Sermons on Making Progress:

To Receive Freely Or Fairly

Contributed by Michael Semon on Nov 8, 2002

God’s relationship with you is the template for how you are to have relationships with others.

A successful relationship begins with several characteristics that when placed together form a beautiful tapestry of growth, strength and health. These characteristics include: self-regulation, "going in the other direction," facing your anxiety, receiving freely, relationship continuum, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Gracious Hand

Contributed by Jose Rodriguez on Dec 22, 2004

How many want God blessing on our life!

God’s Gracious Hand Text: Ezra 7:9-10 Introduction: Last week looked at how King David had made up his mind that he was going to walk through the valley’s of life, even through the life would even mean he had to walk through the valley of the shadow of death or the darkest valley and he ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Firewall Against Deception

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

In this Internet savvy generation the term “firewall” is not only common vernacular but also an essential component for the proper functioning of your personal computer. To ignore a firewall’s value, is to put yourself at risk of losing all that is dear

In this Internet savvy generation the term “firewall” is not only common vernacular but also an essential component for the proper functioning of your personal computer. To ignore a firewall’s value, is to put yourself at risk of losing all that is dear to you on your hard drive. Literally, hours ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

1st Things 1st: "Salvation Is Found In Jesus Alone" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Aug 23, 2005

Do Christians really believe that salvation is found ONLY through Jesus Christ?

There were a lot of things one could believe in in the ancient world… • There were all manner of Greek or Roman ‘gods’ one could worship… just take your pick! Epicureanism was a common philosophy. So was Stoicism. There were all kinds of mystery religions and pagan worship ideas. • There were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph - Live Your Dreams

Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 23, 2005

A sermon that looks at how we can live out our God given dreams.

Joseph:- Live your dreams. There are many different aspects to life. There is eating and drinking and there is working to ensure that you eat and drink. There is shelter from the weather and there is clothing for the body. There is family and love and there are special occasions. But anyone ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Gives Good Gifts (From Above)

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 16, 2005

Pentecost 16(B) - Our God graciously gives goods gifts from above which include ears to hear, minds to think, and lives of action.

OUR GOD GIVES GOOD GIFTS (FROM ABOVE) James 1:17-27 - September 4, 2005 - Pentecost 16 Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: About eight months ago in a country far, far away, half way around the world, we heard about the disastrous tsunami. We probably did not think about ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 16, 2005

Pentecost 17(B) - God’s mercy triumphs over judgment when believers realize that mercy is the law of God’s love and mercy acts with deeds of love.

MERCY TRIUMPHS OVER JUDGMENT James 2:8-10; 12-18 - September 11, 2005 - Pentecost 17 Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Today we are going to talk about the deeds and actions of Christian faith. But before we do that, it is important to remind ourselves that the faith we have, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Suicide And Euthanasia Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2005

The difference between turning off life support, euthanasia and suicide. We need to recognize God’s authority over life and death. Suicide and euthanasia (assisted suicide) are not compatible with Christianity though they are forgivable. We need to of

Sermon: Suicide and Euthanasia 2 Cor. 4:16-5:9 August 14, 2005 THEME: The difference between turning off life support, euthanasia and suicide. We need to recognize God’s authority over life and death. Suicide and euthanasia (assisted suicide) are not compatible with Christianity though they ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Disease Of Jonah - That Ain't Right Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 17, 2005

We don’t often dwell on the last chapter of Jonah - it’s a real downer. We last see Jonah still sulking over Nineveh’s salvation. What possible reason could God have for ending the book this way?

OPEN: How many of you have heard the story of Jonah? (every hand went up) Now, how many of you believe Jonah was a righteous man? (most raised their hands) How many of you believe he wasn’t a righteous man? (a small show of hands) I personally believe Jonah was a righteous man. In fact, I believe ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Help From Above

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

Psalm 86 tells us about our help from above for life’s troubles.

INTRO.- ILL.- WIFE: "There’s trouble with the car. It has water in the carburetor." HUSBAND: "Water in the carburetor? That’s ridiculous." WIFE: "I tell you the car has water in the carburetor." HUSBAND: "You don’t even know what a carburetor is. I’ll check it out. Where’s the car?" WIFE: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jehovah Nissi - The Lord Is My Banner Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Oct 24, 2005

A message on the name Jehovah Nissi - the Lord is My Banner.

Hello I Love Let Me Tell You My Name Ex. 17:15-16 – Jehovah Nissi Intro: The study of God’s name is a study of surrender. For in understanding who He is and what He has done for us forces us to decide whether or not we will choose to depend upon Him alone or if we will continue to trust in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

All The Way My Saviour Leads Me

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 10, 2005

Based off of the popular hymn - it is an invitation to rely on Christ.

Sermon – “All the Way My Saviour Leads Me” The Question “All the way, my saviour leads me. What have I to ask beside? Can I doubt his tender mercy, who through life has been my guide? Heavenly peace, Divinest Comfort, Here by faith in him to dwell. For I know whatever befall me, Jesus doeth all ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Sheep And The Goats

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Nov 23, 2005

This is a sermon for Christ the King Sunday (Sunday before Thanksgiving) on the parable of the sheep and the goats.

Christ the King Sunday 2005 Sunday before Thanksgiving 2005 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey A man urgently needed to get to town. So he went to a neighbor who happened to be a pastor and asked to borrow his horse. The pastor obliged but told the man that there were some special instructions required for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

The End Is Near, At The Door

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 1, 2005

3rd End Time/Saints Triumphant(B) - Judgment Day is near and at the door as we see the signs of the times changing like the seasons and as we also hold fast to God’ unchanging word.

THE END IS NEAR, AT THE DOOR Mark 13:24-31 - November 13, 2005 – 3rd Sun. of End Time / Saints Triumphant Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: We hear about good news and bad news. Today, we are going to learn about imminent terror and imminent joy, bad news, good news. Consider this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-31

Denomination: Lutheran

"Relationships In The Family Of God” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 1, 2008

The church is a family.

THE CHURCH IS A FAMILY… All of us who trust in Jesus Christ: brothers & sisters in the Lord this morning… • That’s just something you have to get into your mind. • THE CHURCH, THIS CHURCH, ANY CHURCH… is a family! • Now I would say we’re a typical family, a normal family. • Instead of flesh & ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational