Sermons on Mary Magdalene:

In The Father's Hands

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

Series on the Last words of Jesus on the Cross

In the Father’s Hands – Luke 23:44-49 Gladstone Baptist Church – 6/4/07 am 1. Final Words are profound As a person lies on their death bed, their final words have a real sense of significance. Friends linger, hoping to catch the final words. Last words actually tell us a lot about that person. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Baptist

Three Mom's Worth Remembering

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 7, 2009

Three Bible moms that we don’t hear alot about can teach us some great lessons

• Special day for special people who sit all around us this morning: Mother’s, Grandmothers and even some Great Grandmothers • We could fill a library full of books with the examples of how they have loved us and cared for us Calvin & Hobbes comic strip. Well, on one Mother’s Day, Calvin is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

The Active Decision Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 26, 2009

This is week three of my seven part series based on Andy Andrews book "The Travler’s gift" This week is the active decision and we look at Peter walking on the water.

The entire world just disappeared. One minute it was there and the next minute, there it was gone. Well not really but it seemed like everything else had ceased to exist, and all there was left was Peter, the sea and Christ. It had started off as another boat trip across the Sea of Galilee for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why The Devil Takes Visa Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 2, 2009

Wrong things to do when I’m angry, depressed, frustrated: 1) INVEST in pride; 2) BORROW bitterness; 3) TRADE relationships.

Have you ever felt like the world around you was moving at such an incredible speed while you were standing still? I mean, have you ever wondered if maybe you weren’t going anywhere in life, at least not everywhere you want to go? Have you ever asked yourself, “Is God even at work in my life? ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Frankincense Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009

Part 2 in series The Three Gifts. Scripture records that the second gift given to Jesus by the Magi was frankincense – a gift given to a priest. In what way(s) is Jesus a priest?

The Gift of Frankincense The Three Gifts, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 6, 2008 Matthew 2:11 (NRSV) 11 On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:4-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Veil Of Vashti

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 31, 2009

A little known fact about Vashti’s actions and the importance of her veil.

THE VEIL OF VASHTI TEXT: Esther 1:10-12 Esther 1:10-12 KJV On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king, [11] To bring ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Keep Christmas From Becoming A Mess

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Dec 9, 2007

Message dealing with helping people to stay focused on the real reason for Christmas.

For Powerpoint, send a blank e-mail christmassermon@aweber.com HOW TO KEEP CHRISTMAS FROM BECOMING A MESS Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Loves Lost People Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 14, 2010

Jesus reminds us that God loves lost people so we should too

God Loves Lost People If you’ve been around Cornerstone long enough you have probably heard our mission statement or perhaps you’ve read it on our website. Late in the last century when Angela and I were dreaming about what this church would look like we were told that an important ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Using What God Has Given

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 14, 2010

Parable of the Talents (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Using What God has Given Reading: chapter 25 verses 14-30. Quote: “The word ‘Faith’ in the Bible is spelt ‘R.I.S.K.’” Quote: To laugh is to risk appearing the fool To weep is to risk appearing sentimental To reach out for another is to risk involvement To expose feelings is to risk exposing, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 25:14

Denomination: Brethren

Compelled By The Love Of God Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 11, 2012

As amazing as these truths are Paul says the most compelling thing that should motivate us in our love for Christ is what He did in giving His life for us. Greater motivation than how great heaven will be or how horrible to face judgment.

Last week we had two messages based upon the first 13 verses of chapter 5. Paul focused strongly upon the aspects of things beyond this life: the transformation of our earthly body to a building made without hands in the heavenlies, our being newly clothed in our eternal apparel and last Sunday ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Facing The Zombies

Contributed by William Fallert on Mar 8, 2012

meeting the needs of others both psychically and spiritually

Facing the zombies Luke 6:27-40 2 Cor 5:17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation, the old has gone the new has come. I want to tell you of an amazing transformation in my life. Jesus Christ changes lives. He makes us into something he can use, something new and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Logos Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 22, 2010

Part 2 in series, Love Never Dies, this message focus on Christ's identity as the Logos in the first eighteen verses of John chapter 1.

The Logos… Love Never Dies, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers April 11, 2010 Good morning. What a fantastic service we had last week, huh? It was wonderful to be here with all of you last week to celebrate Easter in what turned out to be one of my favorite Easter services ...read more

Scripture: John 1:2-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

Rebirth Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 26, 2010

In this message, part 4 in series Love Never Dies, Dave focuses on the meaning of "birth from above."

Rebirth Love Never Dies, prt. 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers April 25, 2010 The past two weeks we have looked at Jesus as the Logos – the preexistent, eternal Word of God. In chapter 1, John presents the Logos to us. In chapter 2, John tells two stories which show Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-36

Denomination: Free Methodist

An Evening Of Sin

Contributed by James Jack on Apr 29, 2010

The power and penalty of sin is clear in Scripture adn we need to understand the devastation of the fall to truly glory in the cross.

We begin Genesis 3 with the serpent – Satan, although it’s not until Revelation 12 that “this ancient serpent” is clearly identified as the devil. He’s a talking serpent, which might seem strange and has for many people reinforced their belief that Genesis 1-3 is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

Perseverance In A Dry Place

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Apr 29, 2010

This sermon looks at how God honours our prayers and dedication even when we are spiritually dry. When we do not 'feel' like serving him but serve him anyway. It encourages perseverance, stretching out, prayer and faith that God can do 'big things'.

Perseverance in a dry place John Ortberg from Menlo Park Presbyterian Church recalls A man I'll call Paul (because that's actually his name) told me he recently started going to church. In his mid-seventies, with no faith background, he woke up one morning with a sudden urge to hear the pope, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-24

Denomination: Baptist