Sermons on Praise Is Comely:

Back To The Future

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 20, 2009

Although much of Jeremiah prophecy was about impending judgment upon Judah and Jerusalem, they also included a call for national repentance and the promise of possible restoration. It is easy to sit around and talk about the good ole days, especially, whe

Subject: Back to The Future Text: Jeremiah 6:16, 17 “Thus says the LORD: "Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls. But they said, ’We will not walk in it. I set watchmen over you, saying, ’Give heed to the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

A Test Of Our Hearts And Minds

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

What is the real test of our faith?

Concordia Lutheran Church Pentecost 16, September 20 2009 , “A Test of our Hearts and Minds” Jeremiah 11:18-20 † IN THE NAME OF JESUS † May you be full of joy, my brothers, when you undergo tests of every sort; 3 Because you have the knowledge that the testing of your faith gives you the power of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 11:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Make Them Known

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

The nature of ongoing discipleship and evangelism

Concordia Lutheran Church Pentecost 13, August 30, 2009 Make them Known…. Deut 4:1-2, 6-9 † In the Name of Jesus, the Messiah † May the grace, the mercy and the peace of God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ fill your life, your children’s lives, their children’s lives…. It wasn’t quite a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

It’s Time To Stop Pretending Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 3, 2010

We are more like the Pharisees than we would like to admit - hiding our true selves from others and from God and blaming external things for the consequences of our own behavior. But Jesus offers real hope if we will open up to Him in relationship.

The act of projection involves blaming things outside of yourself for your problems. The act of denying personal responsibility means it is the fault of your spouse, your boss, the government, the weather, or even that tool you were using. The Pharisees were masters at projection, and as it turns ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-50

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Loving God And Others Midrashim Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 4, 2010

The Two Great Commandments -- loving God and loving others -- cannot be separated. Yet they can be contemplated because they are aimed in two directions.

Loving God and Others Midrashim (Deuteronomy 7:6-11 with John 3:16, 5:20-24, 14:21; Deuteronomy 10:18-19, Leviticus 19:18 with Luke 6:31, 10:25-37) 1. The World is changing. It used to be that the world’s tallest buildings were all in the U.S.; but not for quite some time. 2. DUBAI (AFP) – ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus From Baby To Boy

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 21, 2010

Some people think that Jesus never knew sickness or pain until the cross but that thinking is contrary to scripture. Jesus knows full well what it means to be human.

Jesus from Baby to Boy Many people are fascinated with the life of Jesus but say there is a lack of information about his early years. I want to address that concern and show you we know more about Jesus early years than people think. What we need to remember is that the gospel writers were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Back To A Glorious Future

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 26, 2010

Most of us may remember a movie by this same title. In fact there were several “Back to the Future” sequels. In the movie starring Michael J. Fox and Claudia Wells, after traveling back in time, they found that the only way to return to the future was to

Subject: Back to The Future Text: Jeremiah 6:16, 17 “Thus says the LORD: "Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls. But they said, ’We will not walk in it. I set watchmen over you, saying, ’Give heed to the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Shave And A Haircut Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Mar 10, 2011

God commands Ezekiel to visually demonstrate how severe the destruction of Jerusalem is going to be and restates that He has just cause to judge these people.

In Chapter 5, the prophet Ezekiel continues his prophetic parade of visual aids. In this chapter he is told to shave with a sword and burn his hair. A serious student of the Bible will note that Ezekiel’s visual demonstrations (and the historical events that they represented) follow ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Cycle Of Dissafection Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

Families can get real help.

1Pe 5:6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 1Pe 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 1Pe 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Really Killed Jesus?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 4, 2011

Who Really Killed Jesus? - 1. Is Satan Behind It All? 2. Was It Judas The Betrayer? 3. Could the Disciples Have Helped Prevent this Evil 4. Should The Religious Leaders Be Responsible? 5. Maybe the People Who Were Turned Into A Mob Killed Jesus 6. Pi

Pope Benedict XVI has made a sweeping exoneration of the Jewish people for the death of Jesus, tackling one of the most controversial issues in Christianity in a new book. - In excerpts from "Jesus of Nazareth-Part II" released Wed. Mar. 9, 2011 In it Benedict explains biblically and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 9, 2011

What does this "I am " Statement of Jesus mean for us today?

“I am Resurrection and the Life” - John 11:25 Story "An Arab chief tells the story of a spy captured and sentenced to death by a general in the Persian army. This general had the strange custom of giving condemned criminals a choice between the firing squad and going through ’the big black ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Anglican

Sowing Generously - Past And Future!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 10, 2011

The talk given at our Church Annual Meeting 2011. God's calling us to sow generously into our community.

I am standing here today as a result of a long string of events, many God-incidences where people sowed the word of God into my life. I’m here because of my Sunday school teachers John and Hilary Stainer. I’m here because of my Boys’ Brigade leader Michael Hunt. I’m here ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Anglican

A Parent's View Of Calvary Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Apr 13, 2011

A message examining how Calvary is redemptive in real life...Mary's view of Calvary.

A Hill With A View A Parent’s View of Calvary Introduction: *Significance of preaching about the cross...how the story of Jesus’ death on Calvary is at the centre of the story of redemption. There is no Christianity without the cross. *Today we start a series...preparing ourselves ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Apostolic

The Feast Of The Passover And Communion

Contributed by Tim Smith on Apr 20, 2011

This message compares The Feast of the Passover and Communion

The Feast of the Passover and Communion There is a traditional question asked at the beginning of each Passover celebration by the youngest child in the family: “Why is this night different from any other night?” In response, the Father answers the question with the telling of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Methodist

Lost In Translation

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Aug 2, 2010

Do we truly understand the power of the literal name of Jesus. And is Jesus even His name in English?????

Jesus, Jesus Christ. To call him by any other name sounds utterly blasphemous to our ears. His name is Jesus always was always will be that’s what they called him in the bible right, it says to right there in mine and yours. I think we tend to forget how things used to be in the world, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Foursquare