Sermons on Retreat:

Doubting Disciples Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 13, 2003

Jesus brought 1)peace by showing the reality of the resurrection, and 2)purpose by showing the wellspring of witnessing.

Luke 23:36-49 – Doubting Disciples Charles Swindoll in his book Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back tells the story of a farmer who wanted to impress his hunting buddies. To impress them, he bought the smartest, most expensive hunting dog he could find. He trained this dog to do things no other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:36-49

Denomination: Baptist

The Dinner Guest

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 23, 2004

A sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent Mary and Martha

5th Sunday in Lent John 12:1-8 The Dinner Guest 12:1 ¶ Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 There they made him a supper; Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at table with him. 3 Mary took a pound of costly ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

On The Road Again

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

An object lesson with scriptural points - 10 things for the checklist as you hit the highway of life. Link inc. to formatted text and audio version.

On the Road Again [10 things for the checklist] Matthew 7:13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OnRoadAgain.html A. Jesus often used object lessons. B. Behold a Sower went forth to sow. C. What man of you having 100 sheep. D. They help to impress spiritual lessons. E. Today let’s use a familiar ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 23

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 2, 2004

The 3 H’s of Psalm 23

Hunworth 01-05-04 Psalm 23 Apparently, in the American Church today is known as “Good Shepherd Sunday”. I would therefore like, this evening to have a look at one of the Psalms that has been a fantastic source of strength to many Christians. It is known as the “Shepherd’s Psalm”. Of course I am ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Accepting Your Assignment Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 18, 2004

Serving is to be at the core of our lives- that’s what we were created for.

Accepting Your Assignment Purpose Driven Life #29 Cornwall/Montreal March 6, 2004 Are you concerned more with what you receive from something or with what you can contribute to something? Is coming to church a matter of getting something or giving something? Is going to school a matter of getting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is The Beef? Where Is The Fruit?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 27, 2002

The average church member spends more a month on PREMIUM TV CABLE AND SATELLITE SYSTEMS THAN ON MISSIONS. WHERE IS THE BEEF? WHERE IS THE FRUIT?

WHERE IS THE BEEF? WHERE IS THE FRUIT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com The average church member spends more a month on PREMIUM TV CABLE AND SATELLITE SYSTEMS THAN ON MISSIONS. WHERE IS THE BEEF? WHERE IS THE FRUIT? I begin the lesson with a big, sweet yellow apple in my hand. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6, Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Called Samuel

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jan 14, 2003

Samuel’s call was timely because the priesthood of Eli’s family line had been defiled and compromised by his sons Hophni and Phineas.

WHEN GOD CALLED SAMUEL Text: First Samuel 3:1-10 We have all heard of a thing called tough love. Tough love is when one confronts another with unyielding consequences. Tough love does not yield to the ones who want to bend the rules. Tough love is tough because it reminds the ones or the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Be Thankful

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 14, 2003

One of the temptations of the Christian who has been saved for any length of time is the danger of getting accustomed to God’s blessings, to take them for granted, and fail to be thankful. we need to be thankful to God for so much.

BE THANKFUL PSALM 100 INTRODUCTION: Psalms 100:4 tells us to "Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise; be thankful to Him, and bless His name." One of the temptations of the Christian who has been saved for any length of time is the danger of getting accustomed to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing Our Heroes Super-Stories Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 8, 2003

Learn how to take small steps in sharing the wonderful news of God’s love with those close to us

It seems that the news media plays a role in the lives of many of our make-believe superheroes. From the Daily Planet from which the editor Perry White chronicles Superman’s latest exploits to the editorial pages of J. Jonah Jamieson who bitterly denounces the actions of Spiderman. Even on TV you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Confession

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

What is involved in confession

“The Power of Confession” 2 Chronicles 6 & 7 Intro: This morning we want to talk about confession. I’ve been spending a lot of time in the hospital this week. Funny things can happen in hospitals. One of my favorite stories is about the time the Pastor Dan went to visit Mrs. Johnson. Now, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trip Tips

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 24, 2003

Suggestions regarding what to take with you on your journey into the new year to make it as enjoyable as possible.

¡°Trip Tips¡± Matt 6:25-34 25 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Now It's Personal! Series

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Mar 10, 2003

This can be a difficult text to preach if there is current conflict in your church. This treatment moves the application to the spiritual plane where our true enemy is working to discourage and destroy God’s people.

"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." Ephesians 6:12 Please turn to the person sitting next to you this morning and tell them: "You ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-14, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Planning Our Future

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. It was my first year end as controller. The year had just ended and in two months the auditors would be in to check the books. Accounts had to be reconciled and analyzed. Costs had to be projected on unfinished projects. For two months I worked an average of 16-20 hours a ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Facing The Giant

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000

In life we face many situations and often we run away.

Facing the Giant Today I want to take the time to cover a small piece of history. As I read this it became clear to me that this battle is still being fought today by many, and lost as well. I am not talking about a physical fight, but rather a spiritual one. Today we are going to be reading from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Use 10 Weapons To Disarm The Devil In Your Life

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 21, 2003

Paul told the believer how to stand firm against the enemy.

"How To Use 10 Weapons That Can Disarm the Devil in Your Life": "Putting on God’s Armor Protects You From The Devil" (Many of ideas in this series are from Chuck Lawless’s book The Discipled Warrior, (Grand Rapids, MI, Kregal Publications) 2002. 2 of 4 Eph. 6:10-18 (NIV) October 12, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Baptist