Sermons on Riddle Of Life:

Living With Christ

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 28, 2004

By following the commands of God, we are truly living with Christ.

Grace and mercy be unto you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In Old Testament times, Moses, the Patriarchs and the rest of the Jews looked toward a specific part of a tent as the living place for God. Blood was shed in this Tent of Meeting in the form sacrifices ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

No Neutrality

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 10, 2004

There are no spiritual mugwumps. You are one one side or the other. Do you know which one?

No Neutrality As a retired soldier and a bit of a history buff I know a little about warfare. I also know that in every war there are people who do not want to get involved for various reasons. They may be theological or political pacifists or just folks too young or too old to participate. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:30

Denomination: Baptist

Giving With Attitude

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Dec 16, 2004

A sermon asking the church to examine its attitude toward giving.

Hillsborough Reformed Church at Millstone Preached at South Branch Ref. Ch. As Guest steward Pentecost XX October 17, 2004 Mt. 6:19-21, II Cor. 9:6-15 “Giving with Attitude” This morning I would like to talk to you about a few of the Bibles principles of stewardship. For some, they may come as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seventeen Names Of God And Their Significance

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 20, 2004

"God is so good, God is so good, God is so good, He’s so good to me." We all like to sing this with sincerity, thanking Him for all that we have. Would we sing these words if we were living alone, felt unloved, and had little to eat?

Seventeen Names of God and Their Significance (Psa 46:10) "Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted in the nations. I will be exalted in the earth." Perhaps the most common sin of omission is the failure to worship the Lord for who He really is. Mistaken notions of God inevitably lead ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10, Psalm 45:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Commission Series

Contributed by William Scott on Dec 22, 2004

Christmas is God’s Great Commission!

THE GREAT COMMISSION Text: Gal 4.4 Intro.: 1. The birth of Jesus is a well-spring of great joy to the world. 2. We associate w/ His death, sorrow & regret, but from His birth, joy. 3. The 1st Christmas carol of the angels was a joyful event expressing the gladness of God’s heart. 4. The stars ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Sit Here Until We Die?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 10, 2005

When you’ve got no other options, surrendering (to God) won’t be as bad as you expect it to be.

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC -------------------------- January 9, 2005 -------------------------- 1Elisha said, “Hear the word of the LORD. This is what the LORD says: About this time tomorrow, a seah of flour will sell for a shekel and two seahs ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

A Passionate Pursuit Of God

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 11, 2005

We are to passionately pursue God.

A PASSIONATE PURSUIT OF GOD Psalm 100:1-5 S: Worship C: Pursuing God Th: A Passionate Pursuit of God Pr: WE ARE TO PASSIONATELY PURSUE GOD. ?: How? KW: Ways TS: In our study of Psalm 100, we will find four ways that demonstrate how to pursue God. The _____ way is… I. JOYFULLY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Street Sweeper

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 3, 2001

A Palm/Passion Sunday Sermon

Palm Sunday Luke 19: 28-40 Luke 22:14-23:56 The Street Sweeper "What a mess!! I come to work on Monday morning and what do I have? A messy street. I wonder what happened? I see palm branches thrown all over, even some clothes. What a mess!! Who could have done such a thing, and why? I did not see ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

"Wearing Out The Judge" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

Variety in how we pray can help us to be consistent and persistent

“Wearing Out The Judge” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When the subject of prayer comes up, it raises some questions. First of all, since God already knows our needs, why even pray? Obviously God doesn’t need a briefing—He doesn’t need to be informed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

The Family Of God

Contributed by Bruce Smith on Jul 12, 2002

A look at the family aspects of church

THE FAMILY OF GOD INTRO 1. One of the most important parts of the church is its family-like aspect 1 Tim. 3:15 but if I am delayed, I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:26, 1 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pitfalls Along The Way

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 15, 2002

When one yields to the high calling of God we become very vulnerable to heartbreaks and distortions. To pastor is a demanding role, almost like a mother and child.

A HEART TO HEART TALK WITH PASTORS Hebrews 12:12-15 Key verse to keep in heart: Psalms 119:165; Great peace have they which love Thy law; AND NOTHING SHALL OFFEND THEM (meaning that NOTHING in the Word will ever be offensive to those that love the Word). Hebrews 12:12 Wherefore lift up the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unwanted Dinner Guests

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 19, 2002

What can we learn about reaching the lost from the feeding of the 5,000

INTRODUCTION • Have you ever come home from a long day at work, just wanting to relax? Maybe you have put in many hours at the office or in the factory. • On your way home, you envision a scene where you come home and put up your feet turn on the television and read the newspaper. Then you see ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44, John 6:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ's Principles Of Evangelism (Matthew 10:5-42)

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 7, 2002

Christ’s Principles of Evangelism (Matthew 10:5-42)Let us remember that we have to obey and trust Christ and His priniciples for evangelism to achieve success.

Christ’s Principles of Evangelism (Matthew 10:5-42) Quote:It is easy to determine when something is aflame. It ignites other material. Any fire that does not spread will eventually go out. A church without evangelism is a contradiction in terms, just as a fire that does not burn is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-42, Matthew 10:16-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Outward Expression: Love Series

Contributed by Brett Stair on Oct 9, 2002

Fourth of the series examining the Great Commandment.

The Outward Expression: Love Matthew 22:34-40 Today we conclude our series on the basics of Authentic Christianity. We have been looking at the Great Commandment and have discovered that Authentic Christianity means that we love God with all that we are¡K „« All our heart ¡V meaning that we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

All Things For The Cause Of Christ

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 12, 2002

What a heart this man, Paul, had for the cause of Christ. He would give up whatever he could so that others could know Jesus and be saved!

1 Cor. 9:23 And I do all things for the sake of the gospel, that I may become a fellow partaker of it. Did you hear about the UT guys that went hunting? One of the tackles and the quarterback from UT went hunting and as they are walking in the woods suddenly the quarterback falls to the ground ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ