Sermons on Paradise Lost:

Tempted

Contributed by James Jerpseth on Mar 3, 2001

Having grown up in hte desert, I know how harsh the place is and how tempting the options presented by hte devil really are. On the surface the temptations seem harmless and perhaps even good in the right hands but they all take our attention off God.

I grew up going to the desert, and thought that I knew what the desert lands are all about. I’ve been camping many times in the Anza Berrego wilderness and understand that the desert is a harsh and foreboding place. I know to stay on the trails, look for snakes and take lots of extra water. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wages Of Sin

Contributed by David Bubb on Mar 7, 2004

Everyday a person lives in sin they earn a wage, this message shares some of those wages with us.

Subject: The Wages Of Sin Scripture Reading: Romans 6:23 The question that has been asked for centuries, the question that has effected more people, the question that is asked by every prospective employee, young people ask it, middle age people ask it, even older people ask it. The question ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Holiness

The Merciful Ways Of God

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 19, 2004

"The Love of God calls us to be who God is to the world."

The word ‘Cat’ to my dog Sandy is not a word she wants to hear. It evokes an instant response of revulsion and loathing. ‘Grrr. Let me at it.’ Occasionally we’ll be quietly watching television, snoozing away, and a commercial will come on with a cat noise in it. Instant pandemonium. Vroom. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Kind Of Tree Are You? Series

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Apr 10, 2004

This was a sermon as part of our purpose-driven series - Know, Grow, Show and Sow. This was the show sermon that bridged the gap between Grow and Sow. It can stand alone with some minor tweaks.

If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be? It’s a question you might get asked in a job interview or by a psychiatrist right after they administer the Rorschach test Jeremiah uses vegetation to contrast those who trust in God and those who turn away Those who don’t believe in the one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-8, Jeremiah 17:5-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Courtroom Of Conscience Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 12, 2004

Those who do not have the Law will perish apart from the Law, and those who do have the Law will be judged by the Law. The problem is that neither proposition is very exciting.

The Courtroom of Conscience Romans 2:14-3:3 (Note: the dashes represent blanks; the congregation received an abbreviated sermon outline with blanks to fill in as bulletin inserts) 1. Absurd manufacturers warnings: -Sears Hairdryer: Do not use while sleeping -Fritos chips: You could be a winner! ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Facing Reality Or Fighting God's Truth? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 12, 2004

We are better off taking our position as lost and helpless sinners before God than we are fighting Him with our objections and rationalizations.

Facing Reality or Fighting God’s Truth? (Romans 3:1-20) 1. LONDON (Reuters) - A leading British brain surgeon has been suspended from work following a dispute over a bowl of soup. Dr Terence Hope was sent home from the Queen’s Medical Center in Nottingham, where newspapers say there is a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Most Important Thing Series

Contributed by Darron Khan on May 30, 2002

This message is designed to direct the audiences attention to the most important thing in our lives - being intimately connected to God.

The Most Important Thing Part 3 in the series, The Journey To Jerusalem March 24, 2002 It’s Thursday night. Jesus and His disciples are gathered together for their last meal together. There was no servant waiting to greet them at the door. No one to wash their dusty feet. It’s just the thirteen of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Law Keeping - The Real Story Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 10, 2002

The trouble wit hlaw keeping is that we’re unable to do it. The good thing about the law is that it drives us back to dependence on the grace of God in Jesu Christ

Here’s what happens to people from time to time. They realise they have a problem with a particular sin or sins, so they decide to do something about it. They read something like Romans 6, that we read last week and they decide that from now on they’ll be slaves of righteousness. Whenever they feel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-25

Denomination: Anglican

America! Bless God!

Contributed by Henry Shellman on Jul 5, 2002

It is a call for America to turn to God.

America, Bless God! 1st Chronicles 16:11,12. This week has been one full of controversy. The ninth circuit court of the United States ruled that the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States is unconstitutional because of the words "under God". In this ruling they did not quote the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:11-12

Denomination: *other

Sinners In The Hands Of A Loving God

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 8, 2002

Can you tell me **clearly and simply** what it means to become a Christian?

July 7, 2002 Romans 10:1 - 10:10 (KJV) 1Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. 2For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 3For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Revival Encounter

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Jul 8, 2002

Revival is the need of the hour! Isaiah had a fresh encounter with the holy God, which revealed his own sinfulness and need for cleansing. This in turn prepared him to volunteer to be sent out to serve God. May we all encounter God and be revived.

Introduction: Revival is the need of the hour! Isaiah had a fresh encounter with the holy God, which revealed his own sinfulness and need for cleansing. This in turn prepared him to volunteer to be sent out to serve God. May we all encounter God and be revived. I Looking Up: A Vision of God (vv. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus Our Friend

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 17, 2004

How do we treat Jesus our friend?

OR 18-07-04 Story of Martha and Mary with Jesus Story: A famous actor was invited to a dinner party. After the main course, the actor was asked if he would be willing to recite a piece of poetry for the guests. The actor readily agreed and asked if someone at the dinner table would like to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Anglican

When A Nation's Godly Light Flickers

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004

4th of July Patriotic Sermon

"WHEN A NATION’S GODLY LIGHT FLICKERS" 1 KINGS 22:51 - 2 KINGS 1:14 INTRODUCTION: Some time ago I ran an experiment in my office. I retrieved a candle and matches and took both into my office and turned out the lights. My office has only one window and when the blinds are pulled it’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Alone With Jesus

Contributed by Michael Meyers on Jul 31, 2004

Spending quality time alone with Jesus will enrich your life.

OPENING Time spent alone with someone who is a close friend is vital to a relationship. Whether it’s a friendship, a marriage, or a relationship with your children or parents, you often benefit from time alone with them. Most people don’t spend enough quality time with those who are close to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Lessons Learned Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 3, 2004

The hardest lesson I have ever had to learn was that I am not in control of my life. And it is a lesson I have to learn over and over, it seems like each day I have to learn again that my life is not my own, but rather, I am a servant of the Master. God w

I have had to learn a number of lessons in my lifetime. Some have been good lessons about humanity and myself, and some have been surprisingly hard lessons to learn about others, and about myself. Some lessons you only have to learn once, like to take a rain poncho when you are backpacking, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed