Sermons on Officials:

What Difference Did He Make? Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 4, 2009

How is life different for us because Jesus lived 2000 years ago

What difference did He make? (Influence) Matt 28:18-20 This morning we are looking at the final question about classic Jesus. In a way, I believe that this is the most fascinating question of all. It is a question that we will make automatic answers about. We quickly talk about the act of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Congregational

Marriage & Family

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

Biblical view of marriage and family.

An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. The instability of marriage as an institution and the continual increase of dysfunctional ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-12

Denomination: Congregational

A Christmas Presence - Mary Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 28, 2008

God’s invitation to Jesus’ birth.

A Christmas Presence - Mary December 9, 2007 Luke 1:26-38 The Bible declares that when the time was right - God the Father birthed Jesus his Son into our world. And when He did - like all proud Fathers do - He got the word out. God the father declares to some specific people that His son - Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live God Aloud

Contributed by Selvan John on Jan 30, 2008

This sermon challenges to view life from the exemplary living of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego.

The theme that I wanted to highlight in this sermon is about how we live and through our living how we proclaim to the others the way we live, that is why I have titled it as, “Live God Aloud.” The scripture that I have taken is from Galatians 1:24 that states, “And they praised God because of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

How A Loving Parent Can Build A Loving Family

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 11, 2008

By studying the lives of Mary and Joseph we can learn how we can build a loving family.

How A Loving Parent Builds a Loving Family Luke 2:41-52 We don’t have a lot of information on the home life of Jesus. From the Biblical account of the home of Jesus we know that his parents were loving and caring parents. From birth to 12 Jesus had both parents at home. Sometime between the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Safe Place

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 14, 2008

Discover how Jesus offered a safe place to hurting people and how we can create a church that offers a safe place.

Introduction: We have two small puppies in our home. These puppies are petrified of storms. Whenever a storm is brewing and they hear the thunder they immediately pursue a safe place. If it is in the middle of the night the safe place is in the bed with us. Even though it gets a little frustrating ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Immanuel - God With Us

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

Christmas message regarding the fact that God came to earth in Christ.

Immanuel – God with Us Matthew 1:18-23 December 2, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: It’s easy for me to let the significance of Christmas get lost in the hassles of getting ready to celebrate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Worry, The Greatest Thief Of Joy Series

Contributed by George Mansfield on Feb 23, 2008

Over against awful anxiety we have perfect peace that can be found in our relationship with Jesus as emphasized in Philippians chapter four

SERIES: ENJOYING THE JOY OF JESUS LESSON: WORRY, THE GREATEST THIEF OF JOY READING: PHILLIPPIANS 4:4-7 INTRO: I read in a recent article: Chronic worry can lead to a host of physical ailments: heart attacks, high blood pressure, ulcers, gastrointestinal problems, muscular aches and pains, skin ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do We Know What To Do?

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Feb 11, 2007

Sermon gives basic guidelines for making decisions.

Knowing What to Do It’s been said that although some things are permissible, not all things are profitable. Each day we are confronted with countless choices and make decisions that collectively determine the course for our lives. Sometimes our decisions result in unintended consequences. ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

The Real Santa Claus

Contributed by Andy Anquoe on Feb 15, 2007

The Christlike attributes of Saint Nicholas.

The Real Santa Claus Most of the time, this is the picture that comes to mind when we think of Santa Claus {video clip}... Actually, the “REAL” Santa Claus looks like this {picture of Saint Nicholas}... This is Saint Nicholas. Saint Nicholas was born 300 years after the birth of Jesus Christ. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Greater Purpose Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Feb 19, 2007

Part of an extensive study in Philippians, we are reminded here that God has a greater purpose for our trials.

Content in Christ: A Study in Philippians A Greater Purpose Phil. 1:12-14 Illus. Old mule fell into a ditch. “Shake it off and step up”. What do you do when the “stuff” of life piles up on you? Phil. – Content in Christ. Review (love, encouragement, prayer) Memorize? Up to this point, Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

To Proclaim The Year Of The Lord's Favor Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 24, 2007

This is the fourth in a series of sermons based on Luke 4:14-21 and Isaiah 61:1-4 which equates the mission of the Church with the mission of Jesus as He states it in Luke 4:14-18

His Mission and Ours: To Proclaim the Year of the Lord’s Favor --Luke 4:14-21 World renowned evangelist Luis Palau, shares this personal testimony in his sermon “Go to the Ends of the Earth.” “My family and team have gone to over sixty countries declaring the glory of God. When I first went to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

God Is Like Vo5 Hairspray: He Holds In All Kinds Of Weather

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 5, 2007

Can we trust God in spite of "Bad Hair Days" when everything is at its worst?

April, 2007 “God is Like VO 5 Hair Spray: He Holds in All Kinds of Weather” Acts 27:27-44 INTRODUCTION: How many have heard the expression, “I’m having a bad hair day today?” That seems to be a fairly common expression and doesn’t simply refer to your hair looking absolutely terrible, but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:27-44

Denomination: Methodist

Preparation For Explosion I Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 10, 2007

An exposition of Acts 1:1-5, detailing the preparations that Christ and the Spirit were making for the genesis of the church

Text: Acts 1:1-5, Title: Prep for Explosion I, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/15/07, AM A. Opening illustration: When we were building our house in Maine it was in a new development, so there was a lot of things that had to get done before we could begin putting up walls and windows. B. Background to passage: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Vs. Judas - A Contrast In Attitudes

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 7, 2008

This message covers John 12:1-10 and describes the annointing of Christ at Bethany by Mary, the sister of Lazarus. Judas exposes his greed and Jesus commends Mary’s action.

Pastor David M. Wilson Grant Avenue Baptist Church Redondo Beach, CA 90278 COMMENTS WELCOME (310) 376-7890 abimilech@ca.rr.com John 12:1-10 Introduction: Did you ever notice that some stories appear in the Bible more than once and sometimes with different details? For example, if we were to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist