Sermons on My Heart Is Faint:

What? No Offering Plates? Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 10, 2002

Sermon 2 of 5 on why we do what we do in church. At the Meridian Christian Church we don’t pass an offering plate. Did you ever wonder why?

Luke 7:36-50 (NCV) 36 One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to eat with him, so Jesus went into the Pharisee’s house and sat at the table. 37 A sinful woman in the town learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house. So she brought an alabaster jar of perfume 38 and stood behind Jesus at his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas: A Child Is Born

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002

Does God really love us? The birth of Jesus Christ is the beginning of God’s profound answer to this question.

A Child is Born Isa 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel (NKJ) Isa 9:6-7 For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Perry Mason And The Judgement

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Dec 31, 2002

When we die we will all come under judgement - but who will do the judging?

Do you remember Perry Mason? Perry Mason used to be one of my favourite TV programmes. I used to watch it avidly every week until it became too predictable, and I became bored. Perry Mason was a courtroom lawyer - each week he would be faced with an open and shut case. A murder ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-18, Zechariah 3:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Missing The Boat

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 28, 2005

Why do so many seem to miss the hour of visitation? Why do we fail to receive the good things God has for us?

30, January 2004 Dakota Community Church Missing the Boat Introduction: When we take communion I always point this out. Jesus came to the people who were waiting for Him and yet they missed Him. In spite of all the attention grabbing signs, in spite of healings, in spite of miracles, in spite of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:29-34

Denomination: Mennonite

Your Place At The Execution

Contributed by Dale Miller on Mar 25, 2005

Each of us plays a part in the crucifixion of Jesus. Many of the characters are discussed in this sermon.

MUB GOOD FRIDAY 2005 INTRO; I WAS TALKING TO SOMEONE THE OTHER DAY, AND THE TRIALS OF ROBERT BLAKE, AND SCOTT PETERSON CAME UP. ONE IS FOUND NOT GUILTY, THE OTHER IS CONVICTED, AND THE PENALTY IS DEATH. IN THE COURSE OF THE CONVERSATION, THEY SAID, IT IS RUMORED THAT THE EXECUTION OF PETERSON ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seek And Pursue

Contributed by A.c. Morgan on Apr 4, 2005

Seek and Pursue the peace in your life.

I would like to share with you the word that the Lord shared with Word of Knowledge Christian Center. It is found in 1 Pete 3:8-13 (Amplified Bible): 11 Let him turn away from wickedness and shun it, and let him do right. Let him search for peace (harmony; undisturbedness from fears, agitating ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-13

Denomination: Apostolic

Did You Receive The Holy Spirit When You Believed?

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Apr 7, 2005

All Christians have the Holy Spirit dwelling within them. Paul’s question here is not referring to that. His question concerns whether or not the believers had been baptized in the Holy Spirit. This experience is subsequent to salvation.

“Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” Sunday 4/3/05 Ridgeway Assembly of God Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction Turn to Acts 19. Read verses 1-7. Who were these men? “Paul…at Ephesus. There he found some disciples…There were about twelve men in all.” Acts 19:1, 7 NIV While some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Focus Of Worship Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 13, 2003

This is the 17th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at the focus of worship.

Sunday Morning March 16, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Church On The Rocks¡¨ [#17] FOCUS OF WORSHIP 1 Corinthians 14:1-15:11 Introduction: 1. Have you ever played baseball, softball, tennis, racquetball, ping pong, golf, or any other sport that requires hitting an object? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

3 Lent B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Mar 25, 2003

In a time of war it is important to be reminded of God’s intention for the world and for us.

3 Lent B Exodus 20:1-17, 1 Cor. 1:18-25, John 2:13-22 March 2003 Rev. Roger Haugen It has been a tough week. The tension of the build-up to war has sapped many of us of energy. The war that seemed so inevitable, yet undesirable has arrived and we are not left untouched. There have been peace ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22, Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Decisions And Bifocals Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 26, 2003

7th and final sermon in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

EVERYBODY IS KNOW FOR SOMETHING Decisions and Bifocals Rev. 3:14-22 INTRODUCTION: All of the messages to the churches of Asia are extremely practical, but perhaps none fits the conditions in North America as much as does the message to Laodicea, a church that had become lukewarm in its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

5 Lent B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Apr 6, 2003

In these dark times we need to walk with Jesus through the darkness of his crucifixion and death so that as he is "lifted up" we can know that in the darkest of times he will be there for us to bring new life.

5 Lent B John 12:20-33 6 April 2003 Rev. Roger Haugen We live in dark and dangerous times. The stability we crave in life seems shaken every time we turn around. Jobs are continually downsized, the mutual funds that were to give us security in our retirement send out notices of negative ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon For Palm/Passion Sunday, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 6, 2003

The mind of Christ, among other things, involves a life of humility, obedience, and sacrifice.

Sermon for Palm/Passion Sunday, Yr B 13/04/2003 Based on Phil. 2:5-11 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Humility, obedience and sacrifice. Those three words stand out as descriptors of the tragic, yet holy last week of Christ’s life in this world. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Your Big Brother Jesus

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 19, 2004

Your older brother, Jesus, understands your problems and temptations. He will protect you against the world’s biggest bully. He will deliver you from your greatest threat - death.

Your Big Brother Jesus Heb. 2:14, 15 INTRO.: I’ve never had an older brother. I am an older brother, so I know a little of what it’s like. An older brother is someone who sticks up for you in a fight and blames you when Mom is angry. He gets the new clothes first and you have to wear ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15, Hebrews 2:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do I Believe: Unbelieving Belief

Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 1, 2004

OUR DOUBTS MUST ALWAYS BE FUNNELED THROUGH OUR BELIEF IN GOD.

WHAT DO I BELIEVE: UNBELIEVING BELIEF MARK 9: 14-29 AUGUST 1, 2004 INTRODUCTION: How “Christianized” Do Americans Want Their Country To Be? July 26, 2004 (Ventura, CA) - America’s ties to the Christian faith have been challenged in recent years through court cases, public policies, political ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

John - The Apostle Of Love Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Sep 6, 2004

The Apostle John’s emphasis concerning love.

The 12 Apostles Week 5 – John Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. "The Apostle of Love" Illustration: William Gladstone Prime Minister of Britain, stood before the House of Commons one day and began to tell a touching story about their Princess... Alice. You see Alice had a daughter that was extremely ill ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Bible Church