Sermons on living sacrifice:

"The Process Of Becoming Pure.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 2, 2001

Year C. Psalm 17 Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost, November 11, 2001 Title: “The process of becoming pure.”

Year C. Psalm 17, Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost, November 11, 2001 Title: “The process of becoming pure.” It is not possible to even guess the date of this psalm, not the author or his state of life. It is a general plea for help, deliverance, justice from enemies who have falsely accused ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

What Would Santa Say? Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

If Santa Claus, a 4th Century Christian, were here with us today, what might he tell us about how to celebrate Christmas?

Sermons for Christmas CCCH 12-14-97 INTRODUCTION A. The legend of jolly old St. Nick, or Santa Claus, began with a real person: St. Nicholas, a Christian who lived many centuries ago. B. Very little is known about St. Nicholas with great certainty, except that during the early part of the 4th ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, 1 Peter 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Second Time Around-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 14, 2001

1 of 2. Jonah was given a second chance to bring about God’s desire in Nineveh. God can use rescued servants to achieve His will among mankind. But what can be achieved thru a second chance? Extensions are granted to wayward servant’s for...

THE SECOND TIME AROUND—Part I—Jonah 3:1-10 An elderly couple had dinner at another couple’s house, & after eating, the wives left the table & went into the kitchen. The two gentlemen were talking, & Albert said, "Last night we went out to a new restaurant & it was really ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Temptation To Misuse Sexuality Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 20, 2001

There are a number of distortions about sexuality that affect how we behave. What does the Bible teach us about our sexuality.

Last week we talked about the lure of money and we saw how money is such a great temptation for us because of the way the love of money is promoted by our culture. Well, if that’s the case, then perhaps even more so is the temptation to misuse our sexuality. Sex is power in today’s world. Sex is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20, Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Anglican

More Than A Mystery

Contributed by Michael Elmore on Jan 17, 2002

Making Christians aware of their responsibility to share the Gospel.

MORE THAN A MYSTERY Ephesians 3:1-12 INTRODUCTION: 1. The Monarch Mystery. The ability to find home evokes legends of Rover or Fido who, when owners have moved from one coast to the other, have made a 3,000-mile trek to find their owners in a location to which they’ve never been before. At ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

What's God Up To Part 2

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jan 25, 2002

Remember God’s incredible offer of life and love through the riches of His grace when we deserved hell and death

WHAT’S GOD UP TO PART 2: THE RESCUE PLAN Eph. 2:1-10 Feb.3, 2002 Grace International Baptist Church Vacationing in Arizona, a group of Brit. tourists spots a cowboy by the side of the road, with his ear to the ground. "What’s going on?" they asked. " 2 horses, one grey one chestnut, are puliing a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sing Like You Are Supposed To

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 30, 2002

We sing to the Lord!

SING LIKE YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO Ephesians 5:19 S: Music Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: WE SING TO THE LORD! ?: How? KW: Expressions TS: We will find in our study of Scripture, and specifically Ephesians 5:19, three expressions of how we sing to the Lord. The ____ expression of how we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19

Denomination: Baptist

Equality In God's Kingdom

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 10, 2002

God takes the initiative in salvation, and when we enter his kingdom, there is work to be done.

INTRODUCTION After graduating from college and before serving at my first full-time church, I worked for a few months at Velux in Greenwood, a plant that manufactures sky lights. As I began to look for a job in Greenwood after returning from Florida, I found circumstances quite different from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Of Jabez #2 - "Oh, That You Would Bless Me..." Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002

Message discussing the first petition of the prayer of Jabez.

Note: some of the illustrations in this series are not acknowledged - this is due to the loss of my notes, not out of a desire to deny the sources. Thank you! The Prayer of Jabez #2 “Oh, That You Would Bless Me…” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Introduction - Review This morning we are going to continue ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Worship Like The Parents

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Seeing ourselves in Jesus’ parents, and responding in worship

Worship Like the Parents December 22/23, 2001 – Steve Simala Grant Intro: From Yancey (The Jesus I Never Knew, p. 43-44), quoting JB Phillips: A senior angel is showing a very young angel around the splendors of the universe. They view whirling galaxies and blazing suns, and then flit across ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-80

Denomination: Baptist

Just Be Just

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

Titus 1:8

JUST BE JUST TITUS 1:8 In his autobiography, Ma-hot-ma Gandhi wrote the during his student days he read the Gospels and seriously considered converting to Christianity. He believed that the teaching of Jesus Christ held the answer to the solution to the caste system which was dividing the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:8

Denomination: Bible Church

What Are You Worth?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 27, 2002

How do you figure your self worth – by how much money you have or how much power or prestige you have? Jesus has a totally different idea of how to measure your worth.

What are you worth? I mean, really, how do you figure out what you are worth as a person? If you are #7 NFL Draft pick Bryant McKinnie the answer is easy. He’s in negotiations now with the Minnesota Vikings. He says it’s easy to sign him: "All I’m asking is for a fair deal. And that’s real simple. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

He Will Make Your Paths Straight

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

The Bible teaches that prayer affects God & that prayer can affect circumstances.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. I want to read a passage of scripture that you have probably heard many times, but I’m afraid we have generally failed to focus on what it is saying. Listen as I read Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Exodus 32:9-10, Ephesians 3:20-21, Jeremiah 18:7-8, Isaiah 55:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Promise Of Deliverance

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

Psalms 34:19 Many [are] the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.

Psalms 34:19 Many [are] the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. There are two promises in this verse. We can expect to be afflicted if we want to be men and women of God. You’re going to be where everything that is happening will test your strength. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:19

Denomination: Baptist

By My Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

God’s work will depend on his power, not just on our ability or resources

We come today to what is the central theme of the book of Zechariah; to the question of the completion of the Temple and how this is to be accomplished. What we find here is a vision (vs1-4), a message from God (6-10a), and an explanation, to some extent at least, of the vision (10b-14). You ...read more

Denomination: Anglican