Sermons on People Perspective:

Brethren Of Christ Iv Series

Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Oct 26, 2000

This sermon examines the names of the brothers of Jesus.

“Brethren of Christ” Matt. 13:55 James = Supplant: Works, Wisdom, Willingness Joses = Sympathy: Nearness, Necessity, Neighbor (Jepthah) Simon = He that Hears: Hear of His Promise, Peace, & Priest “Judas” Jude 1 Praise of The Lord 1) We Will Remember 1A) The Regret v. 5 Luke 9:62 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:55

Denomination: Baptist

Bridges

Contributed by Terry Lindsey on Oct 27, 2000

Jesus bulit the bridge for us to cross into the Kingdom of Heaven

Bridges My topic tonight is about bridges. How many of you crossed a bridge on the way here?? Many of us cross bridges everyday and never give it much thought. Webster’s defines a bridge in several different ways but I am using the definition of “A structure built over a river, etc., to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

John's Questions; Jesus' Answers

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 9, 2000

Sometimes Jesus gives us answers we don’t want to hear...sometimes He answers the questions we should have asked.

I want you to consider John the Baptist. It is so easy for us to take a cursory look at this man, as we pass through the early chapters of the Gospels, and move on to study the ministry of Jesus with no more thought given to the Baptist, other than remembering him as the one who had the solemn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6

Denomination: Orthodox

The Man God Chose To Raise His Son

Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000

A sermon on the character of Joseph.

THE MAN GOD CHOSE TO RAISE HIS SON Matthew 1:18-25 So very little is known about Joseph. What we do know is a good example to the men of our day. I. TAXPAYER - Luke 2:1-5 (this automatically puts him in with the "common man") II. PURE - Matt. 1:18 (even though they were "in love" and espoused ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Model Of Young Person For Our Time: Joseph

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003

Joseph was a young person who can still mark us! Even thousands of years later! A dreamer that God employs...

UN MODÈLE DE JEUNE POUR NOTRE EPOQUE : JOSEPH Lecture : Gense 37/ 34 ; 41/37-43. L=histoire de Joseph, n=est pas fictive c=est la pure réalité. Il est allé aussi bas que l=homme puisse aller, et il est aller aussi haut que l=homme puisse tre placé. D=un puits profonds  la ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:34, Genesis 41:37-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

"John - The Forgotten Cousin At Christmas"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 2, 2003

John the Baptist often gets overlooked in Christmas sermons. John introduces the ministry of Jesus. Christians are to continue the ministry of Jesus.

“JOHN – The Forgotten Cousin At Christmas” Luke 1:6-66 INTRODUCTION: Christmas sermons always deal with the birth of Jesus … as well they should. HOWEVER, His cousin John gets left out a lot, when it comes to Christmas sermons. John is only 6 months older than Jesus. What did John and Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:6-66

Denomination: Baptist

Why John The Baptist?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 3, 2003

Why did God call and entrust his message to John the Baptist rather than Herod or the priests

Thornage 07-12-03 Luke 3:1-8 The mission of John the Baptist Have you ever wondered why God spoke to an uncouth fellow like John the Baptist rather than to the “great and good” like King Herod or the High Priest Caiaphas. Conventional wisdom would dictate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Inventory In The Pig Pen Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Dec 4, 2003

Inventory in the Pig Pen

Introduction A. Inventory Time 1.When a businessman must take time to count all his possessions 2. The time when the facts are must be faced for profit or loss B. The young man who took inventory in a pig pen 1. When all was counted, he found he had great loss 2. His resolution, "I will arise and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Making Crooked Roads Straight"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 6, 2003

John the Baptist is a great example to anyone wanting to be a follower of Jesus Christ.

Luke 3:1-6 “Making Crooked Roads Straight” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Johnny and his wife went to the funeral of cousin Billy at a little country church just down the road that they admired. But when they went inside, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

This Is Great! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 9, 2003

There is joy to be had!

THIS IS GREAT! Luke 1:26-38 S: Mary Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: THERE IS JOY TO BE HAD! ?: How? How does it come to Mary? KW: Inductive TS: We will find in our study of Luke 1:26-38 how Mary discovers the joy that is available to those that accept God’s will. The _____ aspect of Mary’s story ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Bad! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 14, 2003

God has good in mind when He messes up our lives.

THIS IS BAD! Matthew 1:18-25 S: Joseph Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: GOD HAS GOOD IN MIND WHEN HE MESSES UP OUR LIVES. ?: How? How is this observed with Joseph? KW: Inductive TS: We will find in our study of Joseph what God has in mind when He intervenes in our lives. The _____ aspect of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Profitable Slave

Contributed by Benjamin Frawley on Dec 18, 2003

Narrative sermon depicting the life of Onesimus

“Profitable Slave” It was a spontaneous act. The temptation was more than I could bear. If you were in my place, I’m sure you would have done the same. I mean, if you saw the things that Philemon had, I’m sure you would have understood how much more I needed it and how little Philemon did. It ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Committee.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 21, 2003

The persecution of the early church in Jerusalem resulted in the gospel being carried to other parts of Palestine and eventually other nations.

The committee. Acts 8:1 -- 25. 12/17/03 The persecution of the early church in Jerusalem resulted in the gospel being carried to other parts of Palestine and eventually other nations. What the devil meant for harm, the Lord just turned around for good. Some of the believers had to flee ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Have?

Contributed by James May on Jan 4, 2004

God takes what you have, who you are, and what you can do, no matter how small it may seem and then multiplies it to create miracles.

WHAT DO YOU HAVE? Mark 6:34-43 Mark 6:34 And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things. 6:35 And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:34-43, Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Hope Of Heaven: Stephen Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 19, 2005

Stephen did not despair as they dragged him from the Sanhedrin to a place outside the city. He did not despair as they left their coats with a man named Saul so they could stone him. He did not despair as the stones began to beat his body. Why? Becaus

THE HOPE OF HEAVEN: STEPHEN ACTS 7:54-8:3 INTRODUCTION... Beauty and the Beast One of my wife’s favorite movies of all time is Disney’s ’Beauty and the Beast’ which came out in the early 90s. The story centers around a young woman named Belle and her experiences with the Beast. The story begins ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ