Sermons on Parable:

Lent A Time For Repentance

Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Feb 15, 2005

A lenten homily on humility, and repentance

Lent a season of Repentance. We disciples of Jesus are celebrating our communal Lenten pilgrimage, a 40 day spiritual journey that will hopefully enable us to better appreciate and celebrate the life giving death and eternal resurrection of our Lord and Savior, the very feast of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reflections On Hope In A World Of Hopelessness

Contributed by Michael Worker on Jun 21, 2007

There are so many people in our world today who feel like giving up because they do not have hope. Hope is a core, basic need of all human beings.

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13. This years week of prayer readings are on the theme ‘journey of hope’. As I have read through these readings over the past couple of weeks I have been impressed again and again with the value and need of hope. The message that comes through clearly from the various ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Principle Of Evangelism Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 13, 2007

If we are going to be effective in evangelism, we must know the soil we are planting the Word into.

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 The way we build God’s church is by reaching people. There is no other way to build the church other than to reach people. We cannot evangelize cats, dogs or any other object other than people. What is the best approach to use with people? Will we reach all people with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Be A Forgiving Person Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

Forgiving people when they wrong you is sometimes easier said than done, but we need to forgive and let go of bitterness.

“I Will Be A Forgiving Person” Introduction: Have any of you ever been wronged or hurt by someone? If you have you know first hand how easy it could be to stay angry and to grow bitter to a person. God definitely understands what it is like to be hurt and wronged. We through our sins we commit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Impress God

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 2, 2005

We can only impress God when we finally realize that we have nothing in life aside from Christ within us. That is how we manage to impress God - not with our pride, but with our humble honesty.

There was a very lost, wicked, and rebellious man who decided it would be good for business if he went down to the church and joined it. He was an adulterer, an alcoholic, and had never been a member of a church in his life. But when he went down to place membership, he gave public testimony to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Luke 18:18-20

Denomination: *other

Found Faithful

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008

A short sermon encouraging my congregation to remain faithful as they celebrate their 48th year of ministry.

(adapted from a message by Darrel Land) SPECIAL DAY: HOMECOMING AT FCC-MARTINSVILLE TEXT: MATTHEW 25:14-30 TITLE: “FOUND FAITHFUL” OPEN: A. What is “Homecoming” at a church all about? 1. Traditionally, homecoming celebrations look back at the past ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Calls You A Hypocrite

Contributed by Tessie R. Simmons on Sep 20, 2011

Jesus calls the scribes hypocrite for judging others unfairly and not judging themselves fairly.

The scribes and Pharisees have left Jerusalem to follow Jesus. No, not to gain spiritual insight but rather to observe him for the purpose of gathering information to be used against him. Why? They are jealous of his popularity! He is stealing their thunder, and eventually they will lose their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

True Seekers - Compassion Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 28, 2010

Compassion is the hallmark of a Christian. It needs to be cultivated, through doing little acts of kindness and identifying with others.

We want to think about the qualities of Christianity over these few Sundays. • True seekers of God are people of character, compassion and conviction. • Last week we talked about character – that’s what we want to build up – a character that reflects the beauty of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:32-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jonah Makes Music In The Acid House

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 21, 2010

A talk given as part 2 of a 4 part series with Churches Together in Billericay. Jonah was finally doing the right thing. Jonah 2 is a Psalm of thanksgiving, contrition and rededication. As individuals and Churches can we join in with that Psalm?

In the winter of 1891 the whale-ship ‘Star of the East was in the vicinity of the Falkland Islands when it came within sight of a whale. Two boats were dispatched with harpoons to snare and kill the beast, but the lashing of its tail capsized one of the launches, spilling the crew into the sea. All ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

I Am The Door Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 25, 2011

Jesus is the door we MUST walk through to enjoy eternal life!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Doors, they are one of the most common things in the world. • There are so many kinds and types of doors. • There are ornate doors of cathedrals, steel doors to vaults in a bank, canvas doors to tents, large and small doors in all kinds of vehicles, glass doors to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Watchman On The Wall

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 2, 2008

God has given us His word in black & white that there is a heaven to gain & a hell to shone, are we as His watchman telling and warning people of what He has said, do we really care that people are dropping off into hell every minute of the day?

Watchman on the wall EZEKIEL 33: 1-16 Are we being Gods watchman on the wall today? Are we warning the lost sinner that he or she is in great danger because of what is on the way? God has given us His word in black & white that there is a heaven to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Three Tips To Timelessness

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

Lesson from someone who ignored the opportunity to do what is right during his lifetime and ends up facing judgment upon death, and yet he still doesn’t seem to repent.

Please Read: Luke 16:19-31 There was a story about a rich man who was determined to take his wealth with him. He told his wife to get all his money together, put it in a sack, and then hang the sack from the rafters in the attic. He said, "When my spirit is caught up to heaven, I’ll grab the sack ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007

Who is Jesus?

Hebrews 1:1-4 - Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds. 3 He is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact imprint of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Did You Miss Lazarus?

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 10, 2010

The rich man's life illustrates some traits that can lead us to miss opportunities God sends.

DID YOU MISS LAZARUS? LUKE 16:19-25 INTRODUCTION I once lived beside a retired pastor and his family. His wife worked at the Department of Social Services. There were many poor people in the county, and she was very familiar with many of them since her line of work often took her to their homes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Desperately Seeking

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jun 18, 2011

We're all looking for something, we just don't always know what we are looking for.

Desperately Seeking Matthew 13:44-45; Luke 15: 1-7 Community Service in the Park May 29th, 2005 Summer Outreach Have you ever noticed that we are tireless searchers? Jesus points this out to us in our first passage this morning, Matthew 13:44-45. We seem to spend our lives searching for one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed