Sermons on Marriage In Heaven:

What The Master Knew

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

(Parable of the Talents) Our God has already given us everything we need for life and godliness. We need to recognize that, and do something about it!

Title: “What the Master Knew” Text: Matthew 25:14-20 I suspect if you’ve been in church for more than a few years you’ve heard of Jim Elliott. As a young seminarian at Wheaton in 1949, he was considered a bright and rising star, very well-liked and destined to go far. In 1955, he became a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Beyond The Wardrobe Series

Contributed by Peter Billingham on Nov 14, 2005

Part one of a three week sermon to link with the launch of the Narnia film.

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe – week 1 “Beyond The Wardrobe” (There is more to life than meets the eye) 2 Cor 4:18 Have you ever, on a clear starry night, when there are little lights to crowd the view, lay on your back and looked up into the heavens and thought, wow, there is more to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessing Of Trouble

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 14, 2005

We try to avoid the very things God wants to use to mould us into the glorious creatures He intends us to be.

“Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing” It is noteworthy that the man who, by the time of this writing ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Orthodox

I Have Decided To Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Nov 14, 2005

This is my testimony and the first in a Series on what it really means to be a true follower of Jesus Christ.

I Have Decided to Follow Jesus Sept. 25, 2005 Various These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s some deciphering ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We Any Different? Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Nov 22, 2005

Christmas Realities - Part 1. Will you stand out from the crowd this Christmas season?

ARE WE ANY DIFFERENT? Christmas Realities – Part 1 1st Sunday of Advent 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 (TNIV) INTRODUCTION: Perhaps there is no better indication that the Christmas season is upon us than the appearance of the Salvation Army kettles and bell-ringers outside of our favorite shopping centers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Faith In Community, Desperate Times Require Desperate Measures Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at the healing of the paralysed man

Faith in Community Gladstone Baptist Church – 8/8/04 Desperate Times call for desperate Measures. Have you ever considered what you would do in a desperate situation? What about if you were diagnosed with a life threatening disease where the only treatment available was in Europe at one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Life Without Value Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 4, 2005

We value life because Jesus has made the difference through history.

WHAT IF JESUS HAD NEVER BEEN BORN? LIFE WITHOUT VALUE Genesis 1:27 S: Jesus’ Importance in all of Life C: The essentiality of the Incarnation Th: What If Jesus Had Never Been Born? Pr: WE HAVE VALUE. ?: How? How is it observed? KW: Issues TS: Because we have God-given value, we will consider ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: The Wardrobe Series

Contributed by Eric Dykstra on Dec 5, 2005

The Bible is the portal to the supernatural realm like the wardrobe was the portal to Narnia.

**Drama: NARNIA Intro: Are you into that? Well Good morning. Obviously from that, you know that we are starting our new three week Christmas series today. The Chronicles of Narnia. We want to spend the next three weeks before the Holidays exploring a world that is always winter but never ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Up Is The Way Down Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 8, 2005

Many people want to see changes taking place in their lives. The usual prescription given today is, "Just try harder!" But that doesn’t produce true, genuine, lasting life-transformation. In James 4:6-10 James teaches how God changes a person.

Scripture I once read a Peanuts comic strip where Lucy told Charlie Brown that she would hold the football for him to kick. But when he ran up to kick the ball, she pulled it away. Charlie Brown went flying through the air and fell flat on his back. Well, one day Lucy went up to Charlie Brown and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Treasures Worth Pondering Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 22, 2005

There is much in “Grasping the Truths of Christmas” that is worthy of pondering, worth meditating on, and holding within the child of God’s heart. There are three truths that the Holy Spirit of God wants you to ponder on in this message.

Our key text today is Luke 2:19 Title: Christmas Treasures Worth Pondering Theme: What is so Special about Christmas Series: Grasping the Truths of Christmas Introduction: On the twenty-fifth of this month much of the United States will close their stores, business offices will be closed and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Destruction In The Lap Of A Wicked Woman!”

Contributed by Cedrick Jackson on Jul 2, 2005

No matter the call on your life, temptation will still try to show it’s ugly head in our lives; BUT GOD!

“Destruction in the Lap of a Wicked Woman!” Judges 16:18-20 18) And when Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, Come up this once, for he hath shewed me all his heart. Then the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

His Good Grace, Freely Given…

Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 5, 2005

Jesus came to this earth to accomplish one thing: to grant eternal life to all that believe in Him.

Title: His Good Grace, Freely Given… Scripture: Romans 3:20-24 20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin. 21 But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Hurry Up And Wait

Contributed by Geoff Hamrick on Jul 16, 2005

Have you ever heard the expression, “Hurry up and wait?” This thought goes against everything we know as a way of life today. Because of technological advancements, we have become a society of impatient people. We want it…and we want it now.

Hurry Up and Wait Pastor Geoff Hamrick Psalms 27 Have you ever heard the expression, “Hurry up and wait?” This thought goes against everything we know as a way of life today. Because of technological advancements, we have become a society of impatient people. We want it…and we want it now. If ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritually-Wise Christians Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 10, 2005

Grasping for the wisdom of God involves being attentive to Jesus’ voice, meditating on what He says, obeying His words that give life and enduring in His calling upon our lives.

Title: Spiritually-Wise Christians Theme: Grasping the Wisdom of God “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” (James 1:22) A trusting relationship is what enables the child of God to walk in the wisdom of God Bible teacher and preacher Leslie ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Illumination

Contributed by James May on Aug 14, 2005

The disciples didn’t recognize the miracle of the loaves and fishes as a miracle because they were still spiritually blind. How many times do we miss out on a blessing because we are in need of some Divine Illumination.

Divine Illumination By Pastor Jim May How often do we witness a miracle and don’t even see it as a miracle? How often does the Hand of God move in our lives and we don’t even see Him at work? How much do we miss because we not looking for it? God still moves in the lives of His people but how ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:39-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible