Sermons on Love Vs Failure:

Assessment For Restoration

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Feb 27, 2003

In order to continue with restoring the Lord’s people to his will, Ezra shows an important assessment one must consider.

Assessment for Restoration Ezra 2 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On February 16, 2002 Introduction: I. Joe Wright is the minister of Central Christian Church in Wichita, KS. On January 23, 1996, He was asked to be the guest chaplain for the Kansas State House in Topeka. He prayed a ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:1-70

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Take With Broccoli (Whose Line Is It?) Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 2, 2003

Caiaphas was allowed to give one of the most powerful prophecies regarding Jesus’ mission to earth. And yet, Caiaphas was a ruthless, ungodly and illegitimate High Priest. Why would God use him for this purpose?

OPEN: A mother shared this incident about taking her son to the doctor: “Because of an ear infection, my young son, Casey, had to go to the pediatrician. I was impressed with the way the doctor directed his comments and questions to my son. When he asked Casey, "is there anything you are allergic ...read more

Scripture: John 11:33-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confession Of Sin

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Mar 17, 2003

Confession of Sin

Confession of Sin 1st John 1:8-2:2 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. By way of introduction, let’s briefly go over the three verses we studied last time. b. First, we looked at The Message - God’s sinless perfection, and how God’s message to us is a promise, and not just a message, by looking at the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Am I Spiritual Enough? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 19, 2003

4th sermon in series - "Living Life on Purpose, Christ’s Answers to Our Questions".

There are two questions pointed in Christ’s direction in our scripture today. Verse 11 - And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to His disciples, "Why does your Teacher eat with the tax-gatherers and sinners?" Verse 14 - Then the disciples of John came to Him, saying, "Why do we and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Exploiting The Message Of Salvation

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 21, 2003

The custodians of Temple worship were exploiting true worshippers coming to God. As custodians of the gospel we need to make sure we don’t do the same thing

John 2:13-22 - Exploiting the Message of Salvation A few years ago as we were leading up to the new millennium, I watched in disbelief as a famous television evangelist made the following statement to the thousands who packed the auditorium in front of him „X ¡§The Lord has told me it is only those ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Christian Church

"Vcr Faith”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 24, 2003

To overcome our doubts we must first face them head on and have a bout with doubt.

I’m so glad our God doesn’t impose a question quota on us. God welcomes our doubts, questions and feelings. Sometimes we all have bouts with doubts. 1. Those who are pre-doubters. 2. Those who are doubters. Every once in a while that doubt drives you crazy. 3. Those who are dead. The only ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dangers Of A Fast Food Faith

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 24, 2003

We are to be disciples not converts.

This is the season of Lent. Lent is the 40 period prior to Easter in which Christians have been encouraged to remember the sacrifice of Christ on the cross for our salvation by giving up something for the entire 40 days. For some persons some type of food, like chocolate, is given up. Speaking of ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Follower Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Jon Earls on Mar 26, 2003

This Sermon deals with the issue of becoming a follower of Jesus Christ. Jesus demanded more of his true followers, than to just follow for the "loaves and fishes". He demans our complete devotion.

A Follower of Jesus Scripture Reading: Luke 9:23-27; 57-62. Introduction: What does it mean to be a follower of Christ? What does it take in order to follow him? What are the requirements for be one of His? Does have your name on the roll at a church make you a follower of Christ? Does being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27, Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Holiness

Faces In The Crowd

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 2, 2003

A look at the various people in the crowd on Palm Sunday

(I began this message with the triumphal entry scene from Jesus Christ SuperStar 2000) I don’t know how you feel about the Musical Jesus Christ Super Star, but for me that is probably the scene that best depicts what happened on that Palm Sunday so many years ago. The crowd pushing in trying to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Would Be Crucified Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 10, 2003

the prediction of the melting and crucifixion of Christ

April 9, 2003 Psalm 22:14-16 I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint. My heart has turned to wax; it has melted away within me. 15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth; you lay me in the dust of death. 16 Dogs have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:14-16

Denomination: Lutheran

When God's Doings Disappoint Us

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 11, 2003

Responding in angry disappointment when God doesn’t perform in a given situation the way we anticipated, only reveals our lack of surrender, as well as our obvious rebellion.

When God’s Doings Disappoint Us Text: Jonah 3: 10-4:1 Intro: If I were to tell you that people have disappointed me numerous times throughout my life, you wouldn’t likely be surprised. As a matter of fact, you could probably match me, account for account, with like incidents of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Me (Whose Line Is It?) Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 11, 2003

The story of the thief on the cross is one of the most powerful in all the Gospels. But it is possible to get some wrong impressions from what this teaches us.

OPEN: A minister was talking to a professing Christian and asked him if he was active in his local Church. The man responded, "No, but the dying thief wasn’t active in a local Church and he was still accepted". The minister then asked if the man had been baptized. He said, "No, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:38-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Famine In The Land

Contributed by Danny Presswood on May 7, 2002

Could ther be a SPIRITUAL FAMINE in the United States today? If so, what can we do about it?

A FAMINE IN THE LAND Genesis 41:53-42:3, Amos 8:11-12 Have you ever been REALLY hungry or thirsty? Can you think of a time when you were REALLY, REALLY hungry or REALLY, REALLY thirsty? I can honestly say I KNOW REAL THIRST! As you know I keep a glass of water handy when I preach – I have this ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Entering The Grace-Sustained Life

Contributed by Dana Chau on May 26, 2002

Five ways to regain confidence in God when everything around you suggests the contrary

I’m glad to be back from vacation. Thursday afternoon of last week, while Esther was napping and Susan was relaxing in front of the television, I sat quietly in front of my laptop in the Palm Spring resort home where we were staying. Susan suddenly asked me what I was doing. I sheepishly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: *other

"Jesus Teaches About Prayer"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Nov 19, 2003

God delights in our coming to Him in prayer. In heaven, we might see all that could have been ours if we would just "ask - seek - knock".

“Jesus Teaches About Prayer” Luke 11:5-10 INTRODUCTION: We CONTINUE in our series on “Lessons Jesus Taught”. Prayer was important to Jesus. He had just given His Disciples instructions on prayer – 11:1-4 If prayer was important to Jesus … how MUCH MORE IMPORTANT ought prayer be to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-10

Denomination: Baptist