Sermons on Need To Be Ready:

Made One To Be One Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Nov 2, 2007

We were united with Christ so we can unite with each other

Someone said, “The greatest argument for Christianity is Christians. There is nothing more compelling than those who live the life of Christ.” But do you know that the greatest argument against Christianity is Christians also? There is nothing more discouraging than Christians who don’t live the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Pious People Procure Perfected Promises Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Nov 4, 2007

The writer to the Hebrews tried to give confort to the Early Christians that the new converts to the faith were on an equal basis with those of the Old Testament and for the millions to come to Jesus.

HEBREWS 11:40 PIOUS PEOPLE PROCURE PERFECTED PROMISES I. THE PANORAMA: A. Past. B. Present. C. Promise. II. THE PATTERN: A. Person. B. Pardon. C. Partnership. III. THE PERFECTION: A. Plan. B. Provisional. C. Permanent. The writer now brings this part of his writing to a close ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:40

Denomination: Methodist

God Loves You Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 12, 2007

God’s unfailing love for his people directs how he deals with them. even when angry he still loves them

HOSEA 11.1-11 GOD LOVES YOU! This morning, you will be glad to hear, I am not going to attempt to preach through both chapters 11 and 12 of Hosea. Instead I want to concentrate on chapter 11 verses 1-11. Over the past two weeks we have heard how Ephraim has chased after other gods and the ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Rejoice! (Philippians 4:4-7)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 15, 2007

At the time of writing this letter to the Philippians, we know full well that Paul was in prison, awaiting a trial that would determine whether he was to be executed. You...

I’ve chosen as my text this morning the Philippians passage - ‘Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say ‘rejoice’!’ I do this partly to spare you from having to hear my John the Baptist sermon again. I only have the one. More significantly though, I’ve chosen this passage because I’m conscious ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Truth About The Tradition

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Nov 24, 2007

This sermon deals with some of the traditions that surrond the Christmas Season and closes with a call for Salvation.

The Truth about Traditions Jeremiah 10:1-10 12/1/07 In my lifetime I have read the Bible through more than once. And every time I do, it always reveals to me something new. Even though I’ve read it before, even the most popular of the scriptures, God still breaths new life into His word. Now ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:1-5, Jeremiah 10:1-15

Denomination: *other

David & Bathsheeba (2 Samuel 11)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 28, 2007

David and Bathsheeba - an old story with a very contemporary ring to it, and a few things still to teach us!

"You can get a large audience together for a strip-tease act-that is, to watch a girl undress on the stage. Now suppose you came to a country where you could fill a theatre by simply bringing a covered plate on to the stage and then slowly lifting the cover so as to let everyone see, just before ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How Close Do You Want To Get?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 1, 2007

God is inviting you to get as close as you dare to get.

December 2, 2007 Evening Service Text: Exodus 33:7-23 Subject: The Presence of God Title: How Close Do You Want to Get? I have known a lot of different people. When I worked in a factory as a young man I think I knew every one of the 200+ people that worked there. When I worked in construction ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Way Of The Blessed

Contributed by Mark Clarke on Sep 21, 2007

in the midst of all this uncertainty and change, one thing remains sure, one thing is certain -- the Word of the Living God!

The way of the Blessed -- “of God...from us...in you” (1Thess 2:13-17) Intro - Our World is certainly in uncertain times -- 40 were killed by terrorists in India, wildfires in Greece, earthquakes in Japan & Peru, Hurricane Dean in Mexico & here at home floods, drought & an uneasy economy. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grace On Display

Contributed by Michael Mccosker on Sep 27, 2007

A wonderful display of Grace by King David

“I was born in 1725, and I died 1807. The only godly influence in my life, as far back as I can remember, was my mother, whom I had for only seven years. When she left my life through death, I was virtually an orphan. My father remarried, sent me to a strict military school, where the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When It Comes To My Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Davenport on Oct 3, 2007

Every believer longs to have a great church experience, here are some ways to accomplish that!

It’s Not About Me… When It Comes To: CHURCH Hebrews 10:24 - 35 Video Clip: “Me Church” (KJV) 24And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-35

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Message

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 4, 2007

Funeral Message for 99 year old woman. Eulolgy and theological reflection. We are not ignorant, through the resurrection we will live eternally, because of our second birth we will have a spiritual body.

Note: The first section is a eulogy for Leah Peterson which then transitions into a theological reflection based upon Psalm 116; 1 Thes 4:13-18; 1 cor 15:42-49. First let us remember that we are gathered here today not because Leah Peterson has died, rather, we are gathered here today because Leah ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beatitudes

Contributed by James Cloud on Oct 6, 2007

A sermon detailing what Christ is truly saying to us through the Beatitudes.

The Beatitudes By Fr. James Scripture reference Matthew 5 The Beatitudes 1Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them saying: 3"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Live Like Christ

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 8, 2007

We are called to share our lives, serve out of a pure heart and seek to bring out the best in others.

God called us to be obedient followers. The Apostle Paul was such a follower. He wrote to the Thessalonian believers, “You know how we lived among you for your sake. You became imitators of us and of the Lord”.[1] Paul lived like Christ. The Message translation goes like this: “In imitating us, you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Kings Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 11, 2007

The first in a series of messages on Matthew’s unique accounting of Christ’s life tells about the conflict between King Herod and baby Jesus who were both called "King of the Jews"

Matthew’s Unique Message #1 A Tale of Two Kings (Title and background on Herod from : A Tale of Two Kings by Brian Bill www.sermoncentral.com) Matthew 1:1-17; 2:1-18 CHCC: June 3, 2007 INTRODUCTION: This summer I plan to preach a series of messages taken from the Gospel of Matthew. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007

Second of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” I know that I have told you this story not long ago, but since it happens to fit well with this morning’s topic of mourning, I am going to tell you again. For some of you, it might be the first time hearing this. I used to live in San ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed