Sermons on Purpose Of Passover:

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 11, 2004

1- Friends and brothers 2- Medicine and bones

INTRO.- Quips, quotes and notes - Most husbands become interested in politics. In fact, many of them are already the minority leader in their house. - The most difficult arithmetic to master is the art of counting our blessings. - It’s funny how a bad cold improves enough to let a person accept ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cry Of My Heart Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 14, 2004

Parables of Christian Living, Pt. 6

THE CRY OF MY HEART (LUKE 18:1-8) Prayer is a way of life and inseparable from life for most people. A Newsweek poll several years ago (“Is God Listening?” Newsweek 3/31/97) indicated that 54 percent of those the magazine surveyed prayed on a daily basis; 25 percent said they pray to God once a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Just Didn't Know

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 30, 2004

We must know who we are in Christ in order to become overcomers.

October 31, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Revelation 12:7-12 Subject: Satan Thrown Out of Heaven Title: I Just Didn’t Know In case any of you haven’t noticed, I like to preach. The more I do it the more I feel called to do it. And as I preach I go through seasons where I know that I am supposed to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Setting Hearts Free

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 31, 2004

Jesus Christ sets us free from: 1. Cynicism 2. Despair 3. Self

Comedian Rodney Dangerfield, who passed away earlier this month at age 82, made his living playing the part of someone chronically depressed and making fun of himself because he “got no respect.” He would complain to his audiences with lines like: “I tell ya I get no respect from anyone. I ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Methodist

Hope In A World Of Despair

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 3, 2004

1- A - all have sinned 2- B - Behold the Lamb of God 3- C - Come unto me

INTRO.- We live in a stressful or stress-filled society. ILL.- A Tahoma, Washington newspaper carried the story of Tattoo the basset hound some time ago. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut the dog’s leash in the car door and took off for a drive – with Tattoo ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Families And Forgiveness

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 14, 2004

In order to model Jesus and bring healing to family relationships, you must practice: 1. Humility 2. Forgiveness 3. Being an agent of reconciliation

The holidays are fast approaching, and it is a time for families to come together. For many, this will be a wonderful time of shared love and fellowship where people can get caught up on the latest of what is happening in each other’s lives. It will be a good time of support and caring. But for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Revelation To Philadelphia -. The Open Door Of Opportunity Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

The Letter to the Philedelphians - Looking at the opportunities God gives us

The Revelation to Philadelphia -. A little trivia quiz this evening - you may want to take out a piece of paper to write the answer down How many doors are in this sanctuary? Don’t turn around and count – just take a guess, and write it down How many doors are in this sanctuary? Second, how ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

God Guarantees Our Inheritance

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 9, 2004

LENT 2(A) - God guarantees our inheritance not earned by man’s righteousness but freely and perfectyl given by Christ’s righteousness.

OUR GOD GUARANTEES AN INHERITANCE Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 - March 7, 2004 = LENT 2 ROMANS 4:1-5, 13-17 1What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, discovered in this matter? 2If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about--but not before God. 3What does ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Miracle At Beautiful Gate

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 12, 2004

The 3rd chapter of Acts is a very special chapter; it is where we find the 1st miracle performed by the apostles after the ascension of Jesus Christ. We must look at the entire 3rd chapter to get the full impact of this miracle which took place at the ga

“The Miracle at Beautiful Gate” Acts 3 The 3rd chapter of Acts is a very special chapter; it is where we find the 1st miracle performed by the apostles after the ascension of Jesus Christ. We must look at the entire 3rd chapter to get the full impact of this miracle which took place at the ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

The Giver And The Gifts Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 15, 2004

I take a look at the gifts that were given to construct the temple.

There was a sense of excitement in the air. For hundreds of years the people of Israel had worshipped their God in a tent. But that was going to change, they were at the beginning of a process that would culminate in a house of worship that would be known throughout the world and throughout ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Arrogance Of Christianity

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

A look at the uniqueness claims of Christ and Christianity and does this mean that everyone who has never heard of the name Jesus is automatically condemned to hell.

Deuteronomy 6:1-5 (4) Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. John 14:1-6 (6) I am the way, the truth and the life Acts 4:1-13 (12) Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved. Introduction If I had one fault growing ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-5, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Snake In The Grass Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004

a look at the Fall and the ongoing efforts of Satan to delude the world

Beginnings # 2 I invite you back to the Book of Beginnings this morning! I’ll be speaking to you from Genesis 3 today. The Snake in the Grass - Speaking the Lies We Want to Believe A friend picked up his 3 yr. old son from Christian Preschool. As they rode in the car, the Dad was talking about ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Receiving The Blessing

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 27, 2004

Jacob was the man who entered into the promise given to Abraham. He became Israel and the father of the great nation. How did Jacob receive the promise of God?

Receiving the Promise Genesis 32:3 Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. 4:He instructed them: "This is what you are to say to my master Esau: `Your servant Jacob says, I have been staying with Laban and have remained there till now. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

O Joy That Seeks Me Through Pain

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 27, 2004

Some­thing hap­pened to me, which was known only to my­self, and which caused me the most se­vere men­tal suf­fer­ing. The hymn was the fruit of that suf­fer­ing. It was the quick­est bit of work I ever did in my life. I had the im­press­ion of hav­ing it

O Joy That Seeks Me Through Pain (Psa 23:3) He restores my soul. George Matheson, a blind Pastor said about his famous hymn: My hymn was composed in the manse of Innelan [Argyleshire, Scotland] on the evening of the 6th of June, 1882, when I was 40 years of age. I was alone in the manse at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Mar 27, 2004

This sermon discusses the need for Christians to protect their hearts from Satan’s attacks.

Breastplate of Righteousness Ephesians 6:10-14, John 3:16, Isaiah 11:1-5, 59:12-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, 2 Corinthians 11-13 March 14, 2004 I. Living in the world that we do we hear a lot about heart disease. A. There are many organs in the body that medical science has made us able to live ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14, Isaiah 11:1-5

Denomination: Baptist