Sermons on Perspectives:

God Has Purpose For You! Pt. 1

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Oct 18, 2005

God has chosen this generation, though they appear defiant, disinterested, and dysfunctional to be a delivering generation of earthmovers like Othniel and Ehud in the book of Judges that will fulfill God’s purpose and plan to deliver an oppressed people.

Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church June 2002 This morning, I would like to concentrate on verse thirty-one of our text. For it is the foundation, in which I will elucidate and bring relevance by building from, to encourage our youth today, who are experiencing many ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:30-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fifty Benefits Derived From Praising God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2003

Some of the reason why people do not praise God enough is that they do not appreciate all the benefits that come to those who worship more effectively.

Fifty Benefits Derived from Praising God (Eph. 1:3-15) 1. Praise helps us honor, worship and give maximum glory to the only one who deserves it. Eph.1:1 2. Praise helps us complete God’s primary purpose for creating us. Eph. 1:3 3. Praise helps us understand our own identity, privileges, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hope Of Christmas Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 17, 2005

Jesus is the Hope that arrived for our lives.

“The Hope of Christmas” November 27, 2005 Theme: Hope gives us an eternal perspective on life. Intro: Hope is a great encourager in our day to day lives. It gives us the ability to understand that our life can have a future of promise and a clearer path. We hold on to hope to see us through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To Critisism

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 24, 2006

Maintaining our Christian Character when criticis m is given.

Responding “Christianly” to Criticism By Brian Mavis James 1:19-20 Have you ever been criticized for something that you said (or didn’t say? Have you ever been criticized for something you have done (or didn’t do)? Have you ever been criticized for just being who you are (or not someone else)? The ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Holiness

Honoring Freedom's Warriors

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 14, 2007

Honoring those,in our national history, both past and present and those in the scriptures who lived their lives for a cause greater than themselves.

Honoring Freedom’s Warriors Text: Heb. 11:1-2, 24-27, 32-33, 37-40 Opening: 1. In two days, we will celebrate, Independence day, July 4th. It is right and fitting that we celebrate and honor those who were willing to lay down their lives for the cause of freedom. 2. While we ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Matthew 6 – Part 8 – Can’t I Serve God And Have Money Too? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 5, 2010

The simple answer to that question is “You may have it, but just remember it’s not yours!” In Luke 14:33 (NLT) Jesus says “...you cannot become My disciple without giving up everything you own.”

Matthew 6 – Part 8 – CAN’T I SERVE GOD AND HAVE MONEY TOO? The simple answer to that question is “You may have it, but just remember it’s not yours!” In Luke 14:33 (NLT) Jesus says “...you cannot become My disciple without giving up everything you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Early Church: In Awe Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Oct 13, 2009

Part 3 of our 6 part series on the early church. The early church was in awe of God and his amazing power. Why don’t we see miracles today (or do we?).

The Early Church: In Awe Acts 2:43 INTRODUCTION BEING IN AWE - E.G. AWESOME - WORD USED A LOT MAY HAVE LOST SOME OF ITS IMPACT BIG CONCEPT NOT A HOME RUN IN THE BOTTOM OF THE 9TH, THATS NOT AWE WERE TALKING STANDING IN YOUR YARD AND WATCHING A TORNADO PICK UP YOUR HOUSE AND CARRY IT OUT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Peace

Contributed by Noah Balcombe on Aug 22, 2004

Everyone wants the Peace of God...but how do you build a relationship with the God of Peace?

How to have the God of peace Phil 4:5-9 The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do You Say?

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Oct 20, 2005

Let’s be thankful!

Luke 17: 11-19 Wanna talk about an attitude to master life An attitude is how you see and how you think Desperate men who approach Jesus for healing LEPROSY: Fatigue, inflammations, spots on skin turn into sores To the point they’re unrecognizable- disfigured Drain, leaving a foul stench Lose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stock Market Jitters

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 5, 2009

Stock market jitters of RRSP/s, investments and savings don’t help the significant issues of holding on to jobs, providing for our children and health care. Where does the ripple effect end?

Intro - Perspectives on 2008 – a good year; couldn’t wait for it to end… - Stock market realities – Ben Steverman of Business week: “the panic of 2008”. He reported the stock index lost 22% points in seven days from October 2-9. Last catastrophic crash was 1929. There were at least 9 tag lines to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Salvation Army

Putting God First

Contributed by George Crumbly on Apr 20, 2012

Placing God first in our lives allows us to not worry about what should be second or third.

Matthew 6:33 “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you” I was saved in 1982. I was converted, changed INSTANANEOUSLY…… A short time later the Lord called me into the ministry. As I began to grow I began to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Methodist

The Time Traveller: Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Oct 20, 2011

A series of sermons about a time traveller, these sermons will mostly take the form of a fictional narrative which will contain strong historical and eschatological (The Study of End Times) facts.

The Time Traveller Chapter 1 Today we start a series of sermons about a time traveller, these sermons will mostly take the form of a fictional narrative which will contain strong historical and eschatological (The Study of End Times) facts. So without further ado, let us begin our narrative. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 17:19-20 – Why Don’t I Have Enough Faith? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 8, 2014

Is faith just optimism draped in impotence? Jesus faith is positive and powerful? Is their faith a bonsai faith, kept small and so stunted that it is inept; dwarfed by the enormity of circumstances that are in need of a miracle? How could this be? Midget faith is not mustard seed faith!

Matthew 17:19-20 – WHY DON’T I HAVE ENOUGH FAITH? Why are some people healed and others not healed? Is it my faith that is deficient? Jesus is asked a similar question by His disciples when they had not been able to heal a little boy. In Matthew 17:19-20 (NLT) they ask “Why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True To His Word Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 5, 2015

The promise of Isaac's birth to an aged Sarah and Abraham brings laughter

Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7 “True to His Word” INTRODUCTION A few weeks ago we talked about faith. From the perspective of Hebrews 11 we learned that faith was “the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen. I pointed out that this is not an illogical ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Banquet Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 25, 2016

Jesus' challenge to the host in Luke 14, that he should not invite those who could serve his needs but those whose needs he could serve, challenges the worldly approach to human relationships.

Luke 14:1-14 "The Banquet" INTRODUCTION The word "Stewardship" has gained an ugly reputation in Christian circles. It is frequently associated with congregational pleas for more money. The word has lost its wholistic dimension. Stewardship, or if you prefer, good management is no longer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran