Sermons on Resisting Socialism:

How Jesus' Life And Ministry Contrasted With The Pharisaical Religious Leaders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus’ values were based on loving the Lord with all of one’s heart, soul, strength and mind. (Luke 10:27) The Pharisees’ values were rooted in their traditions and their religious laws

How Jesus’ Life and Ministry Contrasted With the Pharisaical Religious Leaders Illustration:The trouble oftentimes with religious people is that they try to be more spiritual than God himself. Frederick Buechner. 1. Jesus’ values were based on loving the Lord with all of one’s heart, soul, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:12-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tells Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 1, 2016

Psalm 9 – Tells us to give Thanks, Evangelize, Laugh, Laugh again, and Sing

Psalm 9 I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. 2 I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High. 3 My enemies turn back; they stumble and perish before you. 4 For you have upheld my right and my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-20

Denomination: *other

Stop The Senseless Killings

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 5, 2012

Sermon about alcohol fuelled killings of youth in Kapiti.

Like the rest of our community, I was shocked by the recent violent deaths near local popular drinking spots of two of our young citizens: Izak Millanta and Sean Strongman-Lintern. As well as mourning its loss, our community is, quite rightly, asking questions. Asking what caused these tragedies. ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Unity Of The Spirit

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 6, 2023

"Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." (Ephesians 4:3)

Lent is a season of reflection on the frailty and vulnerability of human life. The season starts forty days before Easter on a Wednesday, which most churches observe as Ash Wednesday. Some churches have special services on Ash Wednesday and impose ashes on the forehead as a sign of our mortality ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3

Denomination: Other

Homosexuality And The Christian

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Aug 4, 2017

Same-sex attraction and homosexual lifestyles - hardly mentioned in public a few years ago - are mentioned daily in news, entertainment, and other venues. Public acceptance is on the rise. How is the Christian to respond to this development?

Homosexuality and the Christian I. Introducton Read the story of Lot in Sodom (Genesis 19:1-11) God destroyed Sodom because of its utter sinfulness. Clearly, theirs was homosexual sin. When I was coming of age in the 1950’s, I was barely aware such a thing as homosexuality existed. I naively ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-11, Romans 1:26-27, 1 Timothy 1:8-11, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Romans 6:12-13, James 1:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Live The Alternative - Part 1

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2001

An exhortation to live a truly alternative lifestyle.

Live The Alternative! Part 1 Galatians 5:16-25 In previous years, Americans have seen the flappers, zoot suiters, beatniks, hippies, punkers, and gangs. Now we have the Goths. Each generation has its group of people seeking an identity that is away from the mainstream. They scoff at society’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Bacon Or Eggs Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2021

In Part 2 of this series, we examine two examples of individuals who reached a crossroad and had to make a decision to give it all (bacon) or to continue just giving eggs (works).

Bacon or Eggs Part 2 Scripture: Acts 5:1-10; Second Corinthians 9:7; Matthew 10:34-39 This is part two of my series “Bacon or Eggs.” Two weeks ago in part one of this series I shared with you that there is a difference between the hen and the hog that provide the eggs and bacon we eat for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-10, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Matthew 10:34-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responsibilities Of Christian Parents

Contributed by John White on Nov 18, 2019

God personally established the institutions of marriage and family when he gave Eve to Adam and united them in holy wedlock in the garden. He then commanded them to be fruitful and multiply and populate the earth.

Responsibilities Of Christian Parents Ephesians 6:1-4 "Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. And, ye fathers, provoke not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 11, 2011

Paul said in Gal 2.20 that the life he lived Christ lived in him. He was telling us that we are to allow the Holy Spirit to incarnate Jesus' life in us. Our life is not our own it was bought with a price. If Jesus is living in us then His life should b

Intro: Jesus came into the world at a time similar to ours. The social setting was very complex due to the conflicting religions and philosophies of the day. This led to a very pluralistic social structure in which you could justify anything in the name of a personal god (small g). In other ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

They Weren't Looking For Him

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 21, 2008

The King of Eternity came into this world and the world had no idea what had taken place. Politicians, Priests, and the Public missed one of the greatest miracles ever for they weren’t looking for Him. Are we any different?

THEY WEREN’T LOOKING FOR HIM Matthew 2:1-18 Introduction: When we consider the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ, we quite often forget the obscurity in which the events took place. The appearance of the wise men and the reaction of their message reveal the depth of that obscurity. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Processes Of Conviction

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Thank God for godly sorrow that produces repentance. May the Lord help us to be more senstivie to the prodding of His Holy Spirit’s conviction so we may please the Lord more and bear fruit in every good.

1. We live in an age when people are very careful not to offend one another. Yet, truth always is a two-edged sword that convicts people of not living up to Godâs standard of righteousness. Theme: Conviction is a healthy process that the Lord takes people through to bring them to a realization of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Strong Saint Series

Contributed by Kamau N on Apr 19, 2003

Spiritual strength and courage are necessary for our warfare in the world full of darkness and evil. The life and behavior of saints must be strong and righteous in a world full of sin and ungodliness.

A Strong Saint Ephesians 6:10-12 Spiritual armour against the enemies of their souls) Spiritual strength and courage are needed for our spiritual warfare and suffering. Those who would prove themselves to have true grace, must aim at all grace; and put on the whole armour of God, which he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Development Without God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 17, 2010

Like Jesus and Stephen, Pope Benedict's words are rejected by a world that cannot admit its need to be changed from within.

April 19, 2010 Caritas in Veritate The secular world doesn’t get it. In fact, the leaders of society have rarely gotten it in any age, because they don’t understand what people really want. In New Testament times, they resisted the change urged by the Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Catholic

How Should We Relate To Politics? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

A look at what a Christian’s role in government and politics.

Continuing is our series entitled “You Asked For It… in which we are focusing on topics which were drawn from a survey of the entire community. Today… How should we relate to the roles of government and politics? The issue of Christian involvement in politics has been one of the most debated and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The True Vine (You Are The Branches) - John 15 V 1-11 This Is Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 2, 2022

Abiding in Christ is as simple as the branches abiding in the Vine. Yet what causes some branches to become less productive? In the Part 2 of "I am the Vine, you are the branches," we look at what it means to abide, and at service. Fruit brings glory to Christ and magnifies His Name.

I AM THE TRUE VINE (You are the branches) - John 15 v 1-11 THIS IS PART 2 Welcome to the last Part in this series of messages on the “I AMs” of John’s gospel. We are continuing the thoughts in “I am the Vine” that has much to do with bearing fruit and abiding or remaining. Last time in PART 1 ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-14, Psalm 119:9, Ephesians 5:26-27, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 3:12-15, Matthew 25:23, John 14:15, John 14:21, 1 John 3:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational