Sermons on Public School:

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

A Marriage That Works

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 16, 2005

building a healthy marriage

Intro: years ago I took a class on marriage counseling at A.U.M. It was to give information to help people going through problems in their marriage. One day our teacher didn’t show up and we found out later that she wasn’t returning to the class, she and her husband were going to get a divorce. So ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Church In Laodicea

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Nov 29, 2005

What was said to the Church in Laodicea - the seventh of the seven churches - and what it might mean for us today.

Laodicea was a very, very wealthy city, founded by Antiochus II and named after his wife Laodice. The city was strategically located, where three major roads converged, so it was highly commercial. It was well known for its banking industry, its manufacture of black wool, and a medical school ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet"

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Sep 17, 2005

We may think We have seen it all, but we Ain’t seeen nothing yet. I t may look like the devil is winning, but God is just getting wound up The best is yet to come.

“You Ain’t seen nothing Yet!! Joel 2:23, Hag 2:9. Intro: Everything about God is progressive. He is always moving forward, He is always building, He is always outdoing Himself. Jesus’ Miracle ministry starts with something seemingly insignificant . It was not a life or death situation. , it ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Humble Courage Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 9, 2009

Courage moves us to risk ourselves for the sake of others or a higher cause. Faith and risk are inseparable.

Philippians 1:20-27 “Humble Courage” INTRODUCTION Courage is not often connected with the Christian life. It isn’t listed in the fruits of the Spirit i.e., love, joy, peace, patience, etc. Jesus doesn’t instruct his disciples to be courageous, though he did encourage them to “take heart,” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Bridging The Sacred Secular Divide Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 15, 2009

Pt 6 deals with the unification of life under God. The sacred secular divide in life must be torn down so that we do all that we do to the glory of God.

The Secrets to Successful Living Pt 6 – Bridging the Sacred/Secular Divide Colossians 3 We started several weeks ago talking about this idea of success and the Christian. We’ve talked about idea’s of changing our measure of success, keeping Christ central to life, Boundaries and Balance, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-25

Denomination: *other

Becoming Christmas Wise

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2008

With Christmas just days away, it is important to reflect on the happenings of the Christmas story.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Becoming Christmas Wise Dr. Elmer Towns December 23, 2007 1. “Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem, in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. At about that time some astrologers from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, ‘Where is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Escaping False Paradigms Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 9, 2008

Spiritual growth involves playing a sort of ping-pong with God, a casual back and forth exchange between God and the believer.

Escaping False Paradigms of Prayer (topical) 1. A young boy was observed by a minister in church praying very fervently; but much to the preacher’s surprise, he was also heard to say from time to time: "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo." So preacher approached the boy after he had apparently finished his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on May 27, 2007

You Ain’t seen nothing yet... The best is yet to come. this message starts with Jesus’ Miracle ministry and ends with the 2nd coming.

Read Hag 2:9. Intro: Everything about God is progressive. He is always moving forward, He is always building, He is always outdoing Himself. Jesus’ Miracle ministry starts with something seemingly insignificant . It was not a life or death situation. , it quickly progressed to blind eyes being ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanksgiving Truths

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

8 things we need to know

THANKSGIVING SERMON Scripture: Psalm 100; 145 Thanksgiving Truths Introduction: Thanksgiving is the day when we pause to reflect, remember, and respect the abundant blessings that God has bestowed upon us. Millions will use this special day, which has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:145, 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Passion That Will Change The World Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007

Part of a series on the book of acts

The Passion that will change the world Audio is at http://www.jubilee-church.org/sermons05/Without_being_religious.mp3 The Passion that will change the world (mp3) (Acts 20, 1 John 5: 13) By Adrian Warnock, includes testimony by Guy Lester. Notes Acts 20:1-3, 7-12, 16-36 v1-3 Paul was a man ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 3: The Angels Announce Christ's Birth

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 23, 2007

AN ANGEL ANNOUNCES TO JOSEPH

A. AN ANGEL ANNOUNCES TO JOSEPH 1. Joseph was not involved physically, but his emotions, reputation and outward life were severely influenced by Mary’s pregnancy. 2. A pregnancy cannot be long hidden. Who found out? “She was found with child” (Matt. 1:18). 3. Matt. 1:18-25, ELT. “When Mary was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

My Story Can Change The World Series

Contributed by James Kirkland on Oct 25, 2010

They cannot argue about your testimony. I get emotional when I tell of the mercy the Lord has shown me and others.

My Story can Change the World Mark 5:19-20 (NLT) But Jesus said, “No, go home to your family, and tell them everything the Lord has done for you and how merciful he has been.”20 So the man started off to visit the Ten Towns of that region and began to proclaim the great things Jesus had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:19-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Lukewarm Christianity

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 10, 2012

We should demonstrate our faith in such a way that we are of a use to the Lord.

Lukewarm Christianity June 8, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should demonstrate our faith in such a way that we are of a use to the Lord. Focus Passage: Revelation 3:14-20 Supplemental Passage: (1 Timothy 6:17 NASB) Instruct those who are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Priesthood

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 12, 2015

There is a special set of charisms and sufferings for those called to pastoral office in the Church.

Christians, especially Catholics, should never be surprised by suffering and pain. If we are surprised, it ought to be if we do not suffer pain and disappointment and grief. Jesus told us that during His absence, we would weep and lament while the secular world rejoices. St. Teresa commented ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-22

Denomination: Catholic