Sermons on Randomness:

Christmas Through The Eyes Of Mary And Joseph

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

When we get to know Joseph and Mary more personally we will see Christmas from their point of view.

December 13, 1998 INTRODUCTION (Use an object lesson of our Nativity Scene from home – pull figures out of a box one at a time while talking) One of my favorite parts of Christmas preparation is putting up the Nativity set. Each year, like many people, you may pull yours out of storage, dust it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:2-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proving The Existence Of God Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on May 6, 2004

Using evolution’s deception one can prove that God exists.

Evolution’s Deception: Making a Monkey of Man, Pt. 1 “Proving The Existence of God” Psalm 19:1-4 Is there really a God? Is there even an answer to that question and, “If there is a God where did God come from?” We’ve all had these kinds of questions in our minds or have had someone ask us and not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Prosperity Giving Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 31, 2006

This message was taken from the author’s book, CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP

PROSPERITY GIVING Text: I Corinthians 16:1-3; Philippians 4:10-19 Introduction: May I say at the beginning that my definition of prosperity theology or prosperity giving may be much different than some of the TV religious charlatans, who are scheming to get your money, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Perspective For Anger Managment

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Feb 16, 2006

This is a sermon that deals with anger and how to handle it.

PAUL’S PRESCRIPTION FOR ANGER MANAGEMENT 2/13/2006 Ephesians 4:26-5:2 A young girl who was writing a paper for school came to her father and asked, "Dad, what is the difference between anger and exasperation?" The father replied, "It is mostly a matter of degree. Let me show you what I ...read more

Denomination: *other

His Story Is Your Story

Contributed by Christopher Kennedy on Jan 22, 2009

Faith in Jesus is being a part of something bigger than yourself.

On the random stack of things that magically appear outside my office door from time to time, this week I discovered a scrapbook that caught my attention. It was a scrapbook of the first years of Shepherd of the Hills. I was curious to look at the old pictures, letters, bulletins, and other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Funeral Sermon For Geneva Peterson: "I Can Do That!"

Contributed by Joel Smith on Feb 9, 2009

A funeral message about an exceptional woman.

I believe that everyone’s life has a theme. Patterns emerge over the years that are true of us all the time. Sometimes it’s difficult to figure out your theme, but with Geneva it’s pretty easy. When facing a challenge or a task or a new direction she was often heard to say, “I can do that.” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Spend The Day With Jesus

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 10, 2009

Spend the day with Jesus and learn more about your Savior and yourself.

Recently Ken, the college student staying with the Van Velzens, asked if he could “shadow” me at work as part of a class requirement. “You want to spend a day with me, Ken?” I asked somewhat incredulously. I can understand wanting to spend a day with a police officer or a firefighter but spending a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

You Want Me To Follow You Where?

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jan 19, 2009

Jesus wants us to follow Him to the places where we need to grow. It won’t be easy, but the reward is great.

You Want Me to Follow You Where? Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18; John 1:43-51 The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, January 18, 2009 Introduction: Our scripture lesson today is found in the end of the first chapter of the gospel of John. You may remember that John’s Gospel begins with ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Directs

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 12, 2014

God wants to direct His people to where He wants them to be. Keep the Lord before you continually. Trust that God knows what He is doing, even when we don't.

How do you survive in the wilderness? You need food and water, you need to stay warm at night and cool in the day. • God provided all that! Daily manna from the sky, water from the rock, pillar of cloud by day and pillar of fire by night. • God is the reason why they survived the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 9:15-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Centrality Of The Word Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 14, 2014

A sermon on the importance, the centrality, of the Word, the Bible, for the church (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, Word Driven chapter)

HoHum: Timothy Paul Jones- With high hopes we had moved to a new youth ministry position. On my first Wednesday evening at this church, I received my first hint that this task might be more difficult than I’d imagined. After a couple of games, I gathered the students for some worship ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our God Is 24/7

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 14, 2014

To show that our reward is JESUS everyday, while the reward of the wicked is more WORK.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you working hard to worship the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our reward is JESUS everyday, while the reward of the wicked is more WORK. IV. TEXT: Psalms 7:11 (Amplified Bible) 7:11 God is a righteous Judge, yes, a God Who is indignant ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Can A Minister Of A State Please God?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 31, 2014

To show the following qualities of a political leader that will please GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you planning to vote for your public servant or political leader? Consider this sermon first. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the following qualities of a political leader that will please GOD. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 56:4 (Amplified Bible) 56:4 For thus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Take Care Of The Seed?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 3, 2014

To show that through perseverance and faith we can hold the WORD of GOD that protects us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you guarding your heart with patience? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that through perseverance and faith we can hold the WORD of GOD that protects us. IV. TEXT: Luke 8:15 (Amplified Bible) 8:15 But as for that [seed] in the good soil, these are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Face Of God Is Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 12, 2014

To show that the LORD JESUS's face is what we look unto now for the salvation of our souls.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen GOD face to face? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS's face is what we look unto now for the salvation of our souls. IV. TEXT: Exodus 33:20 (Amplified Bible) 33:20 But, He said, You can not see My face, for no man shall ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding Is The Key

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 21, 2014

To show that we put high value in hearing and hearing the WORD of GOD because this is where we increase our faith.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you understand every WORD of GOD that You hear? What is the difference between listening and hearing? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we put high value in hearing and hearing the WORD of GOD because this is where we increase our faith. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:24

Denomination: Pentecostal