Sermons on Need To Be Ready:

God Has Redeemed Us Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 8, 2004

In Christ, God has paid the price to bring us to Him.

As we have thought about the meaning of Christmas, we have said that Christmas means that God has rescued us and that God can relate to us. But there is yet another thought for us to consider concerning the meaning of Christmas. Christmas means that God has redeemed us. Jesus came "at just the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Man Of Joy

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 10, 2004

The Joy of Jesus-and How that relates to us

Jesus, Man of JOY John 15:11 "These things have I spoken to you that MY JOY may remain in you, and that YOUR JOY may be full!" BULLETIN BLOOPER-Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa will be speaking tonight at Calvary Memorial Church. Come tonight and hear Bertha Belch all the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Restoring The Link On The Advent Of Christ. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 12, 2004

Based on John chpater 15 uses the imagary of a severed spiral cord and a crashing Californian redwood to remind ourselves to be branches miraculously restored by Christ to His vine. Uses a number of unrecognised resources - {found them on the internet

Restoring the link JN 15:1 - 10 Some of you will have seen actor Christopher Reeves play the part of Superman in the movies. In May of 1995, it was during the cross-country portion of a horse jumping event in Culpeper, Virginia, that Reeve’s Throughbred, Eastern Express, balked at a rail jump, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Part 3 - The Believing Pillar Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Dec 13, 2004

Part 3 in the House of Faith series dealing with our belief and how it directly effects our relationship with God.

The House of Faith Part 3 – The Believing Pillar † SCRIPTURE READING Mark 11:23, 24 “I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, ’Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. 24Therefore I tell ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23-24

Denomination: Bible Church

Christmas Day -Cause For Celebration.

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 16, 2004

A christmas sermon that is serching for the cause for celebration. a couple of other sermon central sources that i failed to record. Has an unusual cowboy story which is useful for seeker services.

LK 2:8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Your Daddy

Contributed by David Ward on Dec 21, 2004

Big Idea: If you know God as Daddy, then you aren’t His slave, but His child and His heir

God Your Daddy Romans 8:15-17 INTRODUCTION: Fred Craddock, who while lecturing at Yale University, told of going back one summer to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, to take a short vacation with his wife. One night they found a quiet little restaurant where they looked forward to a private meal--just the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why People Can't Stand Jesus Series

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Sep 7, 2006

"Who do you say that I am?" This is the most essential question Jesus asked, and for us to answer.The creed says, "Jesus Christ, His only Son our Lord"

"Who do you say that I am?" -- the most essential question Jesus ever asked, and for us to answer. And not just any answer will do. In the end, every person must deal with Jesus Christ. No one can escape him. You can avoid the question, or delay it, or postpone it, or stonewall it, or pretend you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Marks Of The Holy Spirit.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 10, 2006

Have we got the true marks of the Holy Spirit in our conversion? A look at the work and the true marks of the Holy Spirt from the day of Pentecost.

The marks of the Holy Spirit…Acts 1. 5. The book of Acts continues the story where Luke left off in his gospel. This book covers the 30 years after Jesus was taken up into heaven. The book really reveals the Acts of the Holy Spirit, which sees the church being established, the gospel spreading v8 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Talk Like A Pirate... Or Not

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 18, 2006

Good words follow faith and good works.

20060917 Web Site Sermon Title: Talk Like a Pirate… or Not Text: James 3:1-12 Thesis: In consistent Christian living, “good words” follow “faith” and “good works”. On Sunday, September 8, 2002, Columnist Dave Barry posted his column in the Miami Herald. He wrote, “Every now and then, some ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Glad In The House Of The Lord

Contributed by John Johnson on Sep 19, 2006

We should be glad when we come to the house of the Lord

The word “worship” comes from an old English word “worthship”, meaning that God is worthy; He deserves our praise. Worship is our response to all God is and says and does. When we really believe God deserves our worship, nothing will keep us away from church. Church worship is a matter of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1, Psalm 27:1-5, Psalm 51:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Captives Of Our Faith

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Sep 21, 2006

Is it your desire to live a life wholly committed to Christ? To live a life of conviction requires commitment. We can learn much from Daniel.

Captives of Our Faith Daniel 1:1-20 Isaiah 51:7-8 Matthew 14:23 Romans 12:11-13 1 Corinthians 1:9 Psalm 119 2 Corinthians 5:7 Mark 10:43-44 Prov. 3:6 I never tire of reading and preaching from the “Book of Daniel.” Not only is it one of the best of the Bible’s literary works, but ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God And Children

Contributed by William Mouser on Sep 24, 2006

In contrast to the ambition to acquire the applause and approval of men, Jesus turns his disciples toward the powerless -- toward children -- as exemplars of Himself, His Father, and the ones his disciples should seek to serve.

Psalm 54, Wisdom 1:16 - 2:22, James 3:16-4:6, Mark 9:30-37 Apostles, Christians, and Children Sometimes, the disciples of Jesus don’t come off very well in the gospels, and today’s Gospel lesson is one of those times. Jesus tells them again, as he is doing more and more often at this point in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Is One Way To God Really Fair

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 26, 2006

Last week the unquestionable and unavoidable claims of Christ…this morning I want to address a concern that often arises from the sidelines of such claims… Is one way to God really fair? It’s a big world…with many following religious traditions within t

Last week the unquestionable and unavoidable claims of Christ…this morning I want to address a concern that often arises from the sidelines of such claims… Is one way to God really fair? It’s a big world…with many following religious traditions within their own culture…isn’t Christianity a bit too ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Imitate Jesus

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 27, 2006

When we imitate Jesus as our Role Model, we become role models for others to follow.

IMITATE JESUS --Ephesians 5:1-5 As a child and youth I learned that anything which was an imitation was cheap and not as good in quality as the original. It was not the best product for your money. The first King James Bible that my parents gave me was genuine Moroccan leather, the very best ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Stewardship-A Question Of Control Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006

(Read Matt 25:14-29) Parable of the Talents - Apply to principles of trust and stewardship

Another week of witnessing fires sweep through hills and homes, continues as a backdrop to our consideration of stewardship; and developing of life of trust. - One man on T.V., wandering thru the ashes that had once been his home… “We come into this world with nothing… We leave with nothing” - He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational