Sermons on Penalties:

Jesus Who?

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 16, 2007

Presentation and call to prayer for a new course to start in fall

Jesus Who? Presentation Luke 9 18 Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, "Who do the crowds say I am?" 19 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that one of the prophets of long ago has come back to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-20

Denomination: *other

The Relevance Of The Trinity

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 2, 2007

How does the Trinity impact our lives as Christians

Trinity Sunday Today is Trinity Sunday and so I think it is useful to ask the question today – Does believing in the Trinity – as Christians do mean that we believe in one God or Three Gods - as the Muslims claim we do. This is often the challenge made by those Monotheistic religions that do not ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Anglican

Prison Of Unforgiveness

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 14, 2006

This sermons highlights the prison of unforgiveness and the power of forgiveness.

PRISON OF UNFORGIVENESS By : Ng Wah Lok Text : Jonah 1:1-5, 3:1 – 4:3 This week’s major news – Amish killings 10 young school girls shot execution style– ages 6 – 13 by Charles Robert. 5 were dead and 5 others seriously injured . Dead included Naomi Rose Ebersole, 7; Anna Mae Stoltzfus, 12; ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Presenting Our Body

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Nov 28, 2006

Discipleship requires surrendering our being.

PRESENTING OUR BODIES ROMANS 12:1 Avery Willis shared that God intends for the body to perform these essential functions: 1. Identification in the world – the way you look. 2. Participation in the world – the way you act. 3. Communication with others – the way you relate ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Path Of Life

Contributed by Mark Temperato on Sep 25, 2002

It is about walking on a path that God has prepare for His children. It is a path of blessing, but knowing how to deal will the devil along the way.

The Path of Life Psalms 16-11 – You will show me the Path of Life. In your presence is the fullness of joy and at your right hand there are pleasures for ever more. 1 Peter 2:9 – You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His special (peculiar) people, that you may ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Word Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 14, 2003

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Hope In The Darkness".

Series: Hope In The Darkness [#3] LIVING IN THE WORD 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 1. As we have studied 1 Peter, we have already learned that we are to live in hope because of our salvation and we are to live in holiness because we have been made new through our salvation. 2. This study teaches us to live ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing God

Contributed by Ronnie Mutina on Mar 15, 2003

We need to know how to respond to the Lord when he speaks. When you hear God speak, how do you react? How do you answer? How do you know it is Him? When God speaks to you, do you listen and obey? Let us see how Samuel answers these questions.

Hearing God 1 Samuel 3:1 – 11 INTRODUCTION A. In the past few lesson, we have learned a great deal in the book of 1 Samuel. 1. We have focused upon Saul’s disobedience toward the Lord and the penalty he faced for it. 2. We have focused upon David’s anointing as king and the establishing of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Foot In Both Crowds

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Apr 12, 2003

Palm Sunday: We have a foot in both crowds - the one the praised Jesus on Palm Sunday and also the one that shouted, "Crucify Him." But Jesus willingly took on the Cross for our double-mindedness and hypocrisy. We are forgiven!!

[Note: This is an original sermon. It is partially based on an outline provided in "Concordia Pulpit Resources" from CPH.] Our worship today started with the story of Jesus’ triumphal entry into the city of Jerusalem. There was a huge crowd there to receive Him. They shouted hosanna, hosanna – ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Abandoned To Depravity Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 9, 2004

How do we as Christians respond to the push to accept the Gay Lifestyle as an equal alternative lifestyle? With wisdom, intelligence, compassion, and clarity, that’s how. First, let’s lay a Biblical foundation as to how a society becomes so messed up.

Abandoned to Depravity (Romans 1:24-32) 1. In Indianapolis, the House is deadlocked because the parties cannot agree on passing an amendment that defines marriage as a union only between a man and a woman. 2. President Bush is advocating an amendment at the national level. 3. Television programs ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Do You Say That I Am? Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 30, 2003

The Lordship of Christ calls us to forsake our rebellion and agendas and submit to God’s will.

“I Believe” A sermon series on the Apostles Creed “Who do you say that I am?” Matthew 16:13-18 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Scholars claim education is the answer…politicians say that government is the answer… sinners say that self-indulgence is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Congregational

God's Gifts

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 14, 2004

On Christmas Eve, our family has a tradition of opening 1 gift. God also has some gifts for us to "open". 1. The gift of His Son 2. The Gift of God’s Care. 3. The gift of God’s Grace. 4. The Gift of Eternal Life

December 24, 2003 Title: God’s Gift Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction 1. Many families have Christmas Traditions... drinking egg nog around the fire place, singing Christmas Carols around the piano, Doing an act of kindness for a needy family, and many others... 2. One of the traditions in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Nazarene

A Simple Answer To Some Comples Questions Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 7, 2003

"God is love" explains why God created us, why He puts up with our rebellion, why He continues to meet our needs, why He offers salvation from sin, and why He wants to save us eternally.

A Simple Answer to Some Complex Questions I John 4:7-21 INTRO.: There are many questions we face in this life. Some questions are downright dumb. Give examples. Little children start life asking questions. One of their favorite questions is "Why?" The questions we will discuss this morning are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is The Holy Spirit And What Does He Do?

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 28, 2003

This is an attempt to understand who is the Holy Spirit and what does He do?

Text: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Title: Who is the Holy Spirit and what does he do? Let me begin by saying it is not easy being the Holy Spirit! It is not easy being the Holy Spirit because verse 14 tells us so. “The man without the spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preparing Ourselves: By Praying For Those Around Us Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2003

How do we pray for those who live near us?

Do you remember last summer’s amazing rescue of the nine miners trapped in the Quecreek mine in Pennsylvania? I remember staying up into the early morning hours and watching as they were hauled out of the darkness to safety one-by-one. But the rescue was anything but easy. A drill bit broke in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Leviticus 19:34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Law-Abiding Citizens

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 1, 2003

You can have all the things of this world, but if you don’t have Jesus, you have nothing.

Law-Abiding Citizens There was a family who had no interest in spiritual things, & therefore never went to S.S. or church. But one Christmas their little boy was invited by his best friend to attend the S.S. Christmas Program, & he went. This was a new experience for him, & when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed