Sermons on Pilgrims Progress:

When Things Don't Go According To Plan

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 7, 2001

We get mad at God...when things get fouled up.. how can we then overcome it and be changed and challenged.

When Things Don’t Go According to Plan By Andrew Chan, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC Text: Jonah 4 May 27, 2001 When Things Don’t Go According to Plan there is trouble. Talk to the business man who blows up because the plane he is supposed to be on is canceled or overbooked. Talk to the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

De-Pendence Day

Contributed by James Bryant on Jul 2, 2002

Should we look at the 4th of July as being truly Independent? Here’s another look...

(Please note that the references used below are not all "word-for-word" quotes from the afore mentioned names. In one reference, (Thomas Jefferson) it is merely a culmination of words that he was implying.) "DEPEND-ENCE DAY" Psalms 33:12-22 (12) Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

"Stirred, Not Shaken" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

Trust/confidence in God’s promises--we are secure in Him

Psalm Steps> Psalm 125, “Stirred, not Shaken” -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A minister was visiting an elderly man, who’d been a Christian for most of his long life. The minister remarked, “Well sir, after keeping the faith for so long, you must feel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

What Should I Do?

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Nov 8, 2000

The pressing question of a Christian in every situation

The most popular question in Christian circles today is "What would Jesus do?" This question is the theme of a book entitled In His Steps, written by Charles Sheldon. In this fictional story, the people of a town are transformed in wonderful ways when they decide to always ask themselves the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:31

Denomination: Baptist

Unity - The Key To Strong Relationships Series

Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001

If we’re all not in unity on this issue of strong relationships, then this body cannot function to it’s fullest intent.

UNITY - THE KEY TO STRONG RELATIONSHIPS 1 Corinthians 1:10-12 July 29, 2001 By Pastor Rick MacDonald INTRODUCTION It’s possible that some sitting here today are tired, even upset about my talking about relationships week after week.. A few might say they have strong relationships; others may say ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Are You Ready In Faith"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 21, 2001

11th Sunday after Pentecost Ready for the coming of Jesus

Luke 12:32-40 "Are you ready in Faith"   Are you a fool? Let me repeat that statement. Are you a fool? Listen to the following story, then decide if you are a fool or not. "A certain lord kept a fool or jester, in his house as a great men did in olden times for their amusement. This lord gave a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40, 1 Corinthians 12:32-40

Denomination: Lutheran

An Altar, A Tent, And A Well

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

3 things in the life of Isaac which are symbolic of spiritual necessities for anyone who desires to live a life of faith.

READ: GENESIS 26:24-25. Isaac was the son of a famous father (Abraham), and the father of a famous son (Jacob, who became Israel). THIRTEEN chapters in Genesis are devoted to telling the story of Abraham, and around TEN chapters to the story of Jacob. They are major characters in the plot. But ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

"A Miracle Of Understanding"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 16, 2002

A sermon for Pentacost.

ACTS 2:1-21 1Corinthians 12:3-13 “A Miracle Of Understanding” By: Reverend Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport news, VA Have you ever had one of those...ah-hah... experiences when all of a sudden--something you had not understood--some great truth---suddenly, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, 1 Corinthians 12:3-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Following Jesus To The Cross #2 - Drawing A Line In The Sand Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Nov 21, 2001

This is the second message in a series that looks at Jesus’ final few days on the way to the cross. This message looks at how Jesus’ confrontation of religious hypocrisy and his resulting challenge to his own followers.

INTRODUCTION There are many images that come to mind when we think of Easter. -- Easter Bunnies, Easter Baskets, Easter Eggs, etc -- Easter Holidays - Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, etc. -- Easter Symbols -- Cross, Communion There is a Challenge We Face... -- Each time we experience ...read more

Denomination: *other

Nothing Is To Hard For Our Lord

Contributed by Barbara Folsom on Feb 25, 2002

We face many difficulties in life but we can learn from Genesis 18:14 that nothing is to hard for our Lord. We must trust Him in the difficult times.

Nothing is to hard for our Lord Genesis 18:14 “Is anything to hard for the Lord” v Have you ever felt like you just can’t do something? v Like maybe you aren’t smart enough, or talented enough, or strong enough to do a particular task, or to do what you know the Lord wants you to do? v Have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:14

Denomination: Holiness

Common Bonds

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 3, 2004

Christians and churches must find their common bonds through the grace of God and the work of Christ because what unites us is far stronger than what divides us

Common Bonds Ephesians 4:1-6 November 16, 2003 Morning Service Introduction How many of you have played the board game Tribond? Tribond is one of those board games that you either love or hate. The object of the game is to move all three of your pawns into the home base by answering a series of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Worship: A Way Of Life Or An Experience?

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 5, 2004

The real truth about worship is that it is a way of life.

WORSHIP: A WAY OF LIFE OR AN EXPERIENCE? PSALM 95 A few years ago there were TV ads as well as radio & billboard ads telling us GO TO WORSHIP; YOU=LL BE RICHER FOR IT. This is a great public service announcement. We should worship because we will be richer for it. But there is only one thing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

The Unchanging God--Part 1

Contributed by David Seeley on Feb 14, 2004

God is unchanging in His attributes. He is always the same yesterday, today, and forever.

Text: James 1:17 “Every Good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” Introduction: We live in a changing world. Some analysts predict that the fifty years between 1970 and 2030 will experience ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Holiness

Redeemed From The Curse Of The Law

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 24, 2003

This passage of Scripture brings together the spiritual principles involved in our salvation from sin-Christ, by being made a curse for us, has redeemed us from the curse of the law. This passage also sets forth our spiritual and moral state before we wer

REDEEMED FROM THE CURSE OF THE LAW SCRIPTURE: Galatians 3:13, 14 INTRODUCTION This passage of Scripture brings together the spiritual principles involved in our salvation from sin-Christ, by being made a curse for us, has redeemed us from the curse of the law. This passage also sets forth our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking By Faith Part #1

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Apr 10, 2005

The Need of Faith in our lives to serve God!!

WALKING BY FAITH PART ONE Do you want your life to be exciting? Do you want your life to be fulfilling? Do you want your life to have meaning? Do you want your life to have purpose? Do you want to experience Peace? Do you want to experience Security? Do you want to reach your fullest potential in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal