Sermons on Prospective:

True Love

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001

God demonstrates his true love for us in sending his Son to die for us even while we were still sinners.

“My father died today. I do not want to celebrate my father’s life right now. I want to mourn his death, and the dirty trick that was played on him. I do not want to trade sentimental anecdotes or well-intentioned euphemisms to hide from the fact that a terrible thing has happened. We live in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Receiving Through Giving

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 30, 2001

A sermon on giving

Sermon for 4/29/2001 Luke 6:38 Receiving Through Giving Introduction: Mother Teresa visited Australia. A new recruit to the Franciscan order in Australia was assigned to be her guide and “gofer” during her stay. “Thrilled and excited at the prospect of being so close to this woman, he dreamed of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Piece Of God's Presence Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 3, 2001

God left some of himself in the very words of John’s gospel. Looking closely we see Him there, loving us, calling us, filling us, and blessing us.

Have you ever been on a spiral staircase? When we lived in Lancaster we would often visit Prospect Mountain where there was a stone tower about 45-50 feet high. You could go in a door at the bottom of the tower and climb up a spiral stair to the top and look out on a panoramic view of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let's Go Fishing!

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 31, 2002

Christ calls us to fish with his grace and to catch others for his kingdom, even as we have been caught.

Saturday mornings I usually catch the “Fishing Report” on WWL AM 870. The host offers all sorts of fishing tips for the area -- advice on what kind of lures or bait to use in certain water temperature and depth. He talks about when it’s best to fish and where to fish -- all good advice. I need ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Lutheran

Practice Of Resurrection

Contributed by Sean Lester on Apr 7, 2007

It occurs to me that a life resurrection that brings one closer to God involves three simple things, Removal, Replanting, and Receiving.

The Practice of Resurrection Sean Lester April 3, 2007 The Christian Mission Adrian, Michigan Text: JN 12:20 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the Feast. [21] They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. "Sir," they said, "we would like to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choice And Testing

Contributed by Jyoti Banerjee on Nov 27, 2006

Testing and temptation: Jesus’s encounter with the Devil was a shadow of the cross in the wilderness.

We just heard the reading from Matthew 4. When Matthew wrote his book, he had no idea that there was going to be a chapter break right at that point of his book. So I suggest we take a look at a few verses before Matthew 4 to get a sense of Matthew’s thought pattern. At the end of Chapter 3, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

The Lamb On The Thone Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005

Communion is a foreshadowing of the Wedding Feast of the Lamb when Jesus will "drink it anew with you in my Father’s Kingdom."

INTRODUCTION: Revelation 19:7-9 says, The wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear.” (Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of the saints.) Then the angel said to me, “Write: Blessed are those who are invited ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Most High Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 10, 2003

2nd in series. In Genesis 14 we read a tale of two kings - each one was the regent of a different city - Bera, was the King of Sodom and Melchizadek, was the King of Salem.

El Elyon – God Most High A tale of Two Kings In Genesis 14 we read a tale of two kings - each one was the regent of a different city - Bera, was the King of Sodom and Melchizadek, was the King of Salem. When you read this story you will see Sodom’s decadence compared to Salem’s decency. Bera’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-21, Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Share Christ

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Part of our witness to whom Jesus is in our lives comes from the way in which we share that which our Lord has given to us.

First Kings offers us great insight into the way in which treaties worked in the Ancient Near East. Solomon and Hiram praise each other. They express their desire for one another’s goods and the initiate a way of producing and delivering the goods to their trade partner. At times verses like these ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rejoice In The Lord Always

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 28, 2003

Too many believers forget where real joy comes from. In our self-absorbed society it is easy to think that joy comes from personal pleasures, people or possessions. The following points contain some helpful motivations to obey the scriptural commmand, "Re

Rejoice in the Lord Always (Phil. 4:4) Too many believers forget where real joy comes from. In our self-absorb society it is easy to think that joy comes from personal pleasures, people or possessions. The following points contain some helpful motivations to obey the scriptural commmand, "Rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

'tis The Season

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 29, 2003

The shallow adulation and transitory merriment that the people showed toward John the Baptist is echoed toward Christ in the world’s celebration during what is known as advent or the Christmas season.

‘TIS THE SEASON JOHN 5:35 I. The Season of John the Baptist A. The Ministry of John the Baptist 1. He was a burning and a shining light 2. Several words can be used for light a. Luchnos – a portable lamp or luminary. b. phōs – light, source of luminousness 3. A light shining in the darkness ...read more

Scripture: John 5:35

Denomination: Baptist

Practice Christian Humility

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Practice Christian Humility by remembering your history and by remebering His story.

The price of pride is going up. No, really. In an effort to stem showboating and taunting after touchdowns, the NFL has started handing out huge fines totalling thousands of dollars. Pride doesn’t come cheap in our circles either. While we may never get slapped with a fine for a display of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Commitment To The Church #4 Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

Each of us here is needed. Every contribution we extend for the building of the body of Christ is very important.

Series Subject: Commitment to the Church Theme: Serving God Through Giving Pt.1 Text: 2 Cor.8: 1-15 Introduction A. Last Thursday, we have witnessed the strong bond of the believers in this city; they came together in one accord, united to proclaim that Jesus is the Lord and the King of General ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commitment To The Church #5 Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

Many pastors were being misunderstood and criticized by the people when they preached on giving. But what does the Bible say about serving God through giving? God’s people must know, understand and give to the church based only on what the Word of God tea

Series Subject: Commitment to the Church Theme: Serving God Through Giving Pt.2 Text: 2 Corinthians 8: 1-15 Introduction A. The word of God has reminded us of the truth that each believer is called, needed, gifted, equipped, and plays a significant role to help build up the body of Jesus. That’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Needed Change

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 13, 2008

This message was developed after reading Steve Meeks book "Relational Christianity." Christianity is not informational it’s relational.

A Needed Change John 8:32 * Tonight I have not come to “preach” but just to share my heart with you. Yes, I am the Senior Pastor. Yes, I am called that because I am so old. Yes, we will end up being here for several minutes, taking a look at what I think might be THE issue for believers today, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Baptist