Sermons on Reassurances:

Stephen--Full Life, Good Death

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 17, 2005

Stephen is an example of living and dying (1) without fear, (2) without bitterness, (3) focused on Christ, (4)immersed in scripture.

They say that two things are inevitable: death and taxes. The task of an accountant is to minimize the taxes people pay. I read somewhere that the task of a pastor is to prepare people for a good death. Of course, this statement might be overly simplistic theologically. It might be overly ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Magi's Guide To Following A Star

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 19, 2005

God just might give you a star to capture your attention and to guide you. And if you follow that star, everything just might change. An intimate encounter with Jesus has a way of doing that to people.

I love the story of the magi. There was a time when the magi lived far away from Jesus. They were given a special star to capture their attention and to guide them. They followed the star, and it changed everything. An intimate encounter with Jesus has a way of doing that to people. I love the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power That Doesn't Falter Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 4, 2006

This is the second message in a Lenten series on "The Seven Last Words of Christ." I also have information on appropriate dramas that can be used as an introduction to this and the other six messages in the series.

CROSS WORDS: WORD #2—THE POWER THAT DOESN’T FALTER LUKE 23:32-43 ARE YOU ABLE TO REMEMBER, WHEN A THIEF LIFTS UP HIS EYES, THAT HIS PARDONED SOUL IS WORTHY OF A PLACE IN PARADISE? These words, composed in 1926 by the hymnist Earl Marlatt in his hymn “Are You Able,” should pierce our hearts into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Methodist

He Is Risen

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 24, 2006

A look at the first seven words of the risen Saviour to His disciples (and us)bringing encouragement and challenge.

John 20:1 – 16 Easter! Christ is risen from the dead! In consequence, because He lives, we also live! Halleluiah. What a glorious hope the believer has. Christ is risen – and because of that, we live! There are two aspects of this wonderful life that is now ours, and both are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Day God Came Near

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 27, 2006

(1) In prayer, we are engaging an active God who respond. (2) In prayer, do not limit the way God respond to you; and (3) in prayer, God converse with you as His friend.

[I’ve take most thoughts in this sermon from John White’s book People in Prayer.] Last week we look at one of God’s promise when a person prays: • Heb 11:6 “...anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” • God gives us a promise, that if ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

On The Edge

Contributed by Jay Robison on Aug 1, 2006

We can learn lessons from Solomon’s call to build the temple. Get to know God, Accept God’s call, Follow God’s instructions, Be part of a team.

Note: I have used sermon central as one of my resources. If I have used your material, thank you. This sermon was in conjunction with the Artic Edge VBS material. ON THE EDGE: WHERE ADVENTURE MEETS COURAGE July 30, 2006 Jay Robison 1 CHRONICLES 28:20-21 We have had a great VBS week Averaged ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Room For Growth Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

No matter how old we are we still grow more!

Last June, there was a small group of us who went and climbed Mount Major in New Hampshire. Similar to any mountain that you would climb, Mount Major had different degrees of difficulty along the way to the top. We started out in the parking lot, where it was completely flat and very easy to walk ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Cures For A Troubled Heart - Part 1

Contributed by Bill Burnett on May 10, 2006

The Psalmist explores how to deal with a troubled heart.

SEVEN CURES FOR A TROUBLED HEART Psalm 37 - PART 1 After worship - READ PSALM 42. This ties into the sermon. Ps 42:5 Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him for the help of His countenance. (NKJ) Does anyone ever feel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-40

Denomination: Foursquare

The Wrath Of God Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 24, 2006

We are embarrassed and uncomfortable about the concept of the "wrath of God." However, Revelation is good news for those victims who long for an end to evil’s reign and pray, "Come quickly, Lord."

I love this passage of Revelation -- I can’t read it without laughing outloud at one of the best memories of my ministry. Let us now hear the word of God from Revelation 16, beginning with verse 1. (Read Revelation 16:1-21) I suppose I should explain why I find this so uplifting. It all started ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If You Only Knew

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 22, 2003

A real understanding of who Christ really is can result in dramatic change, as in the case of this Samaritan woman.

If You Only Knew John 4:1-10 1 The Pharisees heard that Jesus was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John, 2 although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples. 3 When the Lord learned of this, he left Judea and went back once more to Galilee. 4 Now he had to go through ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Reconcile Or Suffer - Your Choice

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 23, 2003

Find out if the people can give a good definition of the word reconciliation (To make friends with someone who you have been estranged or separated from; to harmonize people who have opposing viewpoints)

Hard Times Lesson 33 – Joseph, He Brings Reconciliation to His Family – Gen. 43-50 Illustration:A childhood accident caused poet Elizabeth Barrett to lead a life of semi-invalidism before she married Robert Browning in 1846. There’s more to the story. In her youth, Elizabeth had been watched over ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Figuring God

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

Despite our best efforts to understand the Doctrine of the Trinity, we can never quite figure God out.

Figuring God John 16:12-15 May 22, 2005 Let’s play a few games this morning. You’ve seen these little puzzles that are called “brain teasers.” Let’s see if you can figure these puzzles out. A customer at a 7-11 store selected four items to buy, and was told that the cost was ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Methodist

Connect With God The Father Series

Contributed by Larry Haynes on Jun 15, 2005

This sermon helps people connect with God through a simple act of praying the Lord’s prayer.

THE LORD’S PRAYER: PATH TO INNER PEACE Have you ever taken the time to teach someone to pray? For most of us are first prayer was: "Lord I lay me down to sleep I pray the Lord my soul to keep, if I die before I wake I pray the Lord my soul to take." If you listen to that prayer, at a very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Before And After The Flood

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001

Conditions and Consequences involved with the Great Flood

During and After the Flood – Genesis 7:6-9:17 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand God’s covenant with Noah and the significance of the command, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth.” 2. Explanation of the Aim: God created mankind to give Himself glory. As holy men and women of God ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Timing Series

Contributed by Peter Parry on Feb 23, 2002

My times are in your Hand.

God’s Timing (Ps.31:15) One of the most comforting and reassuring statements in the Bible for the believer is Psalm 31:15, our text for the morning: My times are in your hand. Every now and then from some of the most unlikely sources, you will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:15

Denomination: Congregational