Sermons on Pan Vivo:

The Fate Of Unruled Lives: The Final Lesson Of The Judges Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009

DISREGARDING THE LESSONS OF GOD’S DELIVERANCE STORY WILL NOT BE FOREVER IGNORED

The Fate of Unruled Lives -- The Final Lesson of the Judges. Judges 20-21 9/20/09 INTRODUCTION A true story about Frank Abagnale Jr. who, before his 19th birthday, successfully conned millions of dollars worth of checks as a Pan Am pilot, doctor, and legal prosecutor. Eventually he was caught ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Beginning With The End In Mind

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 19, 2010

This is the end that we must have in mind when we begin anything in the church. Our destination must be a congregation filled with people who are filled with Christ and who are filling the world with his love.

BEGINNING WITH THE END IN MIND Isaac Butterworth The Installation of a New Pastor November 21, 2010 John 15:1-8 (NIV) 1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus - Confession, Cross & Challenge

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

Jesus - Confession, Cross & Challenge (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Mark chapter 8 verses 27- chapter 9 verse 1. Ill: • The Duke of Wellington is best remembered; • As the general who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo on Sunday 18th June 1815. • During his earlier service in India, • Wellington was in charge of negotiations after the battle of Assaye. ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Lessons From A Fire

Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Feb 21, 2009

A study of Hell from Luke 16:19-31

By: Mark T. Tonkery Laings, Ohio Church of Christ Lessons From A Fire Text: Luke 16:19-31 Introduction A. Almost every week we here about the destruction and damage done by a fire. Whether it is a forest fire or a home, fires can be devastating but we can learn from these fires. People are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That Special Invitation Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 2, 2009

God’s purpose in judgment is to give us a chance to make a "comeback." Here is an invitation to repentance in the midst of "negative" prophecies.

This week, I heard a radio interview with a fellow who has built a business on invitations to Super Bowl parties. He calls his business, “Man-vite.” It’s an online invitation service that helps men organize social events. The whole reason this service exists is because the first such service, ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1-6

Denomination: *other

El Pecado Imperdonable

Contributed by Josue Martinez on Oct 2, 2009

¿Existe algún pecado imperdonable? ¿Cuál es el pecado imperdonable? ¿Cómo debemos vivir si hay un pecado imperdonable?

EL PECADO IMPERDONABLE Mar 3:20-30 Y se agolpó de nuevo la gente, de modo que ellos ni aun podían comer pan. Cuando lo oyeron los suyos, vinieron para prenderle; porque decían: Está fuera de sí. Pero los escribas que habían venido de Jerusalén decían que tenía a Beelzebú, y que por el ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Slay A Lying Lion (Satan)

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Oct 11, 2009

JESUS identifies Satan as “the father of lies”, and “the master of deceit” IT IS THE TRUTH OF THE WORD OF GOD THAT DISPELS ALL DARKNESS AND EXPELS THE LIES…WE MUST USE THE WORD AGAINST HIM TO SUCCESSFULLY FIGHT THE ENEMY. THE DEVIS IS A LIAR!!!

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11 (AMP) 8 Be well balanced (temperate, sober of mind), be vigilant and cautious at all times; for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring [in fierce hunger], seeking someone to seize upon and devour. 9 Withstand him; be firm in faith [against his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Denomination: *other

Gentleness - Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001

Do you know any "Very Draining People" who say things that set you on edge, & you’re convinced that they enjoy doing it?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE A. Do you know any VDPs, "Very Draining People?" They’re the kind who say things that set you on edge, & you’re convinced that they enjoy doing it? They come into your home & say, "Where did you find that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Father Like None Other

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 19, 2006

This sermon leads you to examine four characteristics of our Heavenly Father as seen in the story of the Prodigal Son.

Today is father’s day. There will be much said about fathers on this day. We will reflect on our fathers, what they did for us and what they mean to us. It is an important day that we should always remember. All of us have special memories that we turn to on this day. A few days ago I read about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Steward Who?

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 31, 2006

The first in a series on Stewardship.

What is Stewardship or what is a Steward? Stew•ard n. (SLIDE-silent read) 1. One who manages another’s property, finances, or other affairs (correlates with NT definition) 2. One who is in charge of the household affairs of a large estate, club, hotel, or resort. Brian Kluth, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Love Involves Vulnerability And Risk

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Feb 14, 2006

All forms of loving require greater or lesser degrees of vulnerability. Anyone who determines to be a lover needs to understand that there is a price tag involved for them.

LOVE INVOLVES VULNERABILITY AND RISK Matthew 22:23-40 Intro: 1. Read the Redneck Valentines Day Poem The Redneck Valentine. Collards is green, my dog’s name is Blue and I’m so lucky to have a sweet thang like you. Yore hair is like cornsilk a-flapping in the breeze. Softer than Blue’s and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-40

Denomination: United Methodist

A Man With An Evil Spirit

Contributed by Richard Francis on Feb 18, 2006

Jesus comes to the unclean and lonely place and brings redemption, deliverance and forgiveness, he can do that today of us if we let him

Do you believe? Peter Pan implored all to believe in fairies to save Tinker Bell, Do you believe in fairies, me I feel that they things of fiction really. From today’s reading I would ask you a more pertinent question, do you believe in demons or do you feel they are the work of fiction? Bertrand ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning My Other Cheek

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Oct 21, 2005

Some difficult-to-understand sayings of Jesus. Some important truths for us to apply.

Turning My Other Cheek Introduction “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My Jesus

Contributed by Elizabeth Stutler on Jul 14, 2007

I wrote this sermon to make people think about following the true Jesus as he would have us to be.

I began sermon with the Todd Agnew Song "My Jesus"; showing the words on the screen as it was sung. My Jesus - By Todd Agnew Which Jesus do you follow? Which Jesus do you serve? If Ephesians says to imitate Christ, why do you look so much like the world? Cause My Jesus bled and died, He spent ...read more

Scripture: John 12:36-43

Denomination: Methodist

Extreme Make Over

Contributed by Jack Martin on Jul 21, 2007

What we lack that made the early church grow strong.

What made the early church strong? The Follow up to accepting Christ! EXTREME MAKE OVER – The Christian Life! When we come to Christ there is an extreme make over that needs to take place. PICTURE THE SHOW EXTREME MAKE OVER FOR A MIN. Imagine that your home becomes untenable. And while you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God