Sermons on Oriental:

Children Of Promise

Contributed by John Visser on Jul 10, 2009

By faith you receive God’s forgiveness and restoration. At that point you are reconciled to Him and become part of His forever family.

CHILDREN OF PROMISE Acts 2:38,39 One of the practices we value as a denomination is infant baptism. The logic behind infant baptism is not that baptism automatically saves our children. Rather, we see it a sign and a symbol of the covenant that God enters into with believers and their children. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Ultimate Thanksgiving

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 17, 2009

November 1989: We are at bottom grateful for spiritual values rather than material ones. Ultimate thanksgiving will be to sing praises in a global community and in recognition of our deliverance.

On the surface, Thanksgiving seems like a holiday designed to celebrate the American experience of material fulfillment. On the surface, at least, it would appear that what we do at Thanksgiving is to celebrate our wealth, our material prosperity, and our achievements. We indulge in an orgy of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Shopping For A God (Pp)

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 4, 2008

WE all will shop for a god at some point

INTRODUCTION OPENING VIDEO CLIP- THEN CLICK TO POWERPOINT SLIDE #1 • We are a very consumer oriented society. We shop for everything. There are so many items to choose from. • If you want a car, there are hundreds of different types, styles and brands. • Each day we do some kind of shopping and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Purchased With His Precious Blood Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 10, 2008

One of the greatest encouragements in tough times is the wonderful truth that Jesus is coming again.

1. One of the greatest encouragements in tough times is the wonderful truth that Jesus is coming again. Psalm 30.5 For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning. a. The pains, the problems; the trials, the troubles. b. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ministry Of A Child Of God Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 31, 2008

The purpose of this message is to help us understand that the church is to minister to all walks of life and all kinds of people as God gives us the opportunity and to encourage us to reach out to the needy in our communities.

THE MINISTRY OF A CHILD OF GOD Acts 9:32-43 INTRODUCTION: A. The summer Olympics ended this past week in Beijing, China. 1. And it is natural for the games to be nationalistic – we each root for those who are of our own nation taking pride in those who win a. Who could not shout when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

We Cannot Live Without Faith

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

The first sermon of a three part series, ‘Three Things That We Cannot Live Without.’

(Slide 1) James Choung tells of a conversation he recently had with a friend that came around to the topic of spirituality and faith and as they began to discuss that topic, Choung discovered that his friend had attended church at one time. When he discovered this, he asked his friend why he had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Church Of God

Pretty And Loud Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We have relegated fire...works to once a year. We have made certain fire...works off limits. This series will take us back to where we began (Acts 2) and see how the fire...works in our lives.

Fire…Works Pt. 3 – Pretty & Loud I. Introduction We want fireworks at ball games, bowl games, birthday parties, and even at concerts. Without them we leave feeling cheated or short changed. If we don’t have Fire…works at church I feel cheated too. If you will remember last week we discussed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Welcoming Sinners Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 26, 2007

The story of the adulterous woman helps us see that we should welcome sinners just as Jesus did

We have been preaching through the book of John. Early in the book we sense the tension between Jesus and the religious leaders that led up to Jesus’ death. If there was anything that rankled those religious leaders, it was the way Jesus welcomed all kinds of people, especially those regarded ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Getting Sober For Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 16, 2006

We need to get sober for Christmas. We need to admit Jesus came to save sinners like us. He didn’t come just for people like drug dealers and dead beat parents. He came for mass murders and terrorists as well as nice people like you and me.

Response Goal: Individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will pray the last verses of Psalm 139. REPENTANCE POINT {paradigm shifts or changes in our thinking}: We need to get sober for Christmas. We need to admit Jesus came to save sinners like us. He didn’t come just for people like drug dealer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Overcoming Temptation

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Feb 15, 2008

Temptation is NOT SIN - It is rather an opportunity for spiritual growth and greatness. In today’s sermon we will see: Temptation from God’s Perspective Temptation from Satan’s Perspective And How To Overcome Temptation

“Overcoming Temptation” 02/17/2008 by Dcn. Chris Nerreau Text: Matthew 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: May the words of my lips and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise, glory and honor to Your name our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen! Webster’s dictionary defines ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Orthodox

Hating Your Family For Jesus' Sake!?

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 26, 2008

How can we hate our parents, partners and children? It has to be the most offensive exhortation Jesus ever gave - telling us that we have to hate the ones we love th most...

As soon as I noticed that our Gospel reading today was the one that begins by telling us that we’ve got to ’hate our mothers and fathers’, I decided then and there to give my sermon today on Paul’s Letter to Philemon! No, as much as I’d like to do that, I feel I have to stick with "hate your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Understand The Plan” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 28, 2008

What are the key elements involved in seeing God use His people to reach their world for Christ?

As we think about the call of God for us to share our faith with a world that does not know Him, we would do well to understand God’s plan for how He wants to use believers to reach our world for Him. As a local body of believers, I think it is important that we, as a church, understand the key ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Light

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

Background to 1 John, considering the people, places, subjects, style and purpose.

WALKING IN THE LIGHT (1 John 1- 2:17) Background to John’s Epistles and Revelation [All quotations from A. Plummer, The Epistles of St John, 1954 unless otherwise specified.] PLACE: EPHESUS • John ended his days at Patmos, then Ephesus (c. 100AD?) • Ephesus: the first of all and greatest, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 21, 2008

Obligation is good. Love is better!

The Heart of the Matter, Luke 10:38-42 Introduction My first staff position in a church was as the Associate Pastor of The Kirk Community Church in Dunedin, Florida. I normally arrived at church early but on this particular morning my wife and I had arrived just a few minutes before the worship ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian Church

Truth Has Fallen In The Street

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jun 28, 2008

If substantial change does not happen in the next 10 years, we will face calamity, terrorism, natural disasters and anarchy like we have never seen before in the history of this nation!

I am convinced that with every crisis, with every crossroad a nation faces, there is ether more chaos or massive correction, bad critics or a brilliant cure. America is in a crisis and stands at a decisive crossroad. And the next few choices she makes – will determine her destiny! If America ends ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-14

Denomination: Baptist