, 2007 What happens when God thoroughly and completely messes up the paradigm? When God acts in a way utterly differently than you expected Him to act? According to Wikipedia (and if it’s in Wikipedia, then it must be true), “Angst is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

He's Coming To Town

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 26, 2007

Children are excited about the arrival of Santa, but as Christians, we should be more excited about the second arrival of Jesus.

He’s Coming to Town Key points from Melvin Newland’s sermon of the same title Nov. 25, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A (IL) B Isn’t it fun to see the excitement & expectation of children for Christmas Day? 1 They can’t wait for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

To Him Who Believes

Contributed by Mark Baker on Dec 1, 2007

Mark 9:23 Jesus said to him, "If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.’’ What an incredible statement. If it wasn’t said by the lord Jesus Himself then it might be a little hard to swallow, but here it is in black and white for al

Mark 9:23 Jesus said to him, "If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.’’ What an incredible statement. If it wasn’t said by the lord Jesus Himself then it might be a little hard to swallow, but here it is in black and white for all who will receive. Let’s look at the the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Little Shady Accounting

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Dec 4, 2007

As long as there have been people in the world some have tried to cheat others. In the Parable of the Vineyard, that is exactly what happened.

Having served most of my ministry in rural east Texas, several of my church members have done some farming. And over those years I became at least somewhat familiar with sharecropping, particularly a form of it that they called farming on the halves. At first thought, I would never have imagined ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Coming To Dinner?

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Dec 4, 2007

Even when our plates seem empty our cups run over with the love of God.

**** Author’s Note: This sermon was done as a "Chalk Talk" a picture was drawn in pastels as the sermon was preached. **** Denise blew her nose and wiped her eyes on the hem of her apron. It was silly for her to be crying over a turkey even if it was the day before Thanksgiving. She filled the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Thanksgiving In Feast & Famine

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Dec 6, 2007

Exploring and encouraging the principle of giving God thanks both in times of blessing and in times of tribulation.

Thanksgiving In Feast And Famine Thanksgiving Message, Perth Bible Church, 11/25/07 Rev. Todd G. Leupold Introduction Ah, Thanksgiving – big, fat juicy turkey, prim pilgrims in their ’Sunday best,’ oodles & oodles of fun, gentle Indian friends, beautiful outdoor picnic . . .! How could they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Bottom-Line Of Christian Service

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008

The text is tailored to teach us that love is the bottom-line to effective Christian Service. Carrying out this new command given to us by Jesus Christ can and will only be evident in how we treat one another.

In a supermarket, Kurtis the stock boy, was busily working when a new voice came over the intercom asking for a carry out at checkout register 4. Kurtis was almost finished, and wanted to get some fresh air, and decided to answer the call. As he approached the check-out stand a distant smile ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Did You See That?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 11, 2008

What does God want us to see as we walk through this world? Jesus teaches us about a vision of the Kingdom of God that makes a forever difference in our lives. Can you see it today? Come see.

Three men were laying stone and someone passing by asked them one by one, “What are you doing?” The first man didn’t even look up but said, “I’m laying stone!” The second man looked up and said, “I’m working to feed my family and pay my bills.” The third stone layer looked up and smiled and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

? Thomas

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 24, 2008

A sermon about the 2nd Sunday of Easter A sermon about the disciples, Thomas, and Jesus appearing to them

2nd Sunday of Easter John 20:19-31 ? Thomas "On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." When he had said this, he showed them his hands and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Thankgiving And Prayer From Prison Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 31, 2008

An introduction to Paul’s "happiest letter."

Philippians 1:1-11 March 30, 2008 Introduction, Thanksgiving and Prayer Acts 16 stories Stopped from going into Asia and Bithynia Macedonian vision Lydia’s conversion Demonized girl Paul & Silas imprisoned and beaten Earthquake & Jailer’s Salvation Rejection of release This is the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: *other

Football Thanksgiving

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Dec 12, 2007

Call plays before the game starts? Have a Game plan that’ll work in every situation? Jesus does, for then and for us.

Mark 6:30-44, John 6:1-13, Thanksgiving Football, 2007. “In the Hands of Jesus with thanksgiving.” Introductory Words: We’re moving into the season of Thanksgiving and Christmas and I want you to know there is a secret to having a truly thankful thanksgiving and truly joyful Christmas. We ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed