Sermons on My Feast:

The Keys To Happiness--Key #2 Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Sep 21, 2005

Mourning our sins brings the comfort of Christ, and also leads us to others who mourn.

The Keys to Happiness Key #2—Compassion Matthew 5:1-2, 4 Ten rules for happier living: 1. Give something away (no strings attached) 2. Do a kindness (and forget it) 3. Spend a few minutes with the aged (their experience is a priceless guidance) 4. Look intently into the face of a baby (and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Methodist

The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Sep 24, 2005

A comparison between physical bread and the bread of heaven

THE BREAD OF LIFE John 6:22-35 22. The day following, when the people which stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was none other boat there, save that one whereinto his disciples were entered, and that Jesus went not with his disciples into the boat, but that his disciples were gone ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

Renewing Your Mind

Contributed by Dan Grubbs on Oct 18, 2005

A deeper look at Romans 12:2. Insights into the life application of what the renewal of our mind can be.

I want to talk about a very familiar verse today. Many of us memorize Romans 12:1 and 2 together. And I would recommend that if you haven’t committed these verses to memory, that you make the effort to do so. These are excellent verses to help live godly lives. But, I have to confess that I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Make It Through Suffering? Series

Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005

Be prepared for times of suffering, lest affliction cause you to lose your grip on your relationship with God.

Be prepared for times of suffering, lest affliction cause you to lose your grip on your relationship with God. I. DON¡¦T BE DUMBFOUNDED BY SUFFERING (12-13) 12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dinosaurs & Bible

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 27, 2005

The Dinosaur Question. - The Bible refers to many common animals that we know today. What is interesting is that it has three animals that we no longer recognize. The Dragon, Behemoth & Leviathan

PowerPoint Available + = New Slide > = Transation Dinosaurs & Bible + - ’Intelligent design’ trial in fourth week - - Intelligent design is being promoted in schools across more than 20 states in the US. > Barna public schools should teach creationism (54% vs. 36%). >(59%) favor teaching ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Casualties Of War Pt Iii Series

Contributed by David King on Oct 30, 2005

From Chaotic to sequencial wars, but satan isnt done fighting, he will try one more time against Our Holy God.

THE CASUALTIES OF WAR TEXT ISAIH 14:12; REV 12:4; 9; 17 INTRO: I am picking up where we left off last Sunday. I know we covered a lot of information that could take you months to look up everything in the word of God I taught about, but his Sunday we won’t just deal with what was, but also ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

True Reality - Extreme Makeover Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Oct 31, 2005

Given the popularity of reality TV shows, this series challenges Christians to consider God’s True Reality.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA TRUE REALITY - EXTREME MAKEOVER 30 October 2005 Reality TV - ya gotta love it, right? There are no other shows on TV these days that include such drama, suspense, and comedy! And we can even say that reality TV is educational - I don’t know ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing The Discipline Of Gratefulness

Contributed by Denise Raterta on Oct 31, 2005

Just how does one develop the discipline of gratefulness, joy and contentment, the way Paul envisioned it? Consider the following steps...

Developing the Discipline of Gratitude Thankfulness is increasingly following a lonely trail nowadays. People seem to fall more frequently into the mire of ingratitude, especially when greatly impacted by the stresses of this world. Human beings throughout history have demonstrated their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-20

Denomination: *other

Happy Churchgoers

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 1, 2005

Most people attend church with about as much enthusiasm as going to the dentist to have a tooth pulled. David said he looked forward with eager anticipation to being in God’s house. We need that same attitude that of being happy churchgoers.

HAPPY CHURCHGOERS PSALM 122:1 Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. Introduction: Most people attend church with about as much enthusiasm as going to the dentist to have a tooth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Meek Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

We don’t see much meekness in this world, but it was a meek and lowly life that Christ modeled for us. When we watch a movie depicting the life of Christ, we often see a soft spoken and gentle man. Perhaps that is the picture we have of meekness. Only

Great things are always revealed to God’s chosen people on the mountaintop. There are many examples of this throughout the Bible. We haven’t the time to look at all of these, but we can continue to look at what Jesus spoke on the Sermon on the Mount. Again, what we should notice is the fact that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Those Who Are Persecuted Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005

There are some who do not see the Christian life as one that involves physical or emotional pain. The popular message to preach nowadays is the “prosperity message.” That message satisfies a lot of people.

As we continue our study on THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT, we will see tonight that the direction in which Jesus was teaching (in the first nine verses) takes a sharp turn in the highway. The verses we have already studied have been inspiring and uplifting for me, personally. But what we will read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Scattered Sheep

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005

How do we respond when we see others not living for the Lord? Perhaps we sometimes get frustrated with family members or friends that keep running from God.

Introduction: We have a responsibility to ourselves our families and our community to bring the light of the gospel to those who live in darkness and without Christ. Perhaps we get discouraged with how we see other people living. How do we respond when we see others not living for the Lord? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stewardship Of Gratitude

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

How are we to handle all the wonderful things God has given us?

The Stewardship of Gratitude Montreal/Townships October 15, 2005 Last weekend was a special weekend in Canada- it’s Thanksgiving weekend- and thousands of families enjoyed a special meal and special times together over the course of the weekend. Tables were heaped with special treats, including ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Land Of Narnia Series

Contributed by David Selleck on Nov 17, 2005

Basic introduction to Narnia story and comparison to the Kingdom of God

Nov 27, 2005 Advent 1 Template for planning David Selleck Lakeside United Methodist, Muskegon, Michigan Felt Need: What does Narnia have to do with my Christian Walk? Hoped for results: To demonstrate how CS Lewis wrote about Narnia and how we can use the parallel of the Kingdom of God to help ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:21-22

Denomination: Methodist

"Steadfast Hope" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

A. The depths of despair (vss 1-2); B. God’s forgiveness (vss 3-4); C. The process of waiting and hoping (vss 5-6); D. Motivation to tell others (vss 7-8).

Psalm Steps> “Steadfast Hope” -Psalm 130 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction and Outline Psalm 130 is a literal Song of Ascents—it climbs from the abyss of depression to the high ground of steadfast hope. In this brief penitential psalm we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Congregational