Sermons on Parallel:

Composting The Garbage Of Our Lives With Praise Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 7, 2011

Rain needs fertile soil in order to accomplish anything. But the soil needs compost in order to live. So also do our lives need God-processed garbage in order to bear fruit.

Fifteenth Sunday in Course July 10, 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy [If rain] The word of God, the prophetic spirit, doesn’t just evaporate from the Church. It must bear fruit in obedience to all of the ten commandments, the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, the welcoming attitude we bear ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-11

Denomination: Catholic

Loving Your Wife Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 9, 2011

How important love is in the marital relationship

Redemptive Relationships “Loving Your Wife” Ephesians 5:21-33 Ephesians 5:25 “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it…” I. The principle of spousal love - “Husbands love your wives…” a. A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

Setting The Stage Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 22, 2008

Jesus represents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount.

Sermon on the Mount- Part 1 Introduction Stuart’s word last week- very thought provoking. Stuart talked about 100-fold obedience … Mtt 5:48 "Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. NASU Equated perfection w/spiritual maturity, not w/sinless perfectionism (perfect- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

Rendering Unto Caesar

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 13, 2010

Jesus is showing how citizens have both civic and moral obligations; we obey secular law yet we owe everything to God, Who deserves our primary allegiance.

An IRS agent contacted a taxpayer to conduct an audit. He noted, “Our records show that you still have some money left over after paying your taxes. How do you account for that?” Another taxpayer told his attorney that when he dies, to place his ashes in an envelope and mail it to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Congregational

David's Great Sin Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 16, 2013

From this story I believe we can learn how to avoid prideful rebellion against God and His Word.

David’s Great Sin 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 21 Introduction: 1. What if I were to ask you, “What was David’s great sin”, what would you say? Your answer would probably have something to do with his adultery with Bathsheba or his murder of Urriah. Actually it was neither ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-25

Denomination: Bible Church

Why Trust Jesus? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 20, 2013

We do what we do because Jesus says so!!!

Many of you have heard the saying “Jesus said it, I believe it, that settles it!” Not a bad statement! But as we will discover in our passage today, we are to simply say, and live with this statement: Jesus said it, that settles it! My prayer, as we learn more about Jesus today, is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Heals

Contributed by Harry Suminggit on Sep 29, 2017

The Analysis of the life of the Paralytic Man as set forth in book of Mark 2 bearing his life will enable us to see how God's miracle works in his life that God Heals him.

SCRIPTURE READING: MARK 2:1-12 SERMON STRUCTURE: ANALYTICAL SUBJECT: Miracle: The Miracle of the healing of the Paralytic Man as set forth in Mark chapter 2. THEME: The Analysis of Healing of the Paralytic Man as set forth in Mark 2:1-12 "Faith Heals" INTRODUCTION: Among the miracles of Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26, Matthew 9:1-8, Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Mission Sunday: Gospel Good News To All

Contributed by Rev. Jijo Varghese on Oct 6, 2014

Why has God placed us on this earth? Are we responsible for what is happening around in this world? How can i help in fulfilling God's mission?

The Former Secretary of the United States and National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice once told graduates of the Mississippi College School of Law in Jackson that they have a responsibility to be "optimistic" in their lives. "I first learned this lesson from hearing stories about my paternal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-22

Denomination: Episcopal

A Picture Of Heaven

Contributed by Chris Beam on Dec 7, 2015

Revelation 4:1-5:14

REVELATION IN PICTURES: A PICTURE OF HEAVEN Revelation 4:1-5:14 John was on the island of Patmos, and he wasn’t on a vacation. No, this island was more like Alcatraz - an island where prisoners were banished, far removed from the rest of the world. Much like Alcatraz, this wasn’t a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Eight Qualities Of Effective Prayer

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

How effective is your prayer life?

Intro: We all want to have a more effective prayer life. In order to do so, our prayers must have certain qualities. - James 5:16b …The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous one avails much. I. Prayer should be specific. (v.16-18) - Turn away wrath - Provide Mercy • ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

God's Gift Of The Magi

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 30, 2015

The Magi were humbled by the state of reverence that they felt for the Christ Child. That, my friends, is the appropriate motivation for worship in our church services today. We need to put away our pride and worldly baggage and worship Christ sincerely.

Well, the 12 days of Christmas are over for another season. All of the decorations are down and put away for another year, and the presents have been opened. The craziness of the Christmas season is over for the secular world, but here in the church, we have some more of the Christmas story to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Anglican

Godly Wisdom For Mother’s

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 11, 2015

God ordains the position of motherhood. Always remember that God is with you, no matter the circumstance because He is faithful … and He will never let you down!

Godly Wisdom for Mother’s Proverbs 1:8-9; 2 Timothy 1:3-6 Introduction - Mother’s Day is always the time when: -- We remember to get the cards in the mail -- We order the flowers/gifts for our moms -- We try to take it easy on Mom during this day (or at least we should) - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-6, Proverbs 1:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Paths To Happiness--Two Are Dead-Ends

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 9, 2014

Of the four roads supposed to lead to happiness, two are dead-ends--the pursuit of pleasure and the pursuit of honor and power--but the paths of service and union with God actually get us there.

Seventh Sunday in Course 2014 Our family has for several years tried each February 2, or thereabouts, to watch the Bill Murray film, “Groundhog Day.” For those of you who are unfamiliar with it, the movie follows Bill Murray as Phil Connors, a weather forecaster for a 2nd rank TV ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

Creatures From Hell Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Oct 12, 2015

When the smoke clears, what do we see? Locusts? Horses? People? Machines?

Creatures from Hell emerge from the Smoke... v. 3. From the smoke, or when the smoke clears, behold, “locusts!” And the locusts are given power. Power like a scorpion has power. Painful. Dangerous. Can hurt. Can kill. And so many! Here, Joel (2:2) talks of a great “people”, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus, Our Priest And Peer Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 19, 2016

Life’s problems may overwhelm us, but we have the ultimate Friend in high places, Jesus, who is both our High Priest and Peer.

Jesus, Our Priest and Peer (Hebrews 4:14-16) 1. There I was is sitting at the malt counter, looking at my malted shake when a large, trouble-making biker steps up next to me, grabs my malt and drinks it down "Well, whatcha gonna do about it?" he says, menacingly, as I burst into tears. "Come on, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible