Sermons on Like Dew:

Blessed Are The Mourners?

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 21, 2004

Until our hearts break like Jesus’ did we will not mourn as He did.

Matthew 5:4 Blessed Are The Mourners? Woodlawn Baptist Church February 22, 2004 Introduction This morning we are continuing our look at the Sermon on the Mount, and we are now at the second of the Beatitudes. Last week we considered what it meant to be poor in spirit, and why that was such a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, Luke 6:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of Altars Series

Contributed by Stephen Ring on Mar 11, 2004

Jesus as High Priest...Jesus as Sacrifice...but can Jesus also be like the altar?

HEBREWS 13 “Altars, Sacrifices and Gifts: A Study of Hebrews 13” Part One: “THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ALTARS” “Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace, not be ceremonial foods, which are of no value to those who eat them. We have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

O, Hell!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 18, 2004

What hell is like. Things you can learn from what Jesus said.

O, Hell! Luke 16:19-31 Through the years, I’ve enjoyed reading epitaphs, on head stones in cemeteries. I remember seeing a list of funny ones, perhaps you’ve heard the story about the message one man left on his tombstone. It said, “Consider, young man, as you walk by, as you are now, so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Congregational

How To Make The Most Of Your Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 17, 2004

Like a raging fire, freedom without limits is dangerous. But when controlled, it is a blessing to all

How to Make the Most of Your Freedom in Christ (Gal 5:1-15) Illustration:Do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. --Galatians 5:13 Freedom is dangerous in the hands of those who don’t know how to use it. That’s why barbed wire, steel bars, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray, Christian, Pray!

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 27, 2004

God’s gracious dealings with Abraham lead us to pray boldly, like him.

Genesis 18:20-32 PRAY, CHRISTIAN, PRAY There once was a couple who went to visit a marriage counselor. The husband said, “We’ve been fighting a lot lately, and we can both see that our marriage is heading in the wrong direction.” And the wife chimed in, “We don’t understand why this is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Following Jesus To The Water

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 27, 2004

The world is confused about baptism. We follow Christ to the water to be baptized like him.

FOLLOWING JESUS TO THE WATER FOCUS: THE BAPTISM OF JESUS GIVES PRINCIPLES THAT CHRISTIANS CAN FOOLOW AS THEY FOLLOW JESUS INTO THE WATER. FUNCTION: TO ENCOURAGE CHRISTIANS TO FOLLOW JESUS INTO THE WATER AS A MODEL FOR BAPTISM. INTRODUCTION In the religious world there have been many ways ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

See Yourself In Paul's Story

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Like the Apostle Paul we are chief of sinners, chosen by grace, and can be cheerful in service.

What Bible character do you most identify with? Do any of you identify with Moses? While you know that God has called you to serve him you’re not sure whether or not you have the abilities to do what he wants. Or how about Martha? You’re committed to serving your Lord but some times forget that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas: A Story Of Adoption Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 17, 2004

You may never have thought about it like this, but Christmas is a story of Adoption!

*. I understand that tonight, on the Hallmark Station, they are beginning a new Sunday night television series called, “Adoption. They will share all kinds of heart warming stories about adoption. *. I wish I could help them with the first story. I’ve got the perfect adoption story ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking As He Walked Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 15, 2005

We know that we are supposed to walk like Christ but what does that really mean.

Walking as he walked How many people here walk? We all walk, sometimes we walk short distances, sometimes we walk long distance but for the most part we all walk. It really isn’t rocket surgery. All you have to do is put one foot in front of the other. And in case you have problems with that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Where Is God When Disaster Strikes

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 5, 2005

A serious look at quetions believers face in the aftermath of a natural disaster like Hurricane Katrina.

Where Is God When Disaster Strikes? Romans 8:18-28 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO We have all witnessed the horrific aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Rose and I had a special interest in those events as we watched them unfold last Monday. We were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

By The Law Or By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Darrell Tomasek on Oct 26, 2005

This sermon compares what life by the law looks like as oppose to a life lived in the Spirit

By the Law or By the Spirit? Galatians 3:10-18 Starting Point: For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created to do good works, which God prepared in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Unthinkable Request

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005

How could God ask something like this of Abraham. This message looks at the faith of Abraham.

The movie “Sophie’s Choice” tells the story of a woman who was having a hard time adjusting to life due to a past event that consumed her with guilt and pain. Sophie was a Polish Christian who was arrested by the Nazi’s during WWII and placed with her two kids into a Concentration Camp. While in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

No Fear No Worries

Contributed by David Hodgin on Nov 22, 2005

how we can be like a tree planted by the water, It does not fear, It has no worries.

Jer 17:7 “But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. Jer 17:8 He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7-8

Becoming A People Of Change Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

Sixth in series. Becoming like Christ involves change. This sermon is how to deal with that change.

"In Christ" "Becoming A People Of Change" Introduction: Valerie getting bigger, smarter remembering her as an infant growing up different stages of her life I. Change Is Inevitable. "To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven" Ecclesiastes 3:1 Changes ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Holiness

Are You A Survivor? (Prophecy) Series

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jan 10, 2001

REAL survivors face REAL dangers, like the ones prophesied by Jesus concerning the Tribulation.

ARE YOU A SURVIVOR? (Matt. 24:21-22) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/survivor.html] Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; 32 and you shall know the truth, and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:21-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible