Sermons on Planning Life:

Paul's Attempt To Solve The Authority And Confrontation Problem In Multi-Cu

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 16, 2001

PAUL’S ATTEMPT TO SOLVE THE AUTHORITY AND CONFRONTATION PROBLEM IN MULTI-CULTURAL MINISTRIES

PAUL’S ATTEMPT TO SOLVE THE AUTHORITY AND CONFRONTATION PROBLEM IN MULTI-CULTURAL MINISTRIES Introduction - Mr. Jones, was a missionary who became known for his sensitivity to the context, customs, and culture of the people. In fact some people wondered if he was hypocritical in being quite ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Scripture Helps Specify The Kind Of Behavior God Likes.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Oct 14, 2001

Yera C. 2 TIMOTHY 3:14-4:5 October 21st, 2001

Title: “Scripture helps specify the kind of behavior God likes.” SECOND READING: 2 TIMOTHY 3:14-4:5 This passage highlights sacred scripture as a source, the source, for teaching, correcting and encouraging Christians to become all they can be, all God expects them to be. It exhorts Timothy, and ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Keeping Grace In Bounds?

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 12, 2002

Arrogance destroys our walk with Christ because any notion of self-sufficiency pertaining to righteousness distorts the power and necessity of God’s grace in all of our lives.

“Keeping Grace in Bounds” / Luke 19:1-10 Proper 25, Year C, Downsville Baptist Church (4 November 2001) As Mr. Zachary Allens walked into Main Street Baptist Church a couple of minutes late last Sunday evening, he was greeted by scowls and low whispers. Nobody liked Zach Allens, and everybody ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Hungry

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002

Unfortunately, we are not only physically spoiled in America, we are also Spiritually spoiled.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” – Jesus from the Beatitudes, Matthew 5:6 · Each North American produces an average of three and a half pounds of garbage per day. · Five million extra tons of trash is produced between Thanksgiving and New Years ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8, James 2:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fear Not

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002

The night Jesus was born, the Angel of the Lord appeared to a group of shephers, scared them to death, and yelled "Fear Not!"

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” – Jesus from the Beatitudes, Matthew 5:6 · Each North American produces an average of three and a half pounds of garbage per day. · Five million extra tons of trash is produced between Thanksgiving and New Years ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Is Kind

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001

The apostle Paul comes close to being the composer of a great love song in 1 Corinthians 13. Here are three very important things about kindness.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2018) TEXT: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a ILL. A movie shows 2 people in a canoe in the middle of a lake, with a beautiful moon shining above. The sky is filled with twinkling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, John 13:15, Matthew 7:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Philip's Faithful Witness Series

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Jul 26, 2002

Philip was a faithful witness because he was a pioneer.

HEROES OF THE FAITH 5C-- PHILIP, ?A DEDICATED PARTNER IN THE WORK? SUB-SERIES ?A FAITHFUL WITNESS.? ACTS 21:1-9 JOKE--- A little boy was in a relative’s wedding. As he was coming down the aisle he would take two steps, stop, and turn to the crowd alternating between the bride’s side and the groom’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Persistent Prayer

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 12, 2002

Jesus taught that we should "always pray and not give up." But why? Is God hard of hearing? Is it difficult to get His attention? Or is there something else we don’t understand?

OPEN: The organ in a large church broke down one Sunday morning just before services were to begin. A member of the congregation happened to be a organ repairman and he immediately went to work on the instrument – finding it was a simple electrical problem. When he finally got it fixed it ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Christian's "To Do" List Part 3 Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

A teaching message on Romans 12:9-21.

Romans Series # 51 August 14, 2002 Title: A Christian’s "To Do" List Part 3 Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 12 of Romans as we continue with message #51 of our verse-by-verse study of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turn Around Living

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Aug 29, 2002

God is sovereignly in control over all. Acknowledge it or eat grass. This involves renoucing evil and acting mercifully toward the poor.

- - - - - - - - - - - Scripture quoted is from the New Living Translation - - - - - - - - - - - Well, it happened again. King Nebuchadnezzar had another strange dream. And once again all the king’s horses and all the king’s men couldn’t put ole’ Neb together again. None of his royal advisors and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: *other

The Stone The Builders Rejected

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

Jesus “triumphal entry” according to the Zechariah 9:9 prophecy was for the purpose of personally demonstrating the apostasy of Israel, culminating in the pronouncing of judgment on Israel in the “woes” and lament of Matt. 23. In Matt. chapter 21, His bas

INTRODUCTION STATUES AND PARADES Have you seen the images of the head of Saddam being dragged through the streets with Iraqui’s hitting it with their shoes They would say the word Saddam and spit. Or run up to U.S. soldiers and shout ’George Bush good.’” "Typically a shoe is regarded as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Holiness Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 28, 2003

God is Holy - Wholly other and wholly pure.

God Stories – Attributes of God The Holiness of God April 27, 2003 The Moving of the Ark Back, before Saul was king in Israel, Israel is defeated in battle by the Philistines. The Israelites had carried the Ark of the covenant into battle with them, and the Ark of the Covenant is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7, 1 Chronicles 13:1-14

Denomination: *other

The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003

Jesus makes a very inclusive invitation to all men to come into this exclusive kingdom. But there is only one way in—through the cross.

The Kingdom of Heaven Includes You! Matthew 5:1-12 Pastor Jim Luthy I hold in my hand a crisp $100 bill. Would you be excited if I said I want one of you to have it? Let me see if you qualify… Everyone please stand. If you were not born in the state of Oregon, you can have a seat. You do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Should You Be The Judge?

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002

Just what does the Bible teach about judging other people? Let’s look to the Scriptures for the answer.

MATT. 7:1-6 "SHOULD YOU BE THE JUDGE?" * We are going to study, what I believe is the most misunderstood, misused, and misapplied verse in all of the Bible ... In fact, it is probably the world’s favorite verse. * People who normally scoff at the Bible, reject its teachings, and ridicule its ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Words Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Ohm Kevaley on Sep 6, 2003

An exposition on the value of the last seven words of Christ

SEVEN WORDS OF THE CROSS By Pastor Ohm Prakash Kevaley First word: Lk.23:32-38 "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." Luke alone, of the Gospel writers, mentions the criminals in advance of Jesus’ conversation with them. The effect is that his humiliation is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-42, Luke 23:32-38

Denomination: Congregational