Sermons on Lord Sabaoth:

Is Christianity Anti-Women? Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 4, 2006

Uses the DaVinci Code’s view that the Christian faith is oppressive to women as a platform for demonstrating how true Christianity views women and men as created equally in the image of God.

Over the last two weeks I have been preaching a series called Counterfeit Christianity, to reveal the truth about the false Christianity that is being presented in the media, particularly by a popular fictional book written by Dan Brown called The DaVinci Code. Even though this book is a work of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28

Denomination: Methodist

Keep Your Eye On The Ball Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006

This is the 9th sermon in the series "Momma Says..."

Series: Momma Says… (James)[#9] KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE BALL James 5:13-20 Chris (Congregational Reading): What is our vision? It is our vision to: 1. Lead the lost to Jesus Christ! 2. Live lives in the world that lead the lost to Jesus Christ! 3. Intentionally make all church activities about the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Second Greatest Gift Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Dec 8, 2006

Salvation is certainly the greatest gift that God could give, BUT, without the second greatest gift would we even know eternal life exists?

Introduction I. I believe it was two Saturday ago that I was channel surfing, and I stopped for a few moments because a speaker caught my attention. A. At first I thought it to be a Jewish Rabbi on television. 1. He was wearing a “yamaka” 2. He was speaking about Adam and Eve. 3. He had a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Methodist

God's Greatest Gift Of All

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 15, 2006

God has gifted us His best yet -- Jesus!

Luke 2:11 God’s Greatest Gift to All Introduction – A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had everything in their collection, from Picasso to Raphael. They would often sit together and admire the great works of art. When the Viet Nam conflict broke out, the son went ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Authority Of Jesus

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 17, 2006

Jesus demonstrates a kind of authority that they could not have guessed. He has already shown power over nature, but authority is more than power, it is the right to exercise power.

The authority of Jesus Mark 1:21-28 The apostles are with Jesus at this point, going back toward their home base. Here Jesus demonstrates a kind of authority that they could not have guessed. He has shown power nature, but authority is more than power, it is the right to exercise power. Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Mennonite

What Gifts Did The Magi Give? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 18, 2006

Wise men came late to the party... but at least they showed up. Then - as now - many are too busy to bother. Why would so many people seek something else to focus on during the Christmas season?

OPEN: It was almost Christmas Day, and the mother of a 3 year old boy was furiously running from store to store trying to get her last minute shopping done. Suddenly she realized that her son’s pudgy little hand was no longer in hers. Frantically she began to look around and then not finding him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unwrapping The Gift That Lasts! Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Dec 18, 2006

This sermon examines how we can sincerely receive the ultimate gift from God and have our lives reflect that truth.

Date: December 17th 2006 Title: Unwrapping The Gift That Lasts! Bible Text: Various Subject: How do we truly unwrap and appreciate/use/enjoy/embrace/participate in/demonstrate the real gift for all humankind so as to embody Christ’s holiness during the holiday? Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Gifts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Treasure In Heaven

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 19, 2006

We need to place our treasure in heaven through giving to the poor and tithing to the church rather than fall into greed (excessive spending) and worry (excessive saving).

[Clip from short film, Gone Nutty, from Ice Age. Scrat tries to store nuts for the Ice Age, and he stores one too many. 4:12] Jesus warned us about two dangers: greed (which includes materialism), and worry. Both of which lead to the same problem, storing up for ourselves treasure on earth, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34, Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Methodist

Discipleship 101 - Time For An Introduction Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 4, 2007

Getting to know Jesus takes an investment of time.

Time for an introduction John 1:35-39 It took me 7 years to complete my 2 year master’s degree program. Part of the delay was out of my control, part of it was not. If I had to place a primary cause of my delay in graduating, I would say that I had not invested the time I needed to invest in the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-39

Denomination: Mennonite

Jesus' Obedience

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 4, 2007

God, the Father, desired strict obedience from Jesus and He desires the same from his children.

Text: “So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him” (Luke 2:45). Story: “When Orders Conflict” A young man about to enter the regular army was talking with an old soldier. The old soldier had been giving him some strong advice on the subject of obeying orders. “But ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Love Came Down At Christmas

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 5, 2007

Christmas shows God’s love as He came down in human form to be like us and save us from sin and death.

Illustration – A year or so ago Amy and I had just gone to bed, and the house was silent, and after a little while there was a noise which sounded like faint scratching on the wood floors. I was nice and cozy in bed and so I didn’t do anything about it, and by the next morning I had forgotten all ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

That Fountain Of Life

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 5, 2007

How Jesus led the woman at the well to eternal life.

That Fountain of Life Rev. Sean D. Lester Text: John 4: 4-14 Introduction: Put yourself in the place of the Samaritan woman. You are going to the well, you see a stranger sitting next to the well. You assume he is thirsty, and that he needs help getting some water out. What do you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:4-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus The One And Only - Accept No Substitute Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 10, 2007

Colossians 2 explains that Philosophy, Ritualism, Mysticism, and Legalism are counterfeits of the real thing: Jesus Christ

Colossians Series # 2 Jesus the One and Only Accept No Substitute Scripture Reading: Colossians 2:2-8 INTRODUCTION: Last week we looked at Colossians chapter 1 where Paul talked about the Supremacy of Christ. In Chapter 2, Paul warns the Colossian church about some teachings that are ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spiritual Discipline Of Submission Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007

Godly submission shapes our soul

Tilling the Soil of the Soul July 30, 2006 The Spiritual Discipline of Submission Ephesians 5:15-21 Almost all of the spiritual disciplines that we have been looking at are counter cultural. We have looked at fasting and simple living when our culture calls us to consume, we have looked at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: *other

The Church In Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 15, 2007

Believers today should praise God for the blessings He has given the church in Jesus Christ.

1. God has a plan for His church in Christ. 2. God makes provision for His church in Christ 3. God fulfils a purpose for His church in Christ 4. God keeps a promise for His church in Christ Some people have called Ephesians “God’s love letter to the church.” So, since God is still God, and we are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist