Sermons on Occupancy:

Good News For Everyone

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 18, 2005

Events in the house of Cornelius of Caesarea prove the Gospel of Christ is meant for everyone.

Good News for Everyone Acts 10:1-8 INTRO.: Jesus told His disciples they would witness for Him in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. (Acts 1:8) We can trace the Gospel’s progress through the pages of the Book of Acts. Chapter nine relates the story of Saul’s conversion. God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Le Disciple Que Jésus Aimait

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 24, 2003

It is a title of honor which this one. It will be always with humility that he will say that, towards that with which he owes all. He will speak always anonymously...

Lecture : Jean 21/15-25. v.20 A... vit venir après eux, le disciple que Jésus aimait...@ Introduction : C’est un titre d’honneur que celui-ci. Ce sera toujours avec humilité qu’il dira cela, envers celui à qui il doit tout. Il parlera toujours anonymement... I Les textes où ce terme est mentionné ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is Your Faith ?

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 24, 2003

Where is the youth faith ? In the church , or in the society ? Have we got the same faith inside and outside ?

AOù est votre Foi ?@ Lecture : Luc 8/22-26 APuis il leur dit : Où est votre foi ?@ La plupart des gens ont une mesure de foi, mais cela fait une grande différence dans ce que ou dans la personne en qui nous mettons notre foi. AOù est votre foi ?@ I Dans la popularité ? AComment pouvez-vous ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Me God Sees

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

By looking at the life of Simon Peter I can understand how God sees me.

The Me God Sees A look at the life and times of Simon Peter Introduction: A blonde, a brunette and a redhead are stuck on an island. And for year and years they live there, one day they find a magic lamp. They rub and rub and sure enough out comes a genie. The genie says, "Since I can only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Holiness

A Memorable Church

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 11, 2003

Thankfulness -- As Paul remembered his support by the believers in Thessalonica, and how they are part of his ministry, we also must live a life of gratitude for our support system.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- Russell Brownworth, Pastor A Lord’s Supper Meditation August 10, 2003 1This letter is from Paul, Silas, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Compliance To The Commission

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 3, 2003

What was the response to those that heard the Lord’s Commission to evangelism.

Compliance to the Commission Date: August 31, 2003 A.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:20 Introduction At a certain Children’s hospital, a boy gained a reputation for wreaking havoc with the nurses and staff. One day a preacher who knew about the boy’s terrorizing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Original Christmas Emotion

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 27, 2002

Four times in the Christmas Story we encounter fearful people of God: Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds. In all cases, they are comforted by God’s angels. And they are told, “fear not”.

Christmas Eve message—the Original Christmas Emotion Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts If we were contestants on the game show Family Feud and were asked to list words associated with Christmas, we might include some of the following—joy, peace, goodwill, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:8-12, Luke 1:26-29

Denomination: Congregational

What A Church Should Be Series

Contributed by Darin Burgess on Apr 23, 2005

This is a sermon that shares what the church should offer to people who are searching for something real, stable, and powerful.

WHAT A CHURCH SHOULD BE Part I Text: Mathew 16: 13-19 Intro: What is the church? Why does it exist? Do I have to attend a church to be a part of the church? What are the benefit’s of belonging to a church? What does God have to say about the church? Greek word for church is ekklesia- “called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Count It All Joy

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 10, 2005

We can’t always be "happy", for happiness is based on happenstance [circumstance], but we can always find joy in: The Scriptures, Salvation, Service, Sorrow, and Soulwinning. Free Powerpoint template at website.

Count It All Joy James 1:2 Powerpoint Template at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/CountJoy.html James makes it sound so easy. "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations" (James 1:2). the "all" here means everything that could possibly come our way. Paul urged the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Stands

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jul 6, 2003

Pentecost 4: Jesus’ comforting words about the Kingdom span the ages to bring comfort and assurance to the believer.

The lens through which we can see things doesn’t provide the full panorama of the Kingdom. “For we know in part and we prophesy in part… Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror… Now I know in part…” (1 Corinthians 13.9a, 12a, 12c) Sometimes what we think that we see is really not; that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Putting Down Roots Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 19, 2006

The importance of doctrine for the growth of the church.

Theme of 1 Timothy: Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that, if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. 1 Timothy 3:14, 15 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Talk Fishing

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 24, 2008

We are not called by Christ to talk about fishing for people or wait until we have the proper equipment or bait. We are called to fish.

Matthew 4: 12 – 23 / What Do I Use For Bait? Intro: Some people just love to fish! --- No offense intended to those who love it; but, I HATE IT! It’s not that I haven’t tried it. I have. I just don’t like it. First of all, I don’t like to get my hands sticky or dirty. Next, I can’t sit and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Christ, Our Good Shepherd For Life

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Feb 24, 2008

Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd that we need to follow.

John 10:11-18 Topic: Jesus Christ, our Good Shepherd of Life A shepherd is one who tends to his sheep. A shepherd is one who watches his sheep and protect his sheep from the danger of wild animals. A shepherd is one who guides his sheep into the right pastures to feed upon, and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Ordering Your Private World Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 8, 2006

A message for those who look like they have it all together yet on the inside they are falling apart.

Introduction Illustration The popular TV series, “Extreme Makeover” and another called “Swan” that characterizes man’s pre-occupation with outward appearance. The “Cinderella-type” stories feature startling physical makeovers courtesy of liposuction, implants and cosmetic surgery. The skill of man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-44

Denomination: Church Of God

The Lord's Day

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Sep 25, 2008

The Sabbath was made for man.

THE LORD’S DAY The Lord’s Day: — Text: Mark 2:27-28 Intro: Labor is God’s appointment. His wholesome and needful law. But did He mean us to bear the drudgery of ceaseless toil? How wretched, how degrading, how brutalizing! And God has not appointed it: “Six days shalt thou labour.” Son ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:27-28

Denomination: Church Of God