Sermons on Living A Transformed Life:

Reaching The World

Contributed by David Hirschfeld on Dec 30, 2001

Tapping into the eternity that is set in the hearts of men to bring people to Christ

REACHING THE WORLD (I) A bit of a departure from previous lessons This is important for 2 reasons: 1) To have wisdom and tact in bringing the gospel to folks in this area 2) To understand what it is in us that draws us to Christ … so we don’t simply have our religion become an idol unto itself, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Grinch Couldn't Steal Christmas

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

No Grinch can take away the true meaning of Christmas, because Jesus was born for us! (uses refernces from Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas).

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas has always been a favorite of mine, but this year, it has also made quite a box office splash. In this annual Christmas story, the old Grinch who lives on a mountain has been annoyed by the merriment of the Who-ville townspeople at Christmas. According to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Touch Feet?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

Jesus evidenced humble service toward His disciples. He calls us to do the same toward one another.

March 26, 2000 John 13:1-17 “Do you touch feet?” INTRODUCTION [quietly sit down on the edge of the stage, and proceed to take off your boots. Take a whiff of the smell in your boots after you take them off. Then, proceed to take off your socks. After taking off your socks, begin to clean ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of A Vibrant Church Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 3, 2002

Four attributes that contributed to the success of the early church that can be applied to the church of today.

In a Peanuts cartoon, Lucy demands that Linus change TV channels and then threatens him with her fist if he doesn’t. "What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?" asks Linus. "These five fingers," says Lucy. "Individually they are nothing, but when I curl them together like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Other

Nicodemus 2

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 19, 2002

Jesus gives Nicodemus a theological conundrum "You must be born again." and lets him to go away and think about it.

Gunthorpe/ Field Dalling 15-06-03 My text this morning is taken from our Gospel reading John 3:1-17 and I want to focus on Jesus’ words to Nicodemus: I tell you in truth, no one can see the Kingdom of God, unless he is born again.” I. Background Nicodemus came to Jesus by ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Three Strikes - And Out!

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jun 19, 2001

There is no room for half-heartedness in God’s Kingdom!

INTRODUCTION A. Meet another great hero of the Old Testament - Elisha 1. This faithful man of God is about to die 2. He has fought the good fight, finished the course, kept the faith 3. As he lies dying, he thinks of the future of God’s people B. He receives a surprise ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-21, Hebrews 10:39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons To Learn And Relearn

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jun 27, 2001

You are never too old to learn!

We’re never too old to learn lessons. In our spiritual walk with the Lord it is always good to learn new lessons or to relearn ones that we may have forgotten. 1. Lesson of Report: "I should be Accountable Daily to God" Mark 6:30 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told Him all things, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-52

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Occasionally Used Unconventional Methods

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus knew that the conventional religious methods of His day were failing to accomplish God's purposes.

1. Jesus knew that the conventional religious methods of His day were failing to accomplish God's purposes. He identified both personal and organizational Pharisaical tendency to view people through the law rather than through grace. Jesus knew that the Pharisees' values were rooted in their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comfort In The Greatness Of God

Contributed by Keith Harms on Dec 6, 2000

God’s children can find comfort in the greatness of God.

Comfort in the Greatness of God Keith Harms livingWORD Assembly of God INTRODUCTION: Bret Farve steps up behind the center. A short hut! - hut-hut! And the ball is snapped. Immediately there’s a violent blend of yellow and green with navy and orange as the Bears defense pushes the Packer ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:12-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nothing Is Too Hard For Our God

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 27, 2001

The Almighty God

NOTHING IS TOO HARD FOR OUR GOD JER. 32: 17, 27, 42 INTRODUCTION: WHEN WE CONSIDER THE FACT THAT GOD MADE EVERYTHING, WE AFFIRM HIS SOVEREIGNTY. GOD, WHO WAS BEFORE TIME, AND WHO WILL BE WHEN TIME IS NO MORE, HAS AT HIS DISPOSAL UNLIMITED POWER AND RESOURCES THAT CANNOT BE ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Reading God's Word

Contributed by Benny Horn on Dec 3, 2001

When you lose your appetite for spiritual food, you may need to see a spiritual doctor, the great physician, Dr. Jesus!

"The Importance of Reading God’s Word" 08-06-00 Introduction: How many times have you heard some of these excuses on why folks don’t read the Bible? Maybe you have been guilty of using some of them yourself. 1. I think the Bible is just a book written by a bunch of men... 2. It’s hard to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Crisis

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 5, 2001

A Study of Jesus Christ’s victory over Satan upon the Cross.

John 12:31-33 Our word "crisis" is actually a Greek word. The Greek word, spelled with a ’k’ rather than a ’c’, carries all the meanings or definitions that the term does today. Those being: (1) a situation that has reached a critical phase, (2) a crucial time or state of affairs in which a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:31-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Holy Spirit Enables Us To Communicate Across Social-Cultural Barriers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to communicate according to peoples' social-cultural perspective.

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to communicate according to peoples' social-cultural perspective. Every person has a social-cultural perspective developed through years of conditioning. The Spirit of God helps us learn how to best appeal to the aspects of each person's perspectives according ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honoring Our Mistakes

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Keeping our commitments may be hard, but its the stuff character is made of. And God rewards faithfulness with a beautiful crown in glory.

1. I was working on an Associates Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology/community college; now, in the beginning of my second year, I felt the call to ministry...what should I do? Completed my degree... 2. Many times married couples second guess their decision of a partner ...if I had only ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Save Before It Multiplies

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: We must irrevocably decide to follow God and destroy any other option.

Thesis: We must irrevocably decide to follow God and destroy any other option. Intro.: 1. When God's people first approached the Promised Land after deliverance from Egypt they sent 12 men to spy out the land. a. Land of milk & honey, huge grapes; also giants & great walled cities. 1) 10 ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:1-6