Sermons on Relationship Over Religion:

Teamwork In Transit To Jesus

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 17, 2003

In Mark 2:1-12, we have a miracle story about a paralyzed man whose "conscience" seemed to be "troubling him". ... Jesus enables the paralyzed man to experience healing as forgiveness.

TEAMWORK IN TRANSIT TO JESUS Text: Mark 2:1-12 A man consulted a doctor. "I’ve been misbehaving, Doc, and my conscience is troubling me," he complained. "And you want something that will strengthen your will power?" asked the doctor. "Well, no," the man said, "I was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Are We Ready This Christmas??

Contributed by James Menhenitt on Feb 25, 2003

What if this Christmas was the last one before the coming of our Lord; are we ready??

Sermon 7 December 2002 – Are we ready this Christmas?? Today is the second Sunday in Advent. We are celebrating that time when Jesus was born, when he came into the world. If we look around the island we see the preparations for Christmas. There are decorations springing up all over the island. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Isaiah 40:11-12

Denomination: Methodist

"We Are Not Spare Parts"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 28, 2003

The Transfiguration of our Lord.

Mark 9:2-9 2 Kings 2:1-12 “We Are Not Spare Parts” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newpot News, VA In our Gospel Lesson for this morning we see that Jesus led Peter, James and John up a high mountain... ...and this was the place where Jesus “was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9, 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Wake Up! Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 4, 2003

5th in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

Wake up! Revelation 3:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Today our study brings us to the church of Sardis. A church that has no commendation from the Lord, and from the very onset of the passage, you can here the dire situation this church faces. Yet there is a rich amount of practical material for our own walk ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Reconciliation And To Reconcile (The Trampled Triumphant)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 4, 2003

There is no one who ... can stand before God justified and clean because without the blood of Jesus that washes away our sin our righteousness is nothing more than filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6). (A sermon for Ash Wednesday).

CALLED TO RECONCILIATION AND TO RECONCILE Text: Second Corinthians 5:20 - 6:10 William Cowper, the poet, found peace with God through the words, "Jesus Christ, whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in His blood, to declare His righteousness for the remission of sins" ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

If It Ain't One Thing It's Another!

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Mar 9, 2003

The testing of our faith.

We live in a world full of trouble and problems, there are problems after problems. Not many of us can truly say "I don’t have any problems" Job even said it himself, "Man born of a woman but for a few days and full of trouble. But Job goes on to reason that since his days on earth are already ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Touch Of Jesus Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Mar 10, 2003

This is the first message of my Lenten series on Jesus. This message is about the transforming power of the touch of Jesus.

The Touch of Jesus John 9:1-12 March 9, 2003 Jesus: Up Close and Personal Introduction It was 1818 in France, and Louis, a boy of 9, was sitting in his father’s workshop. The father was a harness-maker and the boy loved to watch his father work the leather. "Someday Father," said Louis, "I want to ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

"Let God Heal Your Painful Past" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 18, 2003

We become changed people when Christ touches our life and we have a new identity

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches January 12, 2003 Let God Heal Your Painful Past How to: Take on a New Identity Judges6:11-24 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture talks about the most unlikely person in the world to be a leader and deliverer of Israel. Gideon at this point had a painful past that ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-24

Denomination: Methodist

"Expect Delays: Developing Patience" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2003

Begin to realize that delays and problems are opportunities to develop patience.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches Third Sunday of Lent March 23, 2003 “Expect Delays: Developing Patience” James 1:1-4 II Peter 1:4-8 INTRODUCTION: We would all like to be able to sing the song, “Oh what a beautiful morning, Oh what a beautiful day, Oh what a beautiful morning, everything’s ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4, 2 Peter 1:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

"Commitment To Serve" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2003

God has gifted you for the purpose of serving.

Impact Series #4 Commitment to Serve Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches November 10, 2002 Commitment to Serve I Peter 4:10-12 Eccl. 9:10 INTRODUCTION: In our impact sermons we have been talking about Commitments that will change your life. First was the Commitment to Jesus Christ, next was the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-12, Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Methodist

"A Christian Response To War"

Contributed by David Washburn on Mar 24, 2003

We’re called to take a Chritian stand and not a political stand when it comes to war? Should we support it or oppose it?

“A Christian Response To War” Matthew 5:9 March 23, 2003 I’ve heard it said that one of the best ways to make God laugh is for us to make plans. I typically have my sermons planned in advance, which allows me to better focus my thoughts and coordinate worship, which probably made God chuckle this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

"And The Heavens Were Opened"

Contributed by David Washburn on Mar 24, 2003

Why was Jesus baptized? Christ’s baptism is an example of his commitment to God and God’s commitment to him and to us.

Matthew 3:13-17 “And the Heavens Were Opened” March 9, 2003 Why was Jesus baptized? Our Christian faith tells us that Jesus Christ was and is the Son of God and that he lived a life without sin. Baptism is a call to the confession and repentance of sins. This was especially true of the baptism ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Remedy For Rebellion Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 25, 2003

The remedy for rebellion against God is found in the one who was lifted up on the cross.

Remedy for Rebellion In the 70s, when I was studying for my Ph.D at the University of Iowa, one of the books I studied was titled Why Men Rebel (Princeton 1970). In it the author, Ted Robert Gurr, tries to explain why riots, rebellions, and civil wars occur. He cites statistics of nations that ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:9-14

Denomination: Brethren

Issues Of Life 3: Self-Defense, Firearms And The Military Series

Contributed by James H Boyd on Mar 26, 2003

Did Jesus advocate pacifism? Is taking human life always wrong? Does "Turn the other cheek" mean that we must allow ourselves, our families and our nation to be at the mercy of those who wish to do us harm?.

Note: This message is a collaberation between myself and my friend Dave Pope It has been said that a person can but minister out of their ’overflow’, that is, out of the abundance of the Word of God in them and their personal experience. It is with this thought in mind that we present this third ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:36

Denomination: Charismatic

God's Throne Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Mar 31, 2003

The first vision of Revelation is complete, now we start the second vision. In the first vision John saw and heard Christ on the earth. The second vision begins with John being taken to heaven.

THE REVELATION OF JESUS GOD’S THRONE Revelation 4: 1-11 The first vision of Revelation is complete, now we start the second vision. In the first vision John saw and heard Christ on the earth. The second vision begins with John being taken to heaven. As he wrote the vision down, John ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God