Sermons on Mines:

You Are Hired! Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

Parables of Eternal Life, Part 6 of 9

YOU ARE HIRED! (MATTHEW 20:1-16) The economic crisis at the turn of the 21st century that hit the airline industry reflects the cost of doing business. United Airlines and Continental Airlines filed for bankruptcy, and American Airlines avoided bankruptcy after the union gave back $1.62 billion in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Will Settle All Issues

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 28, 2003

We live in a cursed world. Too often, the bad guy gets away. But in God’s judgment, all acts will be brought to light. A just reward will be given. Vengeance belongs to the Lord and He will settle all issues in eternity.

GOD WILL SETTLE ALL ISSUES SCRIPTURE: Psalm 58:10 “The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked. 58:11 So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth.” Romans 2:16 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 58:10-11, Romans 2:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing On The Edge Of Disaster Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 31, 2003

how the Lord uses a near disaster to bring the Israelites to a stronger faith

August 3, 2003 Exodus 14 The wind whipped through his hair, piercing through the woolen fibers of his coat as if they didn’t even exist. It was an almost unbearably cold night, the kind that makes even the most burly of men shiver to the core. Alan was not a burly man. As a matter of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Fellowship:what A Way To Live! - Part 2

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Aug 1, 2003

As we grow and mature as believers in Christ, we will find that fellowship is vital to living. More specifically, fellowship with our Savior is key to real living.

Fellowship: What a to Live! – Part 2 Scripture Reference: Romans 12:9 – 21 Introduction Last week we left off talking about fellowship and its value to the life of the believer’s for his/her growth and development. We are reminded that as we live for discipleship, the chance to bear the life of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lily: Sprawling Weed Or Medicinal Herb Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 2, 2003

God comes in Christ to heal our disloyalty, to judge and yet cure our sin, to help us flourish. Illustrated with Chrismons.

When I was twelve years old, our family moved to a house larger than the one we had been in. With a larger house came more yard, and with more yard came more plants to care for and more lawn to mow. If anybody was going to do any gardening at our home, it would have to be my father. My mother, ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1, Hosea 14:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Fire Of Glory, Fire Of Drought

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 8, 2003

We have experienced the warm glow of God’s blessings, but the fire of judgment is also at hand, for worship becomes ritual, there is a critical spirit, and pessimism spreads. Diligence and integrity bring vitality in worship.

In all the annals of human history, there is one item which has held out more hope and yet offered more terror than any other. Wherever human beings gathered, in the infancy of our race, there this one item, this one element, both attracted them and repelled them; it drew them close and yet it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Where Lives Are Transformed By Grace Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Aug 10, 2003

This sermon looks at how we as the church need to be distinct from the world around us. It looks at life before and after salvation, and the need for a change in the life of a confessing beleiver. Includes study guide.

This past week the Episcopalian church elected its first ever openly gay bishop, Gene Robinson. The election has threatened to cause a split amongst the 2.4 million member denomination. When asked by a CNN reporter whether his election would cause a split in the church, Gene Robinson replied, “I ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Back To School

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 11, 2003

Practicial advise for youth going back to school.

INTRO.- Children are wonderful. How dull life would be without them! And remember we were once children too! ILL.- Teacher to student, “What are you – animal, vegetable or mineral?” The boy replied, “Vegetable. I’M A HUMAN BEAN.” ILL.- It was the little girl’s first day at school and the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Emphasizing God

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 15, 2003

Three attributes of God brought out in the book of Obadiah.

Obadiah 1:1 Emphasizing God Introduction As I have studied and prepared for our study in the book of Obadiah, I began by wondering how I might present this material so that it becomes more to you than ancient history. The Bible says in 2 Timothy 3:16-17, "All Scripture is given by inspiration of ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Like Your Labor

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 27, 2003

We are commanded in Scripture to work.

INTRO.- ILL.- When John F. Kennedy was campaigning for the presidency in the late 50’s, he visited a coal mine in West Virginia. One coal miner said, “Mr. Kennedy, is it true that you’re the son of one of the wealthiest men in America?” Kennedy said, “yes, it is.” The man said, “Mr. Kennedy, is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Or Nothing!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 29, 2003

We can’t trust in our works and the grace of God at the same time. We are justified freely by the promise of God to all who believe.

All or Nothing Galatians 3:6-14 Abraham and Sarah had been blessed. They had experienced many years of marital camaraderie and intimacy, enjoyed a full life with many wonderful memories, and were looking forward to their retirement years. Just as they were making plans to sleep late during the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do While We Are Waiting? Pt. 1

Contributed by James Buchanan on Jan 17, 2004

A two-part series on discovering what God would have us do while we wait for His return.

I want to begin this morning by asking you a question: do you know what you are supposed to be doing? The question is simple enough—it’s a yes or no answer. But the implications of that answer range far beyond that. Ask a little child what he or she wants to be when they grow up, and they’ll ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Born Of Faith Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 28, 2004

This sermon looks at Hannan’s faith in believing Eli for Samuel’s birth

She was heartbroken, all she had ever wanted to be was a mother and it seemed as if that was the one thing she’d never be. She lived in a society where children were considered to be a blessing from God and the greatest honour that could be bestowed upon a woman was motherhood. She had a loving ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ticked Off At The Preacher?disappointments Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 30, 2004

Disappointment can be a cancer and a poison to the church. The church must learn that disappointments are part of growth.

THE PREACHER MADE ME MAD! DISAPPOINTED AND BROKEN! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr., Kyfingers@aol.com I do this lesson in two or three parts. The church needs to let go of disappointments and cling to the CROSS. TEXT: 2 Samuel 17:23  And when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 17:23, 2 Kings 5:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Super Sunday - Super Team

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 2, 2004

The early church was a "super" church.

INTRO.- ILL.- The new preacher was getting concerned. He told one of his deacons that he’d noticed many of the church members had colds and were coughing during the services. The deacon replied, "As time goes on, preacher, you’ll begin to realize all those coughs aren’t colds. THEY’RE TIME ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ