Sermons on Michael The Archangel:

Warnings About Worship Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 11, 2009

Not all worship is acceptable to God

SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “WARNINGS ABOUT WORSHIP” ECCLESIASTES 5:1-7 OPEN Some warnings seem humorous. I remember seeing a box some years back with the following label: WARNING! This box contains envelopes. It’s been reported that there is a sign posted on a Catholic church that reads: ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

So, What Now?

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 11, 2009

This message was preached following our spring revival services preached by Phil Lamaster. Phil did a great job. Everyone was moved. But the important thing is what happens following the great messages: getting busy about serving the Lord.

“SO, NOW WHAT?” MATTHEW 17:1-9 OPEN This past week we had revival services. Excellent revival services. Outstanding preaching. Great singing. A true spiritual high. But what does it all really mean? Are we supposed to now just go back to business as usual? Are we supposed to stay on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Problems And More Problems Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 11, 2009

Dealing with perplexing problems

BE SATISFIED “PROBLEMS AND MORE PROBLEMS” ECCLESIASTES 5:8-20 OPEN A woman’s husband had been slipping in and out of a coma for several months, yet she stayed by his bedside every single day. When he finally came to, he motioned for her to come nearer. When she leaned closer to him, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Born Right The First Time?

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 11, 2009

Jesus won’t make you a better man - he’ll make you a new one.

I apologize this morning if you hear me coughing a bit – I’ve been suffering from some sort of the plague. Of course, I haven’t suffered enough to go to the doctor – I am, after all, a guy. I’d like to believe that my suffering has a purpose. That it makes me more of a man. And, when it comes to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Casual Admirer Or Faithful Follower?

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2009

Lessons from the Triumphal Entry to transform our view of the lost.

PALM SUNDAY, 2009 “CASUAL ADMIRER OR FAITHFUL FOLLOWER?” LUKE 19:29-44; MATTHEW 21:10-11 OPEN How many of you like parades? I love to watch parades – especially when someone I know is in the parade. I could tell you some horror stories about being in parades. One involves being in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resurrection Remembrances

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2009

What to remember about the celebration of Easter

EASTER SUNDAY 2009 “RESURRECTION REMEMBRANCES” LUKE 24:1-8 OPEN Do you ever have trouble with your memory? I heard about a preacher and his family who went on vacation one summer. They had determined that they would be in church on Sunday but when they got to their destination, they found ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Concerning Wisdom Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2009

The importance of wise living

SERIES: BE SATISFIED “CONCERNING WISDOM” ECCLESIASTES 7:10-29 Two young engineers applied for a single position at a computer company. They both had the same qualifications. In order to determine which individual to hire, the applicants were asked to take a test by the department manager. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:10-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Think About It Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2009

Solomon gives us some important things to consider

SERIES: BE SATISFIED “THINK ABOUT IT” ECCLESIASTES 8:1-17 A young girl came into the kitchen one afternoon and complained that her stomach hurt. Her mother told her, “That’s because your stomach is empty. You just need something in it and you’ll be fine.” The mom fixed the little girl a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Live Before You Die Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2009

Solomon’s advice on living the abundant life.

SERIES: BE SATISFIED “HOW TO LIVE BEFORE YOU DIE” (adapted from a message by Dave Stone) ECCLESIASTES 9:1-12 Remember that Solomon is towards the end of his life as writes the words in this book of Ecclesiastes. He has sought fulfillment in pleasure, in accomplishments, in good food, and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2009

Sometimes, things don’t work out the way we think they should. Trust God and live live to the fullest.

SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “GREAT EXPECTATIONS” ECCLESIASTES 9:11-10:15 I don’t know about you, but a lot of my life’s’ struggles are caused by my expectations. I find that I develop certain expectations out of life and out of people and when those expectations are not met, I can become ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nothing Better Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 13, 2009

Solomon compares wordly wisdom with heavenly wisdom.

SERIES: BE SATISFIED “NOTHING BETTER” ECCLESIASTES 7:1-9 OPEN We’re a people who like to compare one thing to another. We like to compare our favorite sports teams to other people’s favorite sports teams. We enjoy comparison shopping. We like to compare ourselves to other people. We ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Life To The Fullest Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 13, 2009

When we risk according to God’s purpose, we are greatly rewarded.

SERIES: BE SATISFIED “LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST” ECCLESIASTES 11:1-10 Chuck Swindoll tells about a sign along an Alaskan highway that reads: “Choose your rut carefully. You’ll be in it for the next 200 miles.” Lots of people are in ruts and don’t even know it. Most of us tend to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Think She's Asleep Now

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 13, 2009

Christ has interpreted the seventh commandment by the tenth to reflect the purity expected of those who are part of the Kingdom of Heaven. Marriage for a Christian is meant to reflect the relationship of Christ and His people.

“I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”[1] The people of Newburyport, Massachusetts were scandalized in the summer of 2004 when their mayor, Mary Anne Clancy, admitted to an affair with a married gym teacher. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of Questions

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Jun 18, 2009

Lookign at questions in the context of Job 38, and Jesus stilling the storm in Mark 4

One of the most unhelpful ideas about Christianity, indeed about faith in general, is that doubt is the opposite of faith. It is not. Certainty is the opposite of faith. Doubt is an intrinsic part of faith, for by definition faith is about making a commitment and a decision about matters that ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discover Fatherhood: Becoming God's Man

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 19, 2009

A good father has a significant impact on his family and community

(adapted from a message by Rick Warren) SPECIAL DAY: FATHER’S DAY TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 2:19-30 TITLE: “DISCOVER FATHERHOOD: BECOMING GOD’S MAN” OPEN: A. Top Ten Things You’ll Never hear Dad Say: 10. Well, how about that? I’m lost! Looks like we’ll have to stop and ask ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ