Sermons on Modern Education:

How To Meet God's Expectations

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jul 9, 2002

This sermon teaches us about the greatness of God’s kingdom and the high expectations that go along with it.

WHAT DOES GOD EXPECT FROM ME? Matthew 13:31-33;44-50 July 14, 2002 Pastor Steve Dow INTRODUCTION: Too many Christians today take their religion too lightly. Commitment among Christians is at an all time low? The Bible commands us to give ten percent of our income to God and yet the average ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-50

"The Cross And The Theology Of Paul"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 27, 2006

The man possibly least likely of all men to become a Christian, transformed in an instant with a new Theology and an unchanging message.

1 Now Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest, 2 and asked for letters from him to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, both men and women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. 3 As he was traveling, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6

Denomination: Orthodox

How Adequate Are You? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 6, 2012

Paul asks a question at the end of chapter 2: And who is adequate for these things? ‘Sufficient…power….ability…fitness’ Literally ‘many’ Who has enough for what God calls their life to?

How confident are you to face each day? How adequate do you feel to take on life? How do you deal with the challenges that life brings you each day and you own feelings of inadequacy? A golfer who had been playing badly went to a psychiatrist who told him to relax by playing a round of golf ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:4-6

Raising Your Kids To Be Followers Of Jesus Rather Than Fans

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 16, 2013

If you approach the Bible as a book that you have to read, a bunch of rules that you have to memorize, then that is how your kids will approach it, too.

I read a story recently about three ladies who were sitting around and bragging about their children. The first one said, "You know my son, he graduated first in his class from Stanford, he’s now a doctor making $250,000 a year in Chicago." The second woman said, "You know my son, he ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Layers Of Minons Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 14, 2017

This message looks at Timothy, who he was and how he was called.

Layers of Minions As Sir Hiss was to Prince John and as Donkey was to Shrek, so Timothy is to Paul. Sounds like a question on a game show. What is “Henchman?” Hiss was a Henchman, Donkey was a side-kick and Timothy was a protégé but they were all Minions. And remember how the Oxford ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Quest For Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 10, 2016

Solomon continues his search for meaning and purpose in life.

A study of the Book of Ecclesiastes Finding Satisfaction In Life ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Madness Meets Its Master Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

There are many implications that grow out of this unique demonstration of Christ's Lordship, but the primary lesson concerns that Lordship itself. Jesus makes it as clear as possible that He has come to destroy the works of the devil.

The hero in one of Bruce Marshalls novels is a Benedictine Monk who is shocked at the general disbelief in the supernatural. Even the local Anglican priest argued with him against it. He is so disturbed that he is determined that all shall see a miracle, and he prays that a nearby ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

The Wonder Of It All Series

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Apr 6, 2001

An invitation to reclaim the magic of the resurrection.

#94 4/15/01 Easter Sunrise Luke 24:1-12 Bibliography: You may remember not to long ago, when Bob drew our attention to episodes in our life that we remember with the words: “I’ll never forget when..” Such times are incidences that stick with us throughout our life and are often life changing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Spirit Empowered Goodness, Knowledge And Competence

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 1, 2003

Through the grace given by the Holy Spirit, ordinary people become extraordinarily equipped. Through the empowering of the Spirit, the word of God equips us to enrich, edify and equip people to serve the Lord with effectiveness according to the gifts give

Romans 15:14-16 What are the reasons certain believers lack goodness, knowledge, and competence to serve? Illustration: The great violinist, Nicolo Paganini, willed his marvelous violin to Genoa -- the city of his birth -- but only on condition that the instrument never be played upon. It was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Study Prophecy

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

Why Study prophecy is a question often asked by Christians. We should study prophecy because God considers prophecy important.

Why Study Prophecy? Why Study prophecy is a question often asked by Christians. We should study prophecy because God considers prophecy important. If He didn’t He wouldn’t have revealed future events to His servants the prophets. Although prophecy is a large part of the Bible most Christians today ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Holiness

Seek God's Face Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 12, 2004

Take definite time to intentionally seek God’s face.

Seek Gods Face Cornwall/Montreal November 6, 2004 When you look at temples and churches, often you see, and have seen, historically, that they have been built on the tops of hills and even carved into the sides of mountains. Consider the two major churches in Montreal. Notre-Dame is up on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Americas Idols

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 15, 2004

At times, the horizontal totally eclipses the vertical. What I mean is that our relationships with other people are often more important than our relationship with God. Our relationship with God becomes secondary. God is the ultimate reality. Theref

At times, the horizontal totally eclipses the vertical. What I mean is that our relationships with other people are often more important than our relationship with God. Our relationship with God becomes secondary. God is the ultimate reality. Therefore, to be rightly aligned with Him is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Scientology Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2008

A look at the false teachings of Scientology

Scientology Intro The most popular cult today, which has been brought to the fore front by Hollywood celebrities is the “Church of Scientology.” Scientology claims to deal with the human spirit and its relationship to the universe and its Creator. It teaches that the fundamental laws of life, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Submit To: Consensus Or Authority? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 18, 2008

This message examines the basis for how we make moral decisions.

The postmodern worldview has plunged our culture into an authority crisis. This crisis is not confined to the area of religious faith but is visible in every single area of life. Parental authority, marital authority, political authority, academic authority, and ecclesiastical authority are all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Gentle And Loving Man Of Steel"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 29, 2012

A sermon about Jesus as the Good Shepherd.

“The Gentle and Loving Man of Steel” John 10:11-18 A friend of mine came back from Scotland and Ireland and talked about all the pictures she had taken of the countryside. But when she got back and looked at the pictures she noticed that in almost every picture, there were ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: United Methodist