Sermons on Motherly Love:

Prevention Is Better Than Cure Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt 13 of 15

PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE (2 SAMUEL 18:1-17) I love sports. I took to soccer, ping-pong and badminton in my younger days, and basketball and tennis in my 30s. There was no moving object I did not like. By the time I was 35, my knees couldn’t withstand the onslaught anymore. One morning my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Together In Personal Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 23, 2004

Paul cites for us one attitude and one action that enable us to live together in personal thanksgiving.

LIVING TOGETHER IN PERSONAL THANKSGIVING Philippians 4:10-20 INTRODUCTION A. We have much to be thankful for in America, yet we are not always thankful. 1. "If the rich young ruler was rich, what am I?" by William Boice. Dear Lord, I have been re-reading the record of the Rich Young Ruler and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Raise A Godly Family

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 25, 2004

Gaining lessons from John the Baptist’s Parents

HOW TO HAVE A GODLY FAMILY! By Ivan G. Casteel Matthew 11:11; Luke 1:5-16 Mt 11:11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. (KJV) Lu 1:5 There was in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

David: Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

How David Fell

HOW THE MIGHTY HAVE FALLEN – DAVID AND BATHSHEBA II SAMUEL 11-12; PSALMS 32 AND 51 I am sure you all recall the scandal which engulfed President Clinton a few years ago. It involved a liaison with a young intern called Monica Lewinsky. Some of the details were quite lurid and the press had a ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Running A Faith Race

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jun 29, 2004

This is a sermon about our life of faith with an outline somewhat borrowed from Chuck Swindoll.

Intro: The New Testament often describes the Christian life as a race to be run or a fight to be fought. These metaphors stem from the literal reality of the athletic events that were conducted in ancient arenas. Physical training was an important part of Greek education and centered in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Pick Up Some Extra Stones

Contributed by James May on Nov 14, 2004

David’s 5 stones represented the future victories over the enemies of Israel by the power of the "Rock" in his life. Let us carry some extra stones for our future battles as well.

Pick Up Some Extra Stones by Pastor Jim May One of the most familiar stories found in the Bible is the story of David and Goliath. It’s a story that all of us learned in our earliest days of Sunday School, and it is still a favorite story told to those in our Nursery and Children’s Church. It ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One Day In The Ministry Of Jesus

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 14, 2004

A sermon using Mark’s account of one day in Jesus’ life. Leans on Sermon CEntral resources - but has sufficient new insights to contribute. Preached well!

Lately on the Television and radio there has been the typical commercials for singers trying to sell their CD’s and tapes.Among them is an advertisement for the Jamie Kennedy rendition of the song – “What a difference a day makes.”The line got me to thinking and I got thinking about the life of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Do We Praise God? Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Can we praise God as Mary did?

Luke 1:39 - 56 ¡V When do we praise God? Well here we are ¡V the last day of November. Tomorrow is the first of December and the wild run down to Christmas. Many call it the silly season for good reason I might add. We spend so much time worrying about what has to be done. Report cards at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist

Thoughts On Living With Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 16, 2004

Learning about thanksgiving from Paul and Barnabas’ experience in Lystra

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 14:8-20 (read with points) TITLE: “THOUGHTS ON LIVING WITH THANKSGIVING” INTRODUCTION: A. In certain regions of Mexico, hot and cold springs are found side by side. Because of the convenience ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does It Take To Be Great In The Eyes Of God? Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2004

Disciples of Jesus was given a new perspective on greatness. We learn to (1) find greatness in serving and (2) make Jesus the benchmark of true service.

To be great is to serve. We don’t ASCEND to greatness, but descend into greatness.  To be great in this world is to put importance on oneself; to be great in God’s Kingdom is to serve the needs of man.  The world sees greatness in those who exercise power and authority but God sees ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Running The Race Of Life

Contributed by Ray Estes on Dec 6, 2004

This sermon is about forgetting the past and pressing on toward Christ-likeness.

Running The Race of Life Philippians 3:12-14 Do any of you ever make out “To Do” lists? – a list of things that need doing throughout the day. Do you always complete your list everyday or do you sometimes have to carry over some things to the next day? If you seldom complete your list, then I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Believer Is Not To Continue In Sin (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 7, 2004

There are Christians who have drug and alcohol problems, who get divorces, who have affairs, who cheat on their taxes, who steal, cheat on test in school, who lie, and the list could go on and on and on. Paul knows of these problems, Paul knows of these

By: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, MO Sermon done with help from The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible. The Believer is Not to Continue in Sin (Part 2) He is to Live Out His Position in Christ. Romans 6:11-13 Intro: There is no doubt that as a believer we know that the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Your Life All About? Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Aug 29, 2003

Is your life a game? or something else? God tells you and me what our lives are.

What is Your Life all About? Purpose Driven Life #5 Montreal/Cornwall August 30, 2003 What is on television says a lot about the times, and what is on these days says a great deal about our times. In particular, the game shows that are airing right now are declaring a lot about how we feel about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:11, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You'll Get Yours

Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 3, 2003

When God was ready, Haman was humiliated and Mordecai was elevated. The day of your reward is coming too. Be patient.

August 31, 2003 Esther 6 “You’ll get yours!” INTRODUCTION Take a minute if you would to think about your favorite movie – especially a movie in which the good guys are fighting the bad guys. As I performed this same exercise this week, I thought about movies like “Rocky IV”, “Star ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Believing Without Seeing"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 4, 2003

In the story of the healing of the Nobleman’s son, we see the growth of faith, and the enablement of Jesus to meet our needs.

“Believing Without Seeing” John 4:46-53 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on great events in the life and ministry of Jesus. TONIGHT, we will take a look at the healing of the Nobleman’s son. We take a lot of things by FAITH. Every time we sit in a chair, we have FAITH that it will hold ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-53

Denomination: Baptist