Sermons on Luke 15:11 32:

End Of Days

Contributed by James May on Jul 23, 2006

Surely the signs are every where. Jesus is coming soon. Are we coming to the end of days? Are you ready for the end, or will you have a new beginning?

End of Days Sunday, July 23, 2006 – AM By Pastor Jim May The powder keg of the Middle East has a lit fuse this morning. For the past several days we have watched the news reports of Israel’s attacks, or invasion, of the Lebanese border towns where Hezbollah guerillas have established camps and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Bloodline: Shaking Up The Family Tree Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Aug 1, 2006

WHat we can learn from Matthew’s Genealogy

Intro: Do you remember the Disney cartoon version of Robin Hood? I used to love watching that and recently we’ve gotten it at home and I have sat and watched it with my kids and I still love it. Robin Hood is the dashing hero who brings relief and care to a poor oppressed people, who are under ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Praising And Loving God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 2, 2006

In this sermon, which is another in the series on "Keys to Spiritual Growth," we look at two more keys that will help you grow spiritually.

Scripture Today we continue in my sermon series on “Keys to Spiritual Growth.” My foundational text for this series is 2 Peter 3:18: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen" (2 Peter 3:18). Introduction Several years ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Make A Difference With Your Life

Contributed by John Woelfel on Aug 14, 2006

What does God expect from us in this life? What does He expect from us based on what we are able to do? This message tries to answer those questions by looking at a couple of teachings from Jesus.

What we want to know this morning is how God has uniquely made us so we don’t waste our lives. One of the main ideas from the series we went through is that if you do something meaningful with your life, you will be a minority. Most people just go through life trying to survive. They go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choice And Consequence Series

Contributed by James Jack on Aug 20, 2006

God is a consuming fire - just yet merciful. We fall away from him at our peril.

Almost every single passage in Hebrews that we have looked at over the past few months has given us, at its heart, a very simple message. There’s often been a complicated rationale behind it, complex yet profound explanations of the old and new covenants, we’ve really got into the solid theological ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-29

Denomination: Anglican

Living In Christ- Part 3 Series

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on May 26, 2006

We should be motivated both by our promised reward and by the consistent example of faithful Christians such as Paul. Like them, let us “press toward the mark of prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14)

LIVING IN CHRIST (Philippians 1:12-26; 2:1-13; 3:7-21; 4:4-19) Part 3 PRESSING ON in CHRIST Philippians 3:7-21 May 2006 Introduction A. The peace of Progress The title of today’s message is “Pressing On in Christ.” part 3 in our sermon series Living In Christ. Through this text we will know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What You See May Not Be The Truth

Contributed by Paul George on Jun 9, 2006

Because of our tendency to pass quick and critical judgment on others, our Lord has chosen to address this issue. Chapter 7 verses 1-12 addresses an issue plaguing the religion of Jesus’ day and of ours, that of misdirected effort.

What You See May Not Be The Truth Matthew 7:1-12 A while back, I read the very distressing account of an incident in the life of a young bachelor. He worked in an office where every year the boss gave each employee a turkey as a bonus for the holiday season. Of course, the bachelor could never ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

The Lamb Is Beckoning

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 20, 2006

To exalt the Lord Jesus!

PP0716 DATE THE LAMB IS BECKONING Matthew 11:28. Mt 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (KJV) INTRODUCTION: Jesus Christ is the Lamb of God in the N.T. He is called that because of the sacrificial lamb in the O.T. In the N.T. He is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

Storms Are Inevitable

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 25, 2006

This message briefly traces the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, discusses his command to cross over to the other side and relates the storm and the disciples concerns to today’s life.

Scripture Reading: “Mark 4:35-41 Message: “Storms Are Inevitable” Text: “And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling” (v. 37). Introduction: What kind of boat do you visualize in this scripture? Do you picture a large ocean liner type of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian Church

Maintaining Spiritual Unity

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Sep 14, 2006

What two attitudes destroy the unity of the church? What is the only way given in Scripture to fight against this? Listen as Pastor Steve shows how we are to be involved in "Maintaining Spiritual Unity."

Tonight we’re looking once again at the portion of Scripture that speaks to the subject of unity in the church. Philippians 2:1-4 says, “Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praise: The Hikers Environment Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 28, 2006

Learn how each Psalm in the Songs of Ascent (120-134) describe the exciting life of the modern day follower of God as we climb and grow in our relationship with Christ.

Praise: The Hikers Environment August 11, 2002 As you may or may not know, for the last couple of months, we’ve been on a trip (figuratively at least) to Jerusalem and today we’ve finally arrived! The travel songs we’ve been singing aren’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 134:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Trust And Obey

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Oct 29, 2006

Five principles about interpreting Scripture, especially prophetic passages.

As an evangelical Christian, I have a high view of the authority of Scripture. I do believe the Bible is God’s Word to us. It is revelation from God in human words, not merely human ideas about God. That is why it is authoritative. In the language of 2 Timothy 3:15-17, the Bible is “…the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How God Changes The Unchangable Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 31, 2006

Learn with Esther how to understand and follow the invisible God through the incredible trials and challenges of life.

How God Changes the Unchangeable Series: Letting God Guide You May 22, 2005 Problems! You got um! I’ve got um! All God’s children got problems! Sometimes problems are small and quickly solved… sometimes problems overwhelm us. It’s like the guy who had 4 long distance calls before he could get ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fly High - Acts Part 16 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 1, 2006

Acts chapter 18 reveals the importance of passing the torch onto to others so that the spread of the Gospel can continue. The Heart beat of the message of Christ goes on as others pass it on to others and take the time to mentor and disciple others.

Fly High – Acts part 16 On the lighter side of life: See funny pictures from aha.com Scripture Text: Acts 18 The Holy Bible, New International Version. Pradis In Corinth Ac 18:1 After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. Ac 18:2 There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Dragon Is Down Here

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 3, 2006

This sermon addresses the real and present danger of Satan and demons in our world - and what we puny humans have to fight such a wicked foe.

February 5, 2006 Revelation 12:7-12 And there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. The great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Lutheran