Sermons on Mere Man:

The Life And Times Of Elijah Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Sep 25, 2002

Compares Elijah’s time at the Brook Cherith with military boot camp and how God prepares us for service.

When you say the word boot camp, the civilian and enlisted, retired and reserved all conjure up pictures of freshly shaved heads, dog tags, fatigues and, as Chuck Swindoll says, fatigue. It is through the doors of boot camp that an 18-year old from Kiowa, Kansas is shaped into a soldier by doing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-6, 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

On The Road...again Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Apr 2, 2002

Though shattered, Jesus can put us back together again. A message for Easter based on the story of the Emmaus road.

His Name Is Jesus – Part 5 Easter - March 31, 2002 INTRODUCTION Just about everyone I know loves a good story. Well, have I got a story for you! To tell it best I need you to pick up a Bible and look at Luke 24. Just so happens that we have some in the racks under the pews. Page 1047. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Lives, And So Does Hope

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 5, 2002

how the hope of the resurrection permeates our lives and thinking

April 7, 2002 1 Peter 1:3-9 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade—kept in heaven for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Open Our Eyes

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 7, 2002

This is a sermon preached to a church in danger of becoming discouraged over a lack of recent growth.

Welcome once again to WestShore Community Church. It’s been twenty-seven months since we began weekly services, and during that time we’ve been through a lot together. We’ve shared times of rejoicing and celebration – Linda and Scott’s wedding, for instance, and the birth of their daughter Hope. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

"Christ's Example Can Empower All Of Us To Endure Injustice.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 18, 2002

April 21, 2002 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 1 Peter 2:19-25 Title: “Christ’s example can empower all of us to endure injustice.”

April 21, 2002 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 1 Peter 2:19-25 Title: “Christ’s example can empower all of us to endure injustice.” Although the author is speaking specifically to Christian slaves in this section, what he says applies to all Christians. More correctly, what applies to all Christians, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-25

Denomination: Lutheran

What God Has In Store For Us

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 19, 2002

Eye has not seen, nor ear heard....all the marvelous things that God has in store for us.

WHAT GOD HAS IN STORE FOR US God’s Word is really inspiring. A. I would like to cite a passage which makes all kinds of sense. Hebrews 11:39-12:29 (The Message) Not one of these people, even though their lives of faith were exemplary, got their hands on what was promised. God had a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Can Not See The Flowers?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 27, 2002

Often times the Work of God is not visible to the eye.

WHERE ARE THE FLOWERS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Gal 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. James 1:2 Count it all JOY...when?? When we have hard test? How can we do this? vs 2) When we see tests have have a purpose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:19, James 1:2-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Never Abandoned Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 19, 2002

Sermon for Pentecost Sunday, intended as the first of three on the Trinity, all based on John 14. The Holy Spirit does not abandon His church, but if we are not obedient before claiming His support, we may forfeit His power. And if we do not acknowledge

If you believe you’ve been abandoned, you have two choices: either you can indulge in something that may soothe you temporarily, or you can watch for the power that will lead you out to success. If someone that matters to you has walked off and abandoned you, you can either pretend ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17, John 14:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Dangerously

Contributed by Bob Hunter on May 21, 2002

The Bible is full of dangerous prayers. Search me, stretch me and send me are examined. Each prayer has an oject lesson to go with it.

"Praying Dangerously" Pastor Bob Hunter Springwater Church (A similiar, but not identical message is available at Willowcreek.com by the title, "Dangerous Prayers.") Objects needed for message: 1 flashlight, 1 suitcase, 1 stretchy cord I want to talk to you about praying dangerously. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24, Isaiah 6:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

"Chosen" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 22, 2002

One of the spiritual blessings referred to in verse 3 is this: chosen in Him, before the foundation of the world! (#2 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

Last week we began our study in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, and we saw that God has blessed us with ‘every spiritual blessing’ in the Heavenly places, in Christ. I mentioned at that time, that in the following verses Paul goes on to name some of those spiritual blessings, and even listed a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-6

Denomination: Orthodox

How To Face Life Challenges 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001

This sermon deals with the beattitudes blessed are the meek and the ones who thirst and hunger for righteousness.

How To Face Life’s Challenges Part II 3/11/2001 New Life Psalm 46:1-11 Colossians 3:12-17 Our vision as a church includes bringing people into a right relationship with God and with each other by introducing them to Jesus Christ. Our goal is to bring new life into the lives of all ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17, Matthew 5:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What-You Are A Priest.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001

This sermon deals with stewardship of our occupations as service to the Lord.

What You’re A Priest—A Stewardship Of Our Occupations 10/18/98 Exodus 31:1-12 1 Peter 2:4-12 What would happen if your were in the army and your commanding officer told you, “we want to send you in on a mission behind enemy lines to rescue some of the prisoners who have been captured. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fighting Spiritual Battles

Contributed by Mike Molenaar on May 4, 2001

Not only do we need to be prepared defensively against spiritual attacks but we must also counter attack with a great offense.

John 14:1-14 After Jesus showed his love by washing the disciples feet he said, "I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. We are blessed if we know the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Playing Defense In The Game Of Love Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 11, 2001

If God loves us so much, why don’t we always live in that love?

Introduction I’ve taken several long road trips in the last year. I’ve discovered that the best way for me to maintain my alertness and my sanity is to listen to audio books. I’ve become a fan of Tom Bodett, the guy who does the Motel 6 ads, whose most famous line was “We’ll leave the light on for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For Mothers

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 13, 2001

1. When it comes to guilt, know that God can use you as a parent in spite of your imperfections. 2. When it comes to fear and worry, know that God is in control. 3. When it comes to stress, rest in the fact that you are doing the will of God.

She went to a PTO meeting one evening. Her husband and daughter decided that they would do something special for mom, so they cleaned up the kitchen. They put away all the food, wiped all the counters, washed all the pots and put the dishes in the dishwasher — they even remembered to rinse! ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Methodist