Sermons on Richard Gere:

72 Hours That Rocked The World Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 27, 2010

These 72 hours would change the world, spiritually, religious, and physically forever. Jesus did what only He could do, pay the price for all of our sins.

72 hours that Rocked the World Passion Chapters of the 4 Gospels We need to examine all four Gospels to see the entire Passion Week story. By doing this we see the complete story of what transpired in that last 72 hours. In these hours Jesus will change the world like only He can. These last ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Water Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 30, 2010

Many go through life spiritually dehydrated. Rituals, creeds and the like do not fill us. Only Jesus can give us this fulfillment when we learn to worship in Spirit and in Truth.

Living Water John 4:4-26 Recently one of the major denominations met in Columbus to debate, of all things, whether or not Jesus Christ is the one true Savior of the world. Is he the universal Savior or might there be several? What about the other world religions and their claims? Some people ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith In Healing

Contributed by Richard Hosea on Feb 15, 2010

Tell the story of the healing of Jairus' daughter and the healing of the woman with an issue of blood

Faith in Healing This story based on Mark 5:21-43 Simmons Loop Baptist Church 2-14-2010 pm Once when Jesus was teaching and healing on the banks of the Sea of Galilee, He told his disciples that they were going to the other side. Upon reaching the west side of the lake at Capernaum a large crowd ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

Planting Seeds Of Faith

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 18, 2009

Throughout our lives God is constantly planting seeds of faith in our life and calling us to also plant seeds of faith in the lives of others. This sermon explores what that involves.

Sermon Outline To beging today’s message I would like you to listen to 3 verses from scripture and see if you notice something Read John 1:41 John 1:43 John 1:45 One of the amazing things for me is the way God chooses to connect with us. The way God chooses to connect with you and me. Did you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41-50

Denomination: Lutheran

Samuel And Discipleship (02b)

Contributed by Richard Healey on Jan 19, 2009

Five principles of discernment

The call to discipleship is strongly expressed in these readings - Andrew inviting his brother Simon to meet the Lord. Having spent the week at Summer School of Evangelisation in Bathurst, many young people want to know how to discern the will of the Lord. In the first reading from 1 Samuel 3, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-19

Difference Makers Never Quit Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 24, 2009

If we are to win this world for Christ, we have to become difference makers. Gleaned from "Facing the Giants" and several sermons at this site.

Difference Makers Never Quit Sometimes it hard for us not to be discouraged when it comes to items like evangelism. We don’t see results for all of our efforts, and we begin to wonder if we are making a difference. In the movie “Facing the Giants” young David Childers asks his father “Why did ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Difference Makers Stay The Course Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 28, 2009

Difference makers stay the course even when all Hell is unleashed against them. Will we let the stones stop us or will we keep singing.

Difference makers stay the course. Chippie the parakeet 1. Sucked up by a vacuum 2. Washed up under the bathroom faucet 3. Blow dried with a hair dryer 4. No wonder he does not sing anymore. Storms of life have a way of sucking the joy out of our life. In this passage, Paul and Barnabas see God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Holy?

Contributed by Richard Francis on Jan 31, 2009

How do you feel to "Be Holy as I am holy" up to the task, impossible? Take heart and lets explore holiness and living like Jesus and find hope in loving like Jesus

Eyes fixed on Jesus If we are honest it is difficult to live to a set of values and ideals isn’t it. Its difficult to proclaim on a Sunday morning that we want to be like Jesus yet lose it in the office on a Monday or with the family on the way back from Church. Is it just me or do you have those ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Marriage 101 Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Feb 3, 2009

It is impossible to understand marriage without understanding the church.

If you have seen the movie “Fireproof,” you probably remember the scene of the salt and pepper shakers glued together. And if you have attended weddings, you have probably heard the minister say to the bride and groom that the two will become one flesh. Do you know where to find those words in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-33

Denomination: Brethren

Difference Makers Settle Differences Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 5, 2009

There will always be disputes as long as there is sin in the world. How we handle them tells how God has influenced us.

Difference Makers Settle differences Acts 15 We live in a world that is full of disputes, whether it be about politics, religion, sports, there will always be disputes. We live in a world of dispute and debate. It’s everywhere: at home, at work, in politics, and even in the church! In this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Difference Makers Have The Right.... Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 14, 2009

we can have all the right tools but using them for wrong purposes. When we use the right tools for the right purpose, we have the power.

Difference Makers have the RIGHT…. Acts 16:1-15 Do you know anyone who cannot sit still? They always have to be doing something. Even when sitting, their motor is running [leg shaking]! The Apostle Paul was like that…he always had to be preaching or witnessing or discipling or visiting. He could ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Disaster Hits.... God's At Work Doing Far More Loving Than Judging

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 15, 2009

This sermon is a pastoral sermon exploring the question where is God when disaster hits. It was written following the bushfires in Victoria, Australia.

How have you coped with the week? Early in the week I was wondering if this was a nightmare? But as the week went on the reality was hitting home. Already 180 lives lost and coroner has allowed for up to 300 deaths.. A national news reader that I watched daily dead. A town completely ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

What Responding To What God's Call Means For Us

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 15, 2009

God calls each of us. This sermon explores what it means to respond to God’s call. What do we do? and What does God do for us?

Sometimes when you hear passages like today’s bible reading you can find yourself asking the question. Does this really apply to me? You maybe saying hey I already have a life. I have a family. I am not going to leave my job and family simply to become a full time disciple. I can’t afford it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

God Has Authority Of Everything.....including Your Sins

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 15, 2009

This sermon explores the fact that God has authority of everything, and especially our sins.

Do you really believe that God has authority over everything? Have you ever wondered why you don’t get your own way all the time? When I asked this question when time, someone once replied, because thankfully God is smarter than me or you!! The reality is no matter what happens or is happening ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

When Life Gets Busy.....pray

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 15, 2009

A busy life is not always something we can avoid. However when life gets busy, the gift of prayer is not only helpful but essential. This sermon explores why

WWhen life gets busy or overbearing what do you do? Do you frantically go about all your tasks? Maybe you get stressed out? Do you get angry? Do you think I will just keep going and going? Or think once I have dealt with all this stuff I will start planning a better life? No matter who you are. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-45, Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran