Sermons on Norman Cousins:

I Do Part 1 - The First Date Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 20, 2010

It is SO hard to find "the one" out in the dating world. Likewise... we try so hard to find "the one" thing in this world that will fill us. It's time to meet "the one" who can truly fill us!

John 1:45-49 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, "We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote-- Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph." 46 "Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?" Nathanael asked. "Come and see," said Philip. 47 When Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:45-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Friendship To Be Shown!!!

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

Jesus, in John 15:13 makes a statement that let's us know that friendship is to be proven by friends making sacrificing and then Proverbs 27:5&6 teach that friendship is shown as we give constructive criticism and Gal. 5:14&15 enforce that we are not to b

INTRODUCTION 1. Please open your bible to Proverbs 17:17. 2. I’ve got a question for you! Who is your best friend? Be thinking about you answer and we will explain why we ask the question during the study of this lesson. 2. Let’s read Proverbs 17:17and then over the next few days ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Glory By The River Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Glory by the river (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 3 verses 1-18. Quote: R.C. Sproul (the American author, theologian and pastor): “The soul is lifted up by the contemplation of the glory of God and of his only begotten Son” “It is Christ in his glory who is the object of our worship and adoration. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-18

Denomination: Brethren

"Finding Joy In The Season Of Christmas"

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Dec 12, 2010

Especially at Christmas we are reminded how important it is to find joy in our lives.

Finding Joy in the Season of Christmas Back in 1975 I learned a valuable lesson about joy and time, and I learned how many hours are in a week. I also learned about the power of prayer and leaning on God to endure, finding joy in all things. As a naive and much too enthusiastic youth director ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Checking Out The Stories

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 13, 2010

Advent... John the Baptist is concerned...maybe even filled with doubt about Jesus Where was the 'wrath of God, the fire and brimstone...but Jesus was preaching God's love, mercy and forgiveness. Includes quotes from Ravi Zacharius, People still doubt tod

In Jesus Holy Name December 12, 2010 Text: Matthew 11:1-4 Advent II Redeemer “Checking Out the Stories” Our gospel lesson begins with John the Baptizer in prison. John was not afraid to proclaim his message to religious leaders who had come down to the river ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

A Disciple's View Of Calvary Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Apr 13, 2011

A sermon examining how Calvary is redemptive in real life...John's view of Calvary.

A Hill With A View A Disciple’s View of Calvary Introduction: It’s appropriate in the weeks leading up to Easter that we devote extra attention to the story of Calvary. The preaching of the cross is central to Christianity...there can be no Christianity without the cross. The idea ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Denomination: Apostolic

The Christ Of Corrupt Courts

Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Oct 25, 2010

A rapid fire presentation of all the ways Jesus’ trials were unjust concluding with who was to blame for it all.

The Christ of Corrupt Courts Luke 22:66-23:25 October 24, 2010 If the trials of Jesus were held today in the way they were then, legal watch groups would be protesting in the streets. The arrest, trials, and execution of Jesus likely go down in history as the quickest action of any judicial ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Of Grandparenting Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jul 16, 2008

Every Grandparent can testify that if someone would have just told them that grandchildren were so much fun, the choice would have been made to have them first! Since we can’t do that, let’s use our influence to impact the next generation.

The Gift of Grandparenting Proverbs 17:6 A Covenant with God and My Children and Grandchildren! a paraphrase of Psalm 78:4-7 “We will not hide these truths from our children but will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the LORD. We will tell of His power and the mighty miracles ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:6

Denomination: Church Of God

In Tandem With God: Nothing Is Ever Too Big Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Aug 4, 2008

A sermon based on the feeding of the 5000 that reveals how nothing is ever too big when we live in tandem with God

Today we start a new sermon series in Tandem with God. When you hear the word tandem what comes to mind? What are some other words that come to mind? How about synergy? Working together, cooperating, partnership. Working in tandem is important and often means we receive far greater benefits than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Lost And Found Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007

Jesus tells us that there is nothing more important than finding things that are lost. More than anything lost things matter to God.

“Lost and Found” Luke 15: 11-31 The boss of a large company was having some problems with one of his computers and he needed to call one of his employees one evening at home. He dialed the number and he was greeted with a child’s voice speaking very softly. The boss said, is your daddy home? He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

Home Improvement Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 26, 2007

Where are you building the house of your life? Are you actually putting Jesus’ teachings that we have examined for so long into practice? If not, Jesus concludes, it will be distastrous.

Series on the Mount Home Improvement Matthew 7:24-29 November 25, 2007 Last sermon on the mount! Jesus wraps up his sermon with a short parable. What else? An illustration! This is an illustration on how to improve your home. How to make your house (which is a symbol of your entire life as in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Church Of God

Obedience - Adjusting My Life To God's Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008

Part 7. We must be willing to make major adjustments in our life to follow God, obeying him 100% if we want to be faithful and experience God.

We have been in a series titled “Knowing and Experiencing God” because, truth be told, many times in our Christian life we are just going through the motions. Perhaps we go to church on Sunday, maybe we do our daily devotions (reading the Bible & praying), generally we try to be a good person, do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Manipulating God

Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Dec 17, 2007

Opening people’s eyes to the true intentions of their heart in terms of why they profess to worship, encouraging them to surrender completely to God.

Sunday AM – Lynn Haven – 12/09/07 FOCUS: • Manipulating God • Surrendering to God FUNCTION: • To open people’s eyes to the true intentions of their heart in terms of why they worship God A. Pleasantries B. This is a sermon that we all should have heard a dozen times already, and I dare say ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prepare To Meet Your God

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 1, 2008

This sermon originally was prepared for a funeral homily for a person whose commitment to Jesus was uncertain, it could be used in any funeral setting or as a evangelistic message. It clearly outlines Go’s plan of salvation.

Prepare to Meet Your God, a Funeral Homily --Amos 4:12 In times such as these when we loose a loved one to death we are reminded of our own mortality. Hebrews 9:27 calls upon us to remember the certain fact “. . . it is appointed for mortals to die once, and after that the judgment. . . .” My ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:12

Denomination: Methodist

Have Faith In What You See And Hear (A Sermon On Matthew 11:2-6)

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 20, 2008

Now when John in prison heard about the activities of Christ, he sent a message by his disciples and asked him, "Are you the Coming One, or should we wait for someone else?" Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and observe: the blind see,

We’re in Matthew Chapter 11 this morning - a scene taken from the final days of the life of John the Baptist, and a bizarre scene it is! John has been sent to prison, though he probably did not realise at this stage that he was not going to be released - indeed, that he was about to be put to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican