Sermons on Pearls Before Swine:

The Test Of Faith Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

We will all one day face the most difficult challenge of our lives as we face the test of faith.

Heroes of Faith: Abraham The Test of Faith Genesis 12:1-14 Introduction We want to close this series of sermons on the life of Abraham with the most famous story arising from his life—that of the sacrifice of his son, Isaac. I need to remind you that Abraham had been promised a son through ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Making Your Father Smile Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Worship as enjoying and bring joy to God--the purpose for which we were made.

Making Your Father Smile Ephesians 1:3-14 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: One of golf’s most interesting moments came in the 1870’s when a Scotchman came to America to promote the new game. To publicize the effort, his company ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wwjd--The Real Deal Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

God made us to follow, obey, and imitate the life and teachings of Jesus.

WWJD—The Real Deal Ephesians 4:17-5:2 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: It is only four letters, but most of us know what the abbreviation stands for. Several years ago, it was all the rage. Wristbands, bracelets, necklaces, key ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Call Of Believers Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 8, 2005

What is the basis for unity?

The Call of Believers New Hope Community Pastor Bob Briggs Ephesians 4:1-6 As Believers in Jesus Christ we have a call upon our life, a call to walk in unity. Lets read these six verses as we look at the main point of this message… I. The Call to walk worthy. The Apostle Paul writes, "As ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

"How Can I Make The Most Of The Rest Of My Life?"- Lose Your Life To Save I

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 11, 2005

This is an alernative to talk 14 of the Alpha course. Each course we do talk 14 in church with our guests present so I need a number of versions of it for the regular attenders! Basically this is: lose your life to save it.

How can I make the most of the rest of my life? - lose your life to save it Mat 16:24-28 (An alternative talk for Alpha talk 14, for our Alpha Sunday ) WBC 13/11/05pm Someone tells about a pastor who was late for church. He flagged down a taxicab and instructed the cabdriver to do everything ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Average Is Not Good Enough Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005

Kings of Judah, Pt. 6: "Amaziah"

AVERAGE IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH (2 CHRONICLES 25:1-28) One day Linus came home with his report card. As he turned on the TV, his sister Lucy scoffed at his grade: “You got a “C” in history? That’s only average.” Linus defended himself: “So what? I’m an average student in an average school in an average ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 25:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Narnia: The Joys Of Turkish Delight Series

Contributed by David Selleck on Nov 17, 2005

Turkish Delight creates addiction and represents temptation and sin from which we need redemption.

Narnia II Dec 4, 2005 Template for worship planning David Selleck Lakeside United Methodist, Muskegon, Michign Felt Need: How is sin similar or different in Narnia, than what we deal with in our daily lives. Hoped for Results: Each person would receive the awareness that, anything that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Threefold Thanks

Contributed by John Baggett on Nov 19, 2005

Thanksgiving Emphasis or other. Powerful Message of How we can be thankful most of all for Jesus The Way ,The Truth, The Life. Help from Satans Detours, Saved by Simple Details, Safely Delivered to heaven

Threefold Thanks John 14-5-6 We have much to be thankful for. Just a handful of some of the things we can be thankful for : Love, Peace, Freedom, Strength, Eternal Life and more… But above all else we have to be thankful for… it is Jesus that we can most… give thanks for. He alone is the way ...read more

Scripture: John 14:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Perfect Combination Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 21, 2005

3 of 4 messages on 1 Corinthians 13. This message is on the perfect combination of God’s love and eternal lire.

A Perfect Combination “Love Never Ends…” 1 Corinthians 13:8-10 Some things are a perfect combination… Chocolate and Carmel is pretty close. White chocolate and dark chocolate is mighty good! But Chocolate and peanut butter – that’s a perfect combination – in my humble opinion. Today we will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Narnia: Delivering A Grown Up Story To The Child Within

Contributed by Daniel Donaldson on Nov 27, 2005

Can the words of this inspired author take us to a place of deeper, yet childlike faith in the story behind the story of Christmas, in a land called Narnia?

Narnia: Delivering a Grown Up Story to the Child Within Dan Donaldson November 27, 2005 In a few days, in fact already, you will be subjected to a massive advertising campaign to urge you to take your children to see a new film, “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” The timing was no accident. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: The Witch's Spell Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on Nov 27, 2005

The White Witch’s spell curses creation, lures lust, hardens hearts, and fosters false-truths.

Introduction: Today we are continuing our sermon series, “Lessons from Narnia.” The land of Narnia is a magical land created by C. S. Lewis in the series, “The Chronicles of Narnia.” The first book, “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” will soon be a major motion picture. The book and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Overview Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 27, 2005

Learn how to understand and interpret the book, the themes, purpose, main character, culture and other tools in unveiling this book of unveilings.

Put the words "Book of Revelation" into Google and you get 12,000,000 web pages. Yes, that’s 12 MILLION. Without a doubt, this final book of the Bible generates an intense amount of interest, excitement, confusion, and controversy. Much ink has been spilled in attempts to understand and explain ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus Died For You And Me - True Or False

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Examining the question did Jesus die for you and me? Easter Series

Jesus died for you and me– True or False? Well, today is Good Friday, the day that we remember Christ’s death on the cross. Have you ever stopped to wonder about this contradiction in terms. You would normally only associate celebration or happiness with the death of someone bad or evil. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Apprentice – Jesus' Style Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at how Jesus selected his disciples.

Luke 5:1-11 - The Apprentice – Jesus’ Style I don’t know how many of you have watched any of the reality show The Apprentice. It is a show about a group of would be executives trying to impress Donald Trump above and beyond their other competitors in an attempt to become the managing director of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Sensible Relationship With God Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005

This message is a continued thought of the previous message -- Faithfulness is Diligence, not Indulgence

A SENSIBLE RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD 1 CORINTHIANS 10:14 – 11:1 INTRODUCTION: Last week we looked at the sobering thought of our own relationship with Christ. We saw how passionate Paul was regarding his walk with Christ. Paul, the greatest missionary of all time was concerned that he might be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist