Sermons on My Destiny:

Jesus Teaches About Judging Others

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 28, 2004

In an age of tolerance, perhaps one of today’s worst over reactions is a self-destructive judgmental tendency. Avoid a hypocritical, judgmental attitude that tears down in order to build oneself up. Jesus is not giving a blanket statement to be naive, bu

Jesus Teaches About Judging Others (Matt 7:1-5) In an age of tolerance, perhaps one of today’s worst reactions is a self-destructive tendency that needs to be checked is a hypocritical, judgmental attitude that tears down in order to build oneself up. Jesus is not giving a blanket statement to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can We Give God Too Much Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

giving sacrificially, God is no man’s debtor

CAN WE GIVE GOD TOO MUCH? EXODUS 363-7 This morning I am not going to preach on what was to come next in the sermon series on How people grow. The reason is quite simple – we all need to hear what I am going to say this morning about our finances and about our giving. Before some of you begin to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 36:3-7

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Do You Ever Feel Like A King? Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Jul 13, 2004

Too often we treat our sins the way David treated his: we sweep them under the rug and try to forget about them. But the Lord confronts us with sin, in order to show us his awesome power to forgive!

Pentecost 4 II Samuel 11:26-12:10,13-15 I don’t know about you, but this has never happened to me, that I come home at the end of a day, take a seat on the couch, kick my feet up onto the coffee table and remark, “you know, I really felt like a king today!” You probably also have a difficult time ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Pray, Christian, Pray!

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 27, 2004

God’s gracious dealings with Abraham lead us to pray boldly, like him.

Genesis 18:20-32 PRAY, CHRISTIAN, PRAY There once was a couple who went to visit a marriage counselor. The husband said, “We’ve been fighting a lot lately, and we can both see that our marriage is heading in the wrong direction.” And the wife chimed in, “We don’t understand why this is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-32

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Overcome The Temptation To Retaliate

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 2, 2004

When anger lingers in our heart,It poisons all we think and do;But faith seeks ways to show God’s love. And keeps our spirit strong and true.

How to Overcome the Temptation to Retaliate (Rom 12:19-21) Illustration:A man who had been having problems with an unreasonable neighbor finally had to defend himself legally against unwarranted and dishonest actions. He commented, "I have tried to follow Romans 12:18, but in a case like this I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fresh Coat Of Paint Without Sanding Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

Paul tells us in the second half of chapter 4 that we need to let Christ sand us way down to the bear wood, in order to cover us with His way of thinking and acting.

I like to see a nice new coat of paint on something - like this bench we had outside on our patio. The problem is - in order to have a nice coat of paint I had to strip off the old - but I was lazy. So when I painted the new coat on, the old paint underneath began to chip and peel and push the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

No Fear!

Contributed by James May on May 4, 2005

Christians need not fear for God’s Word promises full and complete provision and deliverance.

NO FEAR! By Pastor Jim May How many of you are into fads? One fad that is popular right now is the line of clothing called “NO FEAR”. I suppose the clothes, shoes and accessories that you can order with the “NO FEAR” brand on them, are supposed to give you an “air of confidence” so that you can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Giving A Helping Hand Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 6, 2005

We are called to help one another when the need arises

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 „X In the church we talk a lot about the concept of the ¡§church family¡¨. In a healthy family, we are there for one another; we are there for each other in the good times and the bad. „X It is fun to be a part of a family when all is well; it is challenging to be in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"I've Heard About Ya'll"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 7, 2005

A sermon about growing in the knowledge and power of Christ.

Ephesians 1:15-23 “I’ve Heard About Ya’ll” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org This week our District Superintendent, Myrtle Francis Hatcher, called and asked me to write a tribute to Walter Goode which will be printed in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Doesn't God Love Me? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 13, 2005

In the midst of trials, we need to know that God loves us and has a purpose

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 „X When you are going through difficult times do you feel loved by God? „X How do you think you would feel if you were seeing your family being persecuted because of their faith or if you suffer persecution because of your faith in Jesus? „X Would you feel loved? Abandoned? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Follow All The Way

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

Resurrection sermon about Jesus’ call to follow: through His life, to His death, and in His resurrection.

John 21:15-19 – Follow All the Way Guiseppe Garibaldi was an Italian soldier who lived during the 1800’s. His father dreamed of his entering the priesthood, but Guiseppe had dreams of being a sailor, and the Navy was the way to do it. His leadership abilities caused him to rise quickly in the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

War Is Hard

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

Preached after the Asian tsunami. It shows that we have an enemy who wants to steal, kill and destroy.

Job 1:6 -21 – War is Hard Well, a week ago I had planned to start a series on the life of David, from now until the Lent season. As the week progressed, I felt the growing need to speak about the situation in Asia. Three years ago, after 9-11, I preached on, ”Why, God?” And after the tsunami ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Disturbing Presence

Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 18, 2005

Jesus’ presence often causes as much disturbance as peace.

A Disturbing Presence Luke 8: 26-39 June 20, 2004 A pastor in a small church was greatly annoyed by one of his elderly members who fell asleep during his sermons every Sunday. After the service one day, the pastor said to the old man’s grandson who always sat with his grandfather, “If you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Methodist

Treating People Right Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

What is the appropriate response to bad leadership, or people that you have to correct that are older or younger than you? Find out - along with how Paul told Timothy to treat widows on the church payroll.

Paul gives Timothy some pastoral advice on how to treat various groups in the body of Christ: older and younger men, older and younger women, widows - and then elders. Finally he gives Timothy some very personal advice. It’s possible that these two groups - widows and elders - were the focus of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Journey Is A Miracle

Contributed by Byron Maynard on May 24, 2005

We ask God to work miracles in our lives, but have you ever considered that God’s daily activity, His divine intervention, is a miracle in itself?

The Journey IS The Miracle! Your life’s Journey is a constant miracle from God Text: Exodus 14 - Exodus 17 by Pastor Byron Introduction: We ask God to work miracles in our lives, but have you ever considered that God’s daily activity, His divine intervention, is a miracle in itself? The miracle ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational