Sermons on Pastor Appreciation:

The Parable Of The Sower. The Seed In Your Life, Where Is It Falling? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 10, 2009

Last of a serires of three on Jesus, parables

Sermon 090709. The parable of the sower. The Salvation Army’s first doctrine is, “We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by inspiration of God, and that they only constitute the Divine rule of Christian faith and practice.” (General discussion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Holy Communion: Vitamin F Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 9, 2010

Vitamin D pills give sun-starved Canadians the assurance they're still getting their daily recommeded amount of Vitamin D. God does something similar for us in Holy Coummunion. There he gives us a doze of Vitamin F...

They don’t look like much or usually taste like anything but they’re sure poular. In 2006 Canadians spent $1.8 billion on vitamins and other supplements (Montreal Gazette). That’s $54 for every man, woman, and child in Canada. If you’re eating well, you really ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Live A Stress-Free Life

Contributed by C Vincent on Oct 18, 2009

Looking at how David coped with stress and the importance of trusting God in all things.

How to Live a Stress-Free Life JCC 18.10.09 pm Psalm 4 In this psalm David begins with God and ends with God v1 and v6-8 He is seen talking to God, men and to himself Stress is one of the world’s biggest problems Everyone has stress at some point in life We live in a very stressful or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Promise Of The Father Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 23, 2009

We need to acknowledge the presence of the Holy Spirit and appropriate His power. He is the source of an overflowing life in Christ.

Acts 2:1-4, 14-21 The Promise of the Father It happened on the day of Pentecost – a Jewish festival on 50th day after Passover, also known as the Feast of Firstfruits (Harvest). • So they waited for 10 days, after Jesus’ ascension. • According to Acts 1:15, there were 120 of them. They believed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Know And Believe The Love Of God (Part 2)

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Feb 16, 2006

And if God “gave His one and only Son” to all those He loved much, would He refrain to give them repentance, forgiveness, faith, new heart, new spirit, perseverance, His Spirit and other things for their eternal joy?

“He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all-how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?” (Rom 8:32.) In Part 1, we learn that God is also loving others in a very special way. The intensity or degree of His love is greater for His children – the believers ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:32

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Risen

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 24, 2006

A look at the first seven words of the risen Saviour to His disciples (and us)bringing encouragement and challenge.

John 20:1 – 16 Easter! Christ is risen from the dead! In consequence, because He lives, we also live! Halleluiah. What a glorious hope the believer has. Christ is risen – and because of that, we live! There are two aspects of this wonderful life that is now ours, and both are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Communication

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 2, 2004

Principles of effective communication.

Every one of us needs to know how to effectively communicate. Our relationships depend on it. One of the most tremendous communicators in history was the Apostle Paul. Our Scripture text today gives us several insights into how we too can become effective in this strategic area of our lives. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Would You Risk Your Life For? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 5, 2005

When Paul spoke to Felix about faith in Christ he discussed righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come. It scared Felix, but not enough. What motivates us to live for Christ?

What would you risk your life for? Acts 15:26 speaks of “men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Paul asks the question in 1 Cor. 15:30, “Why do we stand in jeopardy every hour?” In Romans 8 he quotes Psalms 44 and applies it to Christians: “For your sake we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Sovereign God Conveys Grace

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jan 20, 2006

I could really jump with joy and fall in love again with God to know the fascinating aspect of His grace. Never I thought that as I become more acquainted with it, I could even jump higher with GREATER joy!

If we really know how the Sovereign God exercises grace, we will truly be amazed! After our denomination changed many of its teachings and began to recommend other Christian books, the first one I read was Transforming Grace by Jerry Bridges. Grace is defined in that book as “God’s free and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Life Without Rules

Contributed by David Smith on Aug 14, 2010

Therefore do not let anyone condemn you in matters of food and drink or of observing festivals, new moons, or sabbaths. These are only a shadow of what is to come, but the substance belongs to Christ. Do not let anyone disqualify you, insisting on self-ab

I’m struggling with Colossians this week - not with the ancient people of Colossae of course but with St Paul’s letter to the Colossians, and not with the whole letter either but with one word in one verse that really has me bamboozled: Therefore do not let anyone condemn you in matters of food and ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Serve The Lord With Enthusiasm

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 25, 2010

Through out his life Paul accentuated the positive. He practiced the praise principle. Philippians 4:4, “Rejoice in the Lord always. I say it again, rejoice!”

Serve the Lord with Enthusiasm Romans 12:11 “Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, and serve the Lord with enthusiasm.” Jesus taught that we are to love the Lord with all our heart, our soul, our might and our neighbor as ourselves. In Romans 12:11 Apostle Paul admonishes us to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11

Denomination: Free Methodist

That Was Then, This Is Now Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 26, 2008

To get the reading into stopping people from bringing up their past.

THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW Ephesians 2:11-13 Down through the years we’ve discovered that many people try to keep you the way that you were. They would say that “A leopard cannot change it spots” and “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” And they believe that there ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Stuck In The Mud

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 28, 2008

Share that Jesus meets us where we are in order to bring us to where we need to be.

Stuck in the Mud Scripture: Ephesians 2: 1-10 Purpose: Share that Jesus meets us where we are in order to bring us to where we need to be. Introduction: As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Other

A Fresh Look At Grace

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Apr 16, 2008

This sermon is from an “Exchanged Life” perspective on the grace of God which describes that grace as Unimaginable Kindness, Unrestrained Affection and Unceasing Flow.

Years ago we went with Kathy’s parents to visit the Grand Canyon. It was beautiful and the sheer majesty of that sight took my breath away. So did the shortage of guardrails! Our young son wanted to race to the very edge and look over. My instinct was to hold him back safe from any danger of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Proven Leaders Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

In our text, Paul promises to send Timothy to Philippi at a later date. In the process, he offers some commentary about Timothy. He explains why he is such a respected leader. He does so to use Timothy as an example of what a good leader is all about.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Proven Leaders Philippians 2:19-24 Introduction: I am often asked by youngsters and older new comers to our church, “what’s with the pictures on the wall” in the lower foyer. People who are unfamiliar with the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ