Sermons on Return:

Tithing, A Clue, A Choice, A Command? Series

Contributed by David Hill on Aug 10, 2004

What the Bible has to say about thithing.

Tithing! A Clue, A Choice, or A Command? Malachi 3:6-10 Introduction: Army firing range in basic training. One thing I quickly learned, if you want to get off the firing range unharmed you listen carefully to the instructions of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Finish What He Starts

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 25, 2004

This message examines 3 aspects of salvation.

“GOD WILL FINISH WHAT HE STARTS” Phil. 1:1-11 INTRO – Don’t you like for someone who takes a job to see it all the way through to completion? Whether it’s a mechanic, a doctor, or a waiter in a restaurant, we simply expect that when someone takes a job, they will complete the job in a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For What's Lost, Pt. Ii Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Feb 10, 2004

In the story of the Prodigal Son we learn lessons for the prodigals and for the "faithful sons."

Looking for What’s Lost, Part II Luke 15:11-32 Continuing our study of Luke, we find ourselves in Chapter 15. I want to invite you to be turning there. We previously looked at the first part of this chapter. Jesus was being criticized by some of the Jewish leaders because he was eating and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Treatment For Troubled Hearts Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 2, 2003

A sermon that outlines, seriusly interprets and applies the text; we all experience "troubled hearts," and the Lord offers us steps to move them toward "peaceful hearts."

Treatment for Troubled Hearts (John 14:1-31) 1. Did you ever play board games like “Shoots and Ladders” or “Gooses Wild” or even “Candyland?” You know the kind of games—your goal is to get to the finish line…. 2. John chapter 14 is outlined in a similar fashion: we begin with “troubled hearts” ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Compassion, Commission, Commandment Series

Contributed by Brent Charles on Oct 3, 2006

A sermon on biblical soul-winning from Matthew 9:35-38

A Closer Walk with Thee Meditations on Christian Doctrine Biblical Soul Winning Matthew 9:35-38 JBC 4/10/05 Pro 11:30 The fruit of the righteous [is] a tree of life; and he that wins souls [is] wise. The fruit of the righteous is righteousness itself without which we can never ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Bible Church

Living And Dying

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 29, 2006

Communion Meditation for December 4, 2005

TS Eliot wrote one of my favorite Christmas poems many years ago entitled, ‘Journey of the Magi.’ Written from the perspective of one of the Magi, it contains a very reflective perspective on the travels to find the Christ child and the results of that meeting. A cold coming we had of it. Just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

No Bread In The House Of Bread

Contributed by Paul Dehaan on Feb 21, 2006

Is there fresh manna in the house of God?

“No Bread In The House Of Bread” Ruth 1:1-6, 22 Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. [2] And the name of the man was Elimelech, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prodigal Son Revisted

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 24, 2006

Why the original version would have been so shocking

The Gospel reading is taken from: Luke 15:11-20 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his Father, ’Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 "Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Anglican

Biblical Christianity: Falling In Love Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 22, 2005

This is the first of a 4 part series comparing the early church of Acts 1-5 to today. This message looks at the idea of falling in love with Christ.

Biblical Christianity Pt 1 ¡V Falling In Love Mark 14:3-9 I want you to know that I spent a long time searching for what I am going to begin sharing with you today. It is perhaps the most important series of messages that I have shared in a long time. Listen to these passages of Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: *other

Narnia: Watch, Wait, Be Amazed Series

Contributed by Dan Waite on Nov 25, 2005

The Advent season begins with anticipating the comming of Jesus both at Bethlehem and as a future hope similar to the characters in the Chronicals of Narnia.

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1 – 3 Title: Watch, Wait, Be Amazed I. Deferred hope is the present reality. A. Habakkuk registers a legal complaint against God... 1. (1:2) “How long, O Lord, must I call/cry/beg (so intensely) for ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

Lord Of The Harvest Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005

Revelation 14 shows Jesus as Lord of the Harvest of Grain (God’s Grace) and of Grapes (God’s Wrath.)

INTRODUCTION: We’ve been studying the appearances of Jesus Christ in the book of Revelation. We’ve seen Him as the Son of Man and the Head of the Church. We’ve worshiped him as the Lamb who was slain. In Revelation 14, he appears as the LORD OF THE HARVEST. I looked, and there before me ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A More Sure Word

Contributed by Mark Baker on Feb 5, 2005

The surity of God’s Word.

A More Sure Word 2 Peter 1:17 For He received from God the Father honor and glory when such a voice came to Him from the Excellent Glory: "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.’’ 18. And we heard this voice which came from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain. 19. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:17-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Responsibility Of Blessings

Contributed by Mark Baker on Apr 30, 2005

Obedience to God Word in our life and Gods promises of blessing. Blessings always follow obedience.

Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, Blessings are not miracles. Miracles are temporary, just for you, and can occur in unbelief. Blessings keep us out of crisis, 2. Blessings are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:4-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Sermon For The Seventh Sunday Of Easter

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 19, 2007

What is the significance of celebrating the 7th Sunday of Easter, after we celebrate our Lord’s Ascension?

7th Sunday of Easter, May 20, 2007, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Almighty God, we give you thanks for revealing yourself to us through your Son, Jesus the Christ. We confess our faith in his saving power, and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26, 1 John 17:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

What Are You Doing?

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 25, 2007

As children of God we are to work for Gods Kingdom.

What are you doing? Matthew 25:14 - 30 (NIV) Sunday morning we talked about counting the cost. What are you willing to pay to not only enter but also to expend the kingdom? Then Sunday Evening I talked about if someone wanted to make an impact on the world that we must view ourselves as servants ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Nazarene