Sermons on Love Must Be Practical:

Why Do I Suffer?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 9, 2003

Suffering is a part of the Christian life no one really enjoys. In the book of 1st Peter, the apostle explains to us why suffering is a part of our life, and God’s purpose in it.

Passage: 1Peter 1:1-9 Intro: number of months, been intrigued with the topic of suffering. 1. few things produce more frustration, few things produce such amazing growth in Christlikeness 2. my journey towards understanding has involved a few of you, class on Job 3. that class served to open ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Joy, Joy, Joy

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 22, 2003

The joy of the Lord is our strength. Weeping may endure for the night but JOY cometh in the morning.

My subject today is joy!! Let me at the beginning this morning take a quick survey. How many of you have ever been discouraged. I know were all saying when are you talking about this morning or this afternoon. Okay I’m preaching to the right group today. You know it’s going to be a bad day ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's My Turn Now

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 30, 2003

I want you to know that salvation only works when you know that nothing else can be done on your part. When we say God I can’t do it on my own I want you to take over in my life. Then He can bring about a lasting change in your life.

Kenny Beach took a row boat out into a creek in the salt water marsh behind his house. He was trying to recover some pieces that had broken of his dock. Because the creek was at low tide he had to leave his row boat at one point and venture out by foot. He didn’t get very far when he was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Put Down That Coffin!

Contributed by Greg Madden on May 30, 2003

A message of encouragement to those who have allowed the devil to kill thier faith. It ain’t over till it over saint!

PUT DOWN THAT COFFIN! Lk. 11:7-11 Vs.11 “..the day after..” Church, there’s always a day after with God! 1.Day after depression 2.Day after doubt 3.Day after difficulties God has not promised us tomorrow, be He hold tomorrow in His hands! Ill.- Old song “There’s got to be a morning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Truth Or Consequences Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2002

7th in First John Series

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES? 1 John 2:18-27 INTRO: John teaches us in these verses that we can either ground ourselves in the truth or suffer the consequences. It is important for us to understand the days we live in. ILLUS: I heard about an old farmer that had a grandfather clock that went haywire ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Snapshots

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

It is through photographs that my family traces time. Simeon was a man who understood the passage of time - then he met the Messiah! A Christmas Eve devotion.

Christmas Eve Service 12-24-98 INTRODUCTION (Slides of our family Christmases through the years are shown while I’m talking). Every year at the Christmas celebration in the home of my parents, the camera comes out. It’s somewhat of a running joke among us that our Christmas pictures year ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming The Wall Of Separation

Contributed by Robert Parker on Dec 17, 2001

God’s plan for breaking down the wall of separation in your marriage and in relationships

1. Opening Prayer of Gratitude: (1min) 2.Introduction: (20 min.) a) Opening comments and introductions b) Ask participants: Please go to the book of Ephesians chapter 2 verse 14 - 20. (2:14) "For He is our peace, who hath make both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Overcoming The Wall Of Separation

Contributed by Robert Parker on Dec 17, 2001

God’s plan for breaking down the wall of separation in your marriage and in relationships

1. Opening Prayer of Gratitude: (1min) 2.Introduction: (20 min.) a) Opening comments and introductions b) Ask participants: Please go to the book of Ephesians chapter 2 verse 14 - 20. (2:14) "For He is our peace, who hath make both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian Church

"What A Difference Christ Makes!" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Dec 19, 2001

No one who ever encounters Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior will ever be the same person that they once were.

"What A Difference Christ Makes" Text: Mark 5:1-20 "And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes. And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an un- clean spirit, Who had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

All Saints C

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 19, 2001

Who are the saints? A saint is one declared so by God.

All Saints’ Sunday Luke 6:20-31 November 4, 2001 Rev. Roger Haugen Today is All Saint’s Sunday. The day we read the names of those who have been buried from this congregation this past year. A day to put carnations on the altar to help us remember those who have died and have left a hole in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Facing Up To Our Faltering Faith

Contributed by Paul Tuck on Jan 20, 2002

The statement made by this desperate man reveals to us a great truth. The best way to get faith, is to admit that we don’t have it! This is the account of a man who was willing to admit that though he believed, he needed to believe even more!

FACING UP TO OUR FALTERING FAITH Mark 9: 14-29 They say that “time is an excellent teacher”. What is one good lesson you have learned in 2001? {Elicit some response} The biggest lesson I have learned last year is this. I STILL HAVE A LOT OF GROWING TO DO IN MY FAITH! At this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Baptist

Count It All Dung

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Nov 27, 2002

A Thanksgiving sermon which directs the Christian’s focus to what Christ has done through our salvation if we never got another thing.

Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Florida Joe Bedy Nov. 27 2002 COUNT IT ALL DUNG In today’s politically correct environment where you have to be so careful to keep from offending anyone, we might all have to give reports like this fourth grader who reported on the origins of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11, Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be A Barnabas

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 3, 2002

Barnabas was a encourager. There are many good things we can learn from his life. Be a Barnabas

Acts 4:32-11:25 Be A Barnabas Introduction A. I’m sure you all remember my Roommate Barnabas B. I had so much fun getting to know him while we shared an apartment C. One night we were talking about his name D. Actually he has about 20 names. E. I asked him one night to tell me all his names It ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Does It Matter What You Believe

Contributed by David Cambridge on Dec 7, 2002

Sometimes we say things that make no sense, and that we don’t even believe ourselves! One of these that crops up again and again is, "It doesn’t matter what you believe as long as you are sincere."

Does It Matter What You Believe? Introduction 1. Over the years I have studied with many people, and there are several statements that crop up again and again. One of these is, "It doesn’t mater what you believe as long you are sincere." 2. In this lesson, we shall answer the question, "Does it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:16-18, John 8:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Scapegoat

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 5, 2003

Two innocent goats, and one sacrifice--one to receive what we deserve, the other to carry our sins away.

“Our Scapegoat” Leviticus 16:6-10, 20-22 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A “lame duck” President met with his successor in the Oval Office. Near the end of the orientation, he presented the incoming leader three numbered envelopes, with specific ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 14:1-9, Leviticus 16:6-22

Denomination: Congregational