Sermons on Pastoral Motives:

Doing What Comes Naturally

Contributed by James May on Jun 23, 2002

What we do reflects upon the nature that is within each of us!

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:9-22, Ephesians 4:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Happiness Is What? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Part 2 of series on Sermon on the Mount, looks at true happiness.

Happiness is What Sermon on the Mount # 2 Rev. Denn Guptill, BCC Sept. 22 1996 Last week as we started to discuss the Sermon on the Mount we mentioned several things that bear repeating. The first is that these are the words of Jesus for today, not for yesterday or tomorrow but for September 22 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Beat The Blues With Jesus

Contributed by Robert Parker on Oct 8, 2001

Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in me. Jesus has made a way through any trial or tribulation! Let not your heart be troubled saints of God

Looking closely at this scripture, the words of Jesus himself, we must take a moment to remind ourselves of what has just occurred here. These words from the master come after one of the most famous historical events in biblical history. The Last Supper… And it is here, were Jesus has just ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Credit Where Credit Is Due Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001

This sermon is part of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

One Holy Passion Nehemiah 2:1-10 February 18, 2001 ¡§Credit Where Credit is Due¡¨ Review: „h Israel and Judah conquered by outside invaders due to their sin. „h Nehemiah is distressed at the plight of the city. „h Nehemiah determines to pray and act. ¡§Learn this lesson from Nehemiah: you ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Terror And Trust

Contributed by Joe Veltman on Oct 13, 2001

A Call to faith and renewal in the wake of the terrorist attack on the United States

Psalms 10 and 11 Matthew 6:12 Lord’s Days 52 and 1 of the Heidelberg Catechism September 16, 200` "Terror and Trust" Dear Congregation of our Lord, Jesus Christ, Psalms 10 and 11 seem to go together. Both were apparently written in times of tremendous fear, perhaps war. Some of you remember ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Parenting: The Big Picture Series

Contributed by Robert Barnett on Oct 18, 2001

This sermon is an overview of the series "The Word On Parenting" and a treatment of four essential relationships in successful parenting.

P A R E N T I N G: T H E B I G P I C T U R E Proverbs 22:6 ¡§Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it.¡¨ That verse tells me there are two basic gifts we are to give our children: Roots and Wings. Train up a child in the way he should go¡XWe ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: *other

Is There An End Of The Innocence?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 20, 2001

difference between hidden and willing sins

September 23, 2001 Psalm 19 12 Who can discern his errors? Forgive my hidden faults. 13 Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then will I be blameless, innocent of great transgression. In the 1980’s Don Henley sang a song called “the end of the innocence.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:12-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Flipped Right Side Up Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jul 11, 2002

A "God’s eye view" of wealth and possessions

Flipped Right Side Up James 1:9-11 March 10, 2002 James Boice once heard a statement given by an actress named Sophie Tucker. She was being asked by reporters about her early struggles before she became a success, and whether or not she had been happy in her years of poverty. She answered, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing The Person, Meeting The Need

Contributed by Brent Hulett on Oct 18, 2000

Date: October 1, 2000 Topic: Ministering to the whole person Read: Mtt.

Date: October 1, 2000 Topic: Ministering to the whole person Read: Mtt. 9:35-38 Introduction: A farmer was out plowing his field one spring morning. The spring thaw had just occurred and there were many muddy valleys in the field. Through one particularly wet place his tractor became stuck in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

What Part Are You

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2000

Looks at Paul's comparison between the Church and the body of Christ.

How do you feel about your body? Strange question isn’t it? Most of us would rather not think about our bodies and if we do we probably don’t think very complementary things. It’s too fat or too skinny, too short or too tall. Bumpy, lumpy or just plain ugly kind of like the guy who was so ugly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Family Affair

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000

Either you is, or you ain't

It is important to point out at the beginning, that the reason Jesus’ mother and brothers have come is to take Him quietly back home to Nazareth. They think He has gone crazy. They’re probably slightly embarrassed; standing outside this crowded house, asking someone nearer the door to call ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Orthodox

Answering The Call (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 7, 2000

This sermon is part 2 and looks at the how complacency weakens our faith and how works are essential for spiritual growth.

Answering The Call (Part II) Consequences of Complacency 2 Samuel 11: 1 It happened in the spring of the year, at the time when kings go out to battle, that David sent Joab and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the people of Ammon and besieged Rabbah. But David remained ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16, 2 Samuel 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Living With The Bats

Contributed by James May on Oct 15, 2003

David was in a state of depression while in the Cave of Adullam. He was in there with all the bats, both winged and two-legged. But he found a way out of that cave and so can we.

LIVING WITH THE BATS Psalms 142:1-7, "<Maschil of David; A Prayer when he was in the cave.> I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication. I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble. When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7, 1 Samuel 22:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Jacob - The Man Who Wrestled With God"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Oct 21, 2003

In Jacob, we see that we wrestle with the same problems as he does. We have the same weaknesses. And, God has the same lessons for us.

“Jacob – The Man Who Wrestled With God” INTRODUCTION: It’s interesting to study the people of the Bible. We find out that they’re not much different than we are. They dressed different … ate different things … different culture … different times … BUT … the same in so many ways. We can SEE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Renovando Nuestro Hogar

Contributed by Amat Fernandez on Oct 26, 2003

Nosotros tenemos promesas de Dios para nuestras familias, este sermon nos enseña a travez de siete puntos como alcanzar victoria en nuestro hogar.

Renovando Nuestro Hogar Pastor Amat Fernandez Lectura: Efesios 4:17-24 17 Esto pues digo, y requiero en el Señor, que no andéis más como los otros Gentiles, que andan en la vanidad de su sentido. 18 Teniendo el entendimiento entenebrecido, ajenos de la vida de Dios por la ignorancia que en ellos ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational