Sermons on Lords Supper:

Father Knows Best

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 9, 2003

God is concerned about our desires, our direction and our destiny.

FATHER KNOWS BEST Text: Matthew 7:9-11 I read a story of a father who was preparing to go on a trip to grandma’s house over the Thanksgiving Holidays. He describes the episode as if it were a theology lab. This father and mother began comparing their mental notes of spiritual perceptions. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Do I Have To Obey My Parents?

Contributed by Chris Smith on Jun 9, 2003

Sermon directed towards older children - teenagers regarding God’s command to honor and obey parents.

Ephesians 6:1-3 (for the young people) Why should you Honor and obey your parents? Introduction: When God gave to Moses the Ten Commandments, He gave them a complete system. In it, He placed everything that was necessary for His people to be an example to the other nations. You see, God wants ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3, Colossians 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Doubting Disciples Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 13, 2003

Jesus brought 1)peace by showing the reality of the resurrection, and 2)purpose by showing the wellspring of witnessing.

Luke 23:36-49 – Doubting Disciples Charles Swindoll in his book Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back tells the story of a farmer who wanted to impress his hunting buddies. To impress them, he bought the smartest, most expensive hunting dog he could find. He trained this dog to do things no other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:36-49

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Great Nation

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 27, 2003

Nehemiah took it upon himself to save his nation

INTRODUCTION „X Nehemiah was a layman, cupbearer to the great ¡§Artaxerxes,¡¨ who ruled Persia from 464 to 423 B.C. Nehemiah¡¦s name means ¡§The Lord has comforted.¡¨ „X A cupbearer was much more than our modern ¡§butler¡¨ (see Gen. 40). It was a position of great responsibility and privilege. At ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Grace Is Sufficient

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 10, 2003

God wants us to know weakness, so that glory is given to him and not to ourselves because in our weakness God’s grace shines.

Are you satisfied with your life? What I mean is this: Are you content? Are you happy with what you have been given? Or are you the kind of person who is constantly searching – moving from one activity under heaven to another? It is necessary for us to ask such searching questions because, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 2 Corinthians 12:7-120

Denomination: Lutheran

Unrest In The Palace Series

Contributed by Jack Martin on Mar 8, 2003

Part one of a series on the book of Esther

!0 Week series on the " Book of Esther " Part 1 INTRO : Hidden away in the obscure corner of the Old Testament, Esther is a beautiful story of human love & palace intrigue. The setting is in the days of Israels captivity under the Medo-Persian empire. Its the account of ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dreary-Free Christianity

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 12, 2003

Lots of reasons to be dreary. But there are even more compelling reasons to rejoice.

Romans 5:1-5 DREARY-FREE CHRISTIANITY This past week with the warmer weather, I was finally able to clean out some of my garage. It’s not such a bad place to be when the weather is decent. One thing I was finally able to get rid of is a pile of dirt that always sits right next to my car. All ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Good New For Bad People Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003

This parable embody two contrasting views of how to approach God; one on the basis of supposed good works and the other on the basis of God’s grace.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 49 “Good News for Bad People” Luke 18:9-14 In verse nine Jesus begins another parable. Because this parable follows the parable of the persistent widow, where Jesus teaches us to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Good New For Bad People Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003

This parable embody two contrasting views of how to approach God; one on the basis of supposed good works and the other on the basis of God’s grace.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 49 “Good News for Bad People” Luke 18:9-14 In verse nine Jesus begins another parable. Because this parable follows the parable of the persistent widow, where Jesus teaches us to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Bear Your Cross

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Mar 15, 2003

Are we willing to bear the cross of Jesus even in the face of persecution?

I have thought long and hard about today’s sermon. This particular topic has been mulling around in my mind for several months. In light of certain incidents over the past few weeks, that “still small voice” down inside told me that now is the right time. Several phrases in today’s gospel ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

"To Be Almost Saved Is To Be Totally Lost"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

Almost persuaded to be a Christian is not enough.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 14, 2002 “To Be Almost Saved is to Be Totally Lost” Acts 26:19-32 INTRODUCTION: Ever since the coming of Christ into the world there have been people who were “almost persuaded to be a Christian; but to be almost saved is to be totally lost. Today’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-32

Denomination: Methodist

Depression

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

Depression is one of the most common psychological problems, affecting nearly everyone through either personal experience or through depression in a family member. Each year over 17 million American adults experience a period of clinical depression.

(Slide #1) Job 30:16-17 16 "And now my heart is broken. Depression haunts my days. 17 My weary nights are filled with pain as though something were relentlessly gnawing at my bones. NLT (Slide #2) Job 30:25-28 26 So I looked for good, but evil came instead. I waited for the light, but darkness ...read more

Scripture: Job 30:16-17, Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do We Tell The Children?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 29, 2003

What do Christians tell children about the war in Iraq?

WHAT DO WE TELL THE CHILDREN? Ecclesiastes 3:8 - Ecclesiastes 3:8 says that there is a time for war and a time for peace. On Wednesday night of this past week, United States forces, in response to orders given by President George Bush, launched an armed attack on the nation of Iraq. The ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:8, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

From The Mountain To The Mission

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 14, 2007

In God’s kingdom here on earth, we are called to labor in loving service to make a difference.

FROM THE MOUNTAIN TO THE MISSION Text : Luke 9:28 - 43 Someone (Barbara Klassen) tells the story about her “ ... great-great uncle who lived to the ripe old age of 106. He was healthy and spry and took joy in chauffeuring his less able-bodied senior friends around town. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Andy Anquoe on Feb 15, 2007

It talks about God’s grace and why it’s so amazing.

God’s Amazing Grace Ephesians 1: 3-10 When you hear the word “grace” what comes to mind? A cute little girl? The prayer you say before meals? Someone who moves effortlessly when dancing? According to some dictionaries, it’s: a special favor Good will towards others Temporary immunity But that’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10

Denomination: Baptist