Sermons on Purpose Of Giving:

Satans Tricks Are No Treats

Contributed by Jason Murphy on Oct 30, 2002

Challenges Christians to take a biblical stand on Halloween.

Satan’s Tricks are no Treats Ph 4:8, 9 Jason Murphy 10/30/02 Last year, after a very difficult message, I had some people testify they learned some things about Halloween they didn’t know. I hope to provoke the same response this year. This is the season for death, fear, gore, murder, idolatry, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Peter: Dismay In The Garden Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

the failure of our own strength.

Peter- Dismay in the Garden Mark 14.22-42 Answer a question for me: How can you go from ‘I will never deny you, I will die for you, to ‘I don’t know him in less than 12 hours?’ That was Peter’s experience on that fateful night. How did it happen? What contributed to such a fall from the one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-42

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Ready Or Not Here I Come. Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

Guest Service - evangelistic address

GUEST SERVICE – JUNE 04. I don’t know if you have seen the trailers for the latest blockbuster movie. It begins with a question –Where will you be the day after tomorrow? The scenario is that due to problems with the ozone layer the polar ice cap melts creating all sorts of natural disasters ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Incarnation Of Christ Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

what does the incarnation mean

INCARNATION There have been some one hit wonders in the pop world. One was Joan Osborne’s song What if God was one of us? Some of the lyrics go as follows: If God had a name, what would it be? And would you call it to his face, If you were faced with him in all his glory? What would you ask if ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Listen Like Jesus

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 5, 2004

Jesus did everything according to the will of the Father because He constantly commune with Him. From His example, we want to learn to (1) LISTEN INTENTLY to God’s Word, and (2) listen WITH A HEART TO OBEY.

There is one aspect of Jesus that we want to learn today - to LISTEN... to listen carefully to the Word of God. So that we can understand His heart and His will for us. Jesus said in John 8:28-29 "...I do nothing on my own but speak just what the Father has taught me. 29 The one who sent me is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Nail Fastened In A Sure Place

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Jul 11, 2004

It is evident that in this text that something more than just the removal of a man from the treasurer position and the appointment of a replacement. It is clear to see that there is an eternal picture being painted in this portion of scripture. There is

Isaiah 22:15-25 (KJV) Thus saith the Lord God of hosts, Go, get thee unto this treasurer, even unto Shebna, which is over the house, and say, 16What hast thou here? and whom hast thou here, that thou hast hewed thee out a sepulchre here, as he that heweth him out a sepulchre on high, and that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 22:15-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Happens When We Die? Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Jan 18, 2002

Paul, in 2 Corinthians 12 speaks from experience that there are events that follow our physical death. The burden of this talk is to prepare you, not for death, but for the events that occur between your dying and your final destination.

S012002 What happens when we die? 2 Corinthians 12 Sermon series Sermons you would bring a friend to hear Preached by Scotty Killingsworth to the Evergreen Church. Beginning: Here is how it will happen: You will be distracted for just a moment by something in the car. You will hear tires ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Characteristics Of A Christian

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 19, 2002

There are several characteristics that every Christian should possess. Reveiwing these will help us to examine ourselves, and be in a better position to help the erring.

The Characteristics Of A Christian A Question Of Judgment Introduction 1. What characterizes a disciple of Jesus? I ask this question because I believe there are some people who are “confused” about this! 2. In this lesson I will share my concerns and remind us of what ought to characterize a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2, 1 John 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christianity Made Simple

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 22, 2002

Are you one of those people who thinks Christianity has become over-complicated? If so, then lesson may help.

Christianity Made Simple Hold To The Traditions Which Have Been Handed Down Introduction A. Hold fast to traditions. 1. In the following Scripture, Paul exhorts Christians to cling to the traditions that have been handed down to them. "Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:15, Deuteronomy 12:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Triumphant Faith"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 23, 2002

Psalm 27 is a mountain peak of trust and faith.

Psalm 27:1-9 “Triumphant Faith” By: Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Psalm 27 is a mountain peak of trust and faith in God. King David, who wrote this Psalm knew alot about fear. He was often on the run for his life. One attack came after ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Setting Your Seal

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 28, 2002

All about preparing for heaven.

There are so many details with weddings. When my daughter Jennifer got married, we thought we had it all in control. On the way to the ceremony, 12 miles from the house, Jenn let out a scream -- Dad...we forgot the Unity Candle! We almost had an accident on the bridge. One couple opted for a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: United Methodist

The Baby Jesus Coming To Our Home Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Dec 2, 2001

An indirect sermon focusing on God’s strange journey to our home.

- Every family has certain Christmas traditions. I would imagine your family is no different. Some families like to open their presents on Christmas Eve, others wait until Christmas morning. Some families who come from Catholic backgrounds will huddle up in the car and head to Midnight Mass, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Look Who's In The Family Tree

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 17, 2001

Five unexpected women in the genealogy of Christ, speak of forgiveness and reconciliation.

Look Who Is In the Family Tree! Matthew 1:1-17 Introduction: Whenever anyone begins to study their family’s lineage and history, they are usually warned that they might find out things they weren’t expecting. They might find out that their great great uncle was a horse thief or that one of their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 17, 2001

Getting ready for Santa is turning from misbehaving to right behaving (in Christian understanding, this is called repentance).

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN MATTHEW 3: 1-12 DECEMBER 9, 2001 INTRODUCTION: Santa Claus Is Coming To Town: J. Fred Coots, Henry Gillespie (c) 1934 You better watch out You better not cry Better not pout I’m telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town He’s making a list, And checking it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Live According To The Will Of God

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 21, 2001

“Therefore whoever hears these sayings of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, and it did not fall, for it was founded on t

Theme: Live according to the Will of God – Infidelity a challenge to the Church Text: Deut. 11:18, 26-28; Rom. 3:21-25, 28; Matt. 7:21-29 The world has many definitions for a wise person but according to Jesus Christ a wise person is someone who listens to Him and puts into practice what he or she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed