Sermons on Purposes Of The Holy Spirit:

The Rabbit

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 3, 2007

A sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 18

15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 18 Lectionary 23 September 9 Luke 14:25-33 "The Rabbit" "Now great multitudes accompanied him; and he turned and said to them, "If any one comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Playing The World's Games By God's Rules

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Sep 4, 2007

In this parable, Jesus is teching those at the banquet how to play "musical chairs" using God’s rules not the rules of the world.

Playing the World’s Games by God’s Rules 22nd Sunday of Orinary Time, 2007 Children’s Sermon tie-in - Luke 14:11 - Using the game of "Chutes and Ladders" we discussed and how sometimes when you think you are going to lose you land on a ladder space and move forward and sometimes when you think ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trust And Possessions Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 30, 2007

As seasoned Christians we are to live a life of radical obedience to God; including how we approach and utilize our possessions.

Trustbusters: Guarding Against Choices that Ruin Relationships Sermon #3 - Trust and Possessions Mark 10:17-27 Sermon Objective: As seasoned Christians we are to live a life of radical obedience to God; including how we approach and utilize our possessions. Some people are just waiting to see ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Nazarene

I've Just Seen Jesus! Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jul 2, 2007

A look at Mary Magdalene’s encounter with the risen Lord.

I’ve Just Seen Jesus Jn. 20:1-18 Show Video (Sunday’s Coming). Guess what?! Sunday’s here!! Today is Resurrection Day. Because of Easter, every day is Resurrection Day. In preparation for today, we’ve been looking at various people’s responses to their encounters with Christ. Please turn with ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

No Compromise On Worship Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

A look at Daniel chapter 3 where we learn that we musn’t compromise on worship and see that this is not just about facing death, but overcoming day to day niggles and annoyances.

This morning I’d like to introduce you to a book, for those of you that know me you may be surprised to learn that this book is not by J K Rowling or Tolkein. In fact its not even a science fiction book. It’s a little book called “The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook.” And it’s just a manual, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Holiness

A Collection We Can Do Without Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 12, 2004

Before we can appreciate the good news of the forgiveness of sin through repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, we must face the bad news that we are, by nature, lost sinners.

A Collection We Can Do Without (Romans 2:1-11) 1. Sometimes the line between right and wrong is blurry; take this story: SAN JOSE, Calif. (Reuters) All Tamar Sherman wanted to do was pet a dog and give it some water. Sherman’s act left her with a criminal record. A few months ago, Sherman was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Very Able Men

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 19, 2004

VERY ABLE MEN ARE MEN OF AVAILABILITY, DEPENDABILITY, MOBILITY, COMPATIBILITY,AND STABILITY.

VERY ABLE MEN I CHRONICLES 9:1,13 You won’t find the first nine chapters of I Chronicles in your daily Bible reading guides. The reason being, the first nine chapters are genealogical records But just because it is dry to you and I, it doesn’t means it is not important. The Whole Bible is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 9:1-13, Exodus 18:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Mighty Mite Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 16, 2006

See what a poor widow can teach us about what it means to give everything.

“The Mighty Mite” (Luke 21:1-4) Let’s take our Bibles and open them to Luke 21. We’ll be looking at verses 1-4, and I see this passage much like the PIP on many of the newer televisions out today. How many of you have seen the “picture-in-a-picture” technology? It lets you view two things on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah Rophe - The God Who Heals Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Oct 24, 2005

A message on teh name Jehovah Rophe - the God Who Heals.

Hello I Love You Let Me Tell You My Name Jehovah Rophe – The God Who Heals – Ex. 15 Insert: Embarrassing Moments Trans: We’ve all had embarrassing moments, but today we find the nation of Israel red-faced b/c of their response to the greatness of God. Note: Isn’t funny in a sad kind of way ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

This Is A Day Of Good News

Contributed by Jelle Horjus on Nov 1, 2005

Who would still dare to say that the Bible is a boring book? What a tremendously gripping story, full of suspense and drama. The message of this afternoon sends us home with a question. Do I care for the people around me, do I take responsability to share

‘This is a day of good news’ (2 Kings 6:24-7:20) Who would still dare to say that the Bible is a boring book? We have just read a tremendously gripping story, full of suspense and drama. The different people in the story all have their own way oof reacting to a situation of serious crisis in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Prince Of Peace...?

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 15, 2005

A look at Jesus’ statements about coming to bring not peace, but division.

With this speech, Jesus certainly grabs our attention. “Do you think that I have come to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division.” It’s not exactly what most of us come to church on Sunday morning hoping to hear. To a large extent our families are what make us who we are, where we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lose Your Life And Win

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

The key to happiness is not to hold on, but to let go, of life and let Jesus take over.

Lose your life and Win Cornwall/Montreal July 9, 2005 Can you hold on and lose what you’re trying to hold? Can it slip away from you, even while you hold on harder? Can you let go and win what it is you want to hold onto? According to Jesus, the answer is ‘yes’ to each of these questions, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Time Is It

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 25, 2005

It is time for the church to be a redeeming factor in the world.

“What Time is It” By Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. 1st Chronicles 12:32 “And of the children of Issachar, [which were men] that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them [were] two hundred; and all their brethren [were] at their commandment.” Today I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Apostolic

Narnia: Discover The Light Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Dec 8, 2005

This sermon uses the image of the lamppost in "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" to explore the Light of Christmas, Jesus Christ.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA DISCOVER THE LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS Third Sunday of Advent 11 December 2005 One thing I hate about this time of year is how dark it is. For some of us, we go to work in the dark, and come home in the dark. I recently read a news story about ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Good Friends

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 13, 2006

A sermon for the 7th Sunday after Epiphany Lower a man through the roof for Jesus to heal

7th Sunday after the Epiphany Mark 2:1-12 Sermon "Four Good Friends" 2:1 ¶ And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, not even about the door; and he was preaching the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran