Sermons on Pressing On:

The Key To A Joyful Productive Life

Contributed by Gregory Kirk on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION 1.

INTRODUCTION 1. I suppose that we all have known Christian who go through life... a. Looking like they were "weaned on a pickle" b. Useless for any good work when things were going rough for them 2. But we have also known Christians who are the opposite... a. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Faith Is A Verb

Contributed by Eric Ledermann on Jul 23, 2002

Faith is not something we hold on to, it is not something that lays on a table and does not move but only for display. Faith is active--it is what causes us to act. If a person is not acting on upon his/her faith, then that person has no faith. Let us e

I. Recap A. Verses prior: Jesus on his way to Jairus’s house (a synagogue leader…big guy in charge). B. Slowed by a large crowd, pressing against him, wanting to touch him, grabbing his clothes. C. One woman comes, presses her way through the crowd only to touch his outer garment…a large piece of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ash Wednesday, Year C

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 24, 2001

The Lenten Journey involves repentance, prayer, fasting, almsgiving, deeds of loving-kindness.

Sermon for Ash Wednesday, Year C Based on Isa. 58:1-12 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson There is a novel by Muriel Spark called Memento Mori. It tells about a group of friends, all over sixty-five, who one by one receive anonymous phone calls telling them, “Remember, you must die!” The novel, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Change & Newness Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 12, 2001

Change and newness are integral our Christian life and faith.

Sermon for 5 Lent, Year C Based on Isa. 43:18-19 & Phil. 3:8-14 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Change and Newness” In our first and second lessons today, we are grasped by a reality which many people have great difficulties accepting. The reality I am referring to is change and newness. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Joseph

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit led Joseph in many ways, but chose to speak to him through dreams.

1. The Holy Spirit led Joseph in many ways, but chose to speak to him through dreams. Moses wrote, "Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him all the more. He said to them, ‘We were binding sheaves of grain out in the field when suddenly my sheaf rose and stood ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Wise Builder

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Building by the power of the Spirit as guided by His word, His will and His ways. Paul built by the power of the Spirit of God. He wrote, "When I came to you I did not come with superiority of speech or wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and powe

Paul, the apostle, once wrote, "By the grace of God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder...but each one should be careful how he builds." (I Cor. 3:10) We all know builders whose work stands the test of time. Also, we probably know many more builders whose work does not stand up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Faith Building Encounter With Christ Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Jun 24, 2006

On one side, the people could not wait to see Jesus leave. On the other side, they could hardly wait for Him to arrive. For in verse forty, we are told that Jesus ahd his discipled returned to the beaches of Capernum they were warmly welcomed by the mul

The Lord and his disciples had returned to the boats following the casting out of the veil spirits from the demon possessed man. As they began to row away from the beach towards the northeastern shores of Capernaum, perhaps they could see a crowd of frightened and superstitious Gentiles, the same ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Comfort In Times Of Trouble

Contributed by C Jordan on May 3, 2006

Are you in the midst of a valley? Having a bad day? Just because you’re a Christian doesn’t mean you won’t go through STORMS! This message is designed to help you to find peace in life’s troubles.

SUPERNATURAL CHURCH #5: FINDING COMFORT IN TIMES OF TROUBLE OPENING: The Story So Far: In Acts chapter 1: Jesus told His disciples to wait for the Promise of the Father In Acts chapter 2: The Holy Spirit fell on the day of Pentecost and the church was born In Acts chapter 3: Peter and John ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: *other

What Chair Are You Sitting In?

Contributed by Kris Roberts on Sep 16, 2004

An illustrate message challenging youth to determine their commitment level to Jesus.

What Chair Are You Sitting In? Introduction: When I was small, I used to play a game with my friends called musical chairs. Do you remember it? The object of the game was to be in possession of a chair when the music stopped. All through life it often seems we’re caught up in this game. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Running The Race.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 9, 2004

In the verses we have this morning he says we are like runners. He compares the Christian life to a runner.

Running the race. Philippians 3:12 -- 16. 10/10/04 We have been talking about in the book of Philippians how the Christian life is a life of joy. We have learned that our joy doesn’t depend on the circumstances and situations in which we find ourselves. Our joy is in knowing the Lord Jesus as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

When God Provides, Do His Will Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Nov 7, 2006

Knowing and Understanding the Provision of God - sermon 2 in Under Construction series

When God Provides, Do His Will Nehemiah 2:1-20 As we learned last week, Nehemiah was a man who was burdened for the loss of the city of Jerusalem. He was burdened to the point of giving his burden to the Lord through prayer and supplication. Through his mourning, weeping, fasting, and prayer, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

No Rest For The Wicked

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007

How many of you think that Jesus is coming back to earth this week?

NO REST FOR THE WICKED 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 INTRO: HOW MANY OF YOU THINK THAT JESUS IS COMING BACK TO EARTH THIS WEEK? The Christians in Thessalonica were grateful to God for Paul’s letter, but it did not immediately solve all their problems. In fact, the persecution grew worse and some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Perche Baptist Church: Where Heroes Are Made

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 24, 2007

According to Hebrews 11 and 12 we all can be heroes. Hebrews 11 is the hall of heroes and is used to encourage us that we too can be heroes If we face the race of faith with endurance, depend on God for empowerment, finish the race with excellence.

Intro: Hebrews 11 is the hall of Heroes. As we walk down the corridor of Hebrews 11 we see Abraham, and Sarah, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Rahab, Gideon and other judges, David, Samuel. It is a virtual Bible’s Who’s Who. As we stroll through the hall of heroes we find that they all endured. God gave ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

From Suffering To Hope

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 1, 2007

When life seems to give us a raw deal, as Christians we can stand tall knowing our suffering can make us strong and develop in us new depths of integrity and maturity which give us our confidence about the future.

Romans 5: 1 – 5 From Suffering to Hope Intro: You have one of those days or weeks that absolutely wear you out. All you want to do is relax and forget about everything. You sit down in front of the TV and want to escape --- There appears before you a commercial for BOWFLEX – you know the one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Responding To Jesus- The Vital Place Of Repentance

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

What is Repentance? How should we respond to Jesus?

Responding to Jesus- the vital place of Repentance (Heb 6, but also first few chapters) Adrian Warnock Jubilee Church Lee Valley   What is preaching * Effective Christian preachers have a compelling vision of Jesus Christ which they communicate forcefully to their listeners to lead them to view ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational