Sermons on New Beginning:

The Lord Invites Every One To Eat At His Table

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 31, 2008

This Sabbath situation was a trap set up by Jesus’ enemies.

THE LORD INVITES EVERY ONE TO EAT AT HIS TABLE 10-14-06 Our text is found in Lk.14:16-24 but in order to see what’s taking place lets read verses 1-6 first. LUKE 14: 1-6 1And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Bring In The Fruit!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 10, 2008

Message urging our church to be one where we are bringing in the "fruit of the vineyard" - working for the Kingdom instead of ourselves.

Bring in the Fruit! Matthew 21:33-46 August 10, 2008 Introduction We continue our walk through the gospel according to Matthew, and even though it’s only Tuesday, Jesus finds Himself in the thick of some controversy. The religious leaders are really coming after Him – challenging His words, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

We Walk By Faith, Not By Sight (A Long Walk On A Short Pier)

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Aug 10, 2008

Your intellect and your five senses are hollering “No! It won’t work. I’ll make a fool of myself.” But God’s Word and His Spirit say “Yes!” We are faced daily with challenges to walk by faith, not by sight.

•• Philip took the proverbial “long walk on a short pier”. He had been having an immensely successful revival in the city of Samaria, with many conversions and healings, signs, and wonders manifested (Acts 8:5-8). Philip immediately left all that to follow the instructions from “an angel of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Broken Heart

Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 29, 2003

Jeremiah the Prophet is a man with a big heart

A BROKEN HEART JEREMIAH 8:18-9:1 SEPTEMBER 28, 2003 INTRODUCTION: In his retirement, Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia. Because Jefferson trusted that students would take their studies seriously, the code of discipline was lax. Unfortunately, his trust proved misplaced when the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons To Rejoice

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

In spite of difficulties, God has given us reasons to rejoice.

November 9, 2002 I. Introduction A. Theme for this month of November is Praise and Thanksgiving B. Fitting theme 1. In the month of October, we celebrated thanksgiving here in Canada 2. In the month of November, our neighbor south of the border is celebrating thanksgiving. 3. As we approach the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:10-11

Denomination: Adventist

Strange Fire

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

What happened to Nadab and Abihu is an important example that we must never tamper with things that God have sanctified as holy.

February 22, 2003 I. Introduction: A. Results of disobedience 1) Leviticus 10:1-7, “And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the LORD, which he commanded them not. And there went out fire ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 3:4

Denomination: Adventist

Called To Godliness Series

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003

As God’s chosen people, we are called to godliness.

April 16, 2001 I. INTRODUCTION: A. Review of the previous topic—Called to Repentance 1. Important Things Discussed: a. True Repentance Involves Four Things: i. Putting our priority in line with God’s priority ii. Discarding things that create disorder in our lives iii. Replacing discarded things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Adventist

The Test: Is Foolishness The Better Choice? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 16, 2003

Both foolishness and wisdom fail to satisfy. Both lead us to find the answer somewhere else.

The Test: Is Foolishness the Better Choice? (Ecclesiastes 2) Note: The illustrations in this sermon were mostly borrowed from Sermon Central Intro 1. This is the 100th anniversary of powered flight! It was 100 years ago that the Wright Brothers successfully flew the first airplane at Kitty ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26, Proverbs 14:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Giving Up--Never An Option"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Oct 16, 2003

Why the Christian should never consider giving up.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches October 12, 2003 “Giving Up--is Never an Option” Matthew 9:22 Galatians 6:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Think back on a time in your life when you gave up on something or someone and years later you said, “I wish I would have stuck it out just a little bit longer.” I “gave ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:22, Galatians 6:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Don't "Snatch Defeat From The Jaws Of Victory” Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 24, 2003

Joshua overcame his fear by: 1. by hearing the word of God 2. by immersing himself in the Word of God 3. by having courage to act on God’s word

Joshua 1:1-9 Our passage this evening is from the book of Joshua and it is a reminder that we need to be careful not to “snatch defeat from the jaws of victory” 1. Background I would like to look at the background of this text. Moses, that great man of God has led the Children of Israel out of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Ow! That Hurts!

Contributed by Chris Talton on Oct 27, 2003

In order to get Christians to increase in their fruitfulness for Him, God cuts things out of our lives.

Oct. 26, 2003 John 15 “Ow! That hurts!” Introduction Indian Jones and the Last Crusade is one of my favorite movies—it’s great entertainment but it packs a powerful punch of a message about finding happiness and joy. In the climactic scene of the movie, Indiana Jones is grasping ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Money Does Strange Things

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 8, 2003

Pastors’ Conference: A special sermon addressing the ethics of money. This was presented at a special worship service that was part of a monthly gathering of pastors.

Money does strange things to people. I found this cute little story on the Internet that was carried in the December 1980 issue of Campus Life. (p. 19) It starts by asking: What’s the most outrageous thing you would do for $10,000 cash? The question was posed recently by Chicago radio station WKOX. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Lutheran

The Pastor's Heart - Part Three

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 11, 2003

A Pastor’s heart is for God’s people to be strengthened in their walk and in the Word.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC -------------------------- October 26, 2003 -------------------------- 1Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone; 2And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Exaltation And Transformation Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2008

Exposition on Col 1:15-23 as it relates to the purpose of the existence of the church and to the first part of our vision statement

Text: Colossians 1:15-23, Title: Exaltation and Transformation, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/8/08, AM Opening illustration: “But now and then someone tells me frankly that my preaching needs to be less doctrinal and more practical. Practical application is vital. I don’t want to minimize its importance. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Pentecost--United In Understanding, Truth, & Love"

Contributed by John Donnelly on Jun 5, 2008

The Holy Spirit ;11) empowers us to understand one another; (2) thereby exposing us to the truth of Christ; which units ther Body in Love.

Pentecost Sermon May, 2008 Únited in Understanding, Truth, and Love By the Rev. John Donnelly There is an old joke that says,” God so loved the world—THAT HE DID NOT SEND A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican