Sermons on Obedience And Transformation:

Jesus Cleanses The Temple—part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 19, 2008

We come to a portion of Matthew’s narrative about the final week of Jesus’ life that has troubled me a great deal this past couple of weeks...

Jesus Cleanses the Temple—Part 1 Matthew 21:12-17 We come to a portion of Matthew’s narrative about the final week of Jesus’ life that has troubled me a great deal this past couple of weeks as I was preparing to come and speak with you today. Let’s read Matthew’s report in Matthew 21:12-17, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Ruin A Revival

Contributed by Douglas Turner on Jul 24, 2008

In Chapter 6 of 1 Samuel, the people of Israel experienced some of the darkest days of their history. Their enemies had won a great victory and the Ark of the Lord had been captured. Because God had brought a great plague upon their enemies, the Ark of th

In Chapter 6 of 1 Samuel, the people of Israel experienced some of the darkest days of their history. Their enemies had won a great victory and the Ark of the Lord had been captured. Because God had brought a great plague upon their enemies, the Ark of the Lord was returned, but the Israelites were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Need-Oriented Evangelism

Contributed by Brien Sims on Aug 4, 2008

Judgment for our benevolence on earth

I have a question for everyone here today; especially those who have been Christians for many years. What happens after faith? We finally accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, start reading our Bibles, try to learn to pray and then what do we do? Isn’t their another step in this journey of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Dynamic Church Worships Joyfully Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 5, 2008

God renews our hearts so we feel what is true.

Scripture Introduction If you hang around churches for awhile, you will likely find that our emotions do not always match our profession. Creeds containing truths which thrilled a previous generation are mumbled like a 9-year old boy explaining why he was playing baseball inside the house. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Not The Economy, Stupid! Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Aug 6, 2008

The erosion of values always runs downhill.

I think I need to begin by explaining the title of today’s sermon. Back in 1992 William Jefferson Clinton’s campaign slogan was, “It’s the economy, stupid.” His campaign manager, James Carville, formulated the saying to keep the Clinton campaign focused on an issue that was sure to beat George ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Examined Life

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

We need to examine our lives to see how they match up to God’s expectations of us.

I assume you’ve all heard of Socrates, the great Greek philosopher. He was sentenced to death in 399BC because he dared to criticise the immorality of Greek Society. His only defence at his trial was that he was doing Athens a great service by questioning the way they thought. When his friends ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Anglican

Your Struggle With Authority Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

God puts us in this world with a small subset of the human race to begin relating to. Our parents are the first representatives of fallen humanity that we meet and our first model for authority figures that we’ll meet later in life.

Introduction Jesus said that the commandments are summed up in the dual command, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength and your neighbour as yourself." Well today we come to the fifth commandment. This seems to be about loving your neighbour, but it’s one of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Greatness And Humility Part 1: The Advantage Of Being "Little"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 10, 2007

Being childLIKE instead of childISH.

Greatness and Humility Part 1: The Advantage of Being “Little” Matthew 18:1-10 June 3, 2007 We all like to be looked up to, don’t we? Sure we do. We like recognition for a job well done, we like having titles, position, and status. I don’t think anyone goes around thinking, “You know what? I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Revive Us Again Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

Samuel, Pt. 4

REVIVE US AGAIN (1 SAMUEL 7) The closest thing to a revival I had experienced was at the youth fellowship in my home church. Seven of the twenty-something young people, including me, are in the ministry presently. Five are pastors, one a seminary lecturer and another an assistant pastor. Including ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Confession Is Good For The Soul Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 21, 2007

David, Pt. 15 (Final)

CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL (PSALMS 51) The young preacher thrilled his congregation with his first sermon - a challenge to “gird their loins” for Christian service and living. Then, to their surprise, the preacher preached the same sermon the following Sunday, and to their dismay, for a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cry Of My Heart Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Parables for Stewards, Pt. 6

SOUR AND SWEET (MATTHEW 21:28-32) More than a decade ago Robert Haft trumpeted this famous commercial to financial success: “If you paid full price, you didn't buy it at Crown Books.” Robert was the son and heir apparent of the Dart Group founder, Herbert Haft, who made his fortune in real ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Family

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 5, 2007

This sermon precedes communion and emphasizes the essential place of community within the Body of Christ.

Sunday, November 4, 2007 Sermon Search Engine Family Ephesians 2:19-20 Special Note: The early portions of the introduction to this sermon were harvested from other sources. Special thanks to those who have gone before me! Sermon Objective: Sermon preceding communion emphasizing the essential ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Thanksgiving, More Than A Date On The Calendar

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 18, 2007

This sermon examines the importance of thanksgiving being a part of a Christian lifestyle.

This week we celebrate Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a date on our calendar which we celebrate every year. If we are not careful, thanksgiving can become nothing more than a date on the calendar. God expects more! Joke: One Thanksgiving season a family was seated around their table looking at the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

People God Uses Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the 23rd in my series on the Book of Acts.

“People God Uses” Acts 12:25-13:3 November 11, 2007 “People God Uses” – Even as I gave this message that name, I had this thought: God uses whomever He pleases! He used contrary kings and evil empires. He used murderers like David and doubters like Moses, confused people like Samson, liars ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christ The King

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Nov 24, 2007

Using the Nicene Creed (in addition to Luke 23:27-43), we look at Christology and Who Jesus is, how He saves us, and how He and the Father are one. The sermon is Christological in nature, but also looks at the Trinity.

CHRIST THE KING Luke 23:27-43 Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church—Elk Grove, CA Christ the King Sunday, November 25, 2007 Grace and peace to you my friends, from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ! Today is Christ the King Sunday. Most of us Christians have often ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:27-43

Denomination: Lutheran