Sermons on Only Child:

Wanna Be Great?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A study on greatness

I. Man’s idea of greatness (vs. 46) A. The world has three chief patterns of greatness 1. Culture – the development through art and science, of a high regard in certain stations of society. (better known as fame) a. Carol Burnett says that when she was a girl, she joked and clowned around just to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:46-56

Denomination: Baptist

Inagurating The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Mar 12, 2002

The inaguration of Jesus "kingdom" ministry was accompanied by three things: His baptism, the temptation in the wilderness, and the calling of His disciples.

Matthew 3 – 4 Jesus: The Beginning February 24, 2002 The celebration of the resurrection on Easter Sunday is the high point of the Christian calendar. While remembrance of the resurrection is a weekly event, it is, I believe, profitable for the Christian regularly to focus on the extraordinary ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Surrounded By Something Better

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 13, 2002

Funeral message for Gary Pervall, Air Force veteran who died of the effects of Agent Orange.

Being surrounded is threatening. Even when what surrounds you is not dangerous, you still feel threatened. How do you feel if you are closed in? Suffocated if there is too much of anything surrounding us. I know of people, for example, who don’t like to be in a small room; they get ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Compelled... To Tell Everyone Everything Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 15, 2002

second in a series on Ephesians 3

Compelled... to Tell Every One Every Thing Ephesians 3:7-9 Eph 3:7 CEV God treated me with kindness. His power worked in me, and it became my job to spread the good news. Eph 3:8 CEV I am the least important of all God’s people. But God was kind and chose me to tell the Gentiles that because of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Relevence Of Palm Sunday

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Mar 19, 2002

Today’s society wants to know wants to know, "What does Palm Sunday mean to me?" This message relates 30AD to 2002.

A RELEVENT PALM SUNDAY MESSAGE HOW DOES APRIL 3, 30AD RELATE TO MARCH 24, 2002? LUKE 19:28-48 INTRODUCTION: Though the date is debatable, most scholars believe that Jesus entered Jerusalem on His “Triumphant Entry” around April 3, 30AD. A greater challenge exists beyond the date. Most people in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Baptist

My Name Is Simon Peter

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 23, 2002

If you have a flare for the dramatical and want to see the crucifixion of Christ through the eyes of Peter then check this out!

Make sure you check the end to see how this sermon should be delivered. It is a dramatical presentation. Hello, fellow brothers and sisters in our Lord Christ Jesus, My name is Simon. You probably know me better as Peter. No doubt you know the stories of our Lord and Savior. I’m here today ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Restoring Conisistency

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 26, 2002

Jesus demonstrated that preparation for Easter demands consistency regarding the Temple & its services. Thus, Restoring consistency to worship requires conformity to...

RESTORING CONSISTENCY—Mark 11:15-18 Restoring consistency/harmony to a place of worship. Jesus demonstrated the need for consistency regarding the Temple & its services. All aspects surrounding worship must be consistent. What consistencies are to characterize God’s place of worship? 4 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Know? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2002

An imaginative reconstruction of the dialogue between the repentant and unrepentant thieves, to be spoken by two preachers. Focuses on the old dilemma, whether God hears prayer.

Unrepentant Thief (U): "Should the wise answer with windy knowledge, and fill themselves with the east wind? Should they argue in unprofitable talk, or in words with which they can do no good? ... What do you know that we do not know? What do you understand that is not clear to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Mango Of Meekness Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Mar 30, 2002

This is what Biblical meekness is all about: "Strength under control," "being unoccupied with self and genuinely concerned for God and others." It is the exact opposite of "self-assertiveness" and "self-interest."

THE MANGO OF MEEKNESS Intro: A mango is a tropical fruit which hasn’t really "caught on" like the orange, the pineapple or the banana. For those who have acquired a taste for it, it’s sweet and delicious. But for those who haven’t, it’s "different" enough to taste "funny." ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, Matthew 11:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And I Saw A Great White Throne

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

Four reasons for sober consideration of the coming day the Bible describes as The Great White Throne Judgment.

READ: Revelation 20:11-15. In this passage we’ve read together tonight, Revelation 20:11-15, The Apostle John records for us the scene of the final day of judgment, when all who have died without a personal knowledge of Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord will give an account before the bar of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Communicate The Gospel Effectively Series

Contributed by Everette Pafford on Apr 9, 2002

The early church was very effective in communicating the gospel. In this sencond part of the series we examine why they were so effective in evangelizing and reaching people with the good news.

¡§How to communicate the good news effectively¡¨ Part II Introduction: There was a man who lived up in upstate New York and he was getting tired of the cold weather, so he decided to go to Florida. His wife was on a business trip at the time so he called her to let her know what he was doing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Matthew 24:32-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prepare For Christmas By

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 12, 2002

Don’t let yourself get too distracted this Christmas. Remember who you are, and what it means to be a witness for Christ.

John 1:6-28: PREPARE FOR CHRISTMAS BY “LOOKING THE RIGHT WAY” What is the number one cause of car accidents today? There are lots of causes. Obviously, weather and drunk driving are causes. Cell phones. Eating. Adjusting the radio or CD player. Some people shave, or do their hair, or read, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Test: I Want To Be Boss

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 13, 2002

We have many that want to be the boss and tell others what to do, WHERE IS THE SERVANT’S HEART?

THE TEST: I WANT TO BE BOSS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 15: 25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, and he heard music and dancing. 26. And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant? Why didn’t the elder ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-26, Mark 9:35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In A Cave Licking Your Wounds?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 13, 2002

It is easy in ministry to find a safe spot and hide and just spend your time licking your wounds. You must arise and quit this.

IT IS ENOUGH? LICKING YOUR WOUNDS? NAW, GET OUT OF THE CAVE! TEXT: 1 KINGS 19:4 But Elijah went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under the juniper tree: and requested for himself that he might die; and said IT IS ENOUGH; now O Lord, take away my life; for I am not better ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4, 1 Kings 19:9-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Citizens Of Heaven, Impacting Earth

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 13, 2002

A message given on Faith and Freedom Sunday, urging active involvment in a society in bad need of Jesus.

Citizens of Heaven, Impacting Earth Matthew 5:14-16; Philippians 3:20 October 6, 2002 Introduction Today is Faith and Freedom Sunday, a special day of prayer and instruction started by the Alliance Defense Fund, founded by such people as Dr. James Dobson, Bill Bright, and Larry Burkett. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Wesleyan