Sermons on Pursue Your Enemy:

After You Hit Rock Bottom Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

Rebellion against God’s will can have serious consequences but God can rescue and restore us when we turn back to him.

INTRODUCTION Friday night Jody and I went with some friends out for dinner. There is nothing unusual about that but these friends have a boat and they wanted to take their boat and ride in it from Concord Marina down the Tennessee River to Lenoir City at a marina at the Ft Loudon Dam. It sounded ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Paying The Vows Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

Was preached to a pastor’s conference. Two vows are mentioned in Jonah which has particular application to preachers.

INTRODUCTION Years ago there was a trial in Chicago. The famous lawyer, Clarence Darrow, was making his closing arguments and said of one man’s damaging testimony, “Why, a person could as easily believe this man’s testimony as he could believe that the whale swallowed Jonah.” Well, there were some ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Is In Control!!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 21, 2004

God is in control!

1 Corinthians 2:9-16 but just as it is written, "THINGS WHICH EYE HAS NOT SEEN AND EAR HAS NOT HEARD, AND which HAVE NOT ENTERED THE HEART OF MAN, ALL THAT GOD HAS PREPARED FOR THOSE WHO LOVE HIM." For to us God revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-16, Matthew 24:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Name Is El Roi Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on May 30, 2004

God sees what you are going through and He cares.

WHO IS THIS MAN (part 4) “His Name Is El Roi” SERIES TEXT: Hebrews 3:1 INTRODUCTION – If we are going to build a confidence in the principle and process of confession, we must build a confidence in the person of our confession. We must consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:6-14

Denomination: Charismatic

The Gift That Was Not Acceptedt

Contributed by Eric Hickman on Dec 16, 2002

God gave Christ as a gift, knowing that many would not accept the gift.

The Unwanted Gift Matthew 2:1-4; 16-18 Intro: - Ever received an unwanted gift for Christmas - Ever given an unappreciated gift for Christmas - Christmas Carolers Receive No Praise for Giving - It was a chilly December evening in downtown Chicago, and about a dozen people from a suburban ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-4, Matthew 2:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

At - One - Ment Series

Contributed by Paddy Venner on Dec 23, 2002

We are not just saved, we are made at ONE with the Almighty - now let’s discover more...

Paddy Venner is Senior Pastor of Harfield Road Assembly of God in Cape Town, South Africa Foundations of Truth Part 2 At-ONE-ment Romans 5: 1-11  The Atonement is an act that was carried out in harrowing severity on a hill called the skull outside of Jerusalem some 2000 years ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Changing Our Behavior In The New Year

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Dec 30, 2002

This message confronts Herod’s behavior, and how we as Christians need to change our behvior to be more reflective of a Christian lifestyle.

This time of year, many people get around to making some "New Years Resolutions". No doubt, some well intended resolutions that may last for a while, but not all resolutions get kept, and most have gone by the way saide within just a few short weeks. But I want us as we approach a New year to think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Baptism Of Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 8, 2003

Have you ever wondered why Jesus, the Incarnate Son of God needed to be baptised?

Sharrington/Swanton Novers 09-03-03 Story: In the fifth Century AD St. Patrick baptised King Aengus by full immersion. During the baptismal ceremony, so the story goes St. Patrick leaned on his sharp-pointed staff and inadvertently stabbed the king’s foot. After the baptism ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Anglican

A God Who Camps With Us

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 8, 2003

Sermon focuses on John 1:14, using the translations the word became flesh and "tabernacled" or "set up camp" with us. (Good for use in a camping setting or a location where many hearers are familiar with camping.)

Grace be to you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. How many of you would call yourselves “campers”? Yes, several of our members disappear for varied weekends throughout the summer to spend time at a campsite. But let me get more specific here. How many ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, John 1:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Choice Of The Prostitute Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 9, 2003

A look at Rahab, her faith, and the actions she took.

THE CHOICE OF THE PROSTITUTE JOSHUA 2:1-24 INTRODUCTION TELLING OF THE STORY IN JOSHUA 2:1-24 1. Be dramatic 2. Be funny 3. Be complete I. WHO IS RAHAB? à THE PROFILE OF A LOST PERSON A. Rahab is described as a prostitute living in the walled city of Jericho. She most likely ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do We Really See?

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 23, 2003

One does not have to necessarily be visually impaired or blind to be missing key things in life and this sermon points this out.

Do we really See? (Luke 6:39) How often have you been in a conversation with someone and finally either you or the person you are dialoguing with finally states, “Oh, yes, now I see.” That statement,“Oh, yes, now I see” from you or the person you are dialoguing with signifies that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Yes The Church No?

Contributed by David Parks on Jan 30, 2003

Many claim to love Jesus but despise his church. Is this bilblical or logical?

JESUS, YES! THE CHURCH, NO? INTRODUCTION: 1 We are living in an age that has seen the rise of license and the decline of responsibility. 2 Today many seem to be desperately looking for some strange type of Utopia in which there is happiness without responsibility. 1) Many children expect their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If God Is Not In It

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Jan 31, 2003

What ever you do, or are a part of, If God is not at the center of it, then it is destined to fail.

Title: If God’s Not In It Text: Exodus 33:11/I Sam. 9:27-10:1 Intro: God’s anointing is the most important part of our life. Why? Because If God is not in everything we do in life then it is destined for failure. Joshua and Saul both experienced the powerful anointing of God in their lives as young ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon For 5 Epiphany, Yr B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 2, 2003

Christ’s ministry in Mark’s Gospel is one of word and action; preaching and healing; offering people health and salvation. This, too, is the ministry of the church.

Sermon for 5 Epiphany Yr B, 9/02/2003 Based on Mk 1: 29-39 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson The story is told of a man who went to his doctor to ask if he could help him with his snoring problem. “As soon as I go to sleep,” the man explained, “I begin ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

The Way It Should Be

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 8, 2003

With the end of the age at hand, Peter gives us important steps to take for the Church to be ready for the return of Christ.

IN REGARDS TO TODAY’S MODERN CHURCH, EUGENE PETERSON, IN HIS BOOK "A LONG OBEDIENCE IN THE SAME DIRECTION" WRITES, “IT IS NOT DIFFICULT IN OUR WORLD TO GET A PERSON INTERESTED IN THE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL; IT IS TERRIFICALLY DIFFICULT TO SUSTAIN THE INTEREST. MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN OUR CULTURE MAKE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-9

Denomination: Free Methodist