Sermons on Opposition In Ministry:

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Contributed by Leonard Cook on Apr 3, 2007

Our church has a mission statement, which states that "We are committed to be a Great Commission, holiness, evangelistic, compassionate, loving and inclusive congregation!" • This is powerful Mission Statement! This is why this church will continue to be

"The Good, The Bad & The Ugly" John 9:1-41 Introduction • Our church has a mission statement, which states that "We are committed to be a Great Commission, holiness, evangelistic, compassionate, loving and inclusive congregation!" • This is powerful Mission Statement! This is why this church will ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Holiness

Good News For The Poor

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 14, 2007

Here is a goal that everyone of us is called to work towards as a part of Christ’s body here on earth: to preach good news to the poor, to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, and to proclaim th

I wonder how many people were here when we first sat down to work on a Parish Plan. I don’t think there were many of you around back then, though most were when we reviewed that plan a few years ago. But for those who weren’t it was one of the first things we did after I started here. But then that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Anglican

When You're Hot And When You're Not

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 1, 2006

Let’s consider what was wrong with the Pharisees in order to find out what is sometimes wrong with us or what is lacking in our devotion to the Lord.

INTRO.- Who’s hot and who’s not? It all depends on your viewpoint and what kind of TV news you watch. But if you have been watching the TV news at all you will get a glimpse of who’s hot and who’s not in the world of entertainment. Emmitt Smith of “Dancing with the Stars” fame is hot and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Time Has Come To Pray #6 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 19, 2003

1. Jesus is on our side! He prays for us! 2. IN the world, not OF the world 3. Unity

November 19, 2003 Title: The Time Has Come...To Pray #6 Text: John 17:9-11 Introduction 1. Jesus is praying to His Father... and we have the opportunity to look on... and listen in as He is speaking to God... 2. Let’s hear His prayer... and allow it to speak to us this evening. Read Text: ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Chilling Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 10, 2002

Jesus understood when, how, and why to "chill": when His emotional energies had been drained; how to back off the need to be needed; and for the purpose of providing a still point of healing for others.

If there is any one thing that distinguishes my generation and later generations, like the Gen-xers, it is that we have totally different attitudes about work and play. We are light years apart about what we expect from work or what we want from play. People born before and during the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-56

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring The Ruined Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Dec 4, 2002

A message raising the question of where we find the lepers of the 21st century and how we should deal with them in light of Jesus action.

Restoring the Ruined Introduction: Casey House in Toronto is a modern day leper’s colony. None of the residents who live there has any hope for a cure. None of the residents who live there has any family interested in their plight. None of the residents who live there has any dreams for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

God's Man For The White House

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Oct 11, 2004

Challenge to Christians to establish Christ as Master.

PP0524 DATE GOD’S MAN FOR THE WHITE HOUSE Ezekiel 22:30-31. "And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none." "Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I have consumed ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Saved, Hallelujah!

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Oct 16, 2004

A sermon that considers the great cost of so free a salvation.

I’m Saved, Hallelujah! TEXT: Matthew 19: 16-25 16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? 17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Time Has Come...to Pray #2 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Oct 14, 2003

1. "Father" (note the ease of access) 2. "Glorify Your Son, that Your Son may glorify You".

Wednesday, October 8, 2003 Title: The Time Has Come... to Pray #2 Text: John 17:1 Introduction 1. Jesus has just spent a very busy week... the week leading up to His death on the cross... and it is during this pivotal time in the life of Christ... that we have the wonderful opportunity to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1

Denomination: Nazarene

The Time Has Come To Pray #3 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 12, 2003

1. We should find our refuge in God. 2. Our Main Goal Is to Glorify God. 3. Eternal Life is impossible by any other way.

October 22, 2003 Title: The Time Has Come to Pray Text: John 17:1-5 Introduction 1. The last few Wednesday Evenings, we have been looking at the "Lord’s Prayer"... not the one found in the middle of the Sermon on the Mount... where Jesus teaches the disciples to pray..."Our Father, who art in ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

The Time Has Come...to Pray #5 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 12, 2003

1. Jesus said, "NOW...they know everything" 2. The Disciples ACCEPTED the words of Christ. 3. They KNEW with certainty that Christ came from God. 4. They BELIEVED.

November 12, 2003 Title: The Time Has Come...To Pray #5 Text: John 17:7-8 Introduction 1. As we continue to observe Christ as He prays to His Father... 2 weeks ago we saw that Christ turned His attention from praying for Himself... and began to pray for His disciples. in verse 6, we saw that ...read more

Scripture: John 17:7-8

Denomination: Nazarene

What Is This Jesus All About? Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003

Continuing a look at Jesus and his ministry

Recently I saw a cartoon with Adam and Eve both eating apples. They are obvious startled by a billboard with a large apple and the international sign of “no”, a red circle with a line through it, and the words above reading “Just Say No”. Adam says, “Where was that billboard ten minutes ago.” ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Answering Jesus' Most Important Question Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 18, 2002

"Who do you say I am?"

Answering God’s Most Important Question Mk.8:27-33 INTRO.: Have you ever been asked an embarassing question? I was once asked by a Parks and Wildlife officer, “ May I see your fishing license?” I didn’t have one. If a policeman asks, “Do you know why I stopped you?” The best answer is “no” because ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Name It And Claim It

Contributed by Mike Dubose on Mar 18, 2002

Who is this man called Jesus? It’s an eternal life question all of us have to deal with. Do you know the answer?

Name It and Claim It Matthew 16: 13-20 March 17, 2002 As we inch closer & closer to Easter, I want us to stop & take a breath today… (Take a breath! Relax, & slowly take a deep breath & slowly breath out…) They say that when you learn to breath properly, taking slow, deep breaths, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Roads We Travel

Contributed by Troy Mason on Mar 20, 2002

Jesus made a difference to those He met along the way. We should too.

THE ROADS WE TRAVEL John 4: 1-26 INTRODUCTION: That, too, was a moment of amazing grace and Holy Communion. · This woman, too, (like Josh) felt unworthy. and she, too, wasn’t real sure that this encounter with Jesus was legal. · She, too, was accustomed to being sneered at, talked about, looked ...read more

Denomination: Baptist