Sermons on Moving In Different Direction:

Old Testament And Right Living

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 29, 2001

Amos reminds us of the need to seek God’s face, not just religious behaviour.

We’re all familiar with the importance of mood music in such communication media as films and television. The right music can make a good film great. The wrong music can destroy what was otherwise an enjoyable experience. But music can do more than just enhance the enjoyment. It can be used in such ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

How To Speak To People Who View God As A Passive Agent

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

How to communicate to people who see God as a passive supernatural being

How To Speak to People Who View God as a Passive or Indifferent God (Acts 17:16-18) Quote: God is not dead nor does He sleep. Time magazine once asked the question "Is God Dead?" Let them read what Paul the apostle wrote. "For it is God who is at work in us both to will and to do of His good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Washing The Disciples Feet - An Acted Parable

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 16, 2001

The washing of the disciples’ feet by Jesus was his way of teaching them humility in serving others, a dramatised parable of his submission to death, an anticipation of the Cross and the Empty Tomb abd a message for us today.

WASHING THE DISCIPLES’ FEET - AN ACTED PARABLE On the night before His Passion Jesus spoke some wonderfully prophetic words: "You do not realise now what I am doing, but later you will understand" (John 13:7). These are the words of Jesus addressed to His disciples. The scene is the room in ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom In Christ - A Declaration Of Independence

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 18, 2001

Today we will be studying Romans chapter 7 and chapter 8:1-4. Paul in these verses writes what could be called a Christians Declaration of Independence. In these verse Paul declares that in Christ we have been set free from three things.

A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE (FREEDOM IN CHRIST) INTRODUCTION Did you all see some fireworks last night? I really enjoy watching fireworks and my favorite place to watch them is in Virginia. While living in Yorktown, Virginia each 4th of July we would go to watch fireworks at the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Father Who Is There

Contributed by Tony Britt on Jun 18, 2001

This sermon encourages fathers to be Present, Instructors, And Expressive for their children. It was preached on Father’s Day.

Four quotes written about fathers: “My dad is a spiritual leader. He’s been there when I’ve taken a fall. He’s a great father. To me, he’s the father any kid would want. He’s a God given gift to me. He’s my dad.” “My dad still lives with us but it seems as though he doesn’t. He doesn’t come ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Rapture: Taking A Closer Look

Contributed by Chris Workman on Jun 20, 2001

An exposition of the two primary texts from which the doctrine of the rapture is drawn, distinguishing what the Bible actually says from common ideas.

The rapture is an intriguing subject and at the forefront of much Christian thought. What is it? This is the teaching that the church will be "caught up" or raptured in the clouds with Jesus and the resurrected believers and be with the Lord forever. That much is taught very plainly in 1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-41, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not For Sale

Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Jun 28, 2001

Some things in life are simply not for sale.

You can tell that the season of summer is here, if not by the traditional signs such as higher temperatures, at least by the signs of garage sales popping up all over the place. Has anyone been to any yet? Has anyone hosted one yet? Picture this. There you are, keeping one eye on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Where The Action Is.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 2, 2001

This sermon is on prayer and the need to work together based on Moses, Aaron & Hur in the battle with the Amelekites.

Where The Action Is 9:30 2/14/93 Exodus 17:8-15 Psalm 20:1-9 2 Tim 2:1-7 .ls2 TOBY Lord, we pray that You would hear our prayer right now. Descend upon us by the power of your Holy Spirit and free us from ourselves, that we may truly ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Question Of The Magi: Where Is He? Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 7, 2001

A call to self-examination

The Questions of Christmas (4) The Question of the Magi Where Is He? Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:1-12 They had traveled over miles and miles of desert, leading a caravan of camels loaded with servants and supplies in their wake. They were wealthy noblemen, astrologers, sages ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Matthew 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will You Die For Christ?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 7, 2001

How much do you really love Jesus?

Will You Die For Christ? Last week, we celebrated our liberty mostly by consuming large quantities of BBQ, beans and assorted other standard fare. A few of us may have reflected on our founding fathers and what the holiday was supposed to be about. Most just saw it as a day off from work and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:25, Ephesians 6:12, Romans 1:18, 2 Samuel 12:14, James 4:4, Acts 20:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

America Is Killing God!

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jul 10, 2001

AMERICA IS KILLING GOD! ARE YOU GOING TO LET THEM?

The Beginning of The End ========================= AMERICA IS KILLING GOD AND NO ONE CARES! Harsh statement? Perhaps...but quite true! It all started with on lone lady by the name of Madeline O’Hare! In 1962, Madeline Murray O’Hare worked tirelessly to have pray banned from public schools. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:26, Jeremiah 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Evidence For Christ's Resurrection (Part One) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 22, 2001

Part of an adult Sunday school series on the Person of Christ.

• THE RESURRCTION OF CHRIST WAS A PHYSICAL RESURRECTION. Some skeptics have tried to solve their dilemma of not being able to explain away the resurrection by suggesting it was a “spiritual resurrection.” Dr. Wilbur M. Smith wrote of the nonsense of this view. "There is no such thing as the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Pergamum Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 11, 2001

It was a church with a bad environment. Its virtues were perseverence in an evil environment but it is reproved for its tolerance of wrong doctrine and heretics.

The Letter to the Church at Pergamum Rev. 2: 12-17 Introduction: We started to look at the letters written to the Seven Churches in Asia as a series. Let us just refresh our memory on the seven churches. BACKGROUND 1) Ephesus Rev. 2:1-7 It was an orthodox church, with good works, patience, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Anglican

Once In One Accord

Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000

The issue of "tongues" and their usage in the Modern Era of Christendom has been the source of many of the most feverish debates between Christians.

The issue of "tongues" and their usage in the Modern Era of Christendom has been the source of many of the most feverish debates between Christians. The topic has fueled division and persecution, accusations and misunderstandings that have long fragmented the body of Christ. What was meant to draw ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wedding: Do The Things You Did At First

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Oct 26, 2000

The theme of this wedding ceremony is based on Jesus' advice on keeping love renewed - "Do the things you did at first." I also personalize the ceremony by including comments from family and friends.

SEATING OF GUESTS SEATING OF MOTHERS SONG – LIGHTING OF SIDE CANDLES BY MOTHERS PROCESSIONAL WELCOME (TO GUESTS) You have been honored by the invitation of a young man and a young woman to share in one of the happiest and holiest moments of their lives. You are their guests and the guests of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational