Sermons on Lustful Desires:

Knowing, Doing, Becoming

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

Christianity involves learning facts, doing good deeds and becoming like Christ.

Introduction: I heard about a story about a man whose wife wanted to buy a pet monkey. The husband protested strongly. He said, "Where will the monkey eat?" She said, "He’ll eat at the table with us." He said, "But what will he eat?" And she said, "He’ll eat the same thing we do." He said, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nic At Night

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

Nicodemus found the answer of how to enter the kingdom of God.

Introduction: About 25 years ago, a new phrase slipped into the American vocabulary. Actually, the expression is as old as the New Testament itself, but for many years the world had generally ignored the term. But then Charles Colson, who was a former aide to Richard Nixon and was involved in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Attitude Toward The Word Of God

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

The Bible is the inspired word of God.

Introduction: One of the questions that I hear people ask a lot is, “How is the Church of Christ different from this group or that group? What makes you distinctive?” I won’t go into a full and complete answer of that question this morning, but one of the things that makes us who we are is our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray Until Something Happens

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

We need to be persistent in our prayers.

There’s a magazine cartoon that shows a little fellow kneeling beside his bed for his bedtime prayer. He says with some measure of disgust, "Dear God, Uncle Jim still doesn’t have a job; Sis still doesn’t have a date for the social; Grandma is still feeling sick - and I’m tired of praying for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Relationship To The Weak

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

We have a special responsibility to brothers and sisters who are weak.

Introduction: I heard about a college recruiter who interviewed a high school basketball star. The recruiter said, "I hear you’re pretty good." The player said, "I’m the best there is. I averaged 45 points per game. I was the best rebounder in my high school. And I led our team to 3 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Need For Self-Discipline

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

Self-discipline is an important aspect of our running teh Christian race.

Introduction: Any of you remember what it was like to get your driver’s license? The lessons, the practice, the look of terror on the face of the driving instructor, the look of regret on the face of your parents when you proudly waved that newly-obtained license under their noses? But, finally ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Regarding Abraham

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION The fourth chapter of Romans consists primarily of a lengthy illustration of the powerful truth proclaimed by the apostle Paul in the third chapter.

A. INTRODUCTION The fourth chapter of Romans consists primarily of a lengthy illustration of the powerful truth proclaimed by the apostle Paul in the third chapter. That truth is summarized by Paul in 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law. [ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

The Danger Of Not Going On To Maturity

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

So also we, while we were children, were held in bondage under the elemental things of the world.

So also we, while we were children, were held in bondage under the elemental things of the world. But when the fulness of time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, 5 in order that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11, Hebrews 6:12

Why, Oh Lord?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 18, 2000

Dealing with life’s big questions.

The scripture reading today is only one verse. It says it all, because Habakkuk is asking the question that all of us have asked at times: “Oh Lord, if you are good, why is life sometimes so bad?” As he wrote this, Habakkuk understood that his nation had sinned and offended God. He understood ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:13

Denomination: Methodist

The Challenge Of Changing Times

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Oct 27, 2000

We have been changed to serve an unchangeable God by delivering an unchangeable message so others will be changed.

Two men had gone moose hunting up in Canada for a week. Their week of hunting was over, and a pilot had flown in to pick them up, as arranged ahead of time. The pilot taxied the plane down the grass landing strip to where the hunters stood with all of their equipment and the two moose they had ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Affair Proofing Your Marriage

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

Suggestions for keeping your marriage safe

Anyone here like Country Music? I can’t figure it out, they claim that Country Music accounts for 30% of the Radio airplay in Halifax, and yet very few people will admit listening to it. I confess I enjoy country music, although I’m a bit of an anomaly because I really enjoy classic country, not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Are We Here? Series

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 20, 2000

Fourfold purpose of the church: 1)Worship God 2) Show love for others 3)Proclaim the Gospel 4)Help Christian grow in their faith.

A few weeks ago a woman called the church office. She said she had heard some real good things about our congregation and was interested in attending, but she had one concern. Someone had told her that you had to pay money, annual dues, if you wanted to come to this church. Barb, the church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Hated Christmas

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

Today we are going to talk about a real person, an individual who plays an important part in the Bible's account of Jesus' birth, but who is seldom mentioned in Christmas programs or sermons. His name is King Herod.

The man who hated Christmas. Who am I talking about? Is it Ebenezer Scrooge, the miser whose motto for Christmas was "bah-humbug"? Or is it The Grinch, the creature who tries to steal Christmas because he can't stand to see people happy? Well, neither. Today we are going to talk about a real ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18, Luke 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

How Important Is The Sabbath?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

What role should the Sabbath play in our lives?

In 1981 the movie, Chariots of Fire, won the Academy Award for Best Picture. This Hollywood film told the true story of a devout Christian, Eric Liddell, in a very positive way. I want to just show you a clip of the film. Eric has decided he must forfeit his chance to run in the 200 meter dash at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Both Ways

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000

We are going to look back at some of the obstacles and opportunities the church has faced the last decade, and look ahead at some obstacles and opportunities which may be in our path during the next ten years.

A few weeks ago I was sitting at my desk planning my sermon schedule for the holiday season. I came up with topics for Advent, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, but I really wasn't sure what would be appropriate for the first Sunday of the year 2000. So, I paged through my files and came across an ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15

Denomination: Baptist