Sermons on Model Jesus:

A Woman Incognita

Contributed by Willie Woodberry on May 17, 2002

This sermon will be an encouragement to mothers.

Introduction: Certainly the Bible Recognizes women in positions of power women who contributed to makinng the world a better place. Miraim who led the people in praising God after the crossing of the Red Sea (ex.15:21) Ruth who put God first and became the ancesteress of King David (Ruth.1:16; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Running On Empty Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on May 20, 2002

By turning water into wine, Jesus was renewing the supply so the party could continue. In our lives, Jesus wants to change us so that our supply of joy can last forever.

May 19, 2002 John 2:1-11 “Running on empty” INTRODUCTION In every marriage ceremony, there is always at least one mistake. A young couple, very much in love, were getting married. Sue, the wife to be, was very nervous about the big occasion and so the pastor chose one verse that he ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The World's Greatest Mystery Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 20, 2002

Paul records for us a mystery better than Sherlock Holmes.

THE WORLD’S GREATEST MYSTERY EPHESIANS 3:1-6 (1) For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles – (2) if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace which was given to me for you; (3) that by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-6

Jesús, La Ley Y La Gracia

Contributed by Fernando Ocampo on May 21, 2002

Los planteamientos del Señor Jesús afirman que los principios de la gracia no invalidan la vigencia moral y espiritual de la ley, en el ejercicio de nuestra mayordomía. Así como tampoco la supremacía de la gracia nos exonera de practicar y guardar lo que

Jesús, la ley y la gracia Mateo 5:17-20 Objetivo: Que los oyentes comprendan que los principios de la gracia no invalidan la vigencia de la ley en lo que respecta a la mayordomía cristiana. Introducción El concepto de que hemos sido librados de la Ley plantea para los creyentes del presente siglo ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Have Enough For Dinner?

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 28, 2002

God is bigger than our difficulties.

DO WE HAVE ENOUGH FOR DINNER? John 6:1-13 S: God’s Provision Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: GOD IS BIGGER THAN OUR DIFFICULTIES. ?: Inductive KW: Movements TS: In our text today, we will reveal three movements during the event of the feeding of the 5,000 (that demonstrate God ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness, Road Construction, And Redemption

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 29, 2002

How does one attain rigteousness? Which road to take? Only one.

RIGHTEOUSNESS, ROAD CONSTRUCTION, AND REDEMPTION (Romans 3:21-25a, 27-28) It’s summertime now, and that means that the road construction season is in full swing. During the road construction season, I find myself spending a lot of time looking for something that isn’t there. What I mean is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Basis For Christian Ministry Is Trustful Obedience.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 30, 2002

August 4, 2002 -- ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 13 Isaiah 55:1-5 Psalm 145:8-9, 15-22 (Psalm 145: 8-9, 14-21 NRSV) You open wide your hand and satisfy the needs of every living creature. (Ps. 145:17) Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:13-21 Color:

August 4, 2002 -- ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 13 Isaiah 55:1-5 Psalm 145:8-9, 15-22 (Psalm 145: 8-9, 14-21 NRSV) You open wide your hand and satisfy the needs of every living creature. (Ps. 145:17) Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:13-21 Color: Green Title: “The basis for Christian ministry is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Bread In My Father's House

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on May 30, 2002

A different look at the story of the prodigal son from the perspective of the minimum he saw his father’s house offering him compared to the maximum prepared by his father.

BREAD IN MY FATHER’S HOUSE INTRODUCTION A preacher was once invited to an old aged home to conduct a service for the residents. He spent some time agonising over what he was to speak about. He finally settled upon a topic. The talk was focused upon bringing comfort to the hearts of these dear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Apostolic

Mud Pies And Miracles (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jun 2, 2002

This sermon basically reveals the causes for suffering and the fact that obedience is necessary in order for God to work a miracle in your life.

May 26, 2002 John 9:1-12; 35-38 “Mud pies and miracles” INTRODUCTION I want you to do something for me. I want you to close your eyes. Now, imagine yourself going about your daily activities this way. The alarm goes off tomorrow morning, but your sudden blindness does not prevent you ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Mud Pies And Miracles (Pt 2) Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jun 2, 2002

A greater miracle than healing the blind is healing spiritual blindness. This message gives 7 characteristics of spiritual blindness.

May 26, 2002 John 9:8-38 ¡§Mud-pies and miracles¡¨ (pt. 2) INTRODUCTION [review last week¡¦s sermon in which a man who had been born blind was healed by Jesus.] He was physically blind so that he could not see Jesus. He was also spiritually blind so that he could not see that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 9:8-41

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Accept Any Substitutes

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jun 5, 2002

There is no substitute for salvation through faith in Christ. There is no substitute for those who clearly teach such truth!

We live in a world of substitutes from substitute teachers to sugar substitutes. We’d agree that as useful as they are substitutes have their limitations – there’s no substitute for the real thing. For example, soybeans don’t make very good hamburgers. Saccharin doesn’t really taste like sugar. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-29

Denomination: Lutheran

"My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?

Contributed by Jonathan Kittrell on Jun 5, 2002

This is the fourth set of words Jesus utters from the cross. It is a pivotal phrase and is purposefully the fourth statement he made. While this utterance could call the relationship between God and Jesus into question, it actually melds it and shows how

My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me? Matthew 27:45-50 ETS: Jesus, God, cries out for His inner strength to endure ESS: We must cry out to God in our struggles. We are never forsaken OSS: Strength in midst of turmoil, sin. WORD: Strength Discuss humility of preaching. READ SCRIPTURE It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-50, Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

"God Of The Oppressed"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 6, 2002

Christ has the power to meet our most desperate, hopeless needs.

Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 “God of the Oppressed” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA In our Gospel lesson for this morning we see a beautiful picture of our God. We see Jesus Christ--God with us-- in the midst of the oppression of sin, the oppression ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-26

Denomination: United Methodist

The Journey

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 7, 2002

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost Call of Matthew

Third Sunday after Pentecost Matthew 9:9-13 "The Journey" "As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax office; and he said to him, "Follow me." And he rose and followed him. And as he sat at table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

When The Deliverer Comes Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 9, 2002

The demon possessed man is a reminder of the dilemma that is faced by every human that has not come under the influence of the saving power of Jesus Christ.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 22 by Dr. John R. Hamby When the Deliverer Comes! Luke 8: 26-39 The disciples had just come through a life-threatening experience on the Sea of Galilee. A terrible storm had almost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39, Luke 16:19

Denomination: Baptist