Sermons on Newness Of Mind:

The Road To Emmaus

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006

Father Dave’s sermon on the Road to Emmaus and an encouragement for those who are searching for God, and are still searching.

I’ve had some pretty intense pastoral encounters this past week. I think that’s the right term - ‘pastoral encounters’? I’m referring to those dialogues I have occasionally with people that are deep and spiritual, and I’ve had quite a number of them in this last week. And most of these intense ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Getting Jesus For Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 22, 2006

The truth that we receive or reject Jesus in every choice we make must replace the idea that receiving him as Lord and Savior in a one-time event (i.e. baptism, church membership or sinner’s prayer).

Visual/Sensory Illustration(s) Pictures from A Christmas Carol movies Clips from A Christmas Carol movies Chains – actual chains hanging around or pictures; perhaps sound clips of rattling chains IDEAS for Other Illustrations Quotes from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens IDEAS ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Joash: A Child Of Promise Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 27, 2006

Joash lived so that Jesus, another child of promise, could die and make our futures bright.

They were excited for the birth of their child. So much so that they had converted the guest room into the baby room before the first trimester was even over! They also started to save money so they could open a RESP (a college fund) the moment their child was born. They wanted the very best for ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Romans 4:1-12 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Dec 27, 2006

Romans 4:1-12

Abraham Justified by Faith (1)What then shall we say was gained by Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh? (2)For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. (3)For what does the Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was counted to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-12

Denomination: Bible Church

The Betrayal Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Don Berry-Graham on Dec 28, 2006

We come to Jesus to be fixed and when his method of fixing us does not meet ours we revert to our personal adgenda in betrayal of Jesus just as Judas did.

The Betrayal of Jesus John 13:21-32 & Matthew 22:14-16 Introduction video from sermon video’s called who is Jesus. if we were to have stopped Judas on the way to betray Jesus and asked him the question who was Jesus how would he have answered? JUDAS WAS ATTRACTED TO THE POWER OF JESUS ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas365

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 30, 2006

Christmas is an experience that is intended 365 days a year. It was simply launched when Christ was born.

Wynonna Judd – Christmas album “Christmas future is far away Christmas past is past Christmas present is here today” Song goes on to say “Have yourself a merry little Christmas now.” Christmas is an experience that is intended 365 days a year. It was simply launched when Christ was born. Sadly, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

The God Pleasing Life Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 8, 2005

Each of us need do be shown and encouraged how to live the God Pleasing Life thereby finding favor with men and seeing many saved.

THE GOD PLEASING LIFE Acts 2:42-47 INTRODUCTION: A. One of the best known phrases in Christendom is from the Westminster Catechism “Man’s chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him for ever!” 1. What a wonderful thought, isn’t it 2. It is a thought John Piper really brings to light in his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Fruit

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 22, 2005

Christians must be Fruitful. They need do wht God designed them to do.

Spiritual Fruit Luke 13:1-9 Last week being the anniversary of 911, we continued using scripture to point out what Jesus taught about disasters and tragedies natural or accidental and the death that leaves unfinished business. We compared two situations in Jesus Day with some of the terrible ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

Healing Only Comes From Christ

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Oct 11, 2005

We need Christ’s help to bring real healing

Christianity or Churchianity - Which are you a part of?” Some THINK they are part of Christianity when in truth they are really only part of a church. You can find people who are a part of Churchianity in any denomination that preaches that Jesus is the Son of God. Here is a question I ask when I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:6-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Beyond The Fox... Series

Contributed by Clark Sneed on Oct 16, 2005

Obstacles, even death, do not distract Jesus from completing the work his Father has given him. What is keeping you from completing the work your Father has given you?

Please turn in your Bibles to Luke’s Gospel, chapter 13:31. The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee. And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Bedroom Basics

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 17, 2005

We are responsible for loving in a way that is pleasing to God.

Biblical Bedroom Basics 1 Thess. 4:3-5 Oct. 16, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: I know this will date me, but I can remember the Emmy-award winning TV comedy called "The Dick Van Dyke Show." I know, I know.. Most of you are not old enough to remember watching it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Quitting Is Not An Option

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Oct 23, 2005

In this day and time it’s easy for the believer to want to just give up and throw in the towel. But the Word of God encourages us to hang in there because there will be a reward for those who endure until the end.

Oct-05 QUITTING IS NOT AN OPTION! GALATIANS 6:9 For the last two months the Lord has allowed powerful and anointed messages to forth into this body of believers that I believe has help propel and position us into this specific area that we are operating in… Whether it’s been in Tuesday Night ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Soul Asylum Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 24, 2005

22nd in series on Joshua. This is about the cities of refuge: 1) Jesus is our refuge 2) The church is part of God’s plan to provide refuge 3) Not everybody wants refuge.

Joshua 20:1-9 – Soul Asylum A young lady who occasionally walked through the park after work, stopped to have her picture taken by a photographer on this particular day. She was very excited about her picture being taken. As she walked out of the park, she looked at the Polaroid picture in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Cost To Be A Disciple? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005

Jesus used word pictures of a Tower and a War to show that following him will take Everything you have and Everything you are.

Discipleship Series # 2 What Does it Cost to Follow Jesus? Mark 8, Luke 14 SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 14:25-27 INTRODUCTION: In the TEXT we just read, a large crowd was following Jesus from Galilee to Jerusalem. The crowd thought Jesus was going to Jerusalem to be crowned as King. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27, Luke 14:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Boo" What Scares You?

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Oct 25, 2005

This is a sermon that deals with what in your life is keeping your from surrendering your life to Christ.

Boo,what scares you? 10/25/2005 Mark 10:17-22 This is the time of the year where you have people going around scaring each other. I love to scare and I love to be scared. My wife Hope will get so mad at me when I do something to scare her. She does ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: *other