Sermons on Residential Schools:

Called Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 20, 2009

Like Philip, all Christians are called by Jesus to follow him. As we follow him, we spread his kingdom one person at a time through our relationships with other people.

John 1:43-51 “Called” INTRODUCTION One of my joys, as a pastor, is the opportunity that I have to listen to the spiritual journeys of many people. It is always amazing to me how God works in our lives. Frequently, we can’t see God’s presence at the time, but when we look back we see God ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Beyond Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 27, 2013

Jesus power over sickness and death is demonstrated in both the presence and absence of faith.

Luke 7:1-17 “Beyond Faith” INTRODUCTION It used to be so easy. If something bad happened to you, it was God punishing you. God was seen as a God of judgment and vengeance. When Job lost everything, he’s friends tried to console him by telling him that he obviously sinned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Clock Is Ticking Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 30, 2013

The church is intended to change the culture where it is established. Too often the culture changes the churches. Will God "give us up"?

1. [Joe Wright's Prayer -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0bTMQvTRMs 2. Looking at our Place in Our Culture a. Called to change our culture -- Acts 17.6 b. Too often, culture changes us -- 7 churches of Asia 3. Our Temptation -- keep quiet and our faith to ourselves 4. Our Commitment -- first and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Light Has Come Series

Contributed by Rene Perez on Jan 8, 2015

Jesus came into the world to save the world from darkness, and he has chosen us to be the light of this world.

Today, we are concluding our dark side revealed series. We talked about: • DS of religion & how Satan still deceives people into believing something that is not true • DS of sexuality and about God’s standards & how God’s desire is for us to be holy • DS of human ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21

Denomination: United Methodist

"Bread Of Life"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 27, 2015

Feeding the 5000 reminds us of how God provides in difficult situations.

John 6:1-15 “Bread of life” The story reminds us of how God provides • The feeding took place near the time of Passover. This meal commemorated the freedom from slavery which took place in Egypt. God provided away of escape from bondage • The feeding also ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Judges

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 21, 2013

Blessings in our life start with us listening to the voice of God!

Judges! Judges 2:17”………….they would not listen to their judges…….” Believe me, I listened to a lady’s grievances for not less than a hour and half and towards the end when I asked her to listen to me for two minutes, she had no patience to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is Your Nathanael?

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 10, 2020

No doubt the book of John is regarded as the book of love. John the disciple who was “the son of thunder” encountered love and that changed his life and apparently his approach to life which he demonstrated in all his writings

“Philip went to look for Nathanael and told him, “We have found the very person Moses and the prophets wrote about! His name is Jesus, the son of Joseph from Nazareth.” 46 “Nazareth!” exclaimed Nathanael. “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” “Come and see for yourself,” Philip replied.” John 1: ...read more

Scripture: John 1:45-46, John 1:40-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Created By God Built For A Purpose"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 20, 2017

VBS we are created by God and built for a purpose.

Created By God Built for a Purpose 1. First night of VBS we learned God Made You Think of all the amazing God has made Day 1 - Created light and dark. God said let there be and it was Day 2- Created land, water and atmosphere. Day 3 - Gathered water together into seas and created ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On Redemption

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 7, 2023

Redemption is defined as the action of saving or being saved from sin, error or evil.

Michael Bakari Jordan, an American actor, producer and director once remarked: “I think redemption is about righting a wrong, and in that pursuit, it's about trying. You can stumble, you can make mistakes, but it's about trying to do the right thing.” Ephesians 1:7 confirms: “In him we have ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:14, Psalm 111:9, Psalm 130:7, John 3:16

Don't Bug But Hug

Contributed by Sang Kwon on May 5, 2002

What is the meaning of mercy in the Bible?

Back in my high school years in Korea, I had a really great friend named ¡°Jong-Sun¡±. We were like the closest friends not just in school but also in the world. Literally we did everything together during that time. We ate, we played, we studied, and sometimes we even slept together. Don¡¯t get ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Characteristics Of A Mature Christian - Acts 21:27-40

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 14, 2002

Characteristics of a Mature Christian - Acts 21:27-40

Characteristics of a Mature Christian - Acts 21:27-40 Illustration:(Immaturity) Sat Apr 13, 8:22 AM ET TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. (Reuters) - An 8-year-old Florida boy drove himself to school in a stolen car after missing the school bus, police said this week. The youngster was caught when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:27-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Great Reunion

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 10, 2002

God is extending an invitation to the greatest reunion of all.

INTRODUCTION A. Andy and Barney’s high school reunion. 1. Barney is moving his trunk into Andy’s garage when the old high school annual falls out. 2. Andy begins to question where they all are and about the possibility of seeing them again. 3. Before long they are planning a high school ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Leading In Times Of Crisis Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Aug 6, 2002

You will be tested and how you lead in times of crisis is the real evaluation of your leadership

Leading in times of crisis Daniel 2 Beginning I thought it my duty to serve on the WG School board. My children would be schooled there and I have an investment in the community that is multigenerational, so I put my name in the hat and ran and eventually served for 5 years on the board. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Make A Difference

Contributed by Chris Coker on Aug 8, 2002

Making a difference in someones life from Jude 23

Text: Jude 23 Title: Will you make a difference? Dominant Thought: Must be willing to make a difference in someone’s life Introduction: Does anyone have 57 cents in their pockets, if you don’t ask the people around you for the change they have? 57 cents isn’t much money but it changed a small ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Priority Of Knowing God!

Contributed by Sharon Stonestreet on Mar 22, 2009

How wonderful that God desires and has made a way for us to know Him, it should be our priority to know Him.

THE PRIORITY OF KNOWING GOD! PHIL.3:1-14 Last week I preached that Jesus is our only foundation as a Christian. These scriptures again confirm and emphasize how important it is to make Jesus our priority. Look with me at verses 7,8,&10a. Paul says I count all things loss for the excellence of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational