Sermons on Right Thumb:

Changing The Spiritual Climate Of Indifference Series

Contributed by Robert Massey on Jun 5, 2002

God gives a somber condemnation of indiffernce and speaks to the people of Joel’s day of what they must do to overcome it.

CHANGING THE SPIRITUAL CLIMATE: INDIFFERENCE Joel 2:1, 12-28 (1:1-5, 13-16) Joel is listed as one of the minor prophets, in contrast to the major prophets such as Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, or Daniel. They are called the minor prophets simply because the short length of their works. The title, ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-28

Denomination: Church Of God

6 Reasons Christians Can Be Certain Of Heaven. Part 1 Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 11, 2002

An Expository Sermon On Why Christians Can Be Certain That God’s Promise Of Future Glory And Heaven Will Be Fulfilled.

Romans Series # 39 May 22, 2002 Title: 6 Reasons Christians Can Be Certain Of Heaven. Part 1 Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 8 of Romans as we continue with message #39 of our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-39, Romans 8:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God That Jesus Knew

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 25, 2002

Compare the god of your imagination to the God that Jesus knew, and revive your relationship with God.

This being the fourth Sunday of the month, we will be looking at one of the 9 characteristics of a successful participant in God’s mission for our church. This morning, we will be looking at the characteristic of the passion to know God. The guiding text for this morning’s message comes from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: *other

How To Help People Listen More Effectively – Mark 4:20

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 26, 2002

How to Help People Listen More Effectively – Mark 4:20

How to Help People Listen More Effectively – Mark 4:20 Jesus said, “Others, like seed sown on good soil, HEAR the word, accept it, and produce a crop – thirty, sixty or even a hundred times what was sown.” Jesus said, “You will know them by their fruit.” “Be doers of the word and not merely ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Dead??? "Is It Reasonable To Believe In God?"

Contributed by Brian Moon on Jun 27, 2002

2 part sermon that ask if it is reasonable to believe in God, and then if Christianity is the best picture of that belief in God.

God is Dead??? (Is it reasonable to believe in God) by Brian A. Moon Story – It was my first year at Palm Beach Atlantic College when a person I latter became good friends with ask me questions that I had never thought of growing up in the church. They ripped my faith apart with their arguments ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Now Playing: Back To The Future!

Contributed by Rick Shockley on Jun 29, 2002

In light of the things happening in our world, what does the future hold? Where are we headed? When will the world end?

Now Playing: “Back To The Future!” 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18; MATTHEW 24:42-44; 25:13 1 Thes. 4:13-18 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. 14We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

I Pledge Allegiance To A Hiding God

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 7, 2002

The recent "under God" court decision is inconsequential. Far better to pledge allegiance to a God who does not need publicity and lip service, but who points us to acts of justice, liberation, and witness.

In every age there are those who feel they need to help God out of hiding. God, it seems, is never without public relations agents, who want to help Him get His name out. They have their own reasons – some of them well-intentioned, and some of them selfish – but the truth is that God does ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing Joy To The Lord's Heart Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 8, 2002

It is mind-boggling to realize that we have the capacity to make God rejoice by our faithful ministry.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 25 “Bringing Joy to the Lord’s Heart.” Luke 10: 1-24 Dr. John R. Hamby Luke’s Gospel account is the only one that tells of the sending out of the seventy. It is also the only version that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Assurances From Jesus - Matt. 28:18-20

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 10, 2002

Blessed Assurances From Jesus - Matthew 28:18-20

Blessed Assurances From Jesus - Matt. 28:18-20 "Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine. Oh what a foretaste of glory divine. Heir of salvation, purchase of love, filled with His goodness, lost in His love." (Fanny Crosby) We live in a world that is filled with fear, doubt and uncertainty. Recently, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Will You Allow To Be Your Master?

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jul 11, 2002

Paul says we’re no longer under law but under grace, he means we no longer live under the old regime of the law; that is part of the old creation, old self, joined to Adam, slaves of sin. Instead we’ve been brought into a new reality, the grace of God

Rom 6:12-23 - Who has mastery over us? Old Horror Movie – “The Hand”  Regardless of what they did to this hand it kept coming back to haunt them Background So Far  God has had to deal with two problems – sin, and our sinful nature  In the first part of this chapter we talked ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Christian Church

The Revelation Of Death Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 26, 2002

how jesus fulfilled the predications of his bones and piercing

The Revelation of Death Fulfilled John 19: Now it was the day of Preparation, and the next day was to be a special Sabbath. Because the Jews did not want the bodies left on the crosses during the Sabbath, they asked Pilate to have the legs broken and the bodies taken down. 32 The soldiers ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-37

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Three 'vs' Of Calvary"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Mar 28, 2002

An evangelistic message on the purpose and power of the Cross of Christ.

Palm Sunday 2002 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Fort Worth, Texas The Cross of Christ “Then they led Him out to crucify Him” –Mark 15:20. The image of the Cross seems to be everywhere. It hangs from the rearview mirrors, and rests upon the dashboards, of our cars. It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God's Verdict On The Cross

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Apr 2, 2002

This is the seventh and final installment in a series on the most important day in the most important life ever lived; we walk with Jesus to Calvary!

The Most Important Day In the Most Important Life Ever Lived! <b>God’s Verdict on the Cross</b> Matthew 27:45-54 March 24, 2002 Today we conclude what I trust has been an encouraging and challenging study for you, as we look one last time at the most important day in the most important life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Feature Presentation

Contributed by Chris Genders on Apr 8, 2002

Worship can either be the previews or it can be the feature presentation - make it the feature presentation.

[Call to Worship] I love going to the movies. I love the smell of popcorn, the comfortable seats, the experience of being with friends and family. I even love the way that my shoes stick to the floor! But most of all, I love the sense of anticipation! You know what I mean? You’re sitting there ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23, Isaiah 29:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Lives! What Shall We Do?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 12, 2002

the conversion of believers led them to ask how to live afterwards

April 14, 2002 Acts 2:14, 36-47 14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: 36 "Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ." 37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Lutheran