Sermons on Marian Devotion:

Married To An Unbeliever: Now What? Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012

Should one remain married to an unbeliever? Is divorce okay?

Introduction We come to yet another emotional topic – marriage to an unbeliever. Though it should be evident to every Christian that one ought not to enter into such a relationship, nevertheless some do. Some get married believing, or rather making themselves believe, that their loved one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:12-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building Quality Relationships With Future Leaders Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 24, 2012

Samuel was one of the greatest and godliest leaders in the Bible. Understanding how his life developed is crucial to our understanding of how to grow and build relationships with future leaders.

“Building Quality Relationships: With Future Leaders” 1 Sam. 1:1-2:11 Pastor Leslie Weatherhead once said, “I meet a great many people who wish they had more influence in the world and think they don’t count for much. But if from your home there comes, because of what you ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spirituality Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 1, 2012

We are free in Christ, yes, but how is that freedom to be used? How can it be abused?

1 Corinthians 10:1-5 Spirituality 1/25/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction Let’s review the issue being addressed. The Corinth Church is abusing a correct doctrine, which is that we are free in Christ Jesus from having to observe regulations and restrictions in order to find favor with God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Did Jesus Have A Wife?

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 4, 2012

The recent publishing of a 4th century papyrus fragment where Jesus is purported to say He had a wife will continue to be vetted for months in the media. Christians must be informed and have a strong defense of the authority of the Word of God.

DID JESUS HAVE A WIFE? Rev. 22:18-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In a church scriptorium, a group of old monks huddled over an ancient manuscript. 2. They are holy men devoted to God and studying the holy writings. Suddenly, the group begins to wail in unison over what they are reading. Someone ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Doubting God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 5, 2012

When we doubt God we can so easily get sucked into focusing on ourselves; badmouthing God; make believe that God has a hidden evil agenda for us which is completely false and start polluting the minds of others thus bringing depravity not only on ourselve

Opening illustration: G. Campbell Morgan had already enjoyed some success as a preacher by the time he was 19 years old. But then he was attacked by doubts about the Bible. The writings of various scientists and agnostics disturbed him (e.g., Charles Darwin, John Tyndall, Thomas Huxley, and Herbert ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Women, Worship, And Church Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012

We consider the role of women in worship and the church.

Introduction We now close up the section about worship. Our passage leads us to consider the role of women in worship and the church. Text As in all the churches of the saints, 34 the women should keep silent in the churches. For they are not permitted to speak, but should be in submission, as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Ultimate Extreme Makeover Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012

God promises us the ultimate extreme makeover – transforming our natural bodies into perfect spiritual bodies in which we will live forever.

Introduction "Extreme Makeover" is a popular show that takes people who do not meet the standards for good looks, and through extreme measures of plastic surgery, dental work, eye surgery, and whatever else is needed, turns ugly ducklings into babes and hunks, thus freeing them to live happily ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Death, Be Not Proud Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012

Death is a terrible curse, but death will not have the last word. For death will die and what awaits those who are in Christ is glory.

Introduction The first funeral I presided over was for Mitch Mitchell. He died in his seventies of cancer. He died with his loving wife and family around him. The sanctuary was full for his funeral, even though he had not held important jobs and positions. He was simply a well-loved man. Soon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-59

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Controlled By Christ Series

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Oct 20, 2012

2 Corinthians 5:9 to 6:2. St Paul, rather than boasting about his special place as an apostle instead submits himself entirely to the control of Christ. What does that mean to us?

Pray. We’re continuing our series walking through St Paul’s second letter to the Christians at Corinth. In today’s selection we are hearing Paul recite the history of our salvation, and indeed the redemption of the totality of the creation, along with our very high calling in ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus’ Bad Sabbath Habits Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 24, 2012

This text presents what the sabbath is about.

Sabbath Conflict Our text today covers two stories, both of which focus on the matter of Sabbath-keeping. So, let’s take a moment to understand the place of the Sabbath in Jewish culture. That the Sabbath must be observed was not a matter of debate among the Jews. The observance was grounded in ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Purpose-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 30, 2012

1 of 2. Every church has the same overall Purpose. We may have various means of fulfilling this Purpose, but the actual Purpose is the same. What is the purpose of this Church? Our Purpose is to...

OUR PURPOSE-I—Mark 12:28-31 & Matthew 28:18-20 We must ask ourselves, “What is my/the church’s Purpose anyway?” Our devotion to the Lord is sometimes not what it should be. Need: Every church including Needmore BC has the same overall Purpose... God’s love compels us To love, reach & nurture ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Not A Cemetary Keeper Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012

The God you worship is your God forever.

Introduction We start round three in the debate matches between Jesus and his opponents. In the first round the religious authorities tried intimidation: Who do you think you are? The result: they slink away intimidated by the crowd. In the second round the shrewdest of the Pharisees and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Purpose-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 30, 2012

2 of 2. Every church has the same overall Purpose. We may have various means of fulfilling this Purpose, but the actual Purpose is the same. What is the purpose of this Church? Our Purpose is to...

OUR PURPOSE-II—Mark 12:28-31 & Matthew 28:18-20 Our devotion to the Lord is sometimes not what it should be. Need: Every church including Needmore BC has the same overall Purpose... God’s love compels us To love, reach & nurture others for Christ. We may have various means of fulfilling this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Staying On Track - Parat 2 Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

1 Timothy 1

1 Timothy 1 -Staying on Track 9/21/08 Turn with me this morning to the book of 1 Timothy. Timothy in towards the end of the New Testament, in the second half of the Bible. We saw last week that this is a letter from the Apostle Paul to Timothy, his young protégé. Paul left Timothy at Ephesus to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Living Word Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 13, 2012

Showing the Power of the Bible the Living Word

Note: Most of my notes came from Preachers Sermon and Outline Bible for Hebrews 4:12 - 13. The opening part is what I shared with church about the election and voting. Part of this is from a devotion on the internet for men Title: The Living Word Theme: Show the importance of the Word of God and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God