Sermons on Poll:

A Journey Through The Stable Part 4 Series

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 3, 2001

Are you ready in attitude? Are you ready for Christmas? Are you ready for the greatest gift?

A Journey Through the Stable IV Well, it’s getting close isn’t it? Only two more days and Christmas will be here. And you know if you were to poll the western world you’d probably find that Christmas is the most popular time of the year, for Christians and non-Christians alike. Much of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Shekinah, The Shepherds, And Shiloh

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 12, 2001

The unexpected appearance to an unlikely audience bringing an astonishing message of an unusual arrival.

THE SHEKINAH, THE SHEPHERDS, AND SHILOH LUKE 2:8-18 INTRODUCTION: CAN YOU IMAGINE WHAT IT MUST HAVE BEEN LIKE ON THAT NIGHT WHEN CHRIST WAS BORN? THE LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM WAS BUZZING WITH ALL THE NOISE AND CLAMOR OF AN OVERCROWDED LARGE METROPOLIS, THE RESULT OF A POLL TAX DECREED BY CAESAR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

"What Is A Miracle?”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 25, 2005

Using Jesus’ miracle at Cana to describe God’s miracles as a whole

“What is a Miracle?” John 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION: The story of Jesus turning water into wine is the first recorded miracle He ever performed. QUOTE: Comedian Mark Lowry said, “I think that it is great that Jesus’ first miracle wasn’t raising the dead, or giving sight to the blind, but His first ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cursing The Clergy Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 25, 2005

Malachi condemns clergy abuse, then offers a positive role model. We see in Levi 4 marks of a godly minister: Reverence, Instruction, Conduct and Protection.

“Cursing the Clergy” Malachi 2:1-9. Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts www.cliftondalecc.org Have you ever gone to church and heard a sermon, and you thought the preacher was preaching at you? Maybe you felt under attack! Well, this morning you can ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

Discovering A Caring Community Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

How the church is to be a growing and caring family.

God has intended the Christian community to be a growing family characterized by sharing and fellowship. The churches love however, should never stop flowing here. Although we are to keep a constant eye on the needs of their fellow members, they are equally concerned with loving and serving the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Something Strange Happens To Me: I Like Women

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Sep 21, 2004

Please, hit me, slap my face: I deserve it! I am abnormal I think, and I should consult a physician or a good psychologist, because: - Women only attract me, - I married one, - I become father, naturally, without any clone or genetic stuff aid, -

Something strange happens to me: I like women I would like to apologize: please, forgive my wrong behavior. I should be ashamed and I must to confess: I like women and I am in love with one. In fact, I even marry her. I know, I do the wrong, I am an old-fashioned person and I deserve to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:22-32

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

You Were Made For A Mission

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 31, 2003

The mission to reach the lost. Fifth message in Rick warren’s series on Life purpose.

You Were Made for a Mission Colossians 4:5 Intro: You were made for a mission. It is the fifth purpose for which God created you. What is your mission? It is to share the good news of Jesus. Jesus said, "As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world." (JN 17:18) Jesus said, "As ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Necessity Of The Virgin Birth

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 26, 2004

The importance of Christ’s virgin birth.

THE NECESSITY OF THE VIRGIN BIRTH Isaiah 7:14 “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” I. The Controversy Concerning the Virgin Birth. A. Beginning in the early nineteen hundreds liberal theologians began ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: The Word Made Flesh Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 13, 2004

Jesus, the Word, became like one of us to redeem us from our sin.

Jesus: The Word Becomes Flesh Text: John 1:14 Introduction A. Read John 1:14 B. A few weeks ago Newsweek magazine conducted a poll asking questions about Christ and his birth. Here are some of the results: 1. 67% - believe that the entire story of Christmas is historically accurate. 2. 24% - ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Call Of Matthew According To Matthew

Contributed by Keith Bowman on Aug 1, 2005

Matthew recalls the day that Jesus called him to be a disciple. The majority of the sermon is a flashback to that day, where he wonders "Why me, what is so special about me?"

I want to thank you folks for allowing to come and speak with you today. I want to share with you a story that is very important to me. This story is about an extraordinary day that changed my life forever. It was just another day like any other, nothing really special about that day. Got up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus: The Lamb Of God Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 18, 2004

Jesus is the Lamb of God who died in our place.

Jesus: The Word Becomes Flesh Text: John 1:14 Introduction A. Read John 1:14 B. A few weeks ago Newsweek magazine conducted a poll asking questions about Christ and his birth. Here are some of the results: 1. 67% - believe that the entire story of Christmas is historically accurate. 2. 24% - ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Methodist

Paying The Price

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 8, 2001

Jesus wants us to seriously consider the high cost of following Him as a Disciple.

IT IS ONE OF THE SUPREME HANDICAPS OF THE CHURCH THAT IN IT THERE ARE SO MANY DISTANT FOLLOWERS OF JESUS CHRIST AND SO FEW REAL DISCIPLES. ALL OF THIS SIMPLY DUE TO THE COST INVOLVED WITH DISCIPLESHIP. NOT VERY MANY PEOPLE ARE WILLING TO PAY THE PRICE FOR FOLLOWING JESUS. INSTEAD, TOO MANY JUST ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Free Methodist

Attacking Anxiety

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 8, 2001

Since September 11th our nation has been in a state of high anxiety. God has the solution for high anxiety.

Attacking Anxiety Selected Passages October 7, 2001 Introduction What do all of these things have in common?  Fear to take action  Cowardice to deal with difficult situations  Withdrawal from daily life  Depression and discouragement  Distrust and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Church Of God

A Time To Stand And A Time To Negotiate Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2005

Fools respond to all situations in the same way; solid Christians adjust.

A Time to Stand and A Time to Negotiate (Philippians 4:1-3) 1. Sometimes compromise is a virtue: A New York family bought a ranch out West where they intended to raise cattle. Friends visited and asked if the ranch had a name. "Well," said the would-be cattleman, "I wanted to name it the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Defending The Faith In Narnia Series

Contributed by David Selleck on Dec 7, 2005

Peter recieves the sword of truth from Aslan and is expected to use it to defend the faith against the White Witch and all her minions, in other words defend the faith. How do we defend the faith?

Message: Peter; Defending the faith in Narnia Scripture: I Kings 2:2 (Message) 2"I’m about to go the way of all the earth, but you--be strong; show what you’re made of! Eph 6: 11-18 11Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12For our struggle is ...read more

Denomination: Methodist