Sermons on Noisy Gong:

Funeral

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 30, 2006

Basic Funeral for a devoted Christian. Runs about 20 minutes. full service along with short message

Prelude Welcome / Invocation Rom 14:7-8 For none us lives to himself alone and none of us dies to himself alone. If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die we belong to the Lord. Welcome, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, We are gathered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Storms And Troubles Won't Go Away Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 28, 2006

2nd in the series James Troubles and Storms come into the life of a Christian. Not "if" but "when" James provides direction and hope

In Jesus Holy Name August 27, 2006 Text: James 1:1-4,12 Pentecost XII, Redeemer “When Storms and Troubles Won’t Go Away” The Book of James 2nd in the Series Max Lucado in his book “Eye of the Storm” tells this story: Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. Once second he was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Men In Love

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

Sermon delivered to a Mens Meeting

Men in Love I Corinthians 13:1-8a 1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Developing A Vision For Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 17, 2006

This is the third sermon from Ruth. It shows how Naomi had a vision and developed a plan which affected her future. Our Purpose Driven Vision is included.

Developing a Vision for Spiritual Growth Ruth 3:1-3, 18 Review: Chapter one shows Naomi is in a bad situation. She has left her own country, lost her husband, lost her two sons and one of her daughters-in-law left her too. In chapter two we find that Naomi and Ruth had returned to Naomi’s ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Connection

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Every action, word, and relationship we have must be governed by love or its impact will be void of lasting value.

LOVE CONNECTION 1 Corinthians 13 Sunday, February 4, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction In the book, “Children’s Letters to God: The New Collection”, a little girl named, Nan, writes this letter: “Dear God, I bet it is very hard for you to love all of everybody in the whole world. There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Character Of Love Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007

This sermon is the 1st in a series on the fruits of the Spirit, or rather, the character of a Christian: Love!

Remember "The Dating Game"? Where contestants asked eligble bachelors or bachelorettes questions to determine which one they would want to go on a date with. What if we did like "The Christian Game?" Like the Pastor or Administraitive Board had to ask potential members questions before they could ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Funeral - Prayer Champion

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 12, 2009

Older lady with a special gift of prayer. Her relationship with God wittnessed healings and joy that are amazing.

Funeral – Mrs. _______ We have come to the moment in the service where I am expected to say some nice things about _____. I need to share with you that finding something nice to say is harder than you might think. Please don’t mis-understand. The only reason it is hard is because there is so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Love In Bloom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 25, 2008

Love varies with the persons we love and our relationship to them.

Love in Bloom (topical) 1. Family love is unique but challenging. From Reader’s Digest, we read, It’s every airplane passenger’s nightmare -- getting stuck near a crying baby. I was manning the ticket counter at a busy airport when the sound of a sobbing infant filled the air. As the next ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Four Great Freedoms In Christ Sermon Ii: Freedom Of Speech Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 11, 2019

God grant that, in America but also prayerfully and hopefully throughout the whole world, Christians will (or one day will be able to) exercise their God-given freedom to "speak the truth in love".

FOUR FREEDOMS IN CHRIST SERMON II: FREEDOM OF SPEECH To be free to speak is probably the most basic of all freedoms since all other freedoms depend upon the ability to communicate our needs . . . wants . . . choices . . . preferences . . . likes . . . ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15, Acts 4:20

Dynamic Duo

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 16, 2023

A message about Marriage. How God has called two to work together and become a great team.

Title: Dynamic Duo Theme: Text: Genesis 1:25 - 31 Introduction Dynamic Duo – Illustration Look at the screen with me and see if you can name the dynamic duos here. (I had a picture of many dynamic duos over the years batman and robin, bonnie and clyde, lighting mcqueen and mater, etc) I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:23, Genesis 1:25-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Agape - God's Greatest Gift Of All, Love

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jun 17, 2023

God's gift of Love is the most valuable and precious gift of all and our world would be such a wonderful place if we all expressed and practiced the merits of that love in our daily lives.

Agape LOVE Today’s collect for the 2nd Sunday after Trinity is all about true LOVE and emphasises its true value: Pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of Love, the true bond of peace and of all virtues, without which whoever lives is counted dead before You. True Life is all about Love as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7, Romans 5:8, John 3:16

Building Each Other Up

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 18, 2023

As a Body of believers, each one of us are responsible for building the Kingdom of God. One important aspect in this process is being actively involved in building one another up.

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” (Ephesians 4:9) "Therefore encourage one another and build one another up" (1 Thessalonians 5:11) As a Body of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Ephesians 4:9

Denomination: Other

Don't Lose Your Praise

Contributed by Charles Jones on Feb 24, 2018

Sometimes you have to encourage yourself in the Lord and begin to Praise Him for His Goodness!

Don't Lose Your Praise 1 Samuel 18: 20-21 “And Michal, Saul's daughter, loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him. And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. Wherefore Saul said to David, Thou ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Imagine

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 9, 2002

How you read the Bible - what you put into it and what you desire from it - determines how scripture impacts you.

bibliography: notes from Revelation class; story of the exile; Cloister Walk, by Kathleen Norris; Practicing our Faith by Dorothy Bass I want to tell you a couple of stories. The first comes from a class I am in on the Book of Revelation, where the teacher of the class invited us to - of all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-24

Denomination: Methodist

It's Too Crowded! Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Jan 17, 2007

Sermon #2 for a Christmas series entitled Shopping for a Savior.

“SHOPPING FOR A SAVIOR” SERMON #2: “IT’S TOO CROWDED” LUKE 2:8-15 It was the fall heard around the world. A mob of Wal-Mart shoppers rushing for a $29 DVD player trampled Patricia Van Lester and knocked her unconscious on Friday, November 28, 2003 the day after Thanksgiving. Her sister, Linda ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:8-15

Denomination: Baptist