Sermons on New Generation:

Instructions On How To Handle Difficult Times

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 29, 2005

The Psalmist David gives us some good instructions on how to handle hard times when they come.

PSALM 62:1-12 “INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO HANDLE HARD TIMES” A) I read about a man that was sitting at home one evening when the doorbell rang! * When he answered the door, a six-foot tall cockroach was standing there. * The cockroach immediately punched him between the eyes and scampered off. * The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus Really Divine? Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 4, 2006

Using the DaVinci Code as a starting point for demonstrating Jesus really is the divine Son of God, and why this is important for us today.

Last week I began this sermon series called Counterfeit Christianity because of my concerns over how easily people across this country and around world have been led astray by believing some of the claims made about the Christian faith by a fictional book called The Da Vinci Code. My hope is that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:21-26

Denomination: Methodist

Compass, Unitard, Well Worn Boots

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006

Let your congregation know the three things that a disciple of Jesus can not be without. (heart pointed to Jesus, a willingness to grapple with Jesus in relationship--get to know who he really is, and to walk in His steps. Scripture is taken from a vari

Compass, Unitard, Well Worn Boots “Compass, Unitard, Well Worn Boots” (say these three seemingly unrelated things out loud, in the tradition of Johnny Carson’s character, alluded to below, but then proceed to talk about the following material first, before giving the “question” that those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship As A Way Of Life Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

Worship is a total way of life of loving our Lord that will stand up under the scrutiny of God himself—and in spite of our circumstances. This is a four parter. (It originally started as one sermon and was split off and expanded to four.)

Disciplines are a way of life for most people. Choosing to do things on a regular basis so that desired goals are reached—those goals wouldn’t be reached without disciplining ourselves in certain tasks: We teach our daughters and sons to brush their teeth. Why? SO that when the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Investing Your Life In People Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 11, 2006

This final lesson in the series is designed to motivate us to realize that the soul-saving business is the most important business in the world.

A. Today’s sermon brings to a conclusion this series on outreach that we have been addressing this fall. 1. We are going to spend a few moments thinking about Jesus’ famous last words, but before we do, I thought it might be fun to think about some other famous last words. 2. Here are the Top 10 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ride Of Your Life

Contributed by Tony Grant on Dec 7, 2005

Jesus gives us the power to live and a reason to live. He gives us a life that is about something. He gives us the ride of our lives.

Ride of Your Life 1 Peter 1:17-21 01/23/05 2314 words 17 If you invoke as Father the one who judges all people impartially according to their deeds, live in reverent fear during the time of your exile. 18 You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your ancestors, not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worry-Free Living

Contributed by Tony Grant on Dec 7, 2005

Be anxious in nothing; prayerful in everything; thankful in anything, and you will have the peace of God.

Worry-Free Living Philippians 4:4-7 01/16/05 2293 words 4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5 Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6 Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The King ... Or Just A Fancy Look-A-Like?

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 7, 2005

When Jesus came into Jerusalem riding on a donkey the whole town presumed that He would take up the throne of the Messiah in Jerusalem – instead He went to the temple and cleared it out. Is this really the King that the Scriptures tell us about?

May 4, 2003 Morning Service Text: Galatians 5:16-18; 22-25 Subject: Life in the Spirit Title: Growing in the Spirit. The war in Iraq is essentially over. The enemy has been defeated. There are still skirmishes being fought but for all intents and purposes the war is over. This was a war in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Have No Illusions

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 8, 2005

In our world we can become distracted by the illusions of wealth, power and prestige. Pursuing such illusions may give us temporary satisfaction, but they do not give us eternal security. We need to stand on the foundation which will not crumble.

Have No Illusions Readings Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 Matthew 7:24-27 (text) Congregation of the Lord Jesus Christ, Young people, boys and girls. You can open any one of a dozen teen magazines available at the moment and the same message will jump out from all of them. A person who has made it in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Betrayed By How Many?

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 15, 2005

Jesus has reached the point of no return – the cross was going to be inevitable. However, despite the fact that it is Judas who is betraying Him Jesus still calls Judas “friend”. Such actions help us to know what to do when we are betrayed.

Matthew 26:47-56 “Betrayed by how many?” Scripture Readings:- John 18:1-11 Matthew 26:47-56 Congregation in the Lord When you go to the top part of the Niagara Falls there is a point which you can reach which is called “the point of no return”. No boat, no matter how powerful the engine, is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Behind Christmas

Contributed by Roger Wilson on Dec 16, 2005

An exploration of the human side of Christ

Luke 1:26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:6-33

Thomas - Vilified By Reputation Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 16, 2005

It is so easy to characterise ourselves and others on the basis of past actions or occasions when sin has prevailed. The way Jesus deals with Thomas reminds us that we should not be judged on the basis of our reputation, but on the basis of Christ’s grac

Message John 20:24-29 “Thomas … vilified by reputation” We like to put people into a box don’t we? To be able to look at someone and feel that we have a measure of who they are. We see a single mum … and all too quickly we make a presumption about the sort of person she is. We discover someone is ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

God Knows Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 16, 2005

1st week of Advent 2005, a simple sermon reminding the listeners that God Knows... He is worthy of our Trust.

"God Knows" Pastor Glenn Newton 12-04-05 This morning as we continue our wait, as we continue to look for the fulfillment of God’s promise of His return in Glory, we need to be reminded that God has always fulfilled his promises… Amen? We need to know that every prophecy that God has given to us ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Plan For Successful Marriages

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 16, 2005

I suggest that we need to go back to the blueprint & read again the words of the architect who designed marriage in the first place, & find out what He has to say about it.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. A Hollywood actor who was famous for his romantic roles was once asked the question, "What makes a great lover?" I am sure that the listeners expected him to answer with a typical playboy-macho response. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Until God Fixes Things

Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005

Sermon for Ascension Sunday

Introduction: Some of my most interesting theological conversations take place in the hot-tub at the YMCA. Kind of a strange thought, isn’t it? Well, let me tell you about a conversation I had with a guy this past week. We’ll call him Hank. Hank is nearly 70 years old and works out almost ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist