Sermons on Prayers Of The People:

Matthew

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004

Matthew

Matthew MATTHEW: A Teaching Outline Part One: The Presentation of the King (1:1--4:11) I. The Advent ot the King 1:1--2:23 II. The Announcer of the King 3:1-12 III. The Approval of the King 3:13--4:11 Part Two: The Proclamation of the King (4:12--7:29) I. The Background for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Guides And Protects. Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 20, 2003

Third in a series of the names of God. Jehovah Roi. The Lord is my Shepherd.

Who is God? The God who Guides and Protects. Psalm 23 “Put your trust in God because His is the Good Shepherd.” Intro: Changing gears: from eternal, almighty God to the shepherd God. Israel: “God, Yahweh as a shepherd? No way!” - David was a shepherd, understood the role he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Barnabas

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 3, 2002

Barnabas was a encourager. There are many good things we can learn from his life. Be a Barnabas

Acts 4:32-11:25 Be A Barnabas Introduction A. I’m sure you all remember my Roommate Barnabas B. I had so much fun getting to know him while we shared an apartment C. One night we were talking about his name D. Actually he has about 20 names. E. I asked him one night to tell me all his names It ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Pointing Beyond Ourselves"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 5, 2002

In John the Baptist we have an example of humble living, speaking truth, and always pointing beyond ourselves to Christ.

“POINTING BEYOND OURSELVES” Mark 1:1-8 Isaiah 40:1-11 By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Approximately three-hundred years before John the Baptist came on the scene... ...God had promised through the prophet Isaiah that a person would come and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Left-Overs

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 23, 2002

A sermon for the First Sunday after Christmas Sermon about Anna and Simeon

First Sunday after Christmas Luke 2:22-40 "Left - Overs" "An Indian chief was disturbed about how lazy his braves had been during the hunting season, so he called all the tribe together and announced, "I’ve got good news and bad news. The bad news is that, because you have been lazy and done ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Lutheran

So, What's Wrong With Avis?

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 10, 2003

There’s nothing wrong with being #2 as long Jesus is #1.

So, What’s Wrong With Avis? To say John the Baptist was unique would be an understatement. He had taken a Nazirite vow. Now a Nazirite vow contained 3 main conditions: refrain from wine and other intoxicants, not allow a razor to touch one’s hair, and not go near a dead body -–not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stephen: Boldly Going...

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

Another from a series on the book of Acts.

Stephen: Boldly Going... Acts 6:7-15 Over the last month, we have looked at a variety of people from the book of Acts. We looked Ananias and his wife Sapphira, who blasphemed the Holy Spirit and were killed, we have looked at Peter and John, who were arrested and taken before the Sanhedrin, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:7-15

Denomination: Mennonite

A Church Member Who Cares

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002

What kind of church member are you? If you had to fill out a resume for church membership what would it look like?

A CHURCH MEMBER WHO CARES Acts 4:32-37; 9:26-27; 11:27-30; 15:36-39 INTRO: If you could examine a resume of the New Testament character of Barnabas, it would look something like this: NAME: Barnabas (son of consolation, son of encouragement). RESIDENCE: Cyprus. BACKGROUND: Levite, a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Call Of St. Matthew

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 5, 2002

No one is too bad for the grace of God

Hunworth/Brinton 09-06-02 The Call of St. Matthew (Mt. 9:9-13 and 18-26) Story: From 1987 to 1990, the ministry of television evangelists (popularly referred to in the press and the televangelists) in the USA was brought into disrepute by the revelation of a string of frauds, mismanagement of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Marks Of True Greatness

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jun 6, 2002

John was a spiritual Giant

"TRUE GREATNESS" By: Dr. Dennis Deese JOHN 1:19-34 There have been many who claimed to be great and the world has claimed many people to be great. But God’s claim of greatness is true greatness. ETS: John was a great man ESS: We need great men today (spiritual giants) Matthew 11:11 Verily I ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Have You Seen My Daddy?

Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Jun 16, 2002

The discourse between Jesus and His Disciples focusing on the answer, "If you have seen me, you’ve seen the Father."

Sermon by Pastor Robert Earl Houston, Sr., Assistant Pastor Westwood Baptist Church, University Center Nashville, Tennessee - www.westwoodbcuc.org www.roberthouston.org Sunday, June 16, 2002 (Father’s Day) 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Text: John 14:9 Subject: “Have You Seen My Daddy?” One of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:9

Denomination: Baptist

"Religious Knowledge Give Us Insights Into The "Heart” Of God.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 27, 2001

Epiphany of our Lord - January 6th, 2002 Title: “Religious knowledge give us insights into the “heart” of God.” Matthew 2: 1-12

Epiphany of our Lord January 6th, 2002 Title: “Religious knowledge give us insights into the “heart” of God.” Matthew 2: 1-12 In the time of King Herod, Magi, Gentiles from the east, follow a star that leads them to Jesus, whom they recognize as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Rest Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002

Simeon and Anna did not live their senior lives without purpose, they dedicated the rest of their lives to praise God and were blessed for it.

Simeon and Anna were different from the rest of the older people in the place Jesus was circumcised. Their difference made them stand out, if you would have been looking for it. We must praise; it builds all those God uses. I. Eyes Expecting God’s Promise (25-27) A. His faith changed his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

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

The Nicodemus Question

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

What does it mean to be born again? How can we be saved?

Second Sunday In Lent (Year A) Many people attend sporting events carrying signs labelled JOHN 3:16, the promise that God so loved the world that he gave his only Son. I heard of a sporting event recently, where the announcers began to snicker and gawk at a sign one of the spectators held that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran