Sermons on Rational Thinkers:

Starting Right, Starting Again Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 2, 2007

First in a series on the family.

FAMILY Part 1-Starting Right, Starting Again Ephesians 4:17-24 Sunday, May 13, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Mother’s day video-Tim Hawkins on mothers This past week I went up to visit Oscar Norris. Oscar, who is blind, has been keeping really busy. He lives with his niece who loves to quilt and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Should We Respond To Pressures? Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on May 1, 2004

This about the letter to the Church in Pergamum.

We hear a lot in our day about pressure. We have pressure here. We have pressure there. Pressure, pressure, everywhere pressure. We talk about pressure with the weather. One thing I have noticed is that when we have low pressure, we get hurricanes. High pressure brings a clear, sunny ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lesson 9: What We Believe About People

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

A. WHO ARE PEOPLE? 1. The biblical view of people recognizes the existence of both a physical and spiritual aspect of their being. a. The material part of a person is the body. The Bible teaches that people have: (1) A created body (Gen. 2:7). (2) A physical body (I Cor. 15:38-40). (3) A body ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Witness To The Light

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Dec 14, 2002

When the light of God works within us, the darkness outside cannot have any influence on our mission of goodness.

Francesca’s husband Franz went on a business journey. She had no idea when he would return after his business. Two days later, she had a knock on the door in the night. She did not know who it was and what the person wanted. Anxiety, fear and suspicion surfaced. She gripped the revolver, which she ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Catholic

Lesson 4: Love Is A Choice Series: The 7 Most Important Decisions In Life Series

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 20, 2005

“Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart,and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind . . . and thy neighbor as thyself” (Matt. 22:37, 39).

The world says “all’s well that ends well.” But to have a good life, “all’s well that begins well!” “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind . . . and thy neighbor as thyself” (Matt. 22:37, 39). Yesterday: your past decisions about people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

What's So Bad About Sin?

Contributed by David Beirne on May 23, 2005

Since we all do it, why make a big deal about sin? A look at the damaging power of sin against today’s backdrop of relativism.

What’s So Bad About Sin? Genesis 3:1-19 (I showed a cartoon on the screen of a woman sharing with her Bible study group--"I’ve never really been dead to sin, but I did feel rather faint once.") Our apathy toward sin is destroying us. If All Of Us Have Sinned, Why Worry About It? 1. Consider The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Favor Of God!pt.2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 12, 2006

Living with the favor of God means everything! People take notice of someone who walks in the fruit of God! Favor brings natural promotions, but most of all, it brings Spiritual promotions!

Walking in the Favor of the Lord pt.2 Isaiah 1:18 20 Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the LORD,Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool. 19 If you are willing and obedient, You shall eat the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The "If" Of Fire Proof Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 12, 2006

A sermon on the three Hebrew children of Daniel; their faith, their courage, and their victory.

The “If” of Fireproof Faith. Dan. 3:16-18 Intro.: Tell story: The test 1-12 1. The statue: 1-7 2. The refusal to worship 3. The accusation: 8-12 The confrontation: 13-23 1. The King’s ultimatum: 13-15 2. The statement of faith: 17 3. The total commitment: 18 4. The price of commitment: 19-23 The ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Money Matters

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 17, 2005

Using earthly resources for kingdom purposes.

Luke 16:1-2 (NLT) Jesus told this story to his disciples: "A rich man hired a manager to handle his affairs, but soon a rumor went around that the manager was thoroughly dishonest. [2] So his employer called him in and said, ’What’s this I hear about your stealing from me? Get your report in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Discipline&discipleship Of The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch4

THE DISCIPLINE & DISCIPLESHIP OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Matthew 4 v. 1 - 11, v. 18 - 22 The Discipline of the Christian Life v. 1 "Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil" Note:- 1. The Timing of the Temptation v. 1 "Then" ch 3 v. 17 immediately after his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-22

Denomination: Holiness

"Only Believe" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 5, 2002

This is an evangelistic message, dealing with the way of salvation.

ONLY BELIEVE Text: Mark 9:14-29 "And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them. And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Sowing And Reaping

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002

What is the difference between a living church and a dead church? This message examines a person’s commitment to church.

SOWING AND REAPING Galatians 6:7 INTRO: C. S. Lewis’, “The Great Divorce,” is a fantasy on heaven and hell. In this fantasy, a chilling discovery is made. A thriving congregation exists in hell. The church is busy. It makes the same sounds and goes through the same motions as if it were ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

Beat The Heat Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 9, 2002

This is the 5th sermon in the series "The Kingdom Is Near". The sermon is about hell.

Sunday Morning, September 1, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church SLIDE 1 (Put this slide up during the special music). SLIDE 2 Series: “The Kingdom Is Near” [#5] BEAT THE HEAT Luke 16:19-31 Introduction: 1. As we are approaching Fall I always look forward to cooler weather. I really “feel” for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Our Peace

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 6, 2002

This sermon was preached at Franciscan University during a unity service designated for the purpose of prayer for worldwide peace.

HE IS OUR PEACE! UNITY SERVICE – FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY 1/24/02 I would like to express gratitude to God for the occasion for we have gathered this evening and to those who have participated in the preparations. To Father Scanlan, Pastors James Edward Murray, Calvin McLoyd and to Catherine Heck ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Is Still In Control

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

A message delivered at the community prayer service for the victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

He is Still in Control Psalm 13 Community Prayer Service, 1st Baptist Church Thursday, September 13, 2001 (In honor of those killed in terrorist attacks in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania) Introduction One of the biggest dilemmas facing us as we contemplate the tragedy is “Where is God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan