Sermons on Pope Francis:

The Utmost Evil Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Dec 31, 2002

This is the fifth in a series on love from I Corinthians 13; it deals with the fact that love does not boast and is not arrogant.

“The Utmost Evil” I Corinthians 13:4 December 15, 2002 Love of Another Kind – I Corinthians 13 Don’t look in your Bibles yet; let’s play a little “word association” first: when I say the term “the utmost evil”, what comes first to your mind? C.S. Lewis called bragging “the utmost evil.” In I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

21 Methods Of Having A Ministry Of Healing According To James 5:14-18

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

By faith claim promises that express your belief in God to work restoration, revival, and renewal through His healing

Suggestions For Having a Ministry of Healing According to James 5:14-18 1. Seek the will of God for healing in the context of His greater purposes in scripture. These will include evangelism, discipleship, spiritual maturity, the fruits of the Spirit, and the growth of His church qualitatively and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewards Of God's House Series

Contributed by Greg Yount on Oct 28, 2001

Part 3 of a 4-Part series on Christian Stewardship; this part dealing with the things of God - the building, the body, and other material things.

LESSON 3 - STEWARDS OF GOD’S HOUSE TEXT: Luke 12:42-48; 1Co 4:1-2 Introduction: So far in our series of Stewardship, we have learned that the measure of a life is not in things gained, but in character produced. We learned how to make the choices that are so important to Godly living. We have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:42-48, 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Most Of Every Opportunity

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2002

Encouragement to recognize and take advantage of opportunities God places in front of us.

Making the Most of Every Opportunity Ephesians 5:15-16 June 2, 2002 Introduction Have you ever walked away from a situation frustrated because you realize you just missed an opportunity? Maybe it was to make a sale, or make an improvement, or maybe even make a point. Maybe it was an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Which God For You Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Sep 10, 2002

Every person must choose which god he/she will serve. James challenges us not only to recognize the choice, but to choose the God who will never fail us.

I recently heard a story about several guys who were in the locker room of a private exercise club. They were all talking when a cell phone laying on the bench rang. One man picked it up without hesitation, and the following conversation ensued: "Hello?" "Honey, It’s me." "Oh, hi dear!" "I’m at the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Fully Realize The Fact That God Works All Things Together For Good

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 28, 2004

Even though many Christians can quote Romans 8:28, few of them fully realize the GREATER GOOD spoken about in the text. Only when we are able to completely surrender our rights, problems and perspectives to the Lord can we can fully appropriate the greate

How to Fully Realize the Fact That God Works All Things Together for Good - Rom 8:28 Introduction - Why do you suppose that many people live stressed out by anger, fear and worry? What are some of the reasons that more people seemed to suffer from burn out and fatigue than ever ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restoring The Preaching Of The New Testament Church Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 12, 2004

Preaching is indispensible to Christianity. Both its form and function are important. Using Peter’s sermon on the day of Pentecost, we look at the fundamental aspects of New Testament preaching.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 2:14-41 TITLE: “RESTORING THE PREACHING OF THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH” INTRODUCTION: A. Several years back, the Dallas Morning News did a report on Elvis impersonators. When Elvis was alive, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The 7 Ups Of Life

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Nov 1, 2003

Seven ways to be "up" in our life even when everything seems down.

The 7 Ups of Life Scripture Ref: Psalm 118:24 1 Samuel 16:7 Proverbs 3:5-6; 13:3 Galatians 6:9-10 Philippians 4:6, 13 Matthew 6:25-33 Other Ref: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction a. Are you a Tigger or an Eeyore? Do you start each day with a smile and full of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7, Psalm 118:24, 1 Samuel 16:1

Saints And Sinners

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 24, 2000

As Christians, we are saints who are just sinners saved by the grace of God.

"Saints and Sinners" (1 Cor.1:1-9) Rev. A. LaMar Torrence Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church For a little while, I want to talk on the subject Saints and Sinners. I want to dialogue on the dichotomy of the saved and the sanctified, the holy and the justified. We want to explore this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Reluctant Apostle Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 2, 2001

The characteristics of genuine salvation as displayed in Paul’s Damascus Road experience.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 17 “The Reluctant Apostle” Acts 9:1-23 Saul has been mentioned three times in our study as a bitter opponent of Christ and his church. (7:58), (8:1), and now in (9:1). Today’s text reintroduces Saul by saying, he was “still breathing threats and murder ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Warm Side Of The Door

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 6, 2001

Every door has two sides. Jesus has introduced us to the warm side.

In his commentary on Paul’s letter to the Romans, Dr. Francis Schaeffer points out that chapters 1-4 tell us why we must be saved, and tell us how we can be saved. Then chapters 5-8 of Romans assume that we are now Christians, and in them, Paul explains what the Christian life is all about. So ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Orthodox

Christ Is The Vine

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 24, 2006

This sermon is about living vitally connected to Christ, the True Vine who produces awesome fruit in our lives.

We live in a world of concrete and metal, cars and skyscrapers. Our food comes from grocery stores, markets and McDonald’s. Jesus lived in a world of deserts and gardens, rocky clefts and fertile fields. The food that Jesus and his friends ate were the grains they saw growing in nearby fields and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Worshipping Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 2, 2006

This is week two of 40 Days of Purpose using a survivor theme.

A Ukulele, a songbook, a Frisbee, a toothbrush, a deck of playing cards, a guitar, bongo drums and a bible. Kind of a strange collection, but they all have one thing in common. They were luxury items that contestants from early episodes of survivor were allowed to take with them into the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Celebration Of Life

Contributed by Kent Wise on Oct 13, 2006

Eulogy for my wife’s grandmother.

Celebration of Life Avalee Duncan Atkins March 2, 1926 – January 22, 2006 By: Pastor Kent Wise 13 If I speak in the tongues d of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

When Failure Is Successful: Poverty

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

How poverty can be good

Intro: How much do you have to have to be a success in our society? With the changes in our economy, it seems that the bar is really being raised. It used to be that if you were a millionaire, you had achieved success. The truth is, that millionaires are really quite common in our society ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational