Sermons on Niceness:

One On One With Jesus In Mark Part 1 Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 27, 2007

Let’s open up the world of Mark and walk in to see the one he’s proclaiming! Jesus will surprise us if we honestly look at him and listen to him.

Present Mark 1-3 dramatically, by memory if possible. First Encounter with Jesus I’ve been spending time with the Lord in Mark’s gospel this week and I can’t wait to tell you what he has shown me. But let me warn you up front, it hasn’t been easy. We’ve been in a hurry. I’ve never seen such ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One On One With Jesus In Mark Part 2 Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 27, 2007

Listen... What do you hear? Would you like to hear Jesus speaking? You can, you know. He’s still speaking to us, and his words are still the same. Come hear him with me in Mark.

Present Mark 1-3 dramatically, by memory if possible. Our First Encounter with Jesus I’ve been spending time with the Lord in Mark’s gospel this week and I can’t wait to tell you what he has shown me. But let me warn you up front, it hasn’t been easy. We’ve been in a hurry. I’ve never seen ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humble Beginnings

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 24, 2007

The humble beginnings of Jesus in Bethlehem are not really so humble at all because he came to deliver all of us regardless of our place on the economic ladder or position in society.

Humble Beginnings Luke 2:8-20 December 16, 2007 A couple of years ago, Toni and I were trying to get home from vacation. Our plans called for us to catch a plane out of Miami International Airport to Chicago and then on to Fort Wayne. The problem occurred when we arrived in Miami just a day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

#2: We Reap The Same In Kind As We Sow Series

Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007

In 1974, the year I graduated from High School, Harry Chapin released a record album with the song entitled, “Cats In The Cradle". The lyrics of this song introduce the second Law of Harvest, "We Reap the Same In Kind as We Sow".

In 1974, the year I graduated from High School, Harry Chapin released a record album with the song entitled, “Cats In The Cradle". The lyrics of this song introduce the second Law of Harvest, "We Reap the Same In Kind as We Sow". Cats In The Cradle A child arrived just the other day He came ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Relationships: The Beauty Of The Church

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 4, 2007

Ever wonder why you bother with church. You know the big reason--heaven, but if you are like more you like some practical reasons. The diversity of relationships make the church a beautiful place to be.

RELATIONSHIPS: THE BEAUTY OF CHURCH THEME: THE VARIETY OF RELATIONSHIPS MAKES THE CHURCH BEAUTIFUL. TEXT: 1 Cor. 12:14-18 I am a member of the local Rotary Club. I enjoy going to the club meetings on Tuesday at Bradley’s. The people are great and the food is good too. It is a nice break to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Simon Says?

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Following the Leader isn’t always quick or easy

Simon was busier than he should have been. He had an important dinner coming up and was running short of time as he made the preparations. Sitting arrangements, making sure there was enough food, servants and the like all taxed him to the nth degree. He was going to have this preacher/miracle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Communion As A Remembrance

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2005

Communion message based on "do this in remembrance of Me."

Communion as a Remembrance... Luke 22:14-20 November 20, 2005 Introduction At our board meeting last Tuesday, we spent a good deal of time talking about celebrating the Lord’s Supper, or communion. We were unanimous in our opinion that we don’t observe it nearly often enough and that we should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

What I Want For Christmas

Contributed by James Tetley on Dec 18, 2005

Joy at Christmas is the coming of Christ not the birth of Jesus, this joy should be the thing we most desire at Christmas

What I want for Christmas – Matthew 2:1-12 Big Idea: Joy at Christmas in the coming of Christ not the birth of Jesus Big response: When reflecting on Jesus to know joy and share that with others If I am going to answer this question of “What I want for Christmas” – we first need to think about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

(Another) True Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Charles Tucker on Dec 16, 2003

While we think of the cute and cuddly baby in the manger and the promise of "peace on earth," John tells a different version of the birth of Jesus... and another true meaning of Christmas

I decided to start today with “The Top Ten Reasons We Should Keep Christmas.” With all the hustle and bustle, I thought we needed to be reminded why Christmas is a good idea. Without Christmas… • The candied fruit market would completely collapse! • Our boring, uneventful lives would have no ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17, Luke 2:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Has Some Last-Minute Gift Ideas For You. Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Dec 21, 2003

Looking for some last-minute gifts to give in these last days before Christmas? The Lord has some gift ideas for you: The Perfect Body, and the Perfect Vacation.

Advent 4 Hebrews 10:5-10 It’s crunch time now. Once church gets out, you will have three and a half days to finish your Christmas shopping. Maybe all of your shopping is done. But I’m willing to guess there are a few of you out there who have some names on your list that are still present-less. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Good Enough For Christmas

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 23, 2003

This is an original parable for a Christmas Eve service.

God works in mysterious ways. And some of us figure this out earlier than others. For Carter the lights started to come on along about the first week in November. He was wandering through the aisles at the Mega-Mart looking for his mother. She had left him in the toy department while she went for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: *other

Stay With The Lord

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jan 4, 2004

Stay with the Lord no matter what the situation might be.

Let us pray Welcome............ How many of you here today are getting tired of living the Christian life; you are even thinking about throwing in the towel, and going back to your former lifestyle? Sometimes you feel discouraged, and you think maybe it’s best to quit; if that’s happening to you, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Church Of God

Potential Or Productivity

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 30, 2005

With all your potential, why are just sitting on the church pew?

POTENTIAL OR PRODUCTIVITY 07/31/05 AM I believe this morning that within this assembly lays the potential to do great things for God. I believe sitting on these pews, are people with the potential to be great preachers, teachers, peoples with great witness abilities, care ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There's No One To Dance With Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 22, 2005

Message 3 of 6 on emotions. Loneliness.

There’s No One to Dance With Psalms 102 102 LORD, listen to my prayer; let my cry for help come to you. 2 Do not hide from me in my time of trouble. Pay attention to me. When I cry for help, answer me quickly. 3 My life is passing away like smoke, and my bones are burned up with fire. 4 My heart ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Talk Like A Pirate... Or Not

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 18, 2006

Good words follow faith and good works.

20060917 Web Site Sermon Title: Talk Like a Pirate… or Not Text: James 3:1-12 Thesis: In consistent Christian living, “good words” follow “faith” and “good works”. On Sunday, September 8, 2002, Columnist Dave Barry posted his column in the Miami Herald. He wrote, “Every now and then, some ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational