Sermons on Responses:

Why Worship? Series

Contributed by Wade Allen on May 29, 2007

A sermon examining why we worship.

Two young newlyweds were preparing to enjoy their first baked ham dinner in their new apartment. The new wife got the meat out, setting it on the cutting board. She then took a knife and chopped off both ends of the ham with a knife and tossed the two small ends in the garbage can. "Wait a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Uptake On The Resurrection

Contributed by Steven Chapman on May 7, 2007

This morning we are going to look at 17 verses that end the book of Luke, and from those verses, we will glean the difference that the Resurrection made in the lives of the disciples then, and can make in the lives of disciples now.

The Uptake On The Resurrection Luke 24:36-53 It’s Resurrection Sunday, and as is typical, we, as Christians, enter into worship with an upbeat spirit. Why is that? Because we know that the uptake on Christianity is found in the Resurrection, we’ve heard the end of the story. However, last month, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Practice Of Worship Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 4, 2007

Worship is a necessary practice in growing deeper in Christ. Our worship needs to be God centered, an offering unto him.

Do you understand that from a worldly perspective, what we are doing here on Sunday morning is absolutely ridiculous? I was recently asked, why don’t more people come to worship? Why would they? To most people worship gathering is a waste of time. Why would I go to church when I could sleep in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:10

Denomination: Methodist

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jul 17, 2002

Being a disciple of Jesus means more than just attending church twice a week!

The Cost Of Discipleship Personal Commitment Introduction "If you thought that living the Christian life is easy, then you haven’t lived it!" (Quotes & Things, by D. Collins). With A View To Becoming A Christian There are many people under the illusion that the Christian life is not very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-36, Matthew 10:37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get In Your Shape Series

Contributed by Michael Fordham on Oct 29, 2002

Discover your unique God-given SHAPE to be used and developed and consequently experience the blessings of serving God as you were equipped to do so.

Introduction: Are you in shape? Earlier this year I went and had a full check up, everything including chest xrays, and ekg. Everything came back fine. My cholesterol was in the normal range but my triglycerides were a little too high. The doctors office just said to watch my diet and not eat too ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Methodist

The Mature Minister Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2002

Peter says we are a royal priesthood. What does that mean for the average church goer? (this sermon had great effect to prompt members to greater involvement in the church.)

OPENING: On the overhead projection we put up a cartoon showing a crazed man being led away from a church in a straightjacket. On the steps of the church building the preacher comments to another man “I’m going to miss Louis - he volunteered for everything.” COMMENT: As funny as that cartoon is, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Master's Plan For Your Life.

Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jan 17, 2002

God has a Master Plan for our Lives. But if we don’t seek His Direction, we will be sure to wander all of our lives

Title: “The ‘Master’s Plan’ For Your Life” When we built the Education Wing a Few years ago debt free the Builder asked us a very important question. He said, “What is your Master Plan for the Church”? Where do you see the Church going in the next five ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Pt.2 Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Nov 30, 2004

This is part seven in a nine part sermon series. This message is part two of the message A Terrible No Good, Very Bad Day .

MOSES: FROM DOUBT TO DELIVERANCE A TERRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY Pt.2 Sunday October 27, 2002 Scripture Reference: Exodus 5 & 6 various verses Intro. A. Last week we began learning about Moses’ terrible, no good, very bad day. I want to take just a few minutes to review what we learned ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

When Jesus announced I AM the Bread of Life, people walked out on Him for 3 reasons.

I AM series #1 I AM the Bread of Life John 6 INTRODUCTION: Ever since I first saw those beautiful stained glass projects on our sanctuary walls, I have wanted to take a closer look at the I AM statements of Jesus Christ. In fact, I wish we could commission that same stained glass crew to make ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-58, John 6:56-69

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Worlds Collide

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Aug 8, 2004

This sermon deals with letting God handle our problems.

When Worlds Collide Gal 2:20, 2 Tim 1:12, Prov 3:5 - 6, Psa 91:4 August 7, 2004 I. I’ve been talking about the fact the Jesus is able deal with the changes that need to be made in our characters and personalities. A. This week we’re going to talk about how He is able to deal with our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Is For Children

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 7, 2004

CHRISTMAS 1(A) - Christmas is for children as God’s Son is born a Child in order to make believers God’s sons.

CHRISTMAS IS FOR CHILDREN Galatians 4:4-7 - December 28, 2003 GALATIANS 4:4-7 4But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons. 5Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Praying To A Sovereign God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 3, 2006

God’s sovereignty is an incentive to prayer because it assures us that when we pray for things that accord with his will, he’ll gladly do them.

Let me ask you something. Did you notice who’s at the centre of Paul’s thinking as he begins this letter to the Ephesians? Who is it who takes centre stage in the life of the Church? Who is it that the church is entirely dependant on for their very existence? There’s the answer in the first ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-23

Denomination: Anglican

God's Unbreakable Bond To You

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 9, 2006

God’s determination to bless the world is seen in this story of Abram’s faith and fear

God’s Unbreakable Bond to You Gen 15:1-12,17-18 After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” Invite u to listen to an ancient story. Long ago, God made an astonishing revelation to a guy called Abram in Gen.12. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Greatest Commandments Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 13, 2006

Love God and love your neighbour, and you’ll likely get the rest right too.

Mark 12:28-34 March 5, 2006 (first of Lent) The Greatest Commandments Apprenticing Under the Master Through Lent, we are going to conclude the series in Mark that I’ve titled “Apprenticing Under the Master.” We’ve tried to look at Jesus’ life like an apprentice would look at the work of a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: *other

The Pharisee & The Tax-Collector - A Sermon On Luke 18

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 21, 2005

Father Dave’s sermon on the parable of the tax collector and the Parisee. Father Dave challenges the conventional understanding of the Pharisee.

Luke 18 - Jesus told them another joke. I know your translation says ’parable’ rather than ’joke’, but ’joke’ is not a bad translation. We don’t tell parables nowadays, we tell jokes, and they’re pretty similar - both have punch lines, both can help you to see life in a different way, both can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican