Sermons on Occasional:

Worshipping An Awesomd God Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Seeing the Unseen Christ means we worship Him with genuine enthusiasm

It was a state campground near Old Walker Mine in late September. My father and I pulled in about 11:30 at night and setting up camp what I remember most was the night sky. It was black, not dark but black. The stars were clearer, huge, close and more brilliant than I’d ever seen them or could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Membership Has Its Privileges Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004

As Christians, we must realize the value of true commitment to the Body of Christ

Membership Has Its Privileges The church is not a place for people to gather occasionally for religious services. It is not one more social institution among many others. The church is God’s dream for His most cherished creation. There is nothing like the church – no accomplishment, no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 1:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Listen To Jesus Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 14, 2004

A sermon focussing on listening to Jesus for purpose and direction and vision in our lives individually and collectively.

Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday Yr C, 22/02/2004 Based on Lk 9:28-36 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Listen To Jesus” Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Lutheran

5 Marks Of A True Believer

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

How do you know you a true believer of Christ or you are one of those who Jesus talked about in Matthew 7:21-23 "Not everyone who says to me, ’Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. [2

1. True Believers Rejoices in the Lord verse 1a Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! The joy of which Paul writes is not the same as happiness. Because happiness as we know is temporal and depends upon favorable events. The angels who announced Jesus birth to the shepherds said in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

When You're Winning, Watch Your Back

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 23, 2004

A reminder to look out for the Devil’s attacks in the church when the Lord is blessing.

WHEN YOU’RE WINNING, WATCH YOUR BACK Judges 7:19-8:21 - Read Judges 7:19-25 Can you imagine the victory Gideon and the Israelites enjoyed that day? God sent Gideon and 300 men of Israel to fight against the Midianites, an army of 135,000. The odds against Israel were outstanding. It was 450 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stay Focused On Jesus Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 10, 2004

Therefore the writer admonishes us to “consider“ Jesus Christ. Fix your thoughts on Him. Stay focused on Jesus. Why should we stay focused on Jesus?

STAY FOCUSED ON JESUS Hebrews 3:1-6 The other day, I went over to the Ross Barnett Reservoir to take some pictures. As I was driving on west pipeline road, I saw an eagle, perched on a stump. Slowly, I stopped my car and put my camera with my telephoto lens in the window. What an opportunity ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

I Was Made To Be Up There

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Dec 31, 2002

Made For The High Places

“Made For The High Places’ Philippians 3:12-14 Introduction : A Danish philosopher gave a powerful lesson in a story concerning wild geese. He tells us that the geese came and went with the seasons as their ancestors had done for centuries. One day some of the geese, on their annual trip, landed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

I Have A Dream

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 18, 2003

Using the pattern of MLK’s famous speech, this message tries to set forth a congregational vision.

I have a dream (With apologies to MLK, jr. 1962) In the Old Testament we are told that young men shall see visions and old men shall dream dreams (Joel 2:28). Some of you know that 3 or 4 times a year I am blessed with dreams about this congregation while I sleep. In most of these dreams I see ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28

Denomination: Brethren

"The Eternal Celebration"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 1, 2003

A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

ISAIAH 25:6-9 “The Eternal Celebration” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Most of us were given our first glimpse of Jesus through one of His saints. Maybe it was our mother or father. Maybe it was a neighbor, school ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Plan For Change

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

Following God means embracing change

Intro: *note - will have just finished having communion service Jesus tells us to do this in remembrance of him. Let’s reflect a little on the Lord Jesus, and the earthly ministry he had while he was here among us. We know that Jesus came to do the father’s will. He came to finish the work the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Heaven Like? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 1, 2006

We see in Revelation 4 that the first words John hears are worship - and that the highest order of angels and the best of the redeemed humans bow to God - what does that tell us about our activities here on earth?

Chapter 4 marks a huge shift in the book of the Revelation. First, we leave the epistle section of chapters 2 and 3 where Jesus Himself wrote to the church. Second we leave the church age itself. Third we enter into the main section of the book - apocalyptic literature takes over from epistle. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Table Of Life

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 9, 2002

The remembrance of eternal life at the Lord’s Supper table.

Sunday Morning May 4, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church Hobbs, NM THE TABLE OF LIFE JOHN 6:51-58 Introduction: 1. Three old men, tired of being old, sneaked off from their retirement village on afternoon for a stolen dip in a nearby pool. It was an indoor pool, in one ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Baptist

Belshazzar's Ball

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 22, 2002

Sermon on Belshazzar’s Feast from Daniel 5.

BELSHAZZAR’S BALL TEXT - Daniel 5: 1-6, 22-31 INTRO. - There are many people in the Bible who are good examples to follow and teach us about faith, love, sacrifice, and practice Christianity. There are others who are red light warnings that teach us to beware lest we follow in their ways. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

#2dare To Read The Bible Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2002

We discuss deeper--- some of the sidetracks that lead away from Bible reading.

#2 Dare to read the Bible By WadeMartin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psa. 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Matt 22:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, YE DO ERR, NOT KNOWING THE SCRIPTURES, NOR THE POWER OF GOD. 2 Tim. 4:3 For the time will come when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Assembly Of God