Sermons on Political Might:

"The Light Shines"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 4, 2003

God has made known the Light of His eternal glory, so that the darkness of sin might be dispelled in us and in the world around us.

ISAIAH 60:1-6 Matthew 2:1-12 “The Light Shines” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A father told his young son to go to bed. The boy started up the stairs but realized it was dark and he couldn’t reach the light switch. So, he went back ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

What Would Jesus Do ... About Enemies

Contributed by David Hughes on Feb 10, 2003

This sermon aims to help Christian teenagers (and adults) consider how they might respond to people who apparently take a disliking to them.

WHAT WOULD JESUS DO ... about enemies? I wonder if you have ever had, or even have now, someone who just doesn’t seem to like you and who would apparently do anything to get at you? We probably don’t want to have enemies, but they’re there anyway, so what do we do about them? Well, first, ask ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36, Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

All For One, And One For All Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 2, 2002

God has put us into the body of Christ through the Baptism of the Spirit in order that we might mutually benefit and support one another.

October 13, 2002 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 ¡§All for One, and One for all!¡¨ INTRODUCTION One of my son Benjamin¡¦s favorite movies is ¡§The Three Musketeers¡¨. It¡¦s the story of the struggles that a young man named Dar Tanyan goes through in order to fulfill his life¡¦s goal of becoming ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of House Does God Live In?

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Feb 19, 2002

I want to share a few building blocks that you might need to build a good place inside your soul for the Lord to live

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: WHAT KIND OF HOUSE DOES GOD LIVE IN? “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:1

Denomination: Baptist

"Resurrection Reactions"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Apr 11, 2006

Have you ever looked at the various emotions and reactions to the resurrection of Jesus? They might sruprise you. This message deals with the emotions involved in the resurrection.

“Resurrection Reactions” INTRODUCTION: 1st Easter was very EMOTIONAL time. · A FRIEND had just been executed as criminal. · Roman Soldiers everywhere … atmosphere was tense & uncomfortable. · Disciples were frightened & confused. · Passover time … thoughts on death … sacrifices … deliverance ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Omen - Is The Antichrist Coming To A Theatre Near You? Series

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 7, 2006

The Antichrist might be found at a theatre near you, but also in anything else that is not uplifting Christ in your life or edifying to others around you.

INTRODUCTION A. On June 6, 2006 (6/6/06) “The Omen” Was Released In Theatres B. Synopsis “This WeekThe prophecy is clear, the signs unmistakable: Armageddon is upon us. On 6 / 6 / 06, ’The Omen’ is revealed...and our darkest fears are realized. ’The Omen,’ a contemporary thriller based on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Be A Prisoner Of Hope! Do Not Be Troubled!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 10, 2006

If we look around us we might see enough to have a troubled heart, or we can trust God and be a prisoner of hope!

BE A PRISONER OF HOPE! DO NOT BE TROUBLED! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com RISE ABOVE TROUBLE! 2 Thes. 1:7 And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My Grace Is Sufficient For You...

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 16, 2006

This was a funeral sermon I wrote for a member of our church - I thought it might be helpful for anyone looking for ideas when writing on this subject.

MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT… Funeral for ___________ February 9, 2006 This question has come up a few times in the last week or so: Which is better, to die suddenly or slowly? If one dies suddenly there is no chance for goodbyes, for last words, to make things right with loved ones, to ask ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Faith Initiation & Faith Response

Contributed by Rajani Lobo on Mar 25, 2005

Everyday God is in the business of initiating to man. He is initiating to us so that we might respond to Him in faith, for it is faith that pleases God!

Everyday God is in the business of initiating to man. He is initiating to us so that we might respond to Him in faith, for it is faith that pleases God! Faith Initiation and Faith Response by Pastor Bryan Coelho Heb.13: 5 – “Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

God's Glory In The Church

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Oct 20, 2005

Part of the High Priestly prayer of the Lord Jesus Christ was that God’s glory might be in them. What our Lord prayed for is staggering.

A story is told of a boy who was drawing a picture. His teacher asked what he was drawing. “I’m drawing a picture of Jesus, miss,” he replied. “But, Johnny, we don’t know what Jesus looked like.” Johnny paused for a moment, perked up, and said, “but they will when I’ve finished” We laugh at that ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Does Suffering Mean God Has Abandoned Me? Series

Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005

Not even the worst afflictions you might face can cancel out God¡¦s purpose or God¡¦s favor in your life.

You might have heard that, on the next to last day of our vacation, Nancy and I were rear-ended as we were pulling off the freeway in San Jose, California. Thankfully we weren¡¦t hurt, but the car was undriveable, and we were 850 miles from home without transportation. For a while we felt not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Will It Cost Me To Be Used By God?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 20, 2004

This message looks at the cost to Mary of bearing Jesus (in terms of scandal and reputation) and then asks what the cost might be for us to obey God.

- just read vv. 1-2 to open sermon. - only 4 women (besides Mary) are mentioned in this genealogy and they aren’t the big names of the O.T. WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE INCLUSION OF THESE WOMEN? - Three of the four of them were associated with sexual sin. - v. 3 - Tamar (dressed as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Strange Blessings Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002

Failing to make time for God during strange times might cause us to miss His blessings and instead find frustration instead.

As we see the birth of Jesus, we see Mary’s immediate assistance coming from her faithful husband and unfailing God in the time of her distress. They had to make time for God; God had made this a unique time for them. We too might miss God’s help if we’re too busy with the details of life to see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Ambassadors With Wide Open Hearts

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2001

The cross teaches us to allow ourselves to be misused in the name of giving so that others might find salvation; the alternative is to hoard and thus to lose.

The woman answered a knock on her door, and found there a homeless man who said that he was looking for odd jobs to do so that he could earn a little money. “Well,” she said, “around the back of my house I do have a porch that needs painting. Can you handle a paint brush?” He said that he could, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Idol Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Oct 23, 2001

Do you know what the ultimate idol is? Paul gives us some insight into this. We might not like the answer!

The Ultimate Idol October 20, 2001 In life, we sometimes talk about what is ‘ultimate’ in many different fields. You might speak of the ultimate ice cream, or the ultimate chocolate. You might have a place, which is, for you, the ultimate restaurant, or have the ultimate dish that you enjoy. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational