Sermons on Meaning Of Thanksgiving:

Not Who You Think He Is Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003

Being a Christain means confessing that Jesus is the Messiah, but our views of what a Messiah should be doesn’t always fit Jesus.

As I as watching a Lakers game this last week, I saw Kobe Bryant put on an amazing shooting performance. Kobe set an NBA record by making 12 three point shots during the game, nine of the shots he made in a row. It was truly amazing to watch. I was excited, the fans at Staples Center were excited, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Winning Loser

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 23, 2004

This sermon deals with how we can go through life and miss the real meaning of it all which is to follow Jesus Christ.

The Winning Loser 9/19/2004 Proverbs 3:5-11 Luke 12:13-21 Text 9:23-27 Have you ever been to a game, in which your team won the on the field but lost on the scoreboard. In football, a field is 100 yards long divided into two 50 yard halves. The numbers go from 0 to 50 and back down to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Choosing For God

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 13, 2003

Pentecost 14: Joshua offers the Israelites a choice. But what does it mean to choose for God? We explore this in today’s message.

This morning, the alarm went off and I got up – I had a choice to get up or not. After shaving and showering, I went to my closet picked out the shirt and trousers that I’m wearing today – I had a choice. After this I went to the kitchen and picked out a mug to have a cup of coffee. Now, those of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Lutheran

Thank God For Mothers Series

Contributed by James Sanders on May 15, 2002

Timothy’s grandmother and mother, Lois and Eunice, represent some key assets of what it means to be a godly mother in oppressive times.

I. Introduction · Last Sunday we talked about the fact that families are under attack. However, we can narrow that down to something even more shocking today… · Never before has Satan leveled such outrageous attacks against motherhood, as what we find today! · Every day there are an average of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Finances: Building A Stable Future (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 23, 2001

Building a foundation by monetary means is useless and futile without Godly wisdom. Honoring the Lord with our finances is the key to a stable future.

Finances: Building a Stable Future (Part 2, Building a Stronger Family) Text: Proverbs 3:7-18 (page 450 in pew Bible) TOP 10 SIGNS YOU ARE BROKE 10. American Express calls and says: "Leave home without it!" 9. You’re formulating a plan to rob the food bank. 8. Long distance companies don’t ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:7-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Temptations And Trials Series

Contributed by Michael Whitt on May 2, 2002

becoming God’s friend means living a life of faith. Becoming a main of faith is a process and this process includes temptations and trials.

TEMPTATIONS AND TRIALS: BECOMING A FRIEND OF GOD Genesis 12:4-13:4 Attention: Chippie the parakete --- Max Lucado story. Owner was on the phone, vacuuming out bird cage. Accidently vacuumed bird. In a rush, she opend the vacuum cleaner up. Bird was covered in dust. Like any good ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Changed By The Calling Of Your Name.

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 15, 2001

Easter to the world means the end of the gray day of winter. Yet in the Christain life is a reminder of the hope we have in Jesus Christ.

EASTER SUNDAY, 2001 THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 15th OF April, 2001 THE TEXT ::::: John 20: 1-18 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL CHALLENGE THOSE WHO ARE COMFORTABLE AND COMFORT ALL THOSE WHO ARE ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Habakkuk 3:17

Denomination: Methodist

Moral Issues: Capital Punishment Series

Contributed by Rob Harbison on May 10, 2001

Life is a precious gift of God. Does that mean we cannot destroy it or that we must hold men accountable for destroying it?

INTRO: The death penalty receives much criticism from unbelievers and believers. Often those who claim to be Christians oppose it more vehemently. People reach very different conclusions about this subject based on the same principle—the sanctity of human life. Some say that because life is such ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming Disciples

Contributed by Dan Cale on Oct 24, 2004

21st century Christians are better at believing than they are at behaving. This message studies what it means to become a Disciple of Jesus Christ.

Becoming Disciples Mark 3:13-19 "He went up to the mountain and summoned those who He Himself wanted, and they came to Him.¨ Thus began the greatest adventure these men had ever known. These men were called to be Disciples. Can you imagine what that was like? To be one of these twelve men who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: *other

The Son Of God - Meeting Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 1, 2005

What possible meaning could Peter’s "good confession" have for what we should know and believe about Jesus?

OPEN: St. John’s University is apparently known for being a theological school where intellectualism is highly regarded. Someone wrote the following graffiti on one of the walls there: Jesus said unto them: “Who do you say that I am?” And they replied: “You are the escha-tological ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is In Your Hand Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Our call to service means using whatever gifts and opportunities God places in our hands. Nothing more; nothing less.

What’s In Your Hand? Exodus 3-4 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: A college professor, an avowed atheist, told his class that he intended to prove to them that God didn’t exist. Addressing the ceiling he shouted: "God, if you are real, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What If There Was No Christmas?

Contributed by Quentin Johnston on Dec 30, 2004

A world without Christmas would mean a world without God, law, and hope, but Christ came to give us all three

Luke 2:8-14 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Is Finished!

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Today we consider what Jesus means when He says "it is finished and we ask ourselves if it is finished for us.

Introductory Considerations 1. After being ordained into ministry and installed in Welland, local paper reported on the event - heading was "From Saving money to saving souls", referring to how an accountant became a minister of the word. Being involved in the work of God in saving souls is a much ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Perspective Differences To Consider In Improving Communications

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Paul, the apostle said, "I have become all things to all men that by all means I may save some.

Paul, the apostle said, "I have become all things to all men that by all means I may save some." ( I Cor. 9:19-23) Paul was a master at learning how to communicate in terms that were most contextually effective. Good communicators spend as much time considering the needs of their audience as they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discerning The Body

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

We are warned not to partake of the Lord's Supper in an unworthy manner - that is unless we discern or recognize His body . What does this mean?

1. Special occasions often celebrated by a special meal. The host spends much time preparing for the meal. The Lord’s Supper is a special meal in which not the host but the guests are to prepare themselves. 2. Have you prepared yourself for this meal? Did you listen to the call for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed