Sermons on Redeeming Time:

Matthew – A Transformed Tax Collector Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 20, 2005

By calling Matthew as one of His disciples Jesus demonstrates His great love for sinners and His willingness to meet them where they are at – not where they should be. As disciples of Jesus was are called to have the same attitude.

Matthew 9:9-13 Matthew – a transformed tax collector Scripture Readings:- Luke 18:9-14 Matthew 9:9-13 (text) When you hear a name you often associate an image with that name. If I told you that someone named their pet dog “Butch” – you would have a certain picture in mind wouldn’t you. But when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Standing In Awe Of God - Job Chapter Twenty Three Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 10, 2007

This is a study into Job chapter tewnty three.

Job 23 - Job Can Not Find God (verses 1-9) Job Asserts His Integrity (verses 10-12) Job Stands in Awe of God (verses 13-17) 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 "Even today my complaint is bitter; My hand is listless because of my groaning. 3 Oh, that I knew where I might find Him, That I ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Most Glorious Day In History

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 3, 2010

Easter morning celebration. Praying the Lord will use this and you have an amazing service.

The most glorious day in history Matthew 28:1-10 Matthew 28:1-10 Introduction Last week we talked about Palm Sunday. The triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into the city of Jerusalem. We took a hard look at those that were cheering him and how quickly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Between Two Worlds

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 1, 2005

The values, priorities, and expectations of the kingdoms of this world are completely at odds with the values, priorities, and expectations of the Kingdom of God. Conflict is inevitable.

During his last night with his disciples, before his arrest, Jesus concluded his teaching with these words: “I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) In his Second Letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Narnia: Always Winter And Never Christmas

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Nov 10, 2005

Introductory sermon to The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Theme: "The world is not as it should be."

ALWAYS WINTER AND NEVER CHRISTMAS—Romans 8:19-21 and other texts (all Bible quotations are from the New International Version) Oxford, England, September 18, 1931. Two brilliant young professors walk in the darkness until 3:00 a.m. Jack and Tollers have become fast friends, drawn together by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Part 2 - True Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 14, 2005

Part 2 of our Faith sseries - True Forgiveness.

FAITH PART 2 – TRUE FORGIVENESS First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.tawasbaptist.org WELCOME • Visitors (Visitor Cards & Prayer Request Cards in pews) Last week we talked about Faith and unforgiveness, and how unforgiveness can cause a roadblock and prevent God ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:2-5

Denomination: Bible Church

Go Up And Possess The Land

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 18, 2005

This sermons encourages the christian to live in victory.

Theme: Go up and possess the Land! Text: Deut.1: 5-8 Intro. A. Taking a closer look at our churches today, what can we see? I can see people who called themselves Christians, who come to church contentedly in a once-a-week basis. There, as their custom, they had their “worship service”. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

C. S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters Series

Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Dec 2, 2005

An exploration of the nature of sin and temptation in C. S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters.

C. S. Lewis #4 “The Screwtape Letters” Luke 4.1-13 C. S. Lewis’ book The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe begins with the premise that a wonderful world called Narnia has fallen under the spell of an evil witch who has usurped the role of Narnia’s rightful Ruler and set herself up as Queen. Like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Man's Way Vs God's Way

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 22, 2005

A sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17 Jesus rebuke of Peter

15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17 Matthew 16:21-28 "Man’s Way vs God’s Way" 21 ¶ From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. 22 And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Great Work Requires A Great Team Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Aug 23, 2005

To accomplish the great work God is calling us to, we need everyone to join the team and do their part.

Great Work Requires a Great Team Nehemiah 2:17-3:32 August 13/14, 2005 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: To accomplish the great work God is calling us to, we need everyone to join the team and do their part. Great works for God are accomplished when everyone does their part: 1. “Spiritual” leaders are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Uncommon Grace Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005

Eighth in a series on the book of James. Concern how to live a life of uncommon grace.

A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF JAMES Sermon # 8 “Living in Uncommon Grace!” James 4:4-10 Most Christians understand “grace” as it applies to salvation that is that Jesus did something for them that they could never do for themselves. By his ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ready Mix Gods

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 7, 2005

This sermon shows the sin of building idols in our person lives.

Introduction- As an introduction I show the congregation a picture (on power point) of me holding a box of ready mix biscuit mix in my hand. State: Ready mix biscuit mix can be a wonderful thing. It accommodates people who have busy schedules. It accommodates people (like me) who do not know how ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Care What I Wear? Series

Contributed by Kirtes Calvery on Sep 11, 2005

Modesty is a way of thinking more than a way of dressing: a way of thinking about one’s identity, one’s loyalties, and one’s love for God and others.

Does God Care What I Wear? Sept. 11, 2005 Key Text---Colossians 3:1-14 The Message 1 So if you’re serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. 2 Don’t shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Stephen: Giving His Life And Death For Christ Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 1, 2005

Stephens character was shown by Dr Luke in Acts 6. In Acts 7 we see that character lived out as he lives for Christ and because of his witness becomes the first to die for Christ.

Intro: Last week we learned about the character of a Godly man. We learned about Stephen. Stephen was the first martyr for Christ and what an example to follow! Stephen was not only the first martyr for Christ, but many Scholars and preachers also credit him with being the first Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Baptist

A Clash Of Cultures Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 8, 2004

God wants us to hold one another accountable to His truth, but He wants us to tolerate our cultural differences; He wants us to make every effort to do what leads to peace and mutual edification among believers.

A Clash of Cultures (Romans 14:1-23) A. Many churches are held hostage by SPIRITUAL terrorists who hold the church back in the name of being OFFENDED or claiming to be WEAKER BROTHERS. 1. If a vegetarian joins our church, should we forbid all meat at a church dinner? 2. If one person finds our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible