Sermons on Nourishment:

Daddy's Hands

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

Father’s Day Sermon

In preparing this message a single song kept coming to me. Its one of those songs that once its in your head you can’t get it out, and what’s worse is it is sung by a group that I don’t really like all that much. The song is probably familiar to most of us here; its by “The Judds”, the song is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Methodist

Christians In Peril

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 24, 2004

The Lord has said that, with out a vision my people perish. We work and cannot obtain, we save and spend more, we fight and loose ground, we obtain and have less, we learn and understand little, we pray and little is accomplished.

Christians in Peril The Christian today has become a people without a vision. The Lord has said that, with out a vision my people perish. We work and cannot obtain, we save and spend more, we fight and loose ground, we obtain and have less, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:8-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Excellence In Lordship And Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Nov 18, 2003

Have you given all to the Lord? Does the level of your gratitude indicate it?

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Many of Paul’s letters were what we call occasional letters, i.e., some specific problem or need prompted the writing of the letter. Unfortunately, we don’t always know what those problems or needs were; we only have Paul’s responses. So, we’re hearing only one ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

When You Fast

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 20, 2006

Fasting is a spiritual discipline of temporary self-denial in order to focus on and process matters of great concern. It’s about God, not about food.

“When You Fast” Matthew 6:16-18 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts With “Turkey Day” approaching, this is a difficult message to deliver…also because Saugus seems to be the restaurant capital of Massachusetts. With Kowloons, Prince, Hilltop and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Congregational

A Life Of True Thanksgiving

Contributed by Randall Bates on Nov 26, 2006

A Thanksgiving message pertaining to God’s desire for us to worship in spirit and in truth. Easily adaptable to non-holiday Sundays.

Some information taken from The Gospel of John by Arthur Pink When we come into this season, we begin to think a bit more about giving thanks. The season sort of dictates it. It is a day when our ancestors gathered around & gave thanks to God for all the blessings & bounty they received during ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

"False Teaching” Series

Contributed by Richard Wafford on Aug 17, 2007

We need to be careful in letting false doctrines infiltrate into our churches today. Balaams and the Nicolaitans teachings are present in todays christian circles.

“False Teaching” To The Church of Pergamum Script. Rev. 2: 12-17 Introduction: To the church at Pergamum, this was no ordinary church this is where Satan has his throne. His throne is no where else in the world but here in Pergamum. Yet this church remained true to the name of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should We Love One Another? Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

We will learn today that there can be no mistake about the importance of love, remember this was written to a people who were severely persecuted for there faith, they were on the run, running for there lives, it is vitally important that true love exists

Why Should we Love One another? 1 Peter 1:22-25 Introduction There is no greater force than love. If two people truly love each other, they will do anything for each other. There is no greater bond on earth than true love. This is especially true for believers. Why? Is there a difference ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Life On The Vine

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 7, 2008

There is two questions we must all ask ourselves. 1. Are we connected? 2. Are we bearing much fruit? The answer lays within our relationship with the Lord.

LIFE ON THE VINE JOHN 15:1-8 INTRO- JOHN 15:1-8 I WANT TO TALK TO YOU THIS MORNING ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LORD. I KNOW THAT SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT RELIGION IS PRIVATE, AND ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

You Will Call Your Trouble Worship

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008

THE VALUES OF WORSHIP

YOU WILL CALL YOUR TROUBLE WORSHIP OR {YOUR WORSHIP TROUBLE} 11/15/2007 Josh 7:13-26 13 Up, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves against to morrow: for thus saith the LORD God of Israel, There is an accursed thing in the midst of thee, O Israel: thou canst not stand before thine ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:13-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maundy Thursday Is A New Passover

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 17, 2008

A sermon for Maundy Thursday, Series "A"

Maundy Thursday, March 20, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we come before your altar as your people, baptized into the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ. Through the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus The Great Soul Winner

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Feb 25, 2013

Jesus proves in this passage that He is the Greatest Soul Winner of them all. From witnessing to one woman to a city converted, Jesus has no equal. Let us see why.

John 4:1-26 Introduction: When it comes to soul-winning there is no one who is equal to the care and concern that Jesus shows. In this passage, we can learn some very specific things that Jesus did that will enhance our ability to witness to people. As we study this passage, see ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Still, Small Voice Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 27, 2013

Elijah is discouraged, but not for the reasons most people offer. It is popular to portray Elijah intimidated by vicious Jezebel and running scared in a cowardly retreat, yet his desert journey is not a sign of weakness.

Elijah enjoyed a triumphant showdown at Mount Carmel. As we consider the aftermath, we’re apt to focus on what appears to be weakness in Elijah. This is largely due to how this passage has been translated and interpreted. The Elijah seems to be a different man in the turn of a page. Is ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

The Face Of An Angel

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Dec 9, 2013

Stephen's death a challenge to all who love the Lord.

The Face of an Angel Acts 6:12/15 Stephen, the first deacon and Christian martyr the first gospel preacher. He was also one of the first to work miracles under the new dispensation. His life gave the sacred writer cause to give a detailed account of his character, education, background and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:12-15

Denomination: *other

Building Strong And Healthy Family Relationships

Contributed by Eliseo Tibio on Aug 10, 2013

Building Strong Christian Families

BUILDING STRONG AND HEALTHY FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS TEXT: Psalm 127:1-5 OPENING TEXT: “Of Solomon. Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, To eat ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Foursquare

Spiritual Famine

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 23, 2015

When we neglect God and His word, when we turn to God-substitutes, the result is spiritual dryness. When we want God to leave us alone, He just might. Amos tells what it will be like to live without a prophetic voice.

“Spiritual Famine” Amos 8:9-14 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (23 Aug 2015) In 1968, the USS Pueblo, a Navy intelligence ship, was captured by North Korea, a week before the start of the “Tet Offensive” in Vietnam. The ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:9-14

Denomination: Congregational