Sermons on Love The Haters:

Mind Control 9 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Jan 31, 2007

We all want the “perfect” church, BUT far too often, we do not want to become the “perfect” church. It’s strange, trying to find or have a perfect church becomes a problem because WE are the church.

Psychology (personal) = The emotional and behavioral characteristics of an individual, a group, or an activity; Subtle tactical actions or arguments used to manipulate or influence another. Our minds, do not have a psychology of their own. The personal psychology of each individual or group ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Unloved? Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jan 31, 2007

No matter how we may feel at times, God loves us always.

Confessions of a Pastor, Part 3 “Unloved?” “Unloved” video opener The two greatest needs of mankind: to love and be loved. Personal experience with feeling like God doesn’t love me or can’t love me. (Emily reminding me Jesus loves me.) “We know it so well, we’ve embraced it heart and soul, this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Living An Intentional Life

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007

An intentional life has purpose, discipline and vision. With these words in mind let’s begin exploring what it means to live an intentional life.

Living an Intentional Life Psalms 139:16 NLT You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. This week we are starting a new series titled, “Living an Intentional Life”. During this series, we will be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Look Backward, But Go Forward

Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Feb 8, 2007

When we question what way to go, God always commands "Forward".

Virgil Hurley 3902 Vista Campana North, Unit 1 Oceanside, CA 92057 760-433-6436 Email: uglydogpro@earthlink.net LOOK BACKWARD, BUT GO FORWARD Exodus 14:10-15 A recent San Diego Union story featured theoretical physicists debating the existence and meaning of reverse causation—a theory that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Luke Gives Us A Down To Earth Sermon

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 9, 2007

A sermon for the 6th Sunday after Epiphany, Series C.

6th Sunday after Epiphany, February 11, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you poured out your saving grace upon us through your Son, Jesus the Christ, who entered into death to destroy the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Is Jesus Christ To Us On Valnetine's Day?

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Feb 10, 2007

When you look at the letters of Valentine’s Day, we will discover who is Jesus Christ to us on that special day.

Jeremiah 31:3 John 3:16 Romans5:8 I John 4:7-10 Topic- What can we learn about Jesus Christ on Valentine’s Day Subtopic- What is Jesus Christ to us on Valentine’s Day? On Wednesday which will be February 14th, many of us will be celebrating this holiday that is called Valentine’s Day. On ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

"Godly Beauty In Relationships" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 6, 2007

Sermon 10 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“In the same way, you wives, be submissive to your own husbands so that even if any of them are disobedient to the word, they may be won without a word by the behavior of their wives, 2 as they observe your chaste and respectful behavior. 3 Your adornment must not be merely external—braiding the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-12

Denomination: Orthodox

Jesus The One And Only - Made Visible In Us Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 10, 2007

As representative of Jesus we dress for success: shirt of compassion, slacks of kindness, socks of humility, shoes of gentleness, jacket of patience, tie of love.

Colossians Series # 3 Jesus the One and Only Made Visible in Us Colossians 3:1-17 Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:1-4 INTRODUCTION: According to Colossians 3, Heaven is more than a destination for us. Colossians 3:3 says your life is now hidden with Christ in God. It’s a mysterious idea, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Upclose And Personal

Contributed by Randy Sceroler on Jan 10, 2007

God is always upclose and personal to us as His Children

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL PSALM 27 1. OUR CONFIDENCE 1-3 Confidence: A. The Declaration of our Faith. 1 B. The defense of Our Father 2-3 2. OUR CONSOLATION 4-6 Consolation: A. We Will Dwell with Him 4 B. We Will be Delievered by Him 5 C. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Great Banquet

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jan 13, 2007

Who is worthy of your attention? Tough question for a clique, since God loves all his creations.

The Parable of the Great Banquet Luke 14:15-24 I. The Initial Invitation List A. A man prepared a great banquet and invited many. 1. Vs. 15-17 15 Now when one of those who sat at the table with Him heard these things, he said to Him, "Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God!" 16 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Opening The Eyes Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Jan 15, 2007

There is more to see in this world than what we can see with our physical eyes.

Opening the Eyes of the Heart Spiritual Heart Surgery Ephesians 1:17-19 Let me set the stage for you as author John Eldredge does in his book “Waking the Dead.” Two men are seated across from each other in a dark room. Outside, a thunderstorm rages in the night, shaking the old house to its ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God At Work Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 15, 2007

God at work in our lives.

God at Work September 17, 2006 John 5:17-20 This weekend I have had the privilege of being the sole/only caregiver/Parent to Deb and my children, Luke, Ben and Emma. Deb left on Friday with 15 other women from our church to attend the Women’s Retreat held at our Camp in Yelm. Before she left, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Water, Wine And Other Changes

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 15, 2007

This passage is not the legitimizer of alcoholic beverages. In fact, it is not about wine at all.

John 2:1-11 January 14, 2007 Second Sunday after the Epiphany - C On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Responsabilidad Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jan 15, 2007

Como ser responsables con nuestras palabras

La Buena Reputación: Responsabilidad Mateo 5:33-37 Intro. Cada verano pasábamos las vacaciones en Chuburná Puerto. Casi pasábamos un mes allí. Hacíamos amistad, no sólo con los niños que asistían al campamento, sino también con los niños de los vacacionistas que venían de Mérida y se hospedaban ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Call Out The Word" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 25, 2006

Sermon 6 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“Since you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a sincere love of the brethren, fervently love one another from the heart, 23 for you have been born again not of seed which is perishable but imperishable, that is, through the living and enduring word of God. 24 For, “ALL FLESH IS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Orthodox