Sermons on Lily Of The Valley:

Single-Minded Devotion

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001

We need to have a one-track mind!

Text: Matthew 6:19-34 Subject: Christian Priorities Theme: Entire dedication of the heart to God. Prop: The Christian is to have single minded devotion to God. INTRODUCTION: It has been said that our priorities as a Christian should be J O Y (Jesus, Others, You). In reality how do we see our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Calls:

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 17, 2003

Draw aside and spend time with the Lord. Offload your problems and see how he wonderfully provides

Binham 20-07-03 This morning, I would like to look at one verse from the record in St. Mark’s Gospel of the feeding of the five thousand. And this is the words of Jesus when he said to his disciples: "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Anglican

Engagement Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 18, 2003

This is the 3rd study in the study "Intimacy". This study looks at being engaged and the pressures and stresses that go with engagement.

ENGAGEMENT Song of Solomon 2:8-3:5 As we continue in our study we will watch the courtship process taking place. Realizing that courtship and dating differ in some ways, we will see this couple enter into what our culture would consider engagement. The Proposal Song of Solomon ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Am A Christian

Contributed by Philip Gill on Mar 29, 2003

I am a Christian because of the mysterious movement of the spirit of God in my life, the encouragement and teaching of my parents and my response to the void that only conscious discipleship of Christ could fill. This only begins the story!

Why I am A Christian The picture on the front of the pew bulletin sums up the journey before us. There is the central image of the cross with several symbols of holy Week. The palms are for the triumphal entry of Christ into Jerusalem as the King riding on a colt rather than in a chariot. The ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-18, 1 Corinthians 6:12

Denomination: Anglican

Dependancy Issues (Fasting)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This sermon looks at the discipline of Fasting.

“Dependency Issues” 1) Making the tie to series Isn’t technology wonderful? We live in a world that can speak instantaneously to every corner of the globe. We can share information from hundreds of satellites to any position on earth. We have access to limitless information, and we can share ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Vantage Point: God The Father Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 22, 2008

Discusses Christmas from the vantage point of God the Father.

VANTAGE POINT: GOD, THE FATHER Vantage Point Christmas—Part 1 Introduction to the sermon series. Introduction to today’s sermon. OUR FATHER LONGED TO PLAN THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, Galatians 4:4 (NAB) ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: *other

Temptations

Contributed by Ryan Speights on Jul 13, 2006

How do we deal with satins temptations

TEMPTATIONS I. What does it mean to be tempted? (Genesis 3:1-7) 1 Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, “Has God indeed said, ‘You shall not eat of every tree of the garden’?”2 And the woman said to the serpent, “We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Have To Throw A Brick

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 22, 2006

How does God get our attention?

NR 23-07-06 Story: A young and successful executive was travelling through a rough neighbourhood, going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. He was watching for kids darting out from between parked cars and slowed down when he thought he saw something. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Christ Is The Same Yesterday ,today And Forever

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 20, 2005

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT EXPERIENCING AN UNCHANGING GOD IN A CHANGING WORLD THROUGH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST WHO IS THE SAME YESTERDAY ,TODAY AND FOREVER . HE IS OUR ANCHOR AND SURE FOUNDATION IN TIMES OF TRAUMATIC CHANGES IN OUR LIVES.

JESUS CHRIST IS THE SAME YESTERDAY ,TODAY AND FOREVER : AN UNCHANGING GOD IN A CHANGING WORLD *************************************************************************************** 1. THE LORD IS OUR UNCHANGING REFUGE AND STRENGTH IN THIS RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD. HE IS OUR ANCHOR WHEN WE FACE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, Hebrews 13:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

: The Art Of Conflict — Part Ii Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 22, 2006

Looking thru the song of songs and what it teaches us about relationships and sex.

INTRO: In way of summary, last week we witnessed Solomon and Shulamith’s first conflict. 1. We learned that when you’re hurt in a relationship — you don’t react (you don’t re-enact what they’ve done to you.) 2. When you are hurt in a relationship — you respond to God. You keep your focus on Him and ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:10-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting Your Big Rocks In

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 5, 2006

The only way to accomplish what is truly important in life is to get those priorities into your schedule first.

When it comes to our lives – two things are clear. There are more rocks than we’ve got jar space! If we want to make the most of our jar space - we’ve got to make sure to get the biggest rocks in first. As we come into another fall, there will be lots of “rocks” vying your time and attention. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nature Is God's Second Book

Contributed by Martin Kim on Oct 5, 2004

God has provided us with nature to benefit us in many ways.

When I was in high school, I went to a retreat where they had us go out into the woods and sit alone by ourselves for 5 hours. At least, it seemed like 5 hours. It was actually around 40 minutes. I was thinking, maybe we should do that. But then I thought, ¡°if I did that, these guys may hate ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1

Denomination: Adventist

Finishing Well

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 11, 2004

Sermon from Russ Blowers on Finishing Well

Evening Service for 10/10/2004 Tell the story of Russ Blowers. Retired in 1995 to tend to his wife. 1 Timothy 6:6-16 Jesus said, “It is finished.” 33 years old, he never allowed anything to hinder his doing of the will of the Father. “For this purpose I came into the world.” John 17- I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Most Important Need Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 24, 2008

The main point of Christ’s teaching here is that we should be seeking His kingdom and righteousness, not getting our needs met. So what does it mean to seek first His kingdom and righteousness?

The Most Important Need Griffith Baptist Church – 1/27/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:25-34 Key verse: Matthew 6:33a The Introduction Two blondes were flying to Miami from Cleveland. Fifteen minutes into the flight, the captain announced "One of the engines has failed and the flight will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

For Unto Us A Child Is Born Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 18, 2007

Exposition of Isaiah 9:1-7 about God’s plan to reconcile and forgive Israel and graft in the Gentiles with a baby who would be a Wonderful Counselor, etc.

Text: Isaiah 9:1-7, Title: For Unto Us a Child is Born, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/23/07, AM A. Opening illustration: elaborate on choosing a name for Mackenzie: the daughter of a wise leader B. Background to passage: This prophesy is given to the northern nation of Israel as the Assyrians moved in for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist