Sermons on Making A List:

Prayer Before Making Decisions

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 9, 2002

Jesus spent a night in prayer before picking the disciples. What would our life be like if we prayed before picking OUR friends, or before making any important decision?

Our Bible lesson tonight, takes place early in the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. However, he has already been very busy. He began his teaching ministry in Galilee where he was initially well received. But it wasn’t long until his teachings began to rub some people, particularly the religious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12

Denomination: Methodist

The Walk That Makes All The Difference

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 14, 2002

Discovering our God given Identity

Finding Out Who We Are Luke 15:11-20 , 21, 22-24 September 26, 2002 I. I want to talk about something this week that applies to everybody, and I know that’s hard to do but this is a sure fire thing. A. I heard someone else talking about something similar last week and I stole some of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Difference Resurrection Peace Makes

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Apr 2, 2002

The words "Peace be with you" explored and applied to everday life. This Easter Sunday message will not only challenge the seeker, but encourage the believer. Written invitation offered at the close.

"The difference Resurrection Peace makes" Easter Sunday 2002 (Recommended Drama: "These Parts" by Judson Poling 1991 Willowcreek.com) Today I want to talk to you about this! Something of what you just saw acted out. No surprise, today we’re dealing with the topic of the Resurrection. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Holiness

A Better Way To Make It To Heaven

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Apr 24, 2002

Think about how we could make it to heaven before Christ. Christ made it a lot better for us

Hebrews 2:1-4 A Better Way To Make It To Heaven Introduction 1. Phones were invented why? To communicate Better. 2. Why were cars invented? Better transportation 3. Why were glasses invented? Better sight 4. Why was salvation given to us? A better way to make it to Heaven. 5. Yes we are still ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus Makes A Comforting Promise

Contributed by Edward Frey on May 4, 2002

The presence of the Holy Spirit is a promised blessing based on God’s grace.

Imagine you were one of the twelve disciples. You just heard Jesus – your best friend – tell you that he was leaving soon. You’d be perplexed to say the least. How could Jesus say that he would leave when he promised to always be with you? The disciples must have wondered what all of this ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

What Are We To Make Of Suffering?

Contributed by Fredrik Rich on May 5, 2002

This message looks at the place of suffering in the life of the Christian.

Sermon Do you ever wonder what a new preacher or public speaker is going to be like? Perhaps you have some method for finding out whether they’re going to be interesting or not, very quickly. The founder of CWR, and the author of Every Day with Jesus, Selwyn Hughes recently told the story of how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes Motherhood Great?

Contributed by Edward Frey on May 11, 2002

A mother’s opportunity to share her faith in Christ makes motherhood great.

How do we measure greatness? Greatness is usually measured in terms of the end result. For example, a movie is considered a “blockbuster” by the amount of ticket sales it generates; the end result. An historical figure is considered great often by the sheer amount of information written about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Making Sure Of Your Election

Contributed by Billy Cox on Nov 4, 2002

As we approach election day we need to be concerned about a far more important election than the one determining the government of our country.

I was coming home from San Antonio Tuesday night and called my brother to see if he would like to meet me for coffee. He said no, he was on his way to the capital. He asked “when else in my lifetime will I get to see someone either accept or concede the Presidency of the United States?” So I met ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Difference Christ Makes - 1 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 21, 2002

After spending 4 chapters to show us we all are sinners and that faith is the only avenue of salvation Paul begins to show us the possibilities of a genuine Christian life.

The Difference Christ Makes ROMANS 5:1-5 • Chapter 5 is a new beginning: 1) Chapters 1-3 demonstrate that sin is an issue that every man, woman, and child must deal with. ALL HAVE SINNED AND FALLEN SHORT. 2) Chapter 4 Paul shows us that dealing with this problem is only possible through one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

The Difference Jesus Makes - 2 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 21, 2002

What Jesus can do in a life that is truly saved.

ROMANS 5:3-5 QUOTE BY EUGENE PETERSON: ‘A Long Obedience in the Same Direction’. ‘It is not difficult to get a person interested in the message of the gospel; it is terrifically difficult to sustain the interest. Millions of people in our culture make decision for Christ, but there is a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Making The Best Of A Bad Situation

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 30, 2002

Don’t think that being content with your present state means accepting sin, sickness and poverty in your life.

December 1, 2002 Morning Service Text: Hebrews 13:5 Subject: Being Content Title: Don?t Worry ? Be Happy I trust that everyone had a happy Thanksgiving. Are we ready to move on through the busy holiday season? There was a fourth grade boy who was asked to give a report on Thanksgiving to give ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Make His Praise Glorious

Contributed by Jim Grinnell on Dec 10, 2002

Praise is all about proclaiming God’s glory - it’s not about us.

Make His Praise Glorious March 5, 2000 (Jim Grinnell) I’m going to speak today again on the area of praise and worship. Laura was telling me she thought this would be the third time on this subject since the first of the year. I’m not sure. I know I have spoken once this year already, but God has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Breaking And Making Christmas Chains"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 11, 2002

Jesus came to break chains that bind people and set them free.

Breaking and Making Christmas Chains Luke 1:67-79 As we enter the Advent season today I want to talk about chains we need to break and chains we need to make. The background for this message comes from the life and ministry of Zachariah a priest in Israel. Zachariah was carrying out his ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

I Can Make A Difference

Contributed by George Smith on Mar 13, 2002

It just takes one to make a difference in some one life.

INTRO: Effective witnessing saves people from God’s judgment. We witness to some through our compassion and kindness; to others we witness as if we were snatching them from the eternal fire. To hate "even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh" means that we are to hate the sin, but we must ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Make It Through The Night

Contributed by Kris Erskine on Dec 9, 2000

Encouragement for the weak

How To Make It Through The Night I. Conversation a. Protection (Lifted me, Healed me,Kept me) II. Consultation a. Praise (Who You Are, Why You Are, When You Are) III. Confirmation a. Promise His (Character, Confession, Compassion) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-5

Denomination: Baptist