Sermons on Maundy Thursday:

God's Antidote To Busyness

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

How do we escape the "busyness" trap?

How many of you would say that you are busy? We almost feel obligated to stay busy, don’t we? If you meet someone at the grocery store or run into them at McDonald’s, and you ask them how they’re doing, almost invariably they’ll tell you how busy they are and start rattling off a list of activities ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:32-38

Denomination: Baptist

Wings Of Refuge

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2001

Funeral message for Mr. Ekerete Akpaete, a Nigerian immigrant who died very suddenly, in the arms of his infant daughter.

To experience great loss is difficult enough. To experience that loss in a far country, with few who understand, few who are close, is even more difficult. And when that loss means that those who depend on you will need you even more, yet the resources to help them will be scarce – that is truly ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:11-12, Psalm 57:1

Denomination: Baptist

Start The Year Off Right Series

Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Jan 10, 2001

There are three "C’s" to assure we start the year off right.

START THE YEAR OFF RIGHT By: Chuck Hendrix I’m sure you are well aware the way you begin anything greatly affects the way you end. Starting off right is so important. You have heard of things getting off to a rocky start. Though it is not impossible to have a good ending when you start off on the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23, 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Increase Our Faith

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Oct 22, 2001

As Jesus discusses Christian living we can’t help but ask him to increase our faith as he faithfully assesses our lives with his law and gospel.

It’s tough to live as a Christian in this world. It’s tough because it’s not always so clear what path is right and what path is wrong. Even when the choice is clear it’s not always so easy to make the right one. When I’ve made the wrong choice it’s not always easy to admit my sin to God. Nor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Five Kernels Of Corn

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 13, 2001

In Psalm 103, verse 1-5, the writer mentions 5 blessings that we should be thankful for.

Five Kernels of Corn Ps 103:1-13 1 Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2 Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits-- 3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't Despair

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Nov 13, 2001

A sermon about trusting God even in terrible circumstances. Trusting God even when the present seems so inferior to the past.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Pentecost XXIII November 11, 2001 Haggai 1:13-2:9 “Don’t Despair” Just before midnight on the 12th of August, 2000, two US submarines and a Norwegian seismic research institute registered two powerful explosions in the Barents ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preparing For Departure

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 16, 2001

Sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter and preview for the Ascension

6th Sunday of Easter/Ascension John 14: 23-29 "Preparing for Departure"   ’Grandma and Grandpa stood with the two boys as they watched Mom and Dad board a TWA jet which would fly them for a vacation to the British Isles. The boys searched the small plane windows and finally found their parents ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Misunderstood Missionaries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

How to overcome people who misunderstand God’s word, His will and His ways

The Misunderstood Missionaries – Acts 14:1-20 Misunderstanding = Failure to understand people so as to disagree with them. Many misunderstandings lead to quarrels, conflicts or failure to show love to one another. Illustration:Army Law: An order that can be misunderstood will be misunderstood. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remember

Contributed by Roxton Spear on Mar 26, 2002

An answer to the question, "What should I remember at Easter?"

INTRODUCTION: How is your memory? Do you remember what you should or do you have selective memory and just remember what YOU want to remember? Men, should I ask your wives about your memory? Did you remember Valentine’s Day? What about her birthday? You didn’t forget your anniversary, did ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

From Moab To Messiah

Contributed by Chad Ballard on Apr 11, 2002

Through this unlikely couple, God brought redemption to you and me!

From Moab To Marriage To Messiah Ruth 4:1-22 Chad H. Ballard Introduction This morning we are going to finish looking at the book of Ruth, GOD’S LOVE STORY FOR US. The story of Ruth is one of the most fascinating stories I have ever heard. It’s true that it is a love story, but it is also ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

You Don't Say?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 3, 2002

God has given us a choice to follow him or not.

Which Bible story do you wish you could have been recorded on tape as it actually happened? Would it be the creation story? Would it be Jonah and the whale? Or what about the crucifixion and/or resurrection of Christ? Unfortunately we do not have video records of Bible events and may be for good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:17, Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Church Of God

What Do You Do When The Wine Runs Out? Series

Contributed by Richard Hall on Nov 30, 2000

Sermon dealing with our feelings of hopelessness and depression

Eden Wesleyan Church PREACHING THROUGH JOHN WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN THE WINE RUNS OUT? John 2:1-11 The first miracle of our Lord took place in a town called, Cana of Galilee. The event was a wedding. Cana was a inconspicuous little town that lay outside of Nazareth. Cana had no social prominence ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Keep Focused On The One Thing Needed

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jan 2, 2002

The sermon focuses on the importance of God’s word

Often we find it hard to keep focused in the midst of distractions and therefore we cannot accomplish much. Distractions can be dangerous, even a small distraction while driving a car can result in an accident or worse. If a doctor becomes distracted while performing surgery, he could make a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

The Grace Of Giving

Contributed by Joe Jones on Jan 13, 2002

Can we ever be satisfied…how much money is enough?

By now I am sure that most of you have been filled to capacity with the meat of the season. Gorged yourselves with stuffing and potatoes those potatoes that are orange…Yams(ugh..Silence of the Yams!)and that red stuff(I’ve never really cared for that). Thursday ushered in the beginning of perhaps ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wipe Away The Tears

Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 27, 2003

God provides plenty of opportunities to recognize the risen Lord.

Wipe Away the Tears John 20 (Everyone got a small packet of Kleenex on their way in) We have all seen it happen. A child gets separated from her parents. Soon the child panics and wails and weeps. Tears stream down her face. No one can console her. Nothing can stop her tears. Then her parents ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Brethren