Sermons on Peace Goodwill:

O Come, O Come Emmanuel Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 27, 2007

To show nature and character of our Savior – the incarnate God.

O COME, O COME EMMANUEL Advent 2007: “Christmas in Song and Story” Week #3 Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; 11:1-12 Special Note: This sermon will employ an A Capella vocalist to sing one verse of the Christmas hymn at strategic points throughout the sermon. Sermon Objective: To show nature and character of ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 7:14

Denomination: Nazarene

Dangerously Christian Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Jun 12, 2003

This sermon was preached on Pentecost Sunday and challenges the church to become "Dangerously Christian!" (Len’s Sweet’s phrase).

Who would have ever thought that going to church would be dangerous? But it has become exactly that in some places. Simon Loh, a pastor at Faith Assembly of God in Singapore, visited a hospital to pray with a church member who had contracted SARS. Soon thereafter, Loh discovered that he, too, had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Methodist

A Word To The Husbands

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

One of the biggest tragedies in the Christian home today is when the husband fails to demonstrate selfless love toward his wife. The failure often stems from a basic lack of trust, fear or ignorance to exercise faith in the Word of God.

A Word To The Husbands A story is told of a tyrannical husband who demanded that his wife conform to rigid standards of his choosing. She was to do certain things for him as a wife, mother, and homemaker. In time, she came to hate her husband as much as she hated his list of rules and regulations. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Made To Be In God's Family Series

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This sermon contnued a purpose driven life Series

Families are great things! In fact one of the perks about coming to Sandridge was moving closer to my extended and immediate family. And some of My greatest and fondest memories are of Sunday afternoons at my grandparents house- Squeezing all of us in a compact car to ride into the country or all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19

Denomination: Baptist

Dad's Sacred Duty [father's Day]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 31, 2006

The best thing we can do for our children is to love our wives. 3 ways to love the mother of your children, and thus love your children. Link included to formatted text and more Father’s Day Sermons.

Dad’s Sacred Duty Eph. 5:25-32 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HusbandsSacredDuty.html The best thing we can do for our children is to love our wives! A picture, an illustration is drawn to help us understand…as Christ loved the church…everything Christ is to the church I am to be to Kimberly…and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Integrity An Important Ingredient For Effective Leadership

Contributed by Nche Takoh on Sep 22, 2006

Integrity is a rare commodity in almost all areas of life the government, the press, Education and even the church has been hit hard by scandal. In every case, the lack of credibility can be traced back to the level of integrity of the individuals within

INTEGRITY AN IMPORTANT INGREDIENT FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP Introduction/Definition Integrity is a rare commodity in almost all areas of life the government, the press, Education and even the church has been hit hard by scandal. In every case, the lack of credibility can be traced back to the level ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Game Plan For The Church

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 18, 2001

Notice how God in Trinity is community and how He plans the church to reflect that same community.

The Game Plan for the church In office this afternoon – I heard one of my sons calling out “Come and see somebody’s brains” Next thing I hear is boom! boom! man did they ever come running? And next I hear: E---u gross, arrgh…. Tonight we gonna look at God’s brains – i.e. his game plan for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Field & The Force

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 13, 2009

A message about where the work of ministry is to take place.

Dakota Community Church June 14, 2009 The Field & the Force Read John 4:1-42 for context John 4:34-36 "My food," said Jesus, "is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work. Do you not say, ’Four months more and then the harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Mennonite

Tolerance - 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010

As Christians we want to show love and respect to everyone, especially those outside the faith. What I am talking about here is not tolerating heresy and false teaching FROM CHRISTIAN PULPITS!

Dakota Community Church July 18, 2010 Tolerance – Part 2 We live in an age of tolerance. This series is not about being intolerant. As Christians we want to show love and respect to everyone, especially those outside the faith. What I am talking about here is not tolerating heresy and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Mennonite

Tolerance - 3 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010

A false gospel is damning and must be rejected! Watch out for false prophets... By their fruit you will recognize them.

Dakota Community Church July 25, 2010 Tolerance – Part 3 We live in an age of tolerance. An Issue of Definition Tolerance has come to mean the acceptance of every viewpoint as equally true and valid. True tolerance means treating with integrity dignity and humility a person whose opinion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Mennonite

A More Excellent Way

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jul 5, 2011

Paul gives us the benchmark by which all our attempts at love must be measured and approved in verses 4-7 of I Corinthians 13.

A More Excellent Way 02/14/10 PM Text: I Corinthians 13:1-13 Introduction The Bible has a lot to say about love, the word occurs more than 180 times in the New Testament. Scripture tells of the power of love. It tells of what it can do for broken marriage or a severed relationship or a struggling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go Make Disciples

Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 12, 2011

This message was preached on a Sunday morning when we had a missionary guest. It shows the importance of taking the Gospel to the whole world.

Go Make Disciples Matthew 28:16-20 A few years ago we went to the goodwill outlet store in Indianapolis. Where they literally dump everything in these big piles and you dig through it like a big yard sale. I always tell the kids if you see something that you think we can resell on Ebay let me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Providence Of God In Those Empowered.

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010

God is in control - over all, big shots; little shots; and those who ought to be shot!

Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. The other day I was sitting out in the front yard and noticed my hammock. I decided it would be a good idea to take a little siesta. But I go so preoccupied with something else, that I never got ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

I Am A Person Of Power!

Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 6, 2007

HOW YOU AND I CAN WORK WITH THE HELP OF GOD’S SPIRIT IN BELIEVING OURSELVES TO BE BIGGER AND BETTER THAN WE HAVE THOUGHT IN OUR PAST.

SERMON OUTLINE AND NOTES—Pastor Don Hawks Bridgewater UMC—August 12, 2007 I AM A PERSON OF POWER! Exodus 3:1-6 ANSWERS: TO REALIZE THAT I AM A PERSON OF POWER, I NEED TO ACCEPT MY GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL. GOD’S SPIRIT WOULD HAVE ME SAY TO MYSELF: (With the Power and help of God’s Spirit) 1-- I am ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

They Forfeited Their Rest

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 13, 2013

To always live by faith and not by sight.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you forfeit GOD's Rest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To always live by faith and not by sight. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 4:5 (Amplified Bible) 4:5 And [they forfeited their part in it, for] in this [passage] He said, They shall not enter My rest. V. THESIS: I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:5

Denomination: Pentecostal