Sermons on Lively Hope:

God Provides Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Sep 1, 2003

God provides for Israel in the Wildenness

Big Question - Who do you trust? Care - Provision, Protection Choose the wrong one and you will be sorry Protect the wrong thing and you will be sorry Matt. 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but can’t kill the soul. Instead, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All On Level Ground

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 2, 2003

The ground is level at the cross and we are all on level ground in Jesus Christ!

ALL ON LEVEL GROUND Text: James 2:1-10 "A deplorable incident happened in the life of Mahatma Gandhi. He said that in his autobiography that during his student days he was interested in the Bible. Deeply touched by the reading of the Gospels, he seriously considered becoming a convert. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Priorities And Purpose Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 11, 2003

A look at how Jesus set His priorities in line with His purpose and how we can do the same.

7, September 2003 Dakota Community Church Priorities and Purpose Week 4: Imitate Christ Series Hebrews 12:2-3 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3, Luke 19:9-10

Denomination: Mennonite

"Teamwork Needed"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 26, 2003

Teamwork enables us to become more effective in building the kingdom of God than individual efforts alone.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 26, 2003 Teamwork Needed I Corinthians 3:7-9 INTRODUCTION: How many of you like to work as a part of a team? How many of you like to work on a project by yourself? How many like to sometimes be on a team and sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:7-10

Denomination: Methodist

Nicodemus 1

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 17, 2002

Reflections at Theological College. Jesus and his encounter with Nicodemus and what we can learn about sharing our faith with others.

Wycliffe Hall, Oxford November 1999 My text this morning is taken from John 3:1-12 A. John 3:1-2 It is the well known story of Nicodemus coming to Jesus. He comes secretly by night to have a chat with Jesus. Why? i) Was it because he wanted to speak to Jesus in quiet? ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-12, John 20:1

Denomination: Anglican

Nothing Is To Hard For Our Lord

Contributed by Barbara Folsom on Feb 25, 2002

We face many difficulties in life but we can learn from Genesis 18:14 that nothing is to hard for our Lord. We must trust Him in the difficult times.

Nothing is to hard for our Lord Genesis 18:14 “Is anything to hard for the Lord” v Have you ever felt like you just can’t do something? v Like maybe you aren’t smart enough, or talented enough, or strong enough to do a particular task, or to do what you know the Lord wants you to do? v Have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:14

Denomination: Holiness

Dangerous Intersections Of Life

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 7, 2002

Looking at the dangerous intersections in our life that affect the rest of our life.

DANGEROUS INTERSECTIONS OF LIFE By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION Today, I am looking at the dangerous intersections in our life that affect the rest of our life. These can be a crossroad, blind intersection, fork, traffic circle, or an intersection with multiple streets. Characteristics of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Caring Church: Caring About The Lost Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

If we are going to be a caring church, one of the very first things we must do is to care about those who are without Jesus Christ, those who are lost. We need to develop a heart for the lost like Paul’s heart.

Was anyone here saved listening to a radio broadcast? Raise your hand. How many were saved listening to a TV preacher? How many prayed to receive the Lord Jesus as a direct result of a message? How many were saved when you saw "Jesus Saves" on a big rock, a sign, or a bumper sticker? How many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-3, Romans 10:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

I Looked For A Man

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 13, 2002

The Marines’ idea of looking for "a few good men" is not original. It was God who first said "I sought for a man..." Throughout the history of man here on this earth, God has been seeking men that He could trust, men through whom he could accomplish His

I Looked For A Man! Text: Ezekiel 22:23-31 Highlight Verse 30 Introduction: The Marines’ idea of looking for "a few good men" is not original. It was God who first said "I sought for a man..." Throughout the history of man here on this earth, God has been seeking men that He could ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

People Our Church Could Not Do Without

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002

There are just some people the church has to have.

PHIL. 4:1-7 "PEOPLE OUR CHURCH COULD NOT DO WITHOUT" A) Paul organized many churches and his interest in them never ceased! * This was only natural! * Some of these churches pleased him, some of them disappointed him! B) It seems that the church at Philippi was his favorite! * In the text, he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Way To Calm The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 20, 2002

Everyone at one time or another has gone through some type of storm. Over the years I have found that no one is immune from the storms of life. Jesus said ye shall have tribulation.

THE WAY TO CALM THE STORMS OF LIFE TEXT: Matthew 14:22-33. No matter where you turn in the Word of God, you will find that He is instructing and teaching you about life. Jesus His son used parables and miracles to help as we walk down life’s road. Miracles can be Divided into two categories. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

There Is No Double-Talk In The Church Of God Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 14, 2003

The Lord, speaking throught St. Paul, makes clear his wishes for mankind. God uses a firm "Yes" in reference to our salvation, and we respond with a faith-filled "Amen."

Epiphany 7 II Corinthians 1:18-22 There was a NFL football game about 4 or 5 years ago that had a very controversial event happen during the game. Actually the game was just about to go into overtime, and you know before overtime there’s always another coin toss to see who gets the football ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:18-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Isaac: God's Laughter

Contributed by Dana Chau on Nov 20, 2003

Discover the laughter of God in Isaac

This morning we return to study another Bible character. We find him recorded in Genesis 21 through 28. His name is Isaac. He is the son promised by God to Abraham. Connie emailed me with enthusiasm, “I’m looking forward to Isaac’s story. Usually, Isaac is presented as the son of a famous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-7

Denomination: *other

"Examining Christmas Traditions"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 2, 2003

This is an informal Wednesday Night Bible Study, examining why we celebrate Christmas on December 25th, what year Jesus was really born, what the Inn was like, and who the Wise Men were.

“Examining Christmas Traditions” (A Wednesday Night Bible Study) INTRODUCTION: TONIGHT, I want us to informally take a closer look at just a few of the Christmas traditions. I. WHEN WAS JESUS BORN? A. The Year Throughout history, calendars have been dated according to important historical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Naaman

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 5, 2003

I wonder what Naaman felt after he had dipped himself for the 6th time in the Jordan and nothing had happened

The story of the healing of Naaman - 2 Kings 5: 1-19 My old Chaplain in Basle, Tom Roberts used to say that when you are stumped for a Bible passage to preach on use the story of Naaman. So for once, I’m doing as I am told! The Story: 1. Naaman was the commander in chief of the King of Aram’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19, 2 Kings 5:13

Denomination: Anglican