Sermons on Observation:

The Purpose-Full Church: In Worship Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003

5 of 18 messages on moving toward greater health as a church.

The Purpose-full Church: In Worship (NTC4T-5) I. Defining the Purposes of the Church A. Worship 1. The primacy of worship 2. Celebrating 3. Honoring Introduction The story is told about a conversation between a pastor and young boy in a certain congregation. This particular congregation loved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, Romans 15:5-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Greatest Giver Judges Our Gifts

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 27, 2001

what Jesus uses to judge our gifts

April 29, 2001 Mark 12:41-44 41 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. 42 But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Lutheran

If God Is Good, Why Is Life So Unfair? Part One

Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 10, 2001

An Expository Sermon From Psalm 73 On How Perspective Can Make It Seem That God Is Not Good, and Life Is Not Fair.

Psalm 73 "If God Is Good, Why Is Life So Unfair?" Part 1 Introduction: Read Psalm 73. Illustration: On April 20th of this year Missionary Veronica ``Roni’’ Bowers, 35, and her 7-month-old daughter, Charity, seated in her lap, were killed by a single bullet when the jet fired on the Cessna ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amos - The Amateur But Authentic Prophet Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 16, 2001

Amos was an Amateur but Authentic Prophet who faithfully delivered God’s message to Israel, clashing with the culture and church of his day, with a vital message for the church of all ages.

AMOS - THE AMATEUR BUT AUTHENTIC PROPHET Amos had no intention of becoming a prophet. He’d never attended "the schools of the prophets" that were the conventional launch of a prophetic ministry. In fact he was a sheep breeder and a fig-tree grower who lived about 2,800 years ago in the Judean ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Fathers

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 17, 2001

We honor fathers best by recognizing the critically important work God has given them.

Father’s Day is a strange holiday. Like Mother’s Day, it’s a civil holiday, established by a Resolution of Congress and by an annual Presidential Proclamation. It was first recognized by Calvin Coolidge in 1924, and this year the President once again named June 15th as Father’s Day. So, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

As Others See Us

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 30, 2001

John the Elder writes an appraisal of three church members: Gaius - who serves others, Diotrephes - who hinders others, and Demetrius - who attracts others.

AS OTHERS SEE US The third letter of John is one of the shortest in the New Testament but it has much to say to us. It’s a warm and honest pastoral letter. A straight from the shoulder message from a pastor to his people. Where encouragement and commendation are ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Weeds

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jul 3, 2002

This sermon will enable you to discover the cause of conflict in the church and show you how to deal with it in practical ways.

THE PARABLE OF THE WEEDS Matthew 13:24-30,36-43 July 7, 2002 Pastor Steve Dow INTRODUCTION: You don’t have to look to hard these days to discover that we are living in a world that is filled with conflict. There is conflict between nations. There is conflict in the Middle East. There is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Faith Is The Gift Of Gifts.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 3, 2001

Year C. The tenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 12th, 2001 Hebrew 11: 1-3, 8-16 Title: “Faith is the gift of gifts.”

Year C. The tenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 12th, 2001 Hebrew 11: 1-3, 8-16 Title: “Faith is the gift of gifts.” The author has maintained and demonstrated the superiority of Jesus’ priesthood over that of the old covenant and of his sacrifice over that of the old animal sacrifices. Beginning ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Paul's Attempt To Solve The Authority And Confrontation Problem In Cross Cu

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2001

PAUL’S ATTEMPT TO SOLVE THE AUTHORITY AND CONFRONTATION PROBLEM IN CROSS CULTURAL MINISTRIES

PAUL’S ATTEMPT TO SOLVE THE AUTHORITY AND CONFRONTATION PROBLEM IN CROSS CULTURAL MINISTRIES Introduction - Mr. Jones, was a missionary who became known for his sensitivity to the context, customs, and culture of the people. In fact some people wondered if he was hypocritical in being quite ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Love For America

Contributed by James May on Aug 22, 2001

God’s love for a nation includes the judgments that must come to turn that nation from spiritual adultery to the worship of the true God.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Knowing Christ Vs. Knowing About Christ.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 25, 2001

Year C. Fifth Sunday in Lent April 1st , 2001

Year C. Fifth Sunday in Lent April 1st , 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Philippians 3: 4b -14 Title: “Knowing Christ vs. Knowing About Christ.” A few verses above in chapter three ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Positive Perserverance Prompts Prosperity

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

atttitude

Positive Perseverance Prompts Prosperity Hebrews 12:1-3 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ October 28, 2001 Mike Ditka, New Orleans Saints football coach with a reputation for optimism, came into the locker room to give his team a pre-game pep talk. "All right Boys!" he said, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Courage For The Call Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Mar 11, 2002

In the middle of his life, Abram receives a call to travel with God. Where does he find the courage to launch out?

From the Very Start A Look at the Ancient Text of Genesis that speaks with Amazing Present-day Relevance Courage for the Call Genesis 12: 1-9 12 Then the LORD told Abram, “Leave your country, your relatives, and your father’s house, and go to the land that I will show you. 2 I will cause you to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiven Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Mar 12, 2002

The parable of the two debtors in the context of Simon, the woman, and Jesus, yields four tributaries of thought which flow into the one great truth of forgiveness.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Just about every Saturday, a man especially given to neatness, went into his barbershop for a haircut. So this one Saturday he told his barber that he was going to Rome. The barber asked what airline he was going to take. The man responded "Delta" The barber yelled, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Bored With Prayer Meeting Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 21, 2002

God calls us to pray together.

BORED WITH PRAYER MEETING Matthew 18:18-20 S: Corporate Prayer Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: GOD CALLS US TO PRAY TOGETHER. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Scripture, three reasons that demonstrate why we should pray together. The _____ reason why we should pray ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Denomination: Baptist