Sermons on Puzzle:

Games People Play: Clue Series

Contributed by David Ward on Sep 27, 2006

Big Idea: A forgiven person is a forgiving person, but a deceiving person is a deceived person.

Games People Play: “Clue” Matthew 7:1-5, 15-23 INTRODUCTION: Doug Lansky has been a travel writer and photographer for many years. In the course of his travels he has collected photos of odd signs from around the world. Some samples: ß A white highway sign in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, says, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Am I A Messy Christian? Series

Contributed by David Selleck on Oct 26, 2006

Series of four sermons using Micheal Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality" God’s Annoying Love for Imperfect People

Template Oct 1, Messy Spiritualism Series 1 2006 World Communion Sunday Messages adapted from Messy Spirituality by Michael Yaconelli. Felt Need: Does God accept me with all my baggage, shortcomings, sins? Desired Outcome: To understand that God always is seeking and loving the least of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Methodist

God's Word Never Passes Away

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Nov 7, 2006

A sermon for the 2nd last Sunday of the Church Year-B preached 11/16/2003 @ Forest City LCMS Mission, Forest City, Iowa

2nd Last Sunday of the Church Year, Series B. Mark 13:24-31 “God’s Word Never Passes Away” Forest City Mission 1st Service, Nov. 16, 2003. A little over a month ago when I was talking with a friend of mine from college that’s also studying to be a pastor, I was telling him about the plans we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Good News About Sin Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 8, 2007

The good news about sin is that we can be forgiven!

The Good News About Sin Text: 1 Jn. 1:5-2:2 Introduction 1. Illustration: A Sunday School teacher had just concluded her lesson and wanted to make sure she had made her point. She said, “Can anyone tell me what you must do before you can obtain forgiveness of sin?” There was a short ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Nature Of Chistmas Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 1, 2006

Christmas doesn’t come from a store it comes from God.

The Nature of Christmas Text: Matt. 1:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Fa-who-for-ay; da-who-dor-ay; welcome, Christmas, come this way; Fa-who-for-ay; da-who-dor-ay; welcome, Christmas, Christmas day." They continue, singing, "Christmas day is in our grasp so long as we have hands to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Whole Surprising Story Of Christmas

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 12, 2006

The real story of Christmas includes CPR.

The Whole Surprising Story of Christmas. How well do we really know the whole story of Christmas? Let’s start with this quiz… answer t or f. 1. There are no records of Joseph speaking in the Gospels. T. 2. Mary rode a donkey from Nazareth to Bethlehem. F. It very likely she walked, no mention ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why A Manger?

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 14, 2006

Narrative story of how Mary and Joseph came to Bethlehem and gave birth to Jesus

“Why A Manger?” Luke 2:8-15 Introduction: The sun sits high over the dusty road. The air is quiet, except for the buzzing of insects and the occasional beating of sheep. A man carefully leads a donkey over rocky terrain, as his very pregnant wife, a girl of no older than sixteen, gently rubs her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Playing The Game Of Your Life

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 29, 2004

We had a Softball Sunday, an evangelistic outreach to our softball players and the community. How we must touch each base before we get to go home.

Playing the Game of your Life “Softball Sunday” August 29, 2004 Pastor Glenn Newton This morning I want us to read a familiar verse as our Text, the verse may be familiar to you, but the message never gets old, the news is always good, and the offer doesn’t expire until you do…. Look at John ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Nazarene

A Light Unto My Path Series

Contributed by Joseph Daniel on Jan 3, 2007

The importance of studying the Scriptures.

A LIGHT UNTO MY PATH (2 Timothy 3:16-17) “The Importance of Studying Your Bible” The Scripture reading this morning will be from 2 Timothy, chapter 3, verses 16 and 17. And the title of the message is “A Light Unto My Path.” Last Sunday I mentioned five “IF’s” that will be required if Grace ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

From The Pit To Paradise

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 15, 2007

The life of Joseph. Many thanks for my preacher friend Chad West from the Northgate FWB Church for this outline.

GEN. 37:24 “FROM THE PIT TO PARADISE” A) When a cowboy applied for an insurance policy, the agent asked him, “Have you ever had any accidents?” * After a moment’s reflection, the applicant responded ……. * “Nope, but a bronco did kick in two of my ribs last summer, and a couple of years ago ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:24

Denomination: Baptist

"Listen! God Is Speaking"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 17, 2003

God spoke to Samuel and God is speaking to us...are we listening?

1 Samuel 3:1-20 “Listen! God is Speaking” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Many of us can probably relate to how the people felt in Samuel’s time: “In those days the word of the Lord was rare; there were not many visions.” This was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Are We Here?

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 25, 2003

God left His people here as physical and visible illustrations of the nature and person of God, which implies the seriousness of our fulfilling our purpose.

Why Are We Here? Text: Eph.1: 9-10 Intro: The question we’re considering today is one that has puzzled mankind for many years. That question seems to gnaw at the soul of man, for somewhere in the core of his being he knows that life must ultimately have a purpose—that he must have a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Word 2000

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 15, 2003

God’s Log-In to our World after we had Logged out due to our sin

Blakeney 26-02-03 Word 2000 In our Deanery Chapter, I have been occasionally accused of championing the use of e-mail and the Internet. Bill Gates is famous as the founder of the software company Microsoft and Microsoft has two very well known programmes Windows and Word 2000 (RTM). And those ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Where Is God?

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Apr 16, 2004

One week removed from Easter and there are already events taking place which make some question the presence of an Almighty God. Today’s message reminds us not to lose hope!

HE HAS RISEN! HE HAS RISEN INDEED! Acts 5:17-42 Second Sunday of Easter (see also John 20:19-31) Authored 4/13/04 A puzzled teenager came up to me and asked in tears that reflected anger, “where is God?” The question came on the eve of September 11th, 2001. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Be An Effective Witness Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

If you want to live your life in a way that people are drawn to God, then read this.

Romans 15:14-22 Getting on the same Page as God about How to Be an Effective Witness Introduction A. Most of us work at a job were we receive at least a yearly performance review B. In the performance review our boss looks at how we have done C. He looks at the task that we have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance