Sermons on Lord Is My Shepherd:

How Do Hope Filled People Live? Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 29, 2001

A deductive exposition of the text calling individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit to indicate their commitment to replace one habit in the next 6 months by signing a response card and placing it on the altar rail.

Introduction: What does HOPE mean to you? I’m afraid that too often we use HOPE to mean a futile wish or an ineffective dream. When people talk of HOPE they usually do so with a feeling of resignation or despair. But real HOPE is a much stronger idea. In "The Lord of the Rings", one character is ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Addicted To The Ministry

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 22, 2001

What does a functioning ministry team look like? See the characteristics...

October 21, 2001 13Be on guard. Stand true to what you believe. Be courageous. Be strong. 14And everything you do must be done with love. 15You know that Stephanas and his household were the first to become Christians in Greece,and they are spending their lives in service to other Christians. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Garments Of Righteousness

Contributed by Bryan Hope on Jun 2, 2001

Fine linen clothing is the only appropriate garment for each guest to wear at the wedding of the Lamb, and it is furnished by the King. There is only one source for the fine linen, just as there was only one source for the covering that Adam and Eve received.

Both Christianity and Judaism have been called "bloody religions", by those who seek to discredit the Bible. Here is something I grabbed of the internet:- One of the most well known aspects of a vampire is that it must feed upon the blood of the living; Dracula must drink to survive, (akin to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:21, Romans 3:21-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Blood Of Christ

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Oct 27, 2004

A sermon that examines the efficacy of Christ’s Blood.

THE BLOOD OF CHRIST TEXT: Hebrews 9.1-28 When Adam first sinned in the Garden Of Eden, and the eyes of he and his wife were opened, God met them with the skins of the first sacrifice for man’s sin. . . and the IMPORTANCE of the Blood was first INTRODUCED to IMPACT man’s life forever. From ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Prophet's Message Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 26, 2004

This is the first in a series of messages leading through the advent story. It examines the message of hope that the prophets bring to mankind.

The Stories of Advent Pt 1 A Prophets Message Isaiah 9:2-7 We come again to our celebration of Advent. Advent literally means coming. We celebrate this season celebrating the coming of Christ to us. The coming of a Savior to a desperately lost world. As we light the candles of the Advent wreath ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: *other

The Inconvenience Of Doing Right

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

When are we going to decide to make God’s work more important than the pleasures of sin and the business of life?

Title: The Inconvenience of Doing Right Text: (2 Peter 1:3-8 NCV) Introduction: Read some statements from “Plugged In.” **Some Stats that will shock you(or maybe not) ‒ American Medical Association – In one year, the average child spends 900 hours in school and nearly 1500 hours in front ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fortelling The Future

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Daniel’s prophecies of the end times

“Foretelling the Future” Daniel Intro: What would it be worth to have a way of telling the future? Think about it. People spend millions of dollars a year going to psychics, reading horoscopes, trying to find out what stock to invest in. People buy books of “winning” lottery numbers. The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Stewards View Of Life

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jan 7, 2004

This sermon is the first in a series of sermons addressing stewardship as a way of life.

A Steward¡¦s View of Life Matthew 25:14-30 This morning I want to begin a series of messages for stewardship month focusing on a Christian view of stewardship. What is stewardship and what does it have to do with us? First let me dispel some myths about stewardship: Stewardship is not just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: *other

The Bounty Bible

Contributed by Ken Durham on Sep 6, 2005

The story of the Bounty Ship and probably the most infamous mutiny in history has some interesting aspects for us to consider today.

THE BOUNTY BIBLE 1. Introduction: Like most people, I was more or less familiar with the story of the Bounty Ship and probably the most infamous mutiny in history. But after reading “The Bounty Bible” from a devotional book called “On This Day” by Robert J. Morgan (reading shown in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-13

True Godly Wisdom

Contributed by George Gabriel on Jun 28, 2003

Does our definitions of wisdom match what God wants from us? This outline illustrates how our definitions of wisdom are much more shortsighted than what God has to offer us

Get into 3 groups Group 1 define the word “wisdom” like it would be in the dictionary Group 2 define worldly wisdom Group 3 define Godly wisdom 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Group 1 What is wisdom? (write down definitions in column 1) Why do you think James lumped in understanding ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Haphakh Phenomenon Throughout Scripture Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jul 9, 2006

The Haphakh phenomeon, the principle that man’s extremity is God’s opportunity, is illustrated by ten examples in Scripture.

THE HAPHAKH PHENOMENON THROUGHOUT SCRIPTURE Have you ever had an experience when you thought that everything was black and against you? You thought that there was no light at the end of the tunnel. Or, if there was a light, as one of Murphy’s laws indicates, it was the light of an oncoming train. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Deal With A Rebellious Child

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 15, 2005

We discipline our children so that they can discipline themselves. The eternal destiny of our children largely hinges upon the lifestyle of the parents.

How to Deal with a Rebellious Child Ephesians 6:1-4 Psalm 127:3-5 “Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.” (NIV) Being a parent changes everything. But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

What's The World Coming To?

Contributed by Ken Durham on Apr 29, 2005

We can make a difference in this world today.

WHAT’S THE WORLD COMING TO? ACTS 10:34 - 44 1. INTRODUCTION You can’t have a conversation in England without talking about the weather – perfectly understandable when we seem to have all the seasons in one day – except for summer of course! Similarly it seems we can’t have a conversation with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-44

Purposeful Generosity Series

Contributed by John Harvey on May 18, 2005

Tithing is a touchy subject in churches, but the reason for tithing is it is commanded in scripture, it reflects the values of your heart, and the work of the church requires money.

Purposeful Generosity May 22,2005 Intro: Today we are going to be talking about a subject that makes many people uncomfortable. We are not talking about sex or divorce or gossip. Instead, we are talking about the issue of money. For many people, the thought is the church is always after money. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

They Came

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Mar 27, 2005

An exploration of the thoughts and emotions of the women as they visited the empty tomb and their relevance for us

They came because somebody had to. They came because it was expected. They came because the men were too scared to come out of hiding. They came because it was the women’s job anyway. They came because it was only right and proper. They came because they were in mourning. They came because all that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Salvation Army