Sermons on misunderstood:

Communion - What Does It Really Mean?

Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001

A recent survey showed that most Christians aren’t quite sure about this practice handed down from Jesus to His disciples to the Church.

Title: Communion: What does it really mean? Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-27 By: Pastor Rick MacDonald Date: February 28, 1992 1 Corinthians 11:23-27 - For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus in the night in which He was betrayed took bread; (24) and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Negative Leadership.

Contributed by David Campbell on Nov 20, 2001

We may learn leadership in one of two ways: by making our own blunders, or learning from someone else’s.

Negative Leadership Numbers 13:1 - 14:4 Pastor Dave Campbell It has been said that we may learn leadership in two ways: by making a lot of mistakes or learning from other people’s. The collapse of leadership displayed in our text is nothing short of disastrous. Perhaps the biggest ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Old, New, Borrowed And True

Contributed by Simon Robinson on Dec 11, 2001

Lot’s of people sing songs at Christmas and don’t think about what they mean. We’re going to put three popular songs together and see how they’ll combine to tell us some christmas truth

Old, new, borrowed and true I suppose it must be a sign of ageing that I really enjoy TV programmes like ‘I love the 70s As soon as they start to show those nostalgic clips and play the songs I used to listen to the memories come flooding back There’s something about music that does that – ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10, Isaiah 1:18

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

How Jesus Avoided Emotional Burnout

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Lord transferred all of his emotional pain to the care of His Father. Ask the Lord to take away whatever burden you are facing allowing Him to do whatever He wants with your life - stop resisting His will!

1. Jesus struggled with feelings of emotional discouragement like everyone, but He prayed, "Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done." (Luke 22:42) The Lord transferred all of his emotional pain to the care of His Father. Application: Ask the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contrasting Defeatist And Overcoming Attitudes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Too many people are succumbing to the cynicism of the postmodern mindset of defeatism. Paul writes, "Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good." (Rom. 12:21)

Romans 12:21 - Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good. Illustration:One salesman came back from a remote part of the world informing his boss that he could not sell any shoes to the people. When the supervisor asked the salesman why the people were resistant to purchasing shoes the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dangers And Deliverance Of The Godly

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Most modern day believers feel that to brave the hazards of the road on Sunday morning is all the danger they are willing to put up with. In contrast, Paul consistently forged ahead on his path toward greater Godliness despite continuous accusations, enda

One fact that many Christians would prefer to forget is that "All who live Godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution." (2 Tim. 3:12) Most modern day believers feel that to brave the hazards of the road on Sunday morning is all the danger they are willing to put up with. In contrast, Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:27-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Can Help You Overcome Misunderstandings

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Misunderstandings are common can start a destructive cycle of disagreements, arguments and quarrels that may last for a lifetime. Crushing conflicts can damage all kinds of relationships because simple misunderstandings were never nipped in the bud from t

Parents and their children of today consistently struggle to understand each other. Misunderstandings are common can start a destructive cycle of disagreements, arguments and quarrels that may last for a lifetime. Crushing conflicts can damage all kinds of relationships because simple ...read more

Scripture: John 12:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Standing On Holy Ground

Contributed by Dale Sneed on Aug 12, 2002

We are to be holy for God is holy and He is calling for us to be holy.

Batman and Robin are the caped crusaders of the fictious Gotham City. (I have wondered what state would this even be in!) Yet, the identity of the eccentric millionaire Bruce Wayne and his young ward, Dick Grayson have fought off such criminals as "The Joker", "The Riddler", "The Penguin, " just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Methodist

You've Got The Power

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2003

Jesus knew that the apostles could not succeed unless they were continually filled with the Spirit’s divine grace, power and love for people who are struggling with their sins.

1. Many people are afraid of witnessing because they fear being rejected, criticized or misunderstood. However, Christ knew that every single individual needs a Spirit empowered testimony to be delivered from an eternity in hell, sin and misery. Without the strength of the Holy Spirit, the facts of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Clean Heart

Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 24, 2002

How to maintain a clean heart

A Clean Heart John 13:1-32 IN THE WORLD TODAY THERE ARE MULTITUDES OF BROKEN-HEARTED PEOPLE. WITH FAMILIES BREAKING UP, CHILD ABUSE ON THE RISE, DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TAKING ITS TOLL, AND THE DAMAGING EFFECTS OF HUMANISM TEACHING PEOPLE TO BELIEVE AND ACCEPT THE LIE RATHER THAN THE TRUTH, THIS ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Investing In Treasures Or Trinkets?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 30, 2002

We need to invest time and effort in other people.

2 Peter 1 :7 And to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. I am pondering and my mind ponders the goodness of God. Today, I took two older ladies for a ride, just to get them out of the house for a few hours. We were so far in the country, there was no bridge to cross the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:7, Jude 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Jesus Knew Great People Acknowledge That Without Him They Can Do Nothing, With Him They Cannot Fail

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus knew that great people continuously acknowledge their need for Him through all kinds of prayer.

1. Jesus knew that great people continuously acknowledge their need for Him through all kinds of prayer. The Lord Jesus said, "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." (Jn 15:5) Ask the Lord to help you ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth About Storms

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 18, 2007

There are three sides to a Christian’s Storm

Storms Nahum 1:1-8 There has been much talk this week about the hurricane Katrina that has left much devastation in his wake. Let me mention a few of the worst storms on record. There was the 1926 storm that hit Florida and Alabama. The storm caused $1.2 billion in damage, leaving the city of ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Change

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2008

On the dawn of a new year, we must be ready for new changes but keep our faith in a God who is always the same.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Preparing for Change Dr. Elmer L. Towns December 30, 2007 “Generations come and go but it makes no difference. The sun rises and sets and hurries around to rise again. The wind blows south and north, here and there, twisting back and forth, getting ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:4-11

Denomination: Baptist