Sermons on Pride Of Life:

An Everyday Survival Kit

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 10, 2004

Youth Service – Day before school starts back illustrated sermon. [Items needed: toothpick, rubber band, band aid, pencil, eraser, chewing gum, mint, candy kiss, & a tea bag.]

TEXT: No Certain Text TITLE: AN EVERYDAY SURVIVAL KIT (Youth Service – Day before school starts back illustrated sermon) [Items needed: toothpick, rubber band, band aid, pencil, eraser, chewing gum, mint, candy kiss, & a tea bag.] Toothpick – to remind you to pick out the good qualities. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worshipping An Awesomd God Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Seeing the Unseen Christ means we worship Him with genuine enthusiasm

It was a state campground near Old Walker Mine in late September. My father and I pulled in about 11:30 at night and setting up camp what I remember most was the night sky. It was black, not dark but black. The stars were clearer, huge, close and more brilliant than I’d ever seen them or could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joy That Lasts Beyond The Holidays

Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 25, 2003

Most people throw out their Christmas joy with the wrapping paper and the tree. Where does one find Christmas joy that lasts?

Luke 2:8-20 JOY THAT LASTS BEYOND THE HOLIDAYS Luke 2:8-20 CHRISTMAS JOY THAT LASTS BEYOND THE HOLIDAYS There once was a small group of people – separate from the rest of the world. While the rest of the world was gathering together with family and friends, having a good time, eating and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Lutheran

A Thankful Heart

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 25, 2003

We can follow the example of the one leper who returned to thank Jesus to help us this Thanksgiving to offer proper thanks to God and to be a person with a thankful heart.

THANKSGIVING 2003: A THANKFUL HEART LUKE 17:11-19 INTRODUCTION Governor Bradford made the following proclamation in 1623, 3 years after the Pilgrims settled at Plymouth; To all ye Pilgrims, Inasmuch as the great father has given us this year an abundant harvest of Indian corn, wheat, peas, squashes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leaving Your Nets

Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 12, 2003

This message is an exciting message that is designed to "Fire-Up" the Saints, and motivate them to forsake all for the cause of Christ.

Leaving Your Nets (Math 4:18-23)(1Kings 19:19-21) Christ, being led by the Spirit into the wilderness, fasted for forty days; where he is then tempted by the devil; overcomes him by the word of God, and is ministered to by angels. He dwells at Capernaum, and fulfills a prophecy of Isaiah, by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21, Matthew 4:18-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Balm In Gilead"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that its okay to struggle with God’s Word.

BIG IDEA: GOD WELCOMES BELIEVERS THAT ARE SPIRITUALLY STRUGGLING WITH HIS WORD; BUT … still … EXPECTS THEM TO TRUST HIM, AND TO STAND ON HIS WORDS. REFERENCES: 2 Chronicles 34-35 (Historical Background); Jeremiah 1:1-16; Job 13:4 (… ye are all physicians of no value); James 5:14-15 ( Is there ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christmas Hope

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 30, 2003

Is Christmas a blooper or is it a true hope for everybody worldwide, looking for the Return of the King?

The Christmas Hope By Pastor Andrew Chan I got this “Church bulletin bloopers” from reading the Readers’ Digest: • “The cost for attending the Fasting and Prayer Conference includes meals.” • “Morning sermon: Jesus walks on the water. Evening sermon: Searching for Jesus.” • Scouts are saving ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, Isaiah 35:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus Is Alive - True Or False Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 19, 2004

Not only is it reasonable to believe that Jesus is alive it is the best possible explanation for the empty tomb

Jesus is Alive – True or False John 20:1-10 April 11, 2004 – Easter Sunday The idea for this message came from a series shown in Outreach Magazine and additional ideas were taken from the Jesus is Alive message by Brian Mavis. Introduction Over the past several weeks we have been exploring the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Tongues & Out Of The Body Experiences.part 1. Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 10, 2004

Looking at the Gift of tongues and out of the body expierences. Part 1 of 3 parts.

Speaking in Tongues & Out of Body Experiences. Part 1 of 3 parts. How many times have you ever wondered about the Pentecostal experience of speaking in tongues? What are tongues and why speak in a language that very few understand? Most people that I’ve spoken to have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, Zephaniah 3:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking Across Impossibilities Part One Series

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on May 11, 2004

If you have faith, walk in obedience to God and His Word... you can walk across impossibilities. Through faith in God... all your situations can become possible.

Walking Across Impossibilities Part One Through Faith, Your Impossible Situation Can Become Possible Exodus 1: 11-21; 2:1-9). We are going to look at Moses, God’s chosen deliverer, and how through God, he was able to lead the children of Israel out of bondage. They had been in bondage in Egypt ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:11-21, Exodus 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Colossians, Introduction And Overview Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

First of 11 messages in Colossians. Paul says three things in this overview: The Savior is Supreme; Your Salvation is Simple; You are Saved for Service

INTRODUCTION Today I want to begin a new series of messages based on the Book of Colossians. Colossians is a letter written by Paul to Christians in Colosse. It is the 7th letter of Paul placed in the middle of his 14 letters to churches and church leaders. Colosse was located in Asia minor which ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1, Colossians 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Seeing Him Go" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 19, 2004

Why is the Ascension of Christ so important to us today? What are the promises He made when he left?

Iliff & Saltillo May 23, 2004 Ascension Sunday "Seeing Him Go" Mark 16:19-20 Acts 1:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Although Jesus had discouraged his followers from expecting an earthly kingdom, the idea was deeply ingrained in them that they couldn’t forget it. After the resurrection, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:19-20, Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Look With Spiritual Eyes

Contributed by Ian Johnson on May 21, 2004

Seeing into the needs of people will change the way you speak to people Moving from information sharing in the area of counselling which comes from our knowledge To the revelation of fresh bread. Fresh food fresh hope straight from the throne of God.

TO SEE INTO THE SPIRIT Ian Johnson Papatoetoe Elim Church May 2004. 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 17 For our present troubles are quite small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us an immeasurably great glory that will last forever! 18 So we don’t look at the troubles we can see right now; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

By Grace Through Faith

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 23, 2004

A very simple message about how we are saved by grace through faith in Christ Jesus

By Grace Through Faith are You Saved Ephesians 2:8-10 Primary Purpose: To emphasize that salvation is a work of God and is by grace through faith in Him. I heard about a sermon that O.S. Hawkins preached at a pastor’s conference in Jacksonville, Florida. He told about the first time when he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Barbecue, The Banquet And The Gospel Of Christ

Contributed by Scott Bradford on May 23, 2004

That all are invited to the Wedding Banquet, to the Feast, but will you accept the invitation and dress for the wedding?

Have you seen the commercial that asks, ”What’s America cooking up for Dinner?” (of course beef). This commercial superimposes an American idea that our favorite meal is beef. (Not arguing against it, and those connected with the beef industry would certainly applaud this commercial). Like that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist