Sermons on Opponent:

What Does It Mean To Be "Saved"?

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 8, 2006

The basics of salvation: Why do I need to be saved? and How can I be saved?

The word “save” can mean many different things: • To set aside money for later use, often adding to the sum periodically. (She’s saving for a new computer.) • To avoid wasting something or using something unnecessarily. (He took a shortcut to save time.) • To set something aside, keep something ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Surprising Cross!

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 30, 2005

A sermon that looks at the cross and it’s impact on our lives.Concludes with a little poem that you might find helpful - I wrote it so it isn’t Wordsworth.

The surprising Cross We live in the twenty first century. There are things that we value in this culture and things that we don’t. One of the most least desirable things to have in your neighbourhood is a prison. Nothing is more likely to drop your property values than the building of a prison ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-54

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The First European Church Series

Contributed by Curtis Deming on Apr 16, 2005

Part 1 of a series on Philippians, this message describes Paul’s first visit to Philippi.

The First European Church Curt Deming Melbourne Community Church Today we’re going to start a series on Philippians. We will study Paul’s letter to the Philippian church verse by verse. First, let’s look at where the letter to the Philippians fits in the New Testament. It is easy to divide the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watchers On The Hill - Pt 5

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 1, 2005

The fifth sermon in a 2005 Lenten Series

(Opening of the sermon is the dramatic reading script “Forsaken” by Elaine Aadland for the Lenten Series, “Watchers on the Hill,” produced by Creative Communications for the Parish © 2003) “People fear what they can’t understand.” It’s true. Those who crucified Jesus, and I am not talking just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-20

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Measure Humility Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Sep 14, 2005

10th message in James series. James identifies two spheres of life as yardsticks for humility. The first is the relationship we have with other people, especially in what we say about them. The second is the goal or plans we have for the future.

Shirley MacLaine, the Oscar-winning actress, is a spokeswoman for the self-consumed philosophy of our day. The Los Angeles Times reported an interview in which she said: The most pleasurable journey you take is through yourself…the only sustaining love is with yourself. When you look back on your ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

God's Instructions To Men

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 20, 2004

God gives men some definite instructions to aid them in their spiritual growth.

GOD’S INSTRUCTIONS TO PROMOTE SPIRITUAL GROWTH IN MEN Titus 2:2-8 I. THE INTRODUCTION God has placed an awesome responsibility upon us men. He has given us the responsibility of leading His church and our families. When He gave us His name, Father, He designated us as His primary ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:2-8

Dressed For The Wedding

Contributed by William Mouser on Oct 25, 2005

Jesus’ parable of the Wedding shows God’s judgment on those who refuse his invitation, and his grace on those who do.

Dressing for the Wedding Matt. 22:1-14 Today when you enter various restaurants, you are confronted by a sign that says “No shirt, no shoes, no service.” A sign like this is also a sign of the time, I suppose, for it would not be necessary to post such a sign, except that there are a number of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

An Anchor For The Soul Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 12, 2005

# 12 in a series on Hebrews. This sermon sets forth the three-fold encouragement available to Christians.

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 12 “An Anchor For the Soul” Hebrews 6:9-20 “A little over a month before he died, the famous atheist Jean-Paul Sartre (SAHR truh) declared that he so strongly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Finishing Strong

Contributed by David Diyanni on May 6, 2007

Finishing strong is what counts most. It is good to start strong but unless you finish strong it is of no value.

Finishing Strong ”A good start isn’t enough” 1 Kings 3:10-13, I Kings 11:3-6 & 9-11, I Cor 9:24-27 Introduction A.With the New Year approaching, people often make some resolutions that they want to accomplish for the next year. Usually before the month is over they have already given up on ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Watch Out! Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 21, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we’re warned to watch out for false teachers.

Aren’t you glad the political campaigns and phone calls are finally over?! •Every candidate was telling us how great their agenda, their plan was. •It made it almost impossible to know what they believed or promoted. •You had to look very closely at the facts and their history to get the real ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Something More! Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 24, 2007

Discover God’s "something more" that is richer than worry.

Several years ago there was a family movie entitled “The Wilderness Family.” The movie is about a California family that gets tired of the rat race of metropolitan life and moves to the wilderness of Alaska. I am sure each of us have felt the desire to get away from the fast pace and hurry of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Horoscope Of Jesus

Contributed by David Smith on Jan 8, 2007

What must Mary have thought when she first opened the door and found a group of Iranian astrologers, there to celebrate the birth of her son? These characters seem so inappropriate in the Christmas narrative, but maybe that’s the point?

The Xmas season is over! We’ve wished each other a Merry Xmas AND a Happy New Year, and now the festive season is PAST. The holidays (for most of us) are over. The time for singing carols and wishing peace and goodwill to all is finished. The presents have been handed out. The cards have all been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Stuck In Bed Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 16, 2007

This is the third in a series exploring keys to living a life of freedom and spiritual victory in 2007. This message explores a spirit of passivity that can keep us from the battle.

(Extensive inspiration and quotation for this sermon taken from "This Day We Fight" by Francis Frangipane.) All right. . .here we go. We have been building block upon block over the past three weeks. Taking steps towards a declaration that this year we win! Week #1 – We followed up Christmas by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Winning Life

Contributed by Edward Walker on Oct 29, 2006

Discover the ingredients to the Winning Life: Remember what God has done; Worship God alone; and Follow God’s Way.

The Winning Life Jeremiah 18:15 and Selected Verses Introduction 1. This past week the Cardinals won the World Series. Sports Illustrated writer summed it up this way: “Given up for dead several times during the regular season, nearly toes-up in the final days of it and afforded a zero chance ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My Grace Is Sufficient

Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 30, 2004

Yes Paul is a Hero, but is he a hero we desire to follow

Corinthians 12:7-10 (January 27th, 2002) Who has been a light in your life? Well, since you’all don’t have the opportunity to stand up here today and answer that question, I’m going to turn it around and share with you who has been a light or a hero in my life. First of all, let me say that all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Lutheran