Sermons on Real Reform:

Toten Rocks

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 19, 2006

What is fair in the eyes of God? No wau to make it so be better rely on grace. The only real rest we can depend on comed through Christ.

Toten Rocks Matthew 11:25-30 What kind of week have ya’ll had. Wit the predictions of the weather and things to do. I felt like I was toten rocks all week long. I can use the word toten can’t I? This is home and you know what I mean don’t you? I am talking about working on something and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Congregational

A Bible-Driven Church

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005

What is the real purpose and meaning behind the Church and behind being left in this world once Jesus Christ has become our Savior and our Lord?

A Bible-Driven Church Colossians 1:25 It is not at all uncommon to hear someone say that they love the church they found because the people there are so nice and because the pastor is so easy to understand. What we do not hear people saying much is that they love their church because the people ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Thanksgiving That Doesn't Count

Contributed by Steve Miller on Jan 4, 2005

Real thanksgiving is done with the right attitude. The prayer of the Pharisee was arrogant and despising toward the Publican, therefore it did not count. This sermon was developed for a community Thanksgiving service.

The Thanksgiving that Doesn’t Count STEVE MILLER, November 23, 2004 Luke 18:9-14 (NKJV) Do you remember the television commercial for Citibank with the two ladies in the grocery store? The one puts her hand on the other’s tummy and asks when the baby is due? The woman looks at her like she’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: *other

Love Each Other?

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Oct 1, 2005

How do we love as God does? What is real love? How do we love each other? questions we will try to answer.

John 13:34&35 Love Each other? Did God create everything that exists? Does evil exist? Did God create evil? A University professor at a well known institution of higher learning challenged his students with this question. "Did God create everything that exists?" A student bravely replied, "Yes ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discerning Between The Essentials And Non-Essentials

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 23, 2006

This I pray that your love would abound still more and more in real knowledge and depth of insight. So that you may discern what is best

Discerning Between the Essentials and Non-Essentials Phil. 1:9-11 "This I pray that your love would abound still more and more in real knowledge and depth of insight. So that you may discern what is best." "I pray that you would be filled with the knowledge of His will with all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spoiled One And His Unsung Heros

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 27, 2007

Naaman was well known, but the real heros in this story are the unnamed little servant girl and some other servants who persuaded their master to obey the word of the prophet.

Naaman 2 Kings 5:1-14 (central text) I. Qualities of this man (v. 1) A. a leader (of rank) B. submissive to his king C. an honorable man D. used by God E. he had a real problem and need Who amongst us has a need? Who does God choose to use to send the message of hope? In this case, an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lent

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Mar 14, 2008

In today’s sermon we will see that in a very real sense, Lent is about understanding the 51st Psalm of David and seeing ourselves in the place of the Psalmist.

“Lent” Psalm 51 03/17/2008 By Dcn. Chris Nerreau ILLUSTRATION •(2 Sam. 11) Many of you are familiar with David’s escapades with a peasant girl named Bathsheba. In this particular story we see a King who abuses his power in such a way as to commit two heinous sins, namely rape and murder. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Orthodox

Part 6 - Jesus Can Satisfy Me. Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 13, 2007

Have you found real satisfaction in life? Jesus Christ can satisfy your soul. Let’s look into the Word of God and see how.

Jesus Can 2007 Part 6 - Jesus Can Satisfy Me. Isaiah 55:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall - March 11, 2007 *Are you satisfied? Have you found real satisfaction in life? *Daryl Grimes says. -I am happy when I go hunting or fishing. -I am happy when I go see a friend or loved one. -I am happy when I go ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Troublesome Tongue

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007

Let’s do more than just beat ourselves up about our tongue. Let’s examine the problem and find real solutions.

Passage: James 3:1-12 Intro: It’s perhaps typical when preaching on this passage to hand out the whips, and encourage everyone to beat on themselves and each other! 1. we all have plenty of experience with the power of the tongue. 2. we have been wounded, and we have wounded others. 3. some of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Trusted With A Heritage Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on May 16, 2007

There’s more to life than power, position and prestige. Find out how Joseph saw through all of this to the real meaning of his existence.

Trusted: Lessons from the Life of Joseph Week 5: “Trusted with a Heritage” After final song, go to Video [Word on the Street interviews asking, “How do you want to be remembered?”] INTRO: Regardless of what you think about those answers (and there were some pretty crazy ones, eh?), it is evident ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Your God? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 23, 2006

Each of us has to serve somebody. Jesus in Luke 16 gives us some real incentive to make the Lord God our only God.

Does Jesus ever say things that seem confusing or even contradictory? "Eat my flesh" Jesus said in John 6. Did that mean cannibalism? "Do these words offend you?" Jesus said. They heard words on the surface but didn’t realize what they meant in terms of Jesus giving His body as a sacrifice and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Here Comes The Judge Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 3, 2007

This message helps the listener understand the Biblical interpretation of the millennium by looking at 3 important truths. In this message i compare tv courtroom judges to the real judge.

“Here Comes the Judge” Revelation 20:1-15 It’s interesting that there has been such an increase of shows on television that involve the court room. These shows really are all about the judge. He or she is the focus of the program. There is an entire station now devoted to Court TV. It all ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Sending Greetings Of Love (Or Christmas Is Weird)

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002

When we strip away the candles, tinsels, stockings and presents we come to the real message of Christmas for all “for God so loved us”

Sermon: Sending Greetings of Love (Christmas is Weird) Dec 16, 2001 Christmas is just plain weird. I mean have you ever thought about it. What other time of year do you sit around staring at a dead tree in your living room while eating candy out of your socks? And look at the Christmas cards ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-9

Denomination: United Methodist

The Other Side Of The Lake

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jun 26, 2006

A Sermon for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost where Jesus stills the storm on the Galilee. The central theme is that the real "danger" is the transforming power of Christ, not the storm.

The Other Side of the Lake! Sermon on Mark 4:35-41 Pentecost +3-B June 25, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “And Jesus said to them, ‘Let us go across to the other side.’” -Mark 4:35 The last week of June is upon us already. And, for Methodist ministers, that means it is moving time in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: United Methodist

The Advent Hymn To Christ Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 10, 2000

We need to see the real person of Christ , not a stained-glass window version, for he was the Eternal Son becoming the Emptied Servant and is now the Exalted Lord.

THE ADVENT HYMN TO CHRIST The Advent season has come around again. What does it all mean? To the world in general and to us? For those in the marketplace of commerce, it’s a time of expectation of the cash till ringing, with everyone who can buying presents. For the man and woman in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist