Sermons on Parallel:

When Silence Isn't Golden

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001

The need to acknowledge the Lord and respond to Him, not turn our back on Him

When Silence Isn’t Golden Bible Reading: Amos 2: 4-5 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO When Silenc e Isn’t Go lden p.1 Do you ever get impatient with a speaker - with me, for instance? Knowing why you came, suspecting the gist of what is going to be ...read more

Scripture: Amos 2:4-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Son Is Superior Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Apr 20, 2004

Exposition of Hebrews 1:5-14

October 27, 2002 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr Hebrews 1:5-14 “The Son is superior” 5For to which of the angels did God ever say, “You are my Son; today I have become your Father “ Or again, “I will be his Father, and he will be my Son ” 6And again, when God brings his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:5-14

Denomination: Brethren

Hosea's Love - Betrayal And Judgement Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 2, 2005

Hosea gives a picture not only of the way God hurts when his people are unfaithful, but about the real power of his love. Here is a love that expects a response of single-minded faithfulness, and that won’t rest until it gets it.

If you’re familiar with the story of Les Miserables, then you’ll know that the story begins with Jean Valjean, a convict on parole, coming to a town where the only person who’ll give him a room and a meal is the local bishop, Bp Myriel. The bishop welcomes him into his house, feeds him and gives ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Little Is Much When God Is In It Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007

# 18 in series. In this miracle that Jesus performs are three truths to be discovered.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 18 “Little Is Much When God Is In It!” John 6:1-15 “After these things Jesus went over the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. (2) Then a great ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15, John 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Meets The World Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

Learn more about the most influential man in history from the most infulential book in history

Based on a Sermon Preached by Adrian Warnock on 6th October 2002 at Jubilee Church QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION Ice breaker What is your name and what person in history other than Jesus do you most admire? Questions? IS Jesus really the most influential man in history? What kind of person ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do You Have?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

Part 1 of a Two Part Series on Using what God has given you.

(Slide 1) It was only a few years ago that I learned to swim. This was after the boys had already learned to swim. Their joy and enthusiasm in the pool gave me a boost that I finally needed to say, “I am going to learn to swim!’ So with goggles on, I learned to swim… in a hotel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:32-39

Denomination: Church Of God

Food For Thought Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Oct 26, 2010

Jesus is our Miraculous Provider and our Multiplier, who teaches us in challenging ways, and who can use what little we have to do a great work for His Kingdom, despite whether it looks to be a task 'too big' to us or not.

Brief Outline Food for Thought (John 6:5-15) Introduction (1-4) I. The Task is Too Big! (5-9) A. Jesus, the Good Teacher (5-6) B. The Inadequacy of the Disciples (7-9) II. Jesus Begs to Differ (10-13) A. Jesus has a Plan (10-11) B. Jesus brings Over-abundance (12-13) III. People are Amazed ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seven Trumpets Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 23, 2010

There’s a saying that we should have an “attitude of gratitude”. We all know that even in the worst of times we have at least some little thing to be grateful for, but our nature is to focus on the things that are wrong. I am telling you that when we choo

You’ll notice there’s no outline in your bulletin or on powerpoint today because I want you to be completely focussed on experiencing our passage today. This is meant to be an experiential passage of Scripture, and I want you to be able to really put yourself in the story today. So ...read more

Whining In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 28, 2013

We need to stop complaining and cry out to God, depending on him to meet our most important needs of this journey. That we don’t just rely on leaders to connect us with God but rather we are all responsible for having our own relationship with Him.

(Exodus 15:22-27) So Moses/God led them into the desert for three days without water. Experts say that in a warm dry environment like that, 3 days would be the upper limit of survival without water. So these people would be very near death when they came upon this watering hole. And imagine their ...read more

Raising A New Generation [vision 2013]

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 3, 2013

This is the year for empowering the new generation with prophetic, pastoral and administrative gifts. We the generation that goes before the new generation has to mentor and facilitate it and the new generation needs to come under that mentorship and grab

Opening illustration: Scientists studied a native tribe in South America whose people have been dying prematurely for generations. After thorough investigation, the cause of premature death was determined. The disease was transmitted by an insect that lived in the walls of their adobe homes. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dynamic Coming Of The Kingdom Of God In Creation Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 2, 2015

If I were to ask you, "What is the Kingdom of God?', what would your answer be. Did the Kingdom of God begin with Jesus' appearing on earth? God's Kingdom has to do with God's rule: When did He begin to rule and how?

The Dynamic Coming of the Kingdom of God in Creation (John 6:39-54, Luke 22:22-30) ...read more

Scripture: John 6:39-54

Denomination: Baptist

Revive Me

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

People want blessings. They want renewal. But they are not often so willing to obey and to praise God who gives it to them. That’s why, sometimes, meetings that tell you how to be renewed and be filled in the Holy Spirit are packed to the doors ...

Opening illustration: I expect that if I were to ask you, ‘Why do you come to ‘The Well’ every week?’, many of you would answer, “I come to worship God and be fed with His Word … I want to hear the good news and grow in fellowship with other folks in the body of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:149-160

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Master Marriage Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 28, 2012

Good marriages may be designed in heaven but they are made on earth.

“Building Quality Relationships: With Spouses – Master Marriage” Eph. 5:18-33 There’s a theory that states “Good marriages are made in heaven.” Sounds good – but I don’t buy it. Good marriages are designed there, but they are made on earth. And ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Light To A Dark World Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 1, 2014

Jesus, the light of the world, came to give us hope.

Light To A Dark World Text: Jn. 1:6-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: As Craig T. Kocher in his commentary on our text states, "Christian hope is fundamentally different from optimism. Christian hope locks its steely eyes on the devastation of the world around it, and readily acknowledges that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Methodist

Greatest In The Kingdom: Last Things First Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 18, 2007

How to be great in the kingdom of God. The last become first - we become less, so Jesus becomes greater, we become great because of Jesus authority. Practical, clear, concise.

First things first, who can argue with wisdom like that? It is the essence of Stephen Covey’s book of the same name, “First Things First”. Covey claims that his organizing process will help you categorize tasks so you focus on what is important, not merely what is urgent. Covey claims that using ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational