Sermons on Representative:

The Garden Series

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on May 14, 2003

The principle of the tithe was established in the Garden of Eden

STEWARDSHIP SERIES # 1 “The Garden” Introduction A steward is one who is entrusted to be the keeper of another’s goods and interests. Since the steward is given a great deal of control over the interests of the owner, there is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Charge It To Me

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 13, 2002

Paul’s plea for Onesimus shows his willingness to redeem his friend before his master. A Christ-like example of redemption and justification.

„h Abraham Lincoln, when an attorney, was approached by a wealthy man who passionately insisted on bringing a suit for $2.50 against an impoverished debtor. „h Lincoln tried to discourage him, but the man was bent on restitution. „h When he saw that the man would not change his mind, Lincoln ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Other

Jesus And The Pharisee At The Temple

Contributed by Robert Rust on Oct 18, 2000

Comments or outline: This morning we have a story about two Jewish men who go into the Temple in Jerusalem to pray.

Comments or outline: This morning we have a story about two Jewish men who go into the Temple in Jerusalem to pray. Luke lets us know right away in the opening line of this story just who Jesus is telling this parable to. “And so he told this parable to certain ones who trusted in themselves that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

The Model Father

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. Today is Father's day - a day on which we look at the role of fathers. Our the image of a perfect father is someone we can trust and who can tell us what is right and what is wrong. Someone who can take care of us. Someone to answer our many questions. Someone we can come ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Not To Worship God Series

Contributed by Todd Riley on Feb 5, 2002

An exposition of Exodus 20:4-6

Islington Baptist Church February 3, 2002 Exodus 20:4-6 Scripture reading: Exodus 32 Series: The 10 Commandments How not to worship God A few years ago I made a mistake. I was visiting an elderly Christian lady who happened to have a lamp, but no ordinary lamp. The lamp had a big fat ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Holy Reflection Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001

Christian Worldview includes our status as creatures made in the image of God.

The Big Picture - A Holy Reflection Bible Reading: Genesis 1: 26-31; 11: 1-9 John 17: 15-26 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Last week we spent some time together in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31, Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Who Do You Say Jesus Is"

Contributed by Charles Lindquist, Jr. on Aug 28, 2002

Jesus asks His disciples who people say He is, then asks them who do you say I am?

LET US PRAY: Lord, breathe Your Spirit upon us at this time. Bless now the words of my lips and the meditations of our hearts – give us an understanding of Your Holy Word and lead us in the way You want us to go. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. Jesus and His disciples ventured into the District ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Fix The Other Guy Series

Contributed by David Salisbury on Jan 16, 2003

Lesson 6 in a series. This lesson focuses on how we relate to people who don’t like us.

How to Fix the Other Guy Matthew 5:38-42 In Brazil, several Indians who had been refused an audience with then President Ernesto Geisel because they were not wearing ties told the press they would “insist that any government official visiting an Indian Village must wear a feathered headdress ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Faithful Messengers Series

Contributed by Philip Kruis on Dec 17, 2001

God uses his faithful messengers, both throught their presence and their message, to assure that message sent is message received.

God’s Faithful Messengers Luke 1:26-38, 2:8-14 Introduction: "I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant." Wow! How many times do we communicate like that? Far too often I imagine. I’m currently doing premarital ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Leaven-Yeast-Mt 13:33 Series

Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Mar 7, 2003

Where the kingdom is depicted as having remarkable growth despite humble beginnings, and was probably told to reassure Jesus’ disciples that their involvement in the kingdom would not be for nothing

THE LEAVEN-YEAST-Mt 13:33 Mt13: 33 He told them still another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into a large amount of flour until it worked all through the dough." INTRODUCTION Our previous study examined ‘The Parable Of The Mustard Seed’ Mt13: 31-32, Where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33, Matthew 16:5-12

Denomination: Methodist

Good New For Bad People Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003

This parable embody two contrasting views of how to approach God; one on the basis of supposed good works and the other on the basis of God’s grace.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 49 “Good News for Bad People” Luke 18:9-14 In verse nine Jesus begins another parable. Because this parable follows the parable of the persistent widow, where Jesus teaches us to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Good New For Bad People Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003

This parable embody two contrasting views of how to approach God; one on the basis of supposed good works and the other on the basis of God’s grace.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 49 “Good News for Bad People” Luke 18:9-14 In verse nine Jesus begins another parable. Because this parable follows the parable of the persistent widow, where Jesus teaches us to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Meaning Of Communion Bread Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 31, 2003

Simple bread has incredible meaning when it’s used to celebrate the Lord’s Supper.

Meaning of the Bread For Christians, this is a season of remembering. We look forward to celebrating and remembering Christ’s death and resurrection but, in advance, we remember many other events and words that led up to that horrific sacrificial offering of Himself. During his final meal with his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, Mark 14:22, 1 Chronicles 5:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship In Heaven Part Ii Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 15, 2003

The Lion Of Judah is worthy of our praise because he is the Lamb that was slain

Worship In Heaven Part II December 7, 2003 Revelation 5 Two weeks ago I preached from Revelation 4 where we got this glimpse into the worship of heaven. John gives us this fantastic description of the throne and the One who sits on the throne. There are amazing colors like gemstones and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: *other

God's Unconditional Love Series

Contributed by Michael Trigg on Oct 15, 2006

We were strangers because of our sin and disobedience but God, in His Unconditional Love, provided the way for us to return to Him, through the promise that He had made to Abram. We can become one in the Holy Nation of Israel, clothed in clean and white

INTRODUCTION. We are now in the third month in our exploration of the prophecies of Zechariah. So far we have looked at the first two chapters. Last month we looked at the first three visions. This month we are looking at the fourth vision: The Removal of the High Priest’s Dirty Clothing and ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist