Sermons on Maori Farewell:

Little Red Riding Hoods

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Jun 14, 2021

Sometimes referred to as Paul’s tearful farewell, Paul has what could also be described as an elder board meeting with the elders of the Ephesian church. Goodbyes have a way of making you think and Paul has some final thoughts for the church at Ephesus; most notably to beware the wolves.

Series: Acts: We’re on a Mission from God Message: Little Red Riding Hoods Text: Acts 20:17-38 Date: June 13, 2021 Big Idea: The passage is sometimes referred to as Paul’s tearful farewell. Not surprisingly, Paul has what could also be described as an elder board meeting with the elders of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

The Whole Counsel Of God

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Jun 14, 2003

In Acts 20, when Paul gives his farewell address to the Ephesian elders, we really see his heart as a pastor. What was driving him? Being aware of the necessity of being God’s "watchman." How did he accomplish this? "For I have not shunned to declare unto

Ephesus was a city in which many Jews took up residence + Here the seeds of the gospel were sown immediately after Pentecost = [Acts 2:9, 6:9] + At the close of his second missionary journey (about A.D. 51) + When Paul was returning from Greece to Syria, first visits city = [Acts 18:18-21] + He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35

Denomination: Baptist

7 Things I Learned In The Last 5 Years Of Ministry

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 25, 2024

Final sermon delivered at The Salvation Army Owosso, Mi Citadel before departing to next appointment.

God has every person who is honestly seeking Him, on the planet on a spiritual journey. He is teaching you something right now. And he’s taught us at this church so many things over the last 5 years. So we’re going to look at the top 7 things that I’ve seen God say to us over this period, and we’ll ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:17, Proverbs 1:7, 1 Peter 5:6, 1 Peter 1:14-16, 1 John 3:18, Romans 12:9, Exodus 33:14, Psalm 16:11, Galatians 5:25, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Swapping "pasei Sophia Didakontes...." For The God Who Speaks Our Language. Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Oct 24, 2019

A sermon for Bible Sunday preached in 2011 at Holy Trinity Barkingside

................................................................................................... [begin reading in ancient Greek...] "Ho logos tou Christou enoikeitO en humin plousiOs, en pasEi sophia didakontes kai nouthetountes heautous, psalmois, humnois, Oidais pneumatikais en tE ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Anglican

Fairy Tales Of Faith Sharing Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jul 11, 2020

A brave knight rescues a princess. An elderly man in 1944 opens his door. A church in 1995 goes carol singing. A missionary struggles to convert anyone. And I am lousy at dating.

......................... "A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell on the path, and the birds came and ate them up. Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and they sprang up quickly, since they had no depth of soil. But when the sun rose, they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-30

Denomination: Anglican

Why The Bible? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 3, 2024

A look into the fall and the need for the redemption of humanity. Why we have God's word.

So why the Bible? Series Deep Dive. The purpose of the Bible is to encourage all of humanity to have a right relationship with God and one another. The writing of Bible was inspired by God to inform us of the need for repentance and redemption. God wants us to be justified to be in close ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, Genesis 3:11, Genesis 3:12, Genesis 4:7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Gideon - Kiwi's Can Fly

Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 4, 2002

A sermon that tries to extract some of the keys to success in Gideon’s life that we can apply to our own.

Gideon says - Kiwis can fly. The New Zealand national bird is the Kiwi:- Although a remarkable bird as a national emblem for our people it is, on the face of it something that leaves a lot to be desired! KIWI, a flightless bird in the genus Apteryx, closely related to the extinct Moa. The kiwi ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Inspired To Preach The Gospel

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 3, 2003

The life of Samuel Marsden Apostle to New Zealand is an inspiration to us to preach the gospel again.

On Christmas day 1814 the gospel was first preached in New Zealand at Oihi bay in Northland. God had a plan for the salvation of the nation then, and He has a plan now, I have included a bit of history about the Rev Samuel Marsden, which I hope will inspire many to take up the challenge afresh. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas In Ngaruawahia

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 31, 2009

What if Jesus was born in New Zealand in 2009?

Hohepa sighed deeply as he changed gear on his cherished but somewhat tired Mazda 626. It was raining steadily as he drove through Huntly then south along the highway that followed every bend of the Waikato River. Every bump in the road could be clearly felt, but Hohepa was especially concerned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Led By A Star Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 7, 2018

Three journeys ... and a fourth one, our journey. Reflecting on famous believers, and how God led them, to prompt us to hear God's individual call to each one of us

..................... Led by a star. Except it wasn’t actually a star that led Agnes to travel her 7252 mile odyssey from her home to where God led her. It started in Agnes’s childhood with her mother saying: “My Child, never eat a single mouthful unless you are sharing it with others.” “Mama, who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Let's Just Praise The Lord!

Contributed by Bart Leger on Feb 6, 2005

God deserves our praise!

Song: Let’s Just Praise the Lord! The words of this song are a call to praise. Because of what God has done and the blessings we receive from Him, “Let’s just praise the Lord!” We as believers truly are the only ones with a real reason to be excited about our lives and what is in store for us. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Some Times Even I Make Me Sick

Contributed by Michael Treston on May 8, 2002

Sin, its reality, and my dog Fido

CHANGES For those of you who are over the age of 15 you have probably seen a lot of changes. Attitudes have changed, language has changed The meaning of language has changed One that particularly has hit me is the meaning of the word sin. Now AI am not old but it has changed so much Once upon a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Whakapapa Of Jesus

Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001

how Jesus’ geneology (whakapapa) reveals his nature

MATTHEW 1 - verses 1 to 17. The whakapapa of Jesus. Today we are going to continue on the advent theme by looking at Matthews account of the birth of the Christ child. Matthew starts his account with a geneology If we are being honest with ourselves many of us would never had read this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

If I Think My Foot Is Going To Slip Series

Contributed by Peet Bekker on Jun 22, 2024

I was walking through a remote area called Te Rapa, in New Zealand and stopped for some rest at the end of an exhausting day. I slept next to a farmyard fence, under the stars, on a patch of soft green grass.

Good morning Has it ever happened to you that the same Bible verse unexpectedly keeps coming across your path? This once happened to me with Psalm 94:18. Due to all the repetition, I eventually knew the Bible verse by heart. “When I said, ‘My foot is slipping,’ your unfailing love, Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:18

A Better Eightfold Path, Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Are you on fire for Jesus, or has the fire gone out? Some people are so afraid of spiritual wildfire that they settle for no fire.

INTRODUCTION Those who practice the religion of Buddhism learn there is an eightfold path that should take a person to place where they no longer experience suffering. There’s still suffering in the world, they are just no longer attached to it. Their idea of Nirvana is arriving at a state ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Baptist