Sermons on Purpose Of Giving:

Stop, To Smell The Flowers

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 17, 2001

Year C. 4th Sunday of Lent March 25th, 2001 Joshua 5: 9-12

Year C. 4th Sunday of Lent March 25th, 2001 Title: Joshua 5: 9-12 Title: “Stop, to smell the flowers” The first Passover in Canaan was a “memorial” of the night forty years earlier when God began to deliver the slaves, and so a memorial ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:9-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Large-In The Potter's Hand Series

Contributed by Gary Shockley on Sep 26, 2001

Through adversity and pain God, as a potter, is at work to shape our lives in a new way.

Living Large- In the Potter’s Hand The Beatitudes: Part 3 Cornerstone Church Rev. Gary A. Shockley, Lead Pastor September 23, 2001 (During the entire service we had a young man working with clay on a potter’s wheel. This was the principle image we referred to throughout our service) As I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:8, Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Methodist

God Is Bigger Than The Boogie Man

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

A message in response to the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania

God is Bigger Than the Boogie Man Psalm 10 (September 16, 2001) Introduction I had an idea of what I wanted to talk about today, but all that changed Tuesday. I, like you, began that day like I begin most days. Getting showered and dressed, and driving to work, when I heard the news. I pulled ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

You Can't Reap Them All Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 15, 2001

There is good physical illustration in here that catches the attention of young and old alike.

OPEN:A Georgia farmer, ragged and barefooted, was standing on the steps of his tumbledown shack. A stranger stopped for a drink of water and just to pass the time of day he asked: "How is your cotton coming along?" he asked. "Ain’t got none," replied the farmer. "Did you plant any?" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Surgery

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 16, 2001

Carnality is the cancer of the soul. Surgery by the Great Physician is the preferred treatment.

Spiritual Surgery 1 Cor. 2:11-16 11 For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man’s spirit within him? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. 12 We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:11-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

"The Importance Of Deep Roots"

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Apr 28, 2003

We want Jesus to be our buddy rather than our Lord. In short . . . many are unprepared for a serious (and I might add, joyful) endeavor into the things of God.

"The Importance of Deep Roots" HHM Pastor Jim Parisi April 27, 2003 This morning I talk to you about Cultivating Deep roots. We’ve talked about going into the world to build relationships; we’ve talked about reaching those we come in contact with the words of truth. We must grow and we must ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking The Chains Of Bondage

Contributed by Dennis Jones on May 7, 2003

We have all been in bondage of some kind in our lives, some of us still are. We have become slaves of bondage to a variety of things in our everyday lives. It can be alcohol, drugs, hate, jealousy, or any other thing that keeps you separated from the lo

BREAKING THE CHAINS OF BONDAGE The word bondage come from the Greek word “douleuo” doolyoo’-o which means to be a slave to (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary): KJV -- be in bondage, (do) serve(-ice). It comes from the word doulos -- pronounced: doo’-los, which means a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17, Romans 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

First Things First Series

Contributed by Stephen Gibney on May 10, 2003

God’s Covenant with Adam.

THE ADAM PROJECT First Things First: Genesis 1:26, 27; 2:4-7 We would do well to start preaching the gospel not in terms of just religion, or having a relationship with God but preaching it on the basis of a covenant that God makes with people. In fact the Bible is divided into two testaments the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:4-7

Denomination: Apostolic

What Kind Of Branch Are You?

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 15, 2003

1) THE THROW-AWAY BRANCH 2) THE PRUNED BRANCH 3) THE FRUITFUL BRANCH 4) THE CONNECTED BRANCH

JOHN 15:1-8 WHAT KIND OF BRANCH ARE YOU? (Please note that two illustrations in this sermon are taken from esermons.com) 1) THE THROW-AWAY BRANCH 2) THE PRUNED BRANCH 3) THE FRUITFUL BRANCH 4) THE CONNECTED BRANCH Now that the weather is getting warmer, more and more people are planting ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Going Back

Contributed by Jeff Ruth on May 17, 2003

Going back I. Begins in tears II. And ends in tragedy.

GOING BACK NUMBERS 14:1-4 Throughout our lifetimes we hear of and see many times with our own eyes and ears our brothers and sisters stepping off their paths of righteousness and going back to the cares and concerns of the world. Preacher after preacher quitting the ministry and going back into ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Freedom That Lasts

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on May 25, 2003

A Freedom That Lasts

A Freedom That Lasts Preached - Friday, June 20, 2003 - June Teen Tent Revival Camden Alabama Scripture: "If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed." John 8:36 Introduction This evening, I want to talk about "A Freedom That Lasts." The New International Version says "So ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Baptist

Graduation Service

Contributed by Mark Elkins on May 29, 2003

Graduation is an exciting time. A time that we have looked forward to for years. How many times have you said, “I can’t wait until I graduate because then I will be able to do…” Guess what? That time is now. With freedom comes great responsibility.

Graduation is an exciting time. A time that we have looked forward to for years. How many times have you said, “I can’t wait until I graduate because then I will be able to do…” Guess what? That time is now. With freedom comes great responsibility. Now it is up to you to start making those ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry: Luck Of The Draw?

Contributed by Robert Baker on May 31, 2003

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter, series B, focusing on Christ’s gift of the called and ordained ministry to His church for the forgiveness of sins.

7Easter2003b "The Luck of the Draw” Acts 1:15-26 June 1, 2003 © 2003, Robert C. Baker, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Vero Beach, FL Our reading from Acts this morning, recording the selection of Matthias to take the place of Judas among the twelve apostles, might have struck us as, well, a little bit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Baptism - Entry In To A New Life

Contributed by Mike Dorrell on Jun 5, 2003

Step by step why the Bible says baptism is needed.

BAPTISM-ENTRY IN TO A NEW LIFE What is baptism? What is it for? It is a way that we enter in to a personal relation with God and Jesus Christ. When I was a young boy it was so I could eat the little bite of bread and drink the juice. The older I became the more I learned ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:16, Galatians 3:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Wore The Real "S"

Contributed by Jon Hadler on Jun 6, 2003

Palm Sunday sermon showing that Jesus is the real superman - the Super God-Man - who humbled himself for our sake and now reigns over all things.

JESUS WEARS THE REAL “S” 1. He Was Our Suffering Servant 2. He Is Our Superior Savior Ever since the beginning of time, people have been fascinated by superhuman powers. Already in the Garden of Eden it was the lie of the devil that got Eve to eat of the forbidden fruit. “You will be like God,” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran