Sermons on Pledges:

The Christmas Confrontation, Pt. 1

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 3, 2005

Karl Marx said, "If I can steal their history I can steal their country." It is about time that Christians stop this theft and stand up for Christmas again!

Fought/ fight = agony. Literally – “I have agonized over a worthwhile struggle”. At the end of Paul’s life, he declared that as for his faith, it was strong because he fought to keep it that way! While in the Middle East, I saw the prison cell in Cesarea, which held Paul before Herod Agrippa ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Wicked Love Darkness - Job Chapter Twenty Four Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 10, 2008

This is a study on Job chapter twenty four.

Job continues to speak. Here he takes a good look at those who practice wickedness. Chapter twenty-four could be outlined: Job 24 - The wicked often go unpunished. (verses 1-12) The wicked love darkness. (verses 13-17) The judgment of the wicked. (verses 18-25) 1 "Since times are not ...read more

Scripture: Job 24:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Midnight Mass Christmas Eve

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is a Midnight worship candlelighting service for Christmas Eve.

“Midnight Mass 2008” GATHERING MUSIC Our worship begins with the first note of our Gathering Music. If you must whisper, let it be a prayer. * CALL TO WORSHIP (Isaiah 9:6) For a child has been born for us, A son given to us; Authority rests upon his shoulder, and he is named: Wonderful, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Part 2 What A Difference This Makes For Making A Difference Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009

To create interest for supporting the ministry of Asbury.

Last Sunday I shared with you what I thought God was placing on my heart regarding Asbury for at least the next couple of years. A direction that I believe is based on three key Scriptures; Mark 12.18-21, Matthew 28.19-20 and John 15.8. Taken together, these three passages tell us that God wants ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-24

Denomination: Methodist

Tamar's Curse, Cunning Plan And Blessing

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

We see how God will have his way, even through the sinful schemes and foolish ways of his creatures.

Genesis 38 Introduction • Authority of Scripture- "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God ma be thoroughly equipped for every good work" (2 Timothy 3:16). Application: we must listen, understand and obey ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Over Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006

There comes the point in every congregation when we must decide to move forward.

Building on Faith: Past the Point of No Return Joshua 3 Interview with Ron Jones about the moment in the take-off pattern that a pilot must make a decision to commit to take-off or abort the flight. This “crossover principle” finds an arresting illustration in the lives of God’s Old ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Loving Fellowship Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 23, 2004

The First of many signs of a Spirit Filled Church

SIGNS OF A SPIRIT FILLED CHURCH Years ago, Leslie Flynn penned a book called, Great Church Fights. In it he chronicled the way people in different churches would go after each other – all in the name of Jesus Christ. A young father heard a commotion out in his backyard; he looked outside and saw ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

By The Spirit Of God Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 14, 2002

We are discouraged -- because of the attacks on our nation, the problems in our families, the economy, or financial problems. We can be pessimistic and think things will never improve. We can be optimistic and think we have the power to bring about chan

By the Spirit Of God Maynard Pittendreigh Zechariah 4:1-11 We are continuing our study of the Minor Prophets. Last week we looked at Haggai and this week we look at Zechariah. Both of these prophets are preaching at the same time – late in the year of 520 BC. Both of these prophets deal ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wisemen Series

Contributed by David Haun on Dec 22, 2003

Life is so demanding and time so short. All of us are caught in the trap of the clock’s second-hand. This sermon encourages one to recognize the importance of time in faith.

2003 Christmas Series Number 3 THE WISE MEN, "I’LL GIVE MY TIME Hope Christian Church December 14, 2003 David L. Haun I remember, when as a child, Christmas seemed to take forever to arrive. Packages under the tree kept calling "shake me, shake me!" My father used to say "as you grow older, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Integrity?

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Aug 28, 2011

A sermon about the life of David and his commitment to walk with God.

The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost August 28, 2011 Proper 17 A St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Psalm 26 Integrity? John Jacques Rousseau, the 18th century philosopher, heard the three words that strike fear into the hearts of sexually active single men or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Sealed

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Mar 15, 2011

God’s Spirit seals us in Christ to serve the will of God and to bring others into the fold

INTRO: I would like start out today’s message just a bit differently by jumping right into the text. So, how about we open our Bible’s and read again the Epistle for the day — Ephesians 1:3-14. READ EPHESIANS 1:2-14. This morning we’re going to focus on verses 11-14. Specifically, we’re ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

“i’ll Be Back!”

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 9, 2010

“I’ll Be Back!” 1) So get busy with the gospel 2) Or be treated like a hostile

“I’ll be back!” (Said in best Arnold S. voice.) What? Don’t I intimidate you like the Terminator, Arnold Schwarzenegger? Actually you probably wouldn’t find him very intimidating either. Sure he’s 250 lbs. of muscle but he’s always struck me as a big teddy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Receive God's Promises After Perseverance Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 18, 2014

To show that doing GOD's will is not human effort but it takes divine effort, takes the patient endurance of the LORD JESUS to accomplish it and the LORD JESUS have already provided it for us.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have patient endurance to do GOD' will? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that doing GOD's will is not human effort but it takes divine effort, takes the patient endurance of the LORD JESUS to accomplish it and the LORD JESUS have already provided it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Meet The Messiah!"

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 12, 2014

How God’s Ancient Announcement Delivers Contemporary Comfort

Well, the roster for the Canadian Olympic men’s hockey team was announced last week. Not surprisingly hockey enthusiasts are debating the selection of athletes. It was a no-brainer of course to include Sydney Crosby on the team, but was it wise to leave off a veteran like Joe Thornton? In ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Abraham Obtained What God Promised Him

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 19, 2014

To display correct attitude of patience and endurance while waiting for the LORD's return.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you enjoying waiting for the LORD's return? Are you claiming and enjoying every GOD's Promises in the Bible? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To display correct attitude of patience and endurance while waiting for the LORD's return. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:15 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:15

Denomination: Pentecostal