Sermons on Pursue Your Enemy:

I Will Follow But....

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Sep 25, 2010

Christ requires complete commitment from his disciples, that is why he put off 3 half-hearted would be followers.

Last week, in the Parable of the Sower, we looked at three different types of people who hear the Word of God, but who do not allow it to any lasting effect on them. Today we are looking at three people who said that they would follow Jesus, but who ended up who ended up by not following. In each ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Salvation Army

How Much Does God Know? Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 30, 2010

The book of Daniel tells us that God knows everything.

Text: Daniel 2 Title: How much does God know? Introduction The theme of the entire book of Daniel is the sovereignty of God When we say God is sovereign we mean 1.That God is all powerful Last week in Daniel chapter 1 we saw proof of that… •God delivered the Israelites into the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Another Chance

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Oct 18, 2010

How second chances can change lives, and what is wrong with harsher sentencing of criminals.

The most positive person I have ever met is Billy Graham, and I am not talking about the famous evangelist. This Billy Graham grew up in Naenae. Back in the 1950s, the young Billy was something of a reprobate. He got up to horrendous mischief, often targeting Hoppy Hodges, the local cop. Once Billy ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:7-14

Denomination: Anglican

Imitating Christ (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 18, 2010

Becoming like Christ is is our ultimate goal. Go ahead and put on Christ. At first it may feel unnatural or uncomfortable, and maybe you may think, “Who am I trying to fool?” But everyday just keep putting on Christ and everyday you will grow to look more

Opening illustration: It is a story about a man who was born with an awful facial deformity. He grew up alone and lonely. When reaching adulthood, he decided to move from his town to begin a new life. On his way he discovered a beautiful mask that fit his making him look handsome. At first the mask ...read more

Scripture: John 13:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Community Lament Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 25, 2010

When God’s people experience disaster, heartache, or disappointment, they can raise their voices to God and ask Him to intervene; their plea is based on three criteria.

A Community Lament Psalm 85 1. I can remember a few times when America mourned as a nation. Three of the most solemn times where when John Kennedy was assassinated, September 11, 2001, and the Tsunami. 2. Israel had her times of trial and grief as well, and this Psalm of community lament is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-12, Psalm 85:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fellowship Of Believers

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Oct 29, 2010

This is an All Saints Sunday sermon about The Fellowship of Believers

(Project a Powerpoint Comparion of John 1 and 1 John) (1). John 1 1 John 1 “in the beginning” (v. 1) “from the beginning” (v. 1-2) “what we have seen” v. 14 “what we have looked at” v. 1 etheasametha(2) etheasametha(2) “the word” v. 1 “the word” v. 1 logos(3) ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

How Can I Give God My All?

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

Today, we want to see what it takes to go all the way with God. If I give God my all what does it take of me?

How can I give God my all? Am November 30th 2009 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Introduction Alexander the Great and a small company of soldiers approached a strongly fortified walled city. Alexander, standing outside the walls, raised his voice and demanded to see the king. When the king arrived, Alexander ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons Learned From A Rich Man

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

So tonight we will leave the graveyard and descend into hell and see what lessons we can learn from the rich man who is in hell.

Lessons learned from a Rich Man Pm November 1st 2009 Luke 16:19-31 Introduction In the last few weeks mostly on Wednesday nights we have learned some lessons from some pretty interesting places, in particular the last two Wednesday nights from a graveyard. Tonight as we read this story at first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Changed Zaccheus?

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Oct 30, 2010

Jesus doesn't preach to Zaccheus. No moralising, no ridiculing. Just unconditional acceptance. That's all it took change him radically.

A popular story recounts a meeting that may have taken place at the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago in 1923. There is debate whether the meeting in fact occurred, but what is not in question is the actual rise and fall of the men featured in the story, who were nine of the richest men in the world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Living In The Spiritual Dimension

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 3, 2010

We are used to the physical world with all of its limitations. But Jesus calls us to go beyond those limited dimensions, and faith is the key.

Passage: Matthew 14:22-36 Intro: Have you got your 3D TV yet? 1. have to wear those glasses, but we are moving into the 3rd dimension. Il) when one kid was asked what the 4th dimension of the physical universe was, he answered, “Weight?” 2. we are used to height, width, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Grace

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Aug 20, 2010

This sermon is about one of the most used and probably least understood words in the Christian faith today. GRACE. Greater men than myself have tried to fully explain grace and have failed. In a small way I only wish today to talk about grace and how it a

Grace Introduction: Today’s sermon is about one of the most used and probably least understood words in the Christian faith today. GRACE. Greater men than myself have tried to fully explain grace and have failed. In a small way I only wish today to talk about grace and how it affects us and man ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 28, 2010

The Christmas spirit is found in telling others about the lamb that came to be our sacrifice for sin and give us eternal life.

Intro. This time of year, many are in what is called the Christmas spirit. That means different things for different people. Many are searching for gifts, some enjoy decorating, some look forward to the fellowship of others, and some are all of the above. Some are the opposite, and despise the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Assurance Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 8, 2010

In difficult times God has always given words of assurance to His people. We need to take heed of the eternal and take assurance from the word of God.

Blessed Assurance 10/11/09 PM Text: Haggai 2:20-23; Zechariah 4:1-14 Introduction: There is quite a bit of uncertainty in the world these days, especially concerning the economy. It seems every day there are reports in the paper and in the news telling us the economy might be getting better, or ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23, Haggai 1:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Focus On What Is Ahead

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Sep 8, 2010

A sermon on how a Christian can concentrate walking towards the direction God has set for us.

“Focus on What is Ahead” Heb. 12:1-2 (God’s Word) Since we are surrounded by so many examples of faith, we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially sin that distracts us. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up. 2 We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Welcome To The Wilderness [population: You] Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Mar 4, 2009

Part 1 of 4 in our Lenten teaching series, "Survivorman." For more info, please visit www.newsongs.org

Luke 4:1-2 “Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River. He was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where he was tempted by the devil for forty days. Jesus ate nothing all that time and became very hungry.” :: Teaching Series This morning we begin a new teaching series, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-2

Denomination: *other