Sermons on Pan Vivo:

The Original Star Trek Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 23, 2008

We can learn from the Wise Men what is required to take a "Star Trek" which leads to Jesus.

THE ORIGINAL “STAR TREK” Matthew 2:1-12 READ BUBBA CLAUS (David Dykes)(Listed at the end of the message) * Do you know what a “Trekkie” is? Well, I am one. IN 1966 Bill Shatner took the helm of the starship “Enterprise” whose “Mission was and is “to seek out new life & civilization, to boldly go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Messy Life, A Spiritual Legacy Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 26, 2009

Getting right with God does not mean we will avoid trials and tragedies, but we can experience God’s help to get through them -- and leave behind a spiritual legacy.

A Messy Life, A Spiritual Legacy (Genesis 35-49) [series: The Life of Jacob finale] 1. According to an AP article posted Friday, "Stocks pared their losses and traded mixed Friday after the White House sought to douse fears that the government would nationalize crippled banks. "White House press ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seven Wonders Of Hell

Contributed by Wayne Doyle on Jul 21, 2006

Hell has been abandoned by the modern Church, but will that make it 1 degree cooler when people arrive there?

Pastors note: Prior to the sermon I had our drama team do A skit I wrote called "What are we teaching our Children" See skit under Dramas. I ran across these notes while in college but could never find the author, I have massaged this sermon for my own style of Preaching. If you know the author ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:41

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is A Deacon?

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 27, 2006

Join us in examining the Biblical role of a deacon.

Today we elect four men to serve our church in the office of deacon. Before we participate in this election, I want to lead you in examining the question, what is a deacon? That is an important question for a church to answer. However, it is difficult to get a comprehensive answer because the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Carbon, Oxygen, And Hydrogen Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 26, 2006

1 of 5 messages on Colossians. This message is focused on the basics of spiritual life - faith, love, and hope. These are the elements which transform lives if they are focused on Jesus.

Life 101 Carbon, Oxygen, and Hydrogen Sunday, September 24 The Building Blocks of Physical Life Carbon, Oxygen, and Hydrogen The building blocks of our physical bodies and the life that they sustain are three simple elements. Without these three elements there would be no life on earth. We are ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revive Us As Our Banner - Revive Us Part 6 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Positioning ourselves where God can powerfully revive our hearts.

Revive Us - Part 6 Revive Us as Our Banner Psalm Exodus 17:8-16 There is nothing more important for you to be doing in the next 45 minutes than to give you full and undivided attention to what you are going to hear. The message this morning is exactly what you need to hear to secure victory in the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: *other

Why Can't I Seem To Muster Enough Faith To Get My Prayer Answered?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 27, 2007

What did Jesus mean when He spoke of all things being possible in prayer if only we have faith?

A CRY FROM OUR HEART: “Why wasn’t my prayer answered?” - Mark 9:17-18. - We look at our situation, whatever it may be, and wonder why our prayer wasn’t answered. - We really wanted that job, but we didn’t get it. - We really wanted to get pregnant this month, but it didn’t happen. - We really ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Sensing And Receiving God's Peace

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009

Jesus promises us peace, and His entrance into Jerusalem demonstrates He is the prince of peace. This explores what it means for us to have Jesus’ peace

Could I get an indication of who here desires conflict, fighting, feeling uneasy? (What no one? I thought there would be one or two) Most people desire peace. Having God’s peace in our hearts is something God wants all of us to have. Listen to Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Discovering The Call Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

There is a call to every life that seeks to break us out of our isolation and independence. Apart from God we are like actors without a story…and this series is about rediscovering the story that defines our lives.

Illustration – This past week…Dodger Baseball game with my two older sons and a friend of theirs. My oldest, Travis, wants to take his glove… to catch a ball. I try to reset the expectations in reality. As the game ends.. the players leave the field… he goes down to the lowest railing near the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

El Divorcio

Contributed by Josue Martinez on May 23, 2009

La iglesia ante el divorcio, cual es la posición bíblica ante el divorcio,

EL DIVORCIO Mat. 19:1-12 El 96% de las personas solteras quieren casarse. Sólo el 8% de las mujeres dicen que lo ideal es quedarse solteras. 75%de la gente cree que el matrimonio es un acuerdo tomado para el resto de la vida. El índice de matrimonios ha bajado en un 30% desde 1970 pero el índice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What’s In Your Job Description?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

Being too comfortable can lock us into our ways. We hide behind the walls all to often. But there are others ways of being visable.

What’s in Your Job description? Ephesians 4:11-16 There was once a farmer that frequently described his Christian faith by saying, “Well, I’m not making much progress, but I am well established!” One spring he was hauling some logs on a trailer. It has been especially ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Congregational

The Celestial Awards

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Mar 14, 2010

A comparison and contrast of the Academy Awards to the Resurrection and the final judgment.

Scripture Ref: Matthew 24:36-44 Genesis 1:1-10 Revelation 21:1-2, 11-25 Isaiah 61:10 2 Timothy 4:18 Revelation 21:3 1. Introduction a. Last week, millions of Americans were glued to their TV sets watching the Oscars, staring in awe at all the special people, wistful in thinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Know Your Equipment (Pt2) (Pp) Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 21, 2007

This is part 2 of the know your equipment sermon

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are going to finish our look at the full armor of God. Over the last couple of weeks we have seen who our enemy is and we started to look at some of the equipment that God has given to us so that we can win the battle we fight with the enemy each and every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Full Life" Investment (1 Of 4, Stewardship)

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 30, 2008

Stewardship is God’s invitation to us to experience freedom rather than live as slaves. Are you ready to take a journey of faith and liberation?

Church Humor (from The Daily Dilly, 1/6/03) as cited at http://bible.christianity.com/SermonHelps/11546199/ “Here are some comments you’ll probably never hear at church: 1.Hey! It’s my turn to sit in the front pew. 2.I was so enthralled, I never noticed your sermon went 25 minutes over time. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

You Can Make A Difference!

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 1, 2008

A sermon devoted to encouraging hearers to believe that God can use them right where they are to touch others for the kingdom.

You Can Make a Difference! Col 1:3-6 Intro. Of the three network news cast, I prefer NBC because there is a segment at the end of the broadcast called “Making a Difference.” They report stories of individuals who have done just that—amazing stories of those who were not satisfied with the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-6

Denomination: Wesleyan