Sermons on Peter Found Grace:

In Terror, Peace

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 23, 2001

Our times of terror are like those into which Jesus was born. Then and now we try to carve out peace with government, wealth, ingenuity. But Jesus is the source of peace because His life was given to service, His dependence on things was nil, and He ope

And on earth, peace. What an ancient longing! What a long-standing frustration! On earth, peace. I don’t know what language angels sing in, and I suppose the shepherds would have known only Aramaic, but we have grown accustomed to choirs singing the angelic words in Latin: “Gloria in excelsis ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Room Temperature Christians Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 26, 2001

When the Church adapts to the World

ROOM TEMPERATURE CHRISTIANS - REV. 3:14-21  This morning we come to the 7th and final church to which John wrote. We have only looked at 5 in preparation for our upcoming revival because Smyrna & Philadelphia were churches to which no criticism was directed.  ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-16

If God Is Just, Why Isn't Life Fair?

Contributed by Tim Harrison on Mar 27, 2001

Staying Anchored to God through the Storms of Life

Title: If God is Just, why isn’t life Fair? If you have your bible, I want to invite you to turn to Luke 7:11 We’ve heard it all our lives – we’ve probably even been guilty of saying it Now Children, play fair Hopefully the concept of fairness was instilled in us by our parents and our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-23

Denomination: *other

A Season Of Doubt Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

Doubt can be a beneficial step in our spiritual journey.

Have you seen the campaign ads that have been running on TV lately? Here’s a question: how many of you believe everything you hear in those commercials? Do you think they tell the whole truth? How many of you watched all or part of the presidential debates? How many of you believed everything that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Temptation Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 1, 2001

Five principles to win a victory over temptation taken from the life of Joseph

When Life is the Pits A Study of the Life of Joseph Sermon # 3 “Dealing With Temptation” Genesis 39:1-20 When we left Joseph last time he had been sold into slavery by his brothers to a band of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

No Flies On Us

Contributed by David Moore on Apr 6, 2001

To show the ways in which believers are tempted to compromise our distinctiveness

No Flies On Us by Pastor David Moore, Braehill Baptist Church, Belfast, Northern Ireland Text: Exodus 8:20-32 Introduction: We have all heard that old joke “Waiter what’s this fly doing in my soup?” “I believe it’s the breast stroke sir.” All of us have enjoyed the series of “fly in my soup,” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:20-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Break And A Blessing: Part One

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Apr 7, 2001

This sermon is about God breaking us in order to bless us.

"A Break and A Blessing" - Genesis 32:24-32 Pastor Antonio Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church For the last fourteen days during the Millennium Summer Olympics in Sydney, we have marveled at some of the world’s greatest athletes as they seized every opportunity to meet opposition, break the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-32

Denomination: Lutheran

How Long, O Lord?

Contributed by Tim Shockley on Apr 16, 2001

A sermon to help those who feel abandoned by God.

Psalm 13 One of the loneliest times we can have comes when we face a time of need without having a loving friend to talk to about it. Everyone needs at least one trusted friend in whom to confide. Elisha A. Hoffman, author and composer of more than 2,000 gospel songs, was pastor of a church in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: *other

Funeral Eulogy

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001

This is a sermon done for a young father who was a believer who was murdered by a friend.

Derrick Henderson came into this world and served in a number of roles and relationships. He was, a son,, a brother, a friend, a husband, ,a father an uncle, a community activist and faithful employee. He was born, he lived, he died, he went home to a place prepared for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-19, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Calculated Risk Taking

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 11, 2001

Five spiritual high risk/high reward principles that help us lead adventurous, exciting spiritual lives!

When did you last do something bold? When did you last color outside the lines, refusing to play it safe? There’s a sign along the Alaskan Highway that reads, "Choose your rut carefully, you’ll be in it for the next 200 miles." A lot of folks live their lives like that sign. Especially the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture And Left Behind! Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 9, 2001

Without warning millions of people instantly vanish from the face of the earth! Civilization is torn apart, chaos reigns. The Rapture has just occurred!

The Rapture and Left Behind! "Left Behind" series Part 1 Text: 1Co. 15-50-53 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Jan. 7, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! 1 Cor. 15:50-53 I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-53, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Who's Going To Heaven?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 11, 2001

What caused Paul to write, "Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. . ."?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. "Who’s going to be in heaven?" Have you ever wondered about that? Have you ever wondered whether or not you’ll be in heaven? Just what kind of people do you suppose are going to be there? Now, of course, I’ve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Talent For Handling Rejection

Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 11, 2001

You will be despised and rejected if you follow Christ, but He will take you through.

A Talent for Handling Rejection Pastor Scott Voss New Life Christian Center Rector, Arkansas Gen 37:3-11 3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours. 4 And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:3-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Contrasting Cities - Babylon And Jerusalem

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jan 13, 2001

The two cities symbolise diametrically opposed principles, Jerusalem represents the eternal while Babylon depicts the earthly having no abiding value.

TWO CONTRASTING CITIES - BABYLON AND JERUSALM Books which outlive the generation in which they were written are called “classics”. On e of these which I remember from my schooldays is Charles Dickens’ story of the French Revolution, "A Tale of Two Cities". It concerned a family caught up in those ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Anticipate The Extraordinary Series

Contributed by George Casady on Jan 18, 2001

Jesus’ GLORY-WORK is best revealed when we takes ordinary people and enables them to accomplish the extraordinary

Anticipate the Extraordinary John 2:1-11 This morning we return to our study series in the Gospel of John, our series title: Jesus Christ is Worthy of Our Worship and Witness. In the second chapter of John’s gospel we have the account of the first miracle of our Lord. The scene has now shifted ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational