Sermons on Presbyterian:

A Failed Church?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 17, 2003

God’s view of "failure" vs. the world’s view.

This morning, I’d like to offer some thoughts on where we’ve been, where we are now, and where we go from here. I don’t claim that this is a comprehensive summary of our history as a church; nor do I present this as the final, authoritative word on what we’ve suffered and accomplished. For one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Living By Faith

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 19, 2003

Hebrews chapter eleven tells how to live by faith.

INTRO.- ILL.- A guide was conducting a group of tourists around the Empire State Building. On the elevator ride to the 102nd floor, a nervous woman asked, “What if these elevator cables should break? Would we go up or down?” “That,” the guide said, “depends entirely on the kind of life you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sinner, Seeker, Sold Out, Shallow

Contributed by Clay Gilbreath on Feb 17, 2007

4 Types of People attend church.

1st Great Awakening – 1730s-1740s – Wikipedia - People became passionately and emotionally involved in their religion, rather than passively listening to intellectual discourse in a detached manner. People began to study the Bible at home.. Jonathan Edwards, George Whitfield 2nd Great Awakening – ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Cure For Depression Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 7, 2007

Exposition of Haggai 2:1-9 about the discouragement in God’s people about the temple rebuilding project

Text: Haggai 2:1-9, Title: God’s Cure for Depression, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/11/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Have you ever had one of those weeks where it seems like there is not enough time in a day to get it all done…where you forget who your spouse or family is because you don’t see them? And ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Deadly Conspiracy Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the tenth in my series on the Book of Acts.

“A Deadly Conspiracy” Acts 5:1-11 July 8, 2007 Note the honesty of the Bible, and of Luke as a historian. Surely, if the Bible were a book that was merely a propaganda piece, wanting only to “put the best foot forward”, aiming to impress people, this incident would have been covered up/swept ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Accomplishing The Mission Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 24, 2007

What the church needs to accomplish the mission of Jesus

Accomplishing the Mission of Jesus Galatians 2:1-10 Introduction Several years ago a phenomenon took place. It is called Starbucks Coffee. Most everyone has probably heard of Starbucks. If you are like me then you have contributed greatly to its success. Starbucks Coffee has become well known ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Quest For Blessedness Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 9, 2007

People today must understand that God’s standard for blessing is unattainable apart from a miraculous work of grace in their lives.

1. Jesus requires the attitude of blessedness a. Mourn (5:4) b. Meek (5:5) c. Merciful (5:7) d. Maker of peace (5:9) 2. Jesus requires the essence of blessedness a. Poor in spirit (5:3) b. Pure in heart (5:8) 3. Jesus requires the evidence of blessedness a. Pursuit of righteousness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Principles Of Judgment Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 26, 2007

This sermon examines the principles of God’s judgment.

Scripture Let’s read Romans 2:12-15: 12 All who sin apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who sin under the law will be judged by the law. 13 For it is not those who hear the law who are righteous in God’s sight, but it is those who obey the law who will be declared ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:12-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

And You Call Yourself A Christian? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 6, 2007

The danger that confronts religious people is that they rely on their performance to gain right standing with God.

Scripture Several years ago I was pulled over by a police officer for running a red light. “Why did you do it?” he asked. “Well, Officer,” I explained. “I am a pastor. One of the members of our church is about to have open heart surgery at Harrisburg General Hospital. I got off to a late start ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Judgment On Our Hearts

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 17, 2004

For our Remembrance Sunday, when we recall church members deceased during the past year. Memories that are all positive or all positive leave judgment on our hearts. The gospel means that we learn and rejoice from them, but recognize that their lives we

The way in which we remember those who have gone before us can either empower us or it can disempower us. The way in which we grieve for those we have loved and lost can either enable us to greater things, or it can disable us and hold us back. It all depends on what we do with the judgment that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Turning Critics Into Friends

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 13, 2006

Job learned how to handle criticism and with God’s help turned his critics into friends.

The Challenge of Turning Critics into Friends Job 23:10-14 How do you handle criticism? Job had his share of critics. He learned to handle his critics with class. God helped Job turn his critics into friends. In fact God encouraged his critics to become prayer partners with Job. Job ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Promise Of Heaven

Contributed by Charles Jones on Sep 3, 2006

These are words of comfort for a believer that has passed away. i.e. This is a funeral sermon

I had the privelege to preach this sermon at my dear Grandmother’s funeral who passed away on February 2, 2006. It was an encouragement to my family and our friends who packed out a church to say our last goodbyes. Introduction: As we gather here this morning to remember the dear and precious ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love In Large Denominations

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 25, 2006

We have ’Free Church Homecoming’ - an ecumenical service once a year. This sermon is an encouragement to go and to be the church universal, not just a congregation.

I have a confession to make. I have not been looking forward to Free Church as I ought. I remember when I attended my first one eight years ago, I looked forward to it. But nowadays, sometimes it seems like it’s getting just a little bit old. It’s tempting to say that the idea has had its day and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

Da Vinci Code

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 11, 2006

In the "Duh" Vinci Con Dan Brown mixes old heresies and new religio-feminist dogma with his own imagination to write an adventure story … that also just happens to be an all-out attack on Christian belief.

The “Duh” Vinci Con I Peter 3:15 SCRIPTURE READING: I Peter 3:15 INTRODUCTION: Today we’re going to deal with the Dan Brown novel and Movie called the Da Vinci Code. In the Da Vinci Code Dan Brown mixes old heresies and new religio-feminist dogma with his own imagination to write an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Leads Us

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 19, 2003

Examining why we don’t want to be led by God

Psalm 23:1-6 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed