Sermons on Peters Teaching:

Peace For Troubled Hearts

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006

Jesus teaches us how to minister to others through the John 14 passage.

PEACE FOR TROUBLED HEARTS John 14:1-14 INTRO: Take time to listen to people just for one day. You will be surprised about how many troubles people have: trouble in their personal lives, trouble in their family, trouble at work, trouble at school, etc. Jesus spoke to troubled disciples. They had ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Do You See This Woman?

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 19, 2006

An invitation to see the Savior this woman saw.

Luke 7:36-50 Do You See This Woman? Woodlawn Baptist Church November 19, 2006 Introduction Read Luke 7:36-50. Throughout this chapter Luke has shown Christ at work doing what He clearly set out to do. You may remember Him standing in the synagogue of Nazareth, reading these words, “The Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Listening?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 20, 2006

In the parable of the sower Jesus speaks about four different kinds of hearers or listeners.

INTRO.- ILL.- An excited little boy was telling his daddy about something that had happened to him that day. His daddy said, "Slow up, honey, you are talking too fast!" His boy shot back at him, "Oh, no, Daddy, I’m not talking too fast. You’re just listening too slow!" ARE YOU LISTENING? ILL.- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding Hell

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 20, 2006

What it takes to avoid hell.

INTRO.- This is not a popular subject. Never has been. Never will be. But it is necessary. ILL.- On an American troopship, the soldiers crowded around their chaplain asking, “Do you believe in hell?” He said, “I do not.” “Well, then, will you please resign, for if there is no hell, we do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-58, Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Time To Love

Contributed by Nche Takoh on Nov 21, 2006

It is time to do some serious loving

Is there still true love in our society today. I don’t know about you, but I believe with all of my heart that it is time to love. I mean it is time for some real love. It is time to do some serious loving. I believe that the Lord is calling the body of Christ to show real love to one another and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks Is Not Normal

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 21, 2006

A Thanksgiving Sermon for Series B lectionary, indicating that through the power of God’s Spirit, we are able to be truly thankful

Thanksgiving Eve, November22,2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you this night to give thanks for your many blessings upon us – for the gift of life, for all that sustains us ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

He Is The Vine, We Are The Branches

Contributed by Chris Hughes on Dec 4, 2006

Christ calls us to a connected life.

He is the Vine We are the Branches 1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. 2 He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. 3 You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in me ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

A Brother Who Sins Against You

Contributed by Ian Drucker on Dec 12, 2006

Following the directions provided by Jesus when another Christian sins against you.

A Brother Who Sins Against You Matthew 18: 15-20 1. There is a big difference between knowing about God, and actually knowing God. 2. There are many people who know about God, but don’t actually know Him. a. We can read and study the Bible. b. We can have all kinds of documents highlighted. c. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Attitude To Small Things

Contributed by Sunday Adelaja on Jan 16, 2008

Every little thing has the potential to grow into something big only if you know how to care for it. It depends on your organizational skills and ability to pay attention to small things.

Every little thing has the potential to grow into something big only if you know how to care for it. It depends on your organizational skills and ability to pay attention to small things. Then Jesus said, "Make the people sit down." Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in ...read more

Scripture: John 6:10-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Judging Like Jesus

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 17, 2008

God looks beyond the outward appearance and He wants us to be the same.

James 2:1-10, 14-17 1 Corinthians 1:26-29 The problem with human beings is that too often we judge things by how they appear and miss the bigger picture. We take notice of all sorts of things like what colour people are, where they were born, how they talk, how much money they have, what car ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Methodist

The Love Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008

John 3:16 is known to all. Other 3:16 passages in the New Testament teach us important things about Jesus as well. This is 1 John 3:16.

(based on a sermon series by Tom Ellsworth) SERIES: “DISCOVER JESUS: The Other 3:16’s) TEXT: 1 JOHN 3:11-18 TITLE: “THE LOVE OF JESUS” OPEN: A. Today is a very exciting day 1. Last Sunday, we began our 10 Week Spiritual Adventure a. I pray ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Da Vinci Code Part One: The New Testament Vs Other Writings Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 24, 2006

When a fictional story purports to tell the truth – and that truth directly contradicts the teaching of the Christian church over the past 2000 years – confusion is going to be the result. The power of books and especially movies to shape our thinking as

Renowned curator Jacques Saunière staggered through the vaulted archway of the museum’s Grand Gallery. He lunged for the nearest painting he could see, a Caravaggio. Grabbing the gilded frame, the seventy-six-year-old man heaved the masterpiece toward himself until it tore from the wall and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Davinci Code Trap

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on May 24, 2006

A look at the enemies purpose for the DaVinci code book and film.

The DaVinci Code Trap The year was 1988 and the film The Last Temptation of Christ had been released. The Christian world was in a fury over this Christ bashing movie. Immediately books were written, films produced and preachers fired up their sermons to preach against this thing the church ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Code: What Does The Church Really Think About Women? (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 30, 2006

Now the question – was Mary really Jesus’ wife and mother of Sarah, the child Jesus supposedly fathered to establish a royal bloodline to rule the earth?

Many women were also there, looking on from a distance; they had followed Jesus from Galilee and had provided for him. Matthew 27:55 (NRSVA) The DaVinci Code movie will be released this week. The fact that it coincides with Mother’s Day does not surprise me. Part of the conspiracy theory of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:55

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus And The Sabbath

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006

Message based on Jesus’ words regarding the Sabbath.

Jesus and the Sabbath Matthew 12:1-21 March 26, 2006 Introduction What do you think of when you think of the word, “Sabbath?” Do you think of church? Do you think of rest? Football on TV? Some of you might think of Black Sabbath, the heavy metal band of the 70’s and 80’s… Well, in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-21

Denomination: Wesleyan