Sermons on Mass:

The Privileges Of The Good News Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007

So far in our study of the first seven verses of Romans chapter one we have looked at the Preacher of the Good News, Paul (1), the Promise (2), the Person (3-4), the Provision (5a), and the Proclamation (5b-6). This morning we will be exploring the Privil

The Privileges of the Good News So far in our study of the first seven verses of Romans chapter one we have looked at the Preacher of the Good News, Paul (1), the Promise (2), the Person (3-4), the Provision (5a), and the Proclamation (5b-6). This morning we will be exploring the Privileges (7) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

With A Shout Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

4th in the series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians."

1 Thes 4:13-18 Illustration: Thanks for the Memos from NPR’s show “What do You Know.” Usually these memos contain quite a bit of confusion (http://www.notmuch.com/Features/Memos for examples) The occaision of Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians is a bit of confusion about the Lord’s return—they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Capturing The Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Dec 3, 2008

A devotional about re-capturing the real "Spirit of Christmas."

Capturing the ’Spirit of Christmas’ Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Wed. 12/3/2008 INTRODUCTION: This is the time of the year in which we hear endlessly about ’the Spirit of Christmas.” Everyone, from believers to unbelievers, the devout and the rebellious, the faithful and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-38

Denomination: Baptist

God Among Us Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 6, 2009

The God of all creation pours his grace into our lives through the birth of Jesus, the gift of faith, and inclusion into his family

John 1:10-18 “God Among Us” INTRODUCTION As many know, Faye and I will become grandparents in May. In preparation for this exciting event, Faye decided to send a baby quilt to our son, Ryan. This, however, was no ordinary baby quilt. It was the quilt that Faye’s mother had made for Ryan when ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Leader's Philosophy

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 20, 2008

Appreciating the fact that we are born for success

The Leader¡¦s Philosophy (I’m Born for Success) Is. 40:1-5 The responsibility of leadership is often viewed as difficult. It is common to hear leaders complain about how difficult their job is. The expression "it ain’t easy" overweighs "it is well" or "it can be done". Many look at leadership ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Came Upon A Midnight Clear

Contributed by John A. Peck on Nov 3, 2009

A short Christmas message

During the Christmas season, I confess how much I love to listen to Christmas carols. They calm the heart, and give hope to the soul. The churning mind is quenched, and peace, real peace, seems effortlessly within my reach. How sad it is that so many people find it a time of terrible despair and ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

The Stumbling Block Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010

The second of a series of sermons about breaking through the Christian subculture to reach people for Jesus.

INTRO ƒ{ The stumbling block has become the Christian Subculture ƒ{ Much of what we do today at Citipoint is not only trying to tell people about Jesus ƒ{ But getting them beyond this Christian subculture barrier that we've created ƒ{ Jesus never wanted us to create a subculture ƒ{ Jesus hung ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Into The Darkness Shines A Great Light Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

Do we realize the great difference between the time prior to Christ, and His arrival? Either in time or in our lives, or even before his second coming

Concordia Lutheran Church Christmas Eve Mass 2009 Into the darkness shines the great Light! Isaiah 9:2-7 † IN JESUS NAME † May Jesus Christ so enlighten your life that everything that all that is dark, or causes fear or concerned is so seen, that you know the gifts of mercy love and peace that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Story Of Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 8, 2004

Can we afford to ignore the claims of Jesus of Nazareth this Christmas?

NR 08-12-04 Fact or Fiction Come with me if you will to the snow covered mountain paths of Oberndorf, a small village in Austria. It is a cold Christmas Eve morning in 1818. As you look across the mountains you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

The God Who Is Supreme

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

III. THE GOD WHO IS SUPREME IN SAVING POWER DESERVES OUR UNSWERVING LOYALTY DESPITE THE PRESSURE OF INTENSE PERSECUTION (CHAP.

III. THE GOD WHO IS SUPREME IN SAVING POWER DESERVES OUR UNSWERVING LOYALTY DESPITE THE PRESSURE OF INTENSE PERSECUTION (CHAP. 3) Background: Daniel and his friends were in a pagan environment that was hostile towards the worship of the true God. They faced the dilemma of remaining faithful to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Resurrection

Contributed by Rick Bezanson on Jul 11, 2008

After Jesus death on the cross the women go look for Jesus in His tomb but not finding him they are reminded of His Words that he would be raised from the dead.

Luke 24: 1-12 In today’s Gospel, Saint Luke writes, “ Jesus isn’t here! He has been raised from death. Remember… He told you,’ The Son of Man will be handed over to sinners who will nail Him to a cross. But three days later He will rise to life.’” (24: 6-7) From this verse we learn three ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

We Are Co-Creators With God

Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 20, 2008

There is great Biblical emphasis on the reality that God often comes to us most clearly in the midst of our work.

INTRODUCTION: ATTITUDES ABOUT LIFE’S WORK • “Here lies Tammas Jones. Born a man. Died a grocer.”-- An epitaph on an old tombstone in Scotland. • “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” -- Henry David Thoreau • “Life is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Eighth Day Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 4, 2011

The Sunday celebration, that of the new Sabbath, is the eighth day described by the Fathers of the Church.

Monday of 5th week in Course 7 February 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy The great myths of Mesopotamia were myths of creation. Gods battled and slew each other, and the cosmos was formed from the dead body of a god. And it was pretty rank and fetid. That’s the way pagans look at their world. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

What The Church Could Learn From Chick-Fil-A

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Feb 21, 2011

I stopped in to get a chicken sandwich the other day and was overwhelmed with the Biblical principles in action that have made this restaurant very successful in a relatively short amount of time. It’s funny (and tragic too) that a fast food chain is doin

I stopped in to get a chicken sandwich the other day and was overwhelmed with the Biblical principles in action that have made this restaurant very successful in a relatively short amount of time. It’s funny (and tragic too) that a fast food chain is doing a better job of applying the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Seeds, Part Ii: The Use Of Compost In The Spiritual Life Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 23, 2013

The seed that needs to die to bear much fruit needs nutrients; these come from composting the great temptations in our lives.

Tuesday of Holy Week 2013 Seeds 2 “Unless a grain of wheat fall to the ground and die, it remains alone; but if it die, it yields much fruit.” As we continue our Holy Week contemplation of the death of Jesus, we encounter the prophecy of Isaiah about the Messiah. This is a later ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-28

Denomination: Catholic