Sermons on Politics Of Felix:

Love's Balance Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 24, 2003

This is the sixth installment in a series I did on I Corinthians 13, and focuses on the fact that "love does not act unbecomingly."

“Love’s Balance” I Corinthians 13:5 January 26, 2003 Love of Another Kind – I Corinthians 13 Given the frigid weather of this month, perhaps this poem is a fitting way to begin: Six humans trapped by happenstance in bleak and bitter cold, Each one possessed a stick of wood, or so the story ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living Out Righteousness

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 8, 2003

The importance of rightoeusness in our lives.

Living Out Righteousness 1st John 3:4 – 3:12 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. Turn with me in your Bibles to 1st John, Chapter 3, and verse 4. b. Tonight we are going to look at eight verses in the Book of First John, chapter three, that shed some light as to how we as believers are to live out ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Turned The Crowed Against Jesus?” Palm Sunday

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 14, 2003

. Too many people do this still today, they run to God’s grace desiring eternal life in heaven, but quickly pull back from God at the first hint of obligation or responsibility to this grace we freely enjoy.

Intro: A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, when Jesus came into town, everyone waved Palm Branches to honor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do In Time Of War And Tragedy

Contributed by John Telgren on Jun 1, 2003

What should you do when war strikes? Retaliate? Protest? Or could this be an opportunity to strengthen faith in God and minister to those in need?

The news came shortly after we had arrived in Tulsa for the workshop. After a short time, we were able to put it out of our mind. We were with thousands of Christians from all over the world with some of the best preachers of today. We had a marvelous time singing together, being uplifted by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 31:1-5, Luke 10:25-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding Temple Desecration Series

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jun 2, 2003

It is a sin to desecrate the Lord’s temple, and we must learn to everything possible to avoid desecrating his holy shrine.

Lessons in Temple Building Lesson #5 - Avoiding Temple Desecration Duct tape is an amazing creation of man. The armed forces created it, used for the waterproofing of equipment. They quickly learned the enormous amount of uses. Even today, a few people have created television shows to create ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Tribal Thing

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Nov 27, 2002

The need for urgent evangelism of the family based on the perils of the times.

"A Tribal Thing" Matthew 10:21 This prophetic decree falls from the lips of the Lord in the context of His Commissioning and Charging His Twelve Interns prior to their maiden Evangelistic Campaign. According to verse 1 of chapter 10, subsequent to His Call to Internship, Jesus then temporarily ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Credible Christian Church Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 3, 2002

The Credible Christian church will be characterised by unity, humility, gentleness, patience and peace. Our primary task is to proclaim the gospel to the ends of the earth and our success will depend on our credibility.

If you were here 2 weeks ago you may remember that I posed the question, ’What is the church here for?’ That might sound like a straightforward question at first, but I think you’ll find if you ask a range of people what they think the Church should be doing, you’ll get a range of answers. Now ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Big Boss From Galilee

Contributed by Phil Rownd on Oct 3, 2002

Jesus’ authority makes certain demands on us, but it also empowers us to follow Him wholeheartedly.

The Big Boss From Galilee Mark 1:14-28 Introduction About a year ago I was struggling with one of the boys in Sunday School. I looked him in the eye and asked a question I felt sure would bring him in line: “Brandon, who is in charge here?” That kid wasn’t gonna let me get away that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Who Is The Christ Of Christmas: The Humble Servant" Series

Contributed by Devin Hudson on Dec 19, 2001

This sermon examines the Christ of Christmas as the Humble Servant of Philippians 2:5-11.

Who is the Christ of Christmas? The Humble Servant Philippians 2.5-11 If God were to come to earth, how would He appear? - Would God be a great king who would rule and reign over the earth? - Would He be a powerful military captain who would overthrow nations? - Or perhaps a world renown doctor ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Eleventh Hour Peace

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 11, 2001

Peace seems so elusive; the armistice signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month was not permanent, and now we are dealing with the 11th of September. But we are never more near deliverance than when our troubles deepen, and we can wait ac

Peace! What an elusive thing peace is! Most of the time, we don’t have peace. And when we get it, we cannot keep it. Peace is hard to come by and even harder to keep. In a railway carriage in the forest of Compiegne, in France, gathered representatives of imperial Germany and of the allied ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

No I Won't! Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 19, 2004

We all know how heroic Esther was but we forget about the stand Vashti took

He was half in the bag when it all began. His name was Xerxes and he was the King of Persia. If we pull up a map here we discover that Persia is located in this area making it modern day Iran. However we are told that when this story happened Xerxes kingdom stretched from India, which is up here ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

American Idols: Baal And Molech Today Series

Contributed by Jamie Greening on Apr 27, 2004

This sermon covers the background and current application of Baal and Molech worship.

BC-Jeremiah 32:30-35 FC-Jeremiah 32:35 Motif-“Baal and Molech have long arms” Title-“American Idols: Baal and Molech in our Culture” Enhancer: Today’s we talk about two bad guys from the Old Testament; Baal and Molech. These guys were like old luggage—they never went away and were always a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

The End Times - Signs Or Salvation Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2005

Jesus gives His disciples some signs to look for in the end times - but not so they would focus on the signs, but so that they wouldn’t panic and would do the Master’s will instead

Today we’re going to study the end times. No, I’m not going to set a date for Jesus’ return. No, I’m not going to answer all questions about the Tribulation or the Rapture. But what we are going to see is what Jesus tells us to think about the last days. And it might actually surprise you. 1 As ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Homosexuality And The Church

Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 13, 2003

The homosexual issue has become an issue in the church. This message deals with this issue from a Biblical perspective.

“Homosexuality And The Church” INTRODUCTION: The issue of “Homosexuality And The Church” has been on the front page of newspapers this past week … and on every newscast. Rev. Gene Robinson has just been elected as the first openly gay Episcopalian Bishop of New Hampshire. This has brought the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20, Leviticus 18:22

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The Promise Of Glory Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 6, 2005

The gospel we have to share is a message of both warning and of great hope. It’s a message that proclaims Jesus Christ, the promise of Glory.

There’s a paradox here. The message we proclaim as Christians is a glorious message. It’s a message that shines like a bright light in the darkness. It’s a message that Paul describes in Romans 1 as the power of God for salvation. Yet the means by which this message is presented is so often ...read more

Denomination: Anglican