Sermons on Peanuts:

Don't Worry, Be Happy Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 19, 2005

2nd message on James. Troubles and trials are part of the core curriculum of life. James shows us how to deal with them.

Lucy offers one of her unsolicited observations about life in a “Peanuts” cartoon. “Life,” she muses to Charlie Brown, “is like a deck chair. Some place it so they can see where they are going. Some place it so they can see where they have been. And some place it so they can see where they are at ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12, James 1:16-18

It's Not Just For Us Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 18, 2005

Worship of God is the ultimate purpose of the world.

IT’S NOT JUST FOR US Psalm 96:10 S: Worship C: Relationship between worship and mission Th: God – Most Worthy of Praise Pr: WORSHIP OF GOD IS THE ULTIMATE PURPOSE FOR ALL THE WORLD. Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Worship correctly, so the world will listen. • Keep to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:10

Denomination: Baptist

Rules Or Reality Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 14, 2005

It’s much easier for us to follow rules than to allow the character of God to rule our behavior. Jesus challenges us to let go of law and let the Spirit guide.

For an audio version of this and other Bible studies: Go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com. When it comes to some things in life we like rules and laws – like the law of gravity: “In the ongoing battle between objects made of aluminum going hundreds of miles per hour and the ground going zero miles ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus' Prayer For Us Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 20, 2006

Jesus intercedes for us. He offers prayer for the protection, sanctification, and unity of his followers and for those who will believe their message.

“Jesus’ Prayer for Us” John 17 Introduction 1. One of the most encouraging experiences as a Christian is to be prayed for by someone else – and not only prayed for but prayed with. When someone prays for you in your presence, something special happens in your heart: you feel warmed and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26, John 17:1

Denomination: Baptist

Lead Others To Know God

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 31, 2006

The Apostle Paul’s message to the men of Athens at the Areopagus gives us a model for sharing Christ with others. We start with their natural knowledge of God and transition to the revealed knowledge of God.

What is the “natural knowledge” of God? Since our “examination / confirmation Sunday” is just over a month away I hope that one of our confirmands can answer that question. What is the “natural knowledge” of God? The “natural knowledge” of God is what all people know about God from nature and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is Love, Really?

Contributed by David Mcgowin on Feb 9, 2006

You may recall the story of the Velveteen Rabbit...

What is Love, Really? 1 John 4:7-12 11/13/05 You may recall the story of the Velveteen Rabbit who wanted to know what it meant to be real. He was a new toy and wasn’t like many of the other toys in the nursery of the house. He was looked at as different because he was shiny and new and all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Methodist

Reborn And Renewed Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 16, 2003

2nd of 6 in series leading to Easter. God gave us a “Do Over”! It’s called being “born again” and it is a wonderful gift! What is this Born Again thing?

Reborn and Renewed John 3:1-17 (NCV) Nicodemus Comes to Jesus 3 There was a man named Nicodemus who was one of the Pharisees and an important Jewish leader. 2 One night Nicodemus came to Jesus and said, “Teacher, we know you are a teacher sent from God, because no one can do the miracles you do ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Seventh Prediction Of The Promised One Gives Us Reason To Praise God Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 18, 2003

how Psalm 22 predicts Jesus’ resurrection

April 18, 2003 Psalm 22:22-31 22 I will declare your name to my brothers; in the congregation I will praise you. 23 You who fear the LORD, praise him! All you descendants of Jacob, honor him! Revere him, all you descendants of Israel! 24 For he has not despised or disdained the suffering ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Because, You Can't Just Sit There

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 1, 2003

A call to the church to see the past vision and to find today’s vision for our church.

Because, you can’t just sit there James 2:14-18 Today we are continuing on a line of thought we started 2 Sundays ago. I have been leading you down a path and pointing out the things that God has placed along the way. I have been pointing out that you have to read the map for yourself. so that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Congregational

Characteristics Of Repentance

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jun 27, 2002

Repentance is a life style not just words.

Colin McGeer Page 1 2002/06/27 Characteristics of Repentance James 4:7-10 7Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. 9Be afflicted, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Connecting To A Common Purpose Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 29, 2002

Small groups #2

Connecting to a common purpose # 2 of Core values of Christian community values Eric Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ October 13, 2002 What’s the difference between a southern zoo and a northern zoo? A southern zoo has a description of the animal on the front of the cage, along with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Basic Concepts Of Spiritual Intimacy - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 5, 2003

This series will assist you in developing and deepening your relationship with God.

THE BASIC CONCEPTS OF SPIRITUAL INTIMACY - PART 2 Selected Scriptures If we are going to develop an intimate relationship with God – we need to define what that looks like. IT IS THE LIFE OF CHRIST, REPRODUCED IN THE BELIEVER, BY THE HOLY SPIRIT, THROUGH ABIDING IN THE WORD. Last time we looked ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7, Galatians 2:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do With What You Have Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 8, 2003

Jacob: Wrestling With God and Man, Pt. 1

JACOB: WRESTLING WITH GOD AND MAN Jacob was a clever and crafty, colorful, calculative and complex character. Jacob is not our model, neither are his methods and marriages. In his quest for greatness, his motivation was indefensible, his mistakes were glaring and his misery dogged him. However, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Restoring Joy To The Church

Contributed by Steven Dow on Sep 18, 2002

This sermon shows us how to correct the causes of conflict that are killing the church’s joy.

RESTORING JOY TO THE CHURCH Philippians 2:1-11 September 15, 2002 INTRODUCTION: The book of Philippians is a book about joy. Over and over again the apostle Paul writes of joy and rejoicing in this little book. In the section we are studying today Paul tells the Philippians how they can make ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Disciplines Of Disciples

Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 23, 2006

Running the race is a difficult thing, but through certain Christ oriented practices we can have the endurance to complete the race.

87% of Americans own running shoes but don’t run. One cannot be a disciple without learning discipline! ". . . discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness." ~ 1 Timothy 4:7b (NASB) If I am going to develop Christ-like character in my life, there are certain disciplines, or habits I need to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian Church