Sermons on New Years Eve:

A Proper Response

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Oct 3, 2010

God asks the impossible, disciples replyt increase our faith (proper response) He does - at the cross

Concordia Lutheran Church, Cerritos Redeemer Lutheran Church, Southgate Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, La Mirada Pentecost 19, October 3, 2010 (note - this sermon was preached simultaneously by myself and two of my deacons, covering two churches in pastoral transistion - results were amazing - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Wrong Perceptions Should Be Subjected To Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 4, 2010

Too many people think their perception is reality but it must be subjected to the truth or it can become extremely dangerous.

Wrong Perceptions Should Be Subjected to Truth (Matthew 15:15-17) Matthew 15:17-20 (New International Version) 17"Don't you see that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then out of the body? 18 But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these make a man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Christian freedom is from God’s Law condemning you and freedom from sin’s bondage. But it’s also freedom to receive God’s gifts in worship and freedom to stand in His presence as a sinner, yet fully righteous because of Christ Jesus.

Intro We Americans revel in our freedom. We delight in our freedom to do what we want, when we want. We believe it’s our right to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. But of course, we know that political freedom is always conditional. I am not free to interfere with your ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

A Virgin Will Conceive

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 8, 2010

Like Ahaz before us, we don’t want a sign from God--at least a sign that leaves God running the show. What Ahaz did on the outside, we do on the inside. We like things just the way they are, if it leaves us in charge.

Intro Isaiah’s prophecy of the Virgin giving birth was a sign against King Ahaz. It’s also a sign against us, all fallen humanity. Ahaz was a young Israelite man gone bad. He was of David’s line, but not of David’s faith. And he had become king of the Southern kingdom of Israel, Judah. Ahaz ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Lutheran

Handling Adversity

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

Today from this passage of scripture I want us to see how Daniel handled adversity, so that when adversity comes into our lives, we will be able to handle it as well.

Handling Adversity Am October 11th 2009 Daniel 2: 12-28 Introduction We began a six part series titled “Faith under Fire” last week we will be studying this topic from the book of Daniel, last week in part one we learned what four tests of our faith are: Isolation, Indoctrination, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:12-28

Denomination: Baptist

Five Signs Of Pride

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

Notice five things the Edomites did to Israel as the result of their pride showing itself.

Five Signs of Pride Wed night October 7th 2009 Obadiah 1:10-14 Introduction What is pride? It is above all an attitude, but it never stops with an attitude. It never stops in the mind or in the heart of a person or a people. James 1:14-15 “but each one is tempted when, by his own evil ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Producers Of A Hostile Environment-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 2, 2010

Part 6 of a 7-part sermon. The Apostle Paul, revealed to Timothy that a hostile(antagonistic) environment will characterize the last days. But why? A Hostile Environment is characterized by a Distortion of...

PRODUCERS of a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-VI—2Timothy 3:1-9 The last days will be characterized by a hostile(antagonistic) environment. The Apostle Paul, revealed to Timothy that a hostile(antagonistic) environment will characterize the last days. A(n) hostile(antagonistic) environment will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Get A Lift

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 17, 2010

If we are true Christians then we are in the people lifting business

Acts 4:36 And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, Acts 4:37 Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles feet. His name was Joses = Exalted Which is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:33-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Gave His Life As A Ransom

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 19, 2010

Lent 4(A)- Jesus gave his life as a ransom. The Son of Man served to save. Christians are saved to serve.

JESUS GAVE HIS LIFE AS A RANSOM (Outline) March 14, 2010 - Lent 4 - MATTHEW 20:17-28 INTRO: The mission of Christ while living on earth was to obey his Father’s will. Jesus was the King of kings even while living on earth covered with human flesh. Jesus also came to earth to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-28

Denomination: Lutheran

An Introduction To The Book Of Proverbs

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010

Just a brief intoduction into the book of Proverbs

Intro: 1. Calvin Coleridge, “Wisdom is common sense, in an uncommon degree.” 2. Solomon certainly had that kind of wisdom to an almost unbelievable degree. 3. Introduction to the Book of Proverbs. Proverbs 1:1 (NKJV) 1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: I. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Of Christ-The Place Of God's Peace Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 28, 2010

Part 3 of a 4 part series visiting the places connected with Easter and God's peace

Title: The Cross of Christ-the place of God’s peace Text: Colossians 1:19-23 Introduction Today we are on the 3rd of 4 places Jesus visited over Easter week and connecting each place with God’s peace To recap here are the 2 places we have already visited. 1st place – the upper ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The Sermon Is Hot Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

When the sermon is hot it talks about one’s sin, it makes known one’s need, and it builds up one’s hope.

Title: “When the Sermon is Hot” Text: Psalms 39:3 Focus: “…then spake I with my tongue…” When the sermon is hot it talks about one’s sin, it makes known one’s need, and it builds up one’s hope. No one is exempt from having to deal with issues in life. I really don’t have a definition for issues, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:3

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Ones Calling

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Mar 17, 2009

Everyone has a divine vocation, Jesus said -“Many are called but few are chosen.” Those who are rejected are so not because they do not have a call from God but because they refuse to accept it. The goal of my sermon today is to help you understand and

TITLE : FINDING ONES CALLING (Adapted from a paper written by Fr. Thomas Hopko) TEXT: St. Matthew 22:14 INTRODUCTION: • Have you ever got up in the morning and while you were brushing your teeth asked yourself this question – “Why on earth am I here?”Ever thought, I know God has something for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:14

Denomination: Orthodox

Youth Of Power And Promise Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 19, 2009

Youth have both the power and promise to play an integral role in the betterment of our society, community and our church.

Sunday, June 3, 2007 “Youth of Power and Promise” Text: I Samuel 17: 12 - 26 As we begin to recognize our youth during this youth month, I’m proud to announce that in our midst are youth of power and promise. In some instances we see the promise, but do not acknowledge their power. We act as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Going Through The Motions

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Mar 26, 2009

Are we just going through the motions of being a Christian? Maybe you are sleep walking and you need awakened out of your sleep. Wake up mighty men and women and prepare for the battles that will come your way.

Going Through The Motions Romans 8:31-37 31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? 32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? 33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God