Sermons on Life To The Ful:

He Could Have Come Down, But He Didn't , Ain't You Glad?!

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Aug 21, 2002

Grace & Mercy

There is a song that was written based upon this scripture, the song writer penned, When Jesus hung on Calvary. People came from miles to see. They said if you be the Christ, then come down and save your life. But on this Good Friday I stand before you to say, well we know he could have, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Methodist

Buised Reeds And Smoldering Wicks

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 23, 2002

In the midst of our "throw away" society, Jesus restores broken lives. Let Jesus give you a "before and after" story of restoration, renewal and hope.

Intro: You have probably heard the story about the preacher who would put a breath mint in his mouth as he would step to the pulpit to begin to preach. Not only did this keep the preacher from having bad breath to offend his congregation as he would greet them at the conclusion of the mornings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pharisee: The Presumptuous Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002

"Just look at me Lord"

PHARISEE THE PRESUMPTUOUS PRAYER “Just look at me, Lord.” Date: August 11, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Luke 18:9-14 Introduction I would like to continue in our Sunday night theme Prayers that made a difference. Tonight we will look at a parable of two men, two prayers and two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Short-Lived Change

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 10, 2002

Israel like America receiving wake up calls from God, repented and changed in the short term. Why do we follow this pattern and what can bring about permanent long term change?

SHORT-LIVED CHANGE JUDGES 2:10B-19 I. THE PATTERN OF ISRAEL’S SHORT-LIVED CHANGE A. Israel’s Forgetfulness 1. In verse 7 we see that Joshua and the Elders who had crossed Jordan, lead the people into and established Israel in the Promised Land maintained a strong national faith. 2. However, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Money Talks

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 11, 2002

A sermon on the attitudes with which we give.

Mark 12.41-44 “Money Talks” Problem Then Giving with pretense and show. Court of the Women where the temple treasury was situated/women & men came to present their gifts. Chests called "trumpets" / shaped like trumpets. Metal coins were PITCHED into/make a loud noise. The more money ..the louder ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

All Have Sinned Series

Contributed by Neil Chadwick on Sep 15, 2002

Most everyone is willing to agree, there’s sin in the world. The daily news makes this obvious. So, yes, there’s sin in the world, but the Scripture is not saying, "There’s sin in the world", but rather, "All Have Sinned!"

All Have Sinned A Sermon by Dr. Neil Chadwick Most everyone is willing to agree, there’s sin in the world. The daily news makes this obvious. Here are but a few examples of news items this week: A 23-year-old man has been charged with murdering three young brothers who were killed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Is There Church?

Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 24, 2002

What is the purpose of "church"?

Why is There Church A young man & friend were driving to a football game when they were hit by a semi. Both were knocked out and the car was thrown into the ditch. When the driver woke up, he realized he wasn’t too badly injured, but his friend was bleeding and in serious trouble. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25, Psalm 78:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace Beyond Measure

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 24, 2002

When Jesus tells us this parable, He is not talking about "work ethics", He is talking about the grace of God and the Kingdom of God.

GRACE BEYOND MEASURE Text: Matthew 20:1-16 One of the things that shapes our views and values is how things work as far as standards go. One of the standards that we adhere to is what we call the "work ethic". A "work ethic" is anything that promotes quality, effectiveness, character, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Coming Into The Kingdom

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 26, 2002

A sermon for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 A Sermon about being in the kingdom of God

  19th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 Matthew 21:23-32 "Coming Into the Kingdom 23* ¶ And when he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching, and said, "By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?" 24* ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Lutheran

God The Father Series

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 4, 2002

From a series "What we Believe..."

“What We Believe…” God the Father 1 Corinthians 8:6 As the day of September 11 grows closer there are a lot of people once again discussing – GOD. What is odd is - that church attendance now is no more than it was at Pre-Sept 11 levels. During the last year, there has been no lasting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Wicked Tenants

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 12, 2002

The Biblical metaphor of Jesus being the cornerstone which the builders rejected conveys the understanding that without Jesus we can do nothing (John 15:5).

THE WICKED TENANTS Text: Matthew 21:33-46 In modern day, we tend to think of a cornerstone as a stone that is inscribed and placed in the corner of the foundation of a building that marks the beginning of the building. The way that the Bible uses the word cornerstone means much more than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: United Methodist

"Levels Of Loyalty"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 18, 2002

God is the foundational loyalty on which all others are based.

Matthew 22:15-22 “Levels of Loyalty” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The Pharisees and Herodians wanted to catch Jesus in a trap. The ruling body of the Jews--the Sanhedrin held an official meeting. They plotted about how they might deal with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: United Methodist

The Touch

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Oct 24, 2002

The willingness of our Lord to reach out and touch the lowest of the low in His grace.

INTRODUCTION/STATEMENT OF THEME: There are two common answers among unbelievers to the Gospel message. One, they often think they are too good for it. They aren’t that bad. They’re certainly not as bad as some, and therefore, God will probably let them slide in on Judgment Day. On the other hand, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Missions Impossible

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 26, 2002

What to do when you face an obstacle that you can’t seem to overcome.

13, January 2002 Dakota Community Church Missions Impossible Introduction: Your back is against the wall, there is no hope, it’s desperate, you know you can’t go back but there seems to be no way to go ahead. It’s impossible! Or is it? Exodus 14:10 – 15:10 10 As Pharaoh approached, the ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

The Heart Of The Reformation: We Fall; We Forget; God Restores

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Oct 26, 2002

Reformation Day: In spite of our ’short memories’ God continually reminds us of his love. He points to Jesus time and again to remind us of the salvation He won for us through his Cross and Resurrection.

Reformation Sunday – John 8:31-36 “The Heart of the Reformation: We Fall – We Forget – God Restores” The lady must have been desperate. She decided to write a letter to Dear Abby. Her letter reads: Dear Abby, I am 44 and would like to meet a man my age with no bad habits. She signed her name, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran