Sermons on No Fault:

Theology And Praxis (A Sermon On John 9 By Father Dave)

Contributed by David Smith on Mar 13, 2008

As [Jesus] passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" Jesus answered....

The church is in a bad state. I don’t mean our little parish church in particular (which is frankly doing rather well) but the church as a whole - in Sydney and even worldwide. And I don’t think it’s because we don’t have the answers. I am an Evangelical. I believe that Jesus is the answer - I ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

To Be A Dad

Contributed by Dan Steadman on Jun 15, 2007

dads are challenged to give unconditional love to their kids as God does to us.

Rom 8:38,39 To Be A Dad A man with 314 employees had driven and criticized and condemned them without restraint or discretion. Words of kindness, appreciation and encouragement were alien to his lips. Then he came across a course that radically changed his philosophy of life. As a result, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Right Attitude For Redemption

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 23, 2007

Is there a right attitude one needs to be in to find redemption?

The right attitude for redemption Luke 7:36-50 (NIV) Run the story Here is Jesus he is sitting at the house of a Pharisee named Simon. - He is sitting at the table probably eating or getting ready to because it was customary of the time to invite a religious leader who is traveling through to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Nazarene

Be Ready

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 26, 2007

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent

First Sunday in Advent Matthew 24:36-44 Be Ready ""But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. As were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Bring One More To Jesus!

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Jun 3, 2006

A Pentecost Sunday message, challenging us to invite one more person to worship and bring one more to Jesus. The experience of Pentecost is not ancient history, it should be today’s reality.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, you may have noticed an article in the newspaper a few days ago about a British mountain climber David Sharp who collapsed during his descent from Mount Everest due to lack of oxygen. Such tragic event in itself is not so unusual. The area above 26,000 feet ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

An Unchanging God

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Mar 17, 2006

Things are rapidly changing around us; from cars to computers to toothbrushes. Is there any solace to be found in a God that never changes?

Our world is more subject to change today than it has ever been in Human history. More information has been produced in the last 30 years than in the previous 500 years. Just recently, one trip of the space shuttle Challenger produced enough information to fill 44,000 books. Ninety percent of all ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Knowing The Heart Of God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 16, 2006

Know the heart of God for the lost. Looking at the life of Jesus, we come to understand what is needed to reach the lost - compassion.

Sometime in July, we were looking at this passage during our prayer meeting: • Somehow I was drawn to one particular word, in verse 7. • Jesus says, “I tell you that in the same way, there will be MORE rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over 99 righteous persons who do not need to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Helping Christians Rely On Grace

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006

Learning how to balance the Bible’s emphasis of truth and grace is a continual struggle for most people working with legalists. There is such a thing as a healthy fear of God. Learning how to love, reverence and trust the Lord involves holding God in holy

Helping Christians Rely On Grace 2 Corinthians 13:14 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) HELPING CHRISTIANS RELY MORE ON GOD’S GRACE THAN ON LAW Learning how to balance the Bible’s emphasis of truth and grace is a continual struggle for most people working with legalists. There is such a thing as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Helping Christians Rely On Grace

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 22, 2006

Most people want to be treated in a kind, gracious and respectful way. When one learns how to appropriate the grace of God, interpersonal relationships are developed in a genuine spirit of love. Without a proper appropriation of God’s grace to our communi

Helping Christians Rely On Grace 2 Corinthians 13:14 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) HELPING CHRISTIANS RELY MORE ON GOD’S GRACE THAN ON LAW Learning how to balance the Bible’s emphasis of truth and grace is a continual struggle for most people working with legalists. There is such a thing as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Adam & Eve

Contributed by Randall Newman on Oct 10, 2005

The Downward Steps of Eve

Adam & Eve JOKE: Contrary to popular belief, it wasn’t the apple on the tree that got us banished from Paradise. It was the pair on the ground. JOKE: A family came home from Church where the sermon was on Adam and Eve. The Mother noticed the boy sitting on the bed feeling his ribs. She asked what ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

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

Tolerance - 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010

We live in an age of tolerance. Political correctness has obliterated common sense to the point that most people think it is a basic human right not to be offended.

Dakota Community Church July 11, 2010 Tolerance – Part 1 We live in an age of tolerance. Political correctness has obliterated common sense to the point that most people think it is a basic human right not to be offended. Examples from the internet: Another street preacher in the U.K. has been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Mennonite

Against Grumbling Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

As believers we are called to serve and seek to serve, all without grumbling and complaining.

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 31, 2001 Date Preached: January 31, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative Regarding Grumbling Text: Phil 2:14-15 “…Do all things without grumbling or disputing; so that you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Against Grumbling [revised] Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

Called to serve, believers cannot afford to have an attitude of complaining or grumbling but it should be one of gratitude and service!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 31, 2001 Date Edited: May 21, 2003 Date Preached: January 31, 2001 May 21, 2003 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night OZHBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative Regarding Grumbling Text: Phil ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Aiming The Arrows

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 22, 2008

Children, like arrows, must be carefully aimed if they are to hit the target.

Aim the Arrows! Psalms 127:3-5 Ephesians 4:29 What is a child? Someone defined a child as an angel whose wings grow shorter as their legs grow longer. Remember our Theme Scripture: As arrows in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. As I said last week: Arrows are weapons of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Baptist