Sermons on Pastor Appreciation:

"The Almost Christian (Revised)"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 21, 2003

We can become ’Altogether Christians.’

ACTS 26:28-29 “The Almost Christian (Revised)” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The apostle Paul was in chains. The religious leaders wanted him condemned… …they wanted him killed because he had come into Jerusalem preaching the Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:28-29

Denomination: United Methodist

No Need To Fear

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 18, 2000

Accept suffering. Say no to fear. Set Christ apart in your heart as Lord!

"Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear [1] ; do not be frightened." [2] But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Open Church

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 12, 2002

We come to church not as consumers of religion, but as a community of faith that is open to God, to one another, and to outsiders

The Open Church 1Peter 2:9-10 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: *other

As For Me And My House Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 5, 2002

Calling people to serve God with all faithfulness in the power of Christ

As For Me and My House – Joshua 24:14-24 Aug. 31/Sept. 1 2002 Intro: Joshua is now quite old; and he has seen a lot in his lifetime. His early, formative years were spent in service to the great liberator, Moses, and his later years were spent leading God’s people into battle in the promised ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

We Have This Treasure In Jars Of Clay

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 5, 2002

PENTECOST 2(B) - June 2, 2002 - Believers have God’s treasure in jars of clay: this treasure is God’s light and Jesus’ life.

WE HAVE THIS TREASURE IN JARS OF CLAY 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 - June 2, 2002 . 5For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. 6For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," made his light shine in our hearts to give us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12, 2 Corinthians 4:16

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith When The Answer Is No Part 2

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007

When God says no.

Faith When the Answer Is No Part 2 Introduction Last week I started this message about what happens to your faith when you do not get something that you ask God for, something you really wanted, yet did not receive. I shared with you my experience when I was seeking a different job within my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Grinch That Keeps Stealing Christmas

Contributed by James May on Dec 15, 2004

Lucifer is no fairy tale but he is like that old Grinch in Dr. Seuss’ book. He keeps stealing the meaning of Christmas from everyone he can.

The Grinch That Keeps Stealing Christmas by Pastor Jim May There has been somewhat of a ruckus among the rich residents of California’s Silicon Valley lately. Six years ago, Alan Aerts and his wife spent $150,000 to create an amazing display of Christmas lights at their mansion in the city of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Lord And My God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 21, 2003

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Easter A sermon about Thomas

2nd Sunday of Easter John 20:19-31 "My Lord and My God!!" 19 ¶ On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." 20 When he had said this, he showed ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus, The Son Of God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 26, 2004

A sermon for the 4th Sunday after Easter

4th Sunday of Easter John 10: 22-30 "Jesus, the Son of God"  "It was the feast of the Dedication at Jerusalem; it was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered round him and said to him, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons Learned From A Miracle

Contributed by Douglas Turner on Dec 4, 2008

Lessons Learned from a Miracle of Christ

The Miracles of Jesus Luke 5:1-22 The miracles of Jesus were primarily to demonstrate His power over His creation. When Jesus did miracles, He demonstrated that He had power over the wind and the waves, over demons and disease, over blindness and deafness. He had power over life, even to the point ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing But Christ

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

If your goal is truly to serve the Lord and come to an ever increasing knowledge of Him...the Holy Spirit is here to take you on that most exciting journey...right to the throne of God...to His table where He will draw you closer to Him than you ever drea

NOTHING BUT CHRIST EPHESIANS 2:6 New Years resolutions ? Some say they are nonsense...just for breaking...but I believe there may be some validity in the basic concept. There is an old song that has a particularly special meaning. It says, "Jesus has a table spread, where the saints of God are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:6

Funeral Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009

The prodigal’s return and acceptance by the Father.

As the family and friends of xxx xxxx we are gathered today in the presence of God both to remember him and also to find comfort from the word of God during this service of remembrance. The Lord Jesus said, “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Playing By The Rules Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 11, 2009

Christian’s are called to play by the rules. What are the rules?

Text: Colossians 3:18-4:1 Title: Playing by the rules 1.Rules for Christian employers. (4:1) 2.Rules for Christian employees (3:22-25) 3.Rules for Christian fathers (3:21) 4.Rules for Christian children (3:20) 5.Rules for Christian husbands (3:19) 6.Rules for Christian wives (v18) 1.Rules for ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Is Well With My Soul Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 21, 2008

Sermon #4 in the Hymn-writers series deals with Horatio Spafford and Phillip Bliss, the two men who wrote words and music to "It is well with my soul."

It is well with my Soul: Bliss and Spafford So far we have looked at Hymn Writers like Martin Luther, Isaac Watts, Charles Wesley, John Newton, William Cowper, Fanny Crosby, and Ira Sankey. We have discovered, that these great hymn writers of the 1700’s and 1800’s changed the style of music that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ministering In The Midst Of Criticism Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Sep 25, 2008

Ministering in a corrupt world brings criticism. Jesus faced criticism from His FRIENDS, FOES and FAMILY. Learn how we should deal with criticism.

Then the multitude came together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. But when His own people heard about this, they went out to lay hold (to arrest by force) of Him, for they said, "He is out of His mind (He’s crazy)." And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem said, "He has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Baptist