Sermons on Missing Jesus:

All I (Really) Want For Christmas Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 8, 2002

Joseph thought he knew what he wanted: freedom from embarassment, a normal life, a few friends to support him. But in listening to the Spirit he found that what he really wanted was to love and to be loved, to be significant, and to be understood by God.

What do you want for Christmas? I hope there’s somebody in your life who is asking that question. I am not one of those curmudgeons who thinks we should do away with giving gifts at Christmas. Yes, it gets out of hand. And yes, it’s all very commercial. But still, gift-giving is a part ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Teach Your Children

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002

Deals with God’s call for parents to faithfully instruct their children in the ways of the Lord through their words and deeds.

Teach Your Children (Deuteronomy 6:1-9) I. We Teach Our Children About God Through Our Words A. The historical situation B. Our present situation II. We Teach Our Children About God Through Our Lives A. Actions do speak louder than words B. Our orthodoxy should impact our orthopraxy C. Our ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Honor The Lord's Name

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 8, 2004

2nd Sunday of End Time(A) - Honor the Lord’s name in believing hearts and with faithful lives.

HONOR THE LORD’S NAME MALACHI 2:1-10 - November 7, 2004 - 2nd Sunday of End time/Last Judgment 1"And now this admonition is for you, O priests. 2If you do not listen, and if you do not set your heart to honor my name," says the LORD Almighty, "I will send a curse upon you, and I will curse your ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

For Such A Time As This Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Nov 30, 2004

This is the introductory sermon in a sereis on the life of Moses. Part 1 of 9.

MOSES FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS Scripture: Exodus Chapter One Intro. A. A few weeks ago I talked to you about genealogies and Family Trees. I thought I would share with you today a few comments that came from a genealogy support group. 1. My family coat of arms ties in the back…is that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Holiness

Depression - Part 2

Contributed by Ted Mulder on Dec 11, 2004

God has a cure for Depression. Part 1 gives the reasons - part 2 gives the answers!

What do we do when we are depressed? Irritability, sadness, exhaustion, low self-image, destructive self-criticism, shame, guilt, manic behavior, suicidal thoughts or acts. ILLUS: In the February addition of the Reader’s Digest there was an advertisement for Paxil, an anti-depressant. It began ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Supersizing"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 25, 2004

Christians are offered a great deal of ’junk food’; but it is the individual’s responsibility to go to the Word and eat right.

“See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ.” I have to begin by telling you where I got the title for this sermon, “Supersizing”. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Orthodox

You Can't Put God In A Box Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 23, 2006

Sixth in a series on the life of David. This message focuses on worship.

I’m going to put the pictures of several people up on the screen and I’d like you to respond with the first word that pops into your mind. • Mugshots of Bill Gates when he was arrested in Albuquerque in 1977 for reckless driving • Childhood photo of Jean Claude Van Damme with glasses • Childhood ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

In God's Waiting Room Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 26, 2006

Third in a series from Joseph’s life, dealing with the wrong and right responses when God puts us "on hold".

Trinity Baptist Church June 25, 2006 Series: Character on display Title: In God’s waiting room Genesis 39:19 - 40:23 I think I’m a pretty patient guy -- that is, until I have to wait for something! For instance, when I have a doctor’s appointment at 10:00 and it’s 11:00 before I actually see the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of Revival

Contributed by Peter Bines on Jul 24, 2006

Whta is revival and what are it’s true characteristics? Let’s explore through Habbakuk what it’s about and stir our hearts to cry to God for His powerful work in our day.

HABBAKUK CH 3 V 2 INTRODUCTION One modern religious scholar has said: ‘…we will not see the large scale revival’s that were witnessed, for example, during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries…There is simply not the required sociological, psychological and spiritual soil needed for such ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:2, Habakkuk 3:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Marching To A Different Drummer

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 30, 2006

We follow a holy, warrior God who extends favor.

MARCHING TO A DIFFERENT DRUMMER Joshua 6.1-27 S: Warfare C: Destruction of sin; extension of grace Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE FOLLOW A HOLY, WARRIOR GOD WHO EXTENDS FAVOR. TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 6 how the Israelites were able to overtake the formidable fortress of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Helpful Habits Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 3, 2006

A series exploring body life behaviors encouraged by Paul in I Timothy. This first message explores our lifestyle witness.

Today we are starting a new series entitled, “Behaving Like Believers.” The question we are asking in this series is, “Does life inside the church look any different than life outside the church?” Or another way to ask it might be, “Do Christian’s lives look any different than those who do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Putting Grace In The Generation Gap Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 7, 2006

This is the third in a series of sermons based on Paul’s letter to Timothy as a guide to how the church should behave. This message explores the generation gap in churches.

Tomorrow is the birthday of my lovely wife of 16 years. A difficult time in the Monck household as Debbie rapidly approaches the big 4-0. Reminds me of the story where Johnny asked his grandmother how old she was, and she said, "I’m 39 and holding." Johnny thought about that for a minute, then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Does It Have To Be Wrong Or Right?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 17, 2006

There are no nonessential doctrines or gray areas to God.

In 1986, one of the songs high on the charts was entitled, Why Does It Have To Be (Wrong or Right) by Restless Heart. The question came up in the song because a couple was deciding whether or not to have an affair and wondered why it had to be black or white or why you had to hurt one to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover: A Broken Heart Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

The changes God wants to see in us.

Extreme Makeover: A Broken Heart Sunday, March 5th, 2006 Beartown Road Alliance Church Have you seen the Extreme Makeover shows? I like the one, the Home Edition. The makeover crew comes into the home of a very well-deserving family and in 7 days they gut the place and turn it into a highly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Fighting Fair Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 13, 2005

3 of 5 on Home and Family. This message focuses on fighting fair. Eph 4 is the main text. Bill Brian was the source of several points.

Heaven Help the Home Marathon Marriage – Oct 2 Security & Significance – Oct 9 Fighting Fair – Oct 16 Taming the Tongue – Oct 23 Leading & Loving – Oct 30 Marathon Marriage – Oct 2 Romance Reality Regret Renewal Security and Significance – Oct 9 Proposition 1: Our two most basic human needs ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ