Sermons on Role Of The Church:

Terror And Trust

Contributed by Joe Veltman on Oct 13, 2001

A Call to faith and renewal in the wake of the terrorist attack on the United States

Psalms 10 and 11 Matthew 6:12 Lord’s Days 52 and 1 of the Heidelberg Catechism September 16, 200` "Terror and Trust" Dear Congregation of our Lord, Jesus Christ, Psalms 10 and 11 seem to go together. Both were apparently written in times of tremendous fear, perhaps war. Some of you remember ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Man Forgot—god Remembered!

Contributed by James Groce on Oct 14, 2001

God was showing them what COVENANT was all about.

------------ Text: Malachi 2:1-17 ------------ 1. Gen. 8:1 and Ex. 2:24 (Read) 2. God Remembered? The Covenant. He never forgot Noah, it simply means HE was faithful to HIS covenant with Noah. 3. Malachi (My Messenger) was speaking to a different time of history than most other Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parenting: The Big Picture Series

Contributed by Robert Barnett on Oct 18, 2001

This sermon is an overview of the series "The Word On Parenting" and a treatment of four essential relationships in successful parenting.

P A R E N T I N G: T H E B I G P I C T U R E Proverbs 22:6 ¡§Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it.¡¨ That verse tells me there are two basic gifts we are to give our children: Roots and Wings. Train up a child in the way he should go¡XWe ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: *other

Avoid Adultery Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Aug 19, 2002

The only way to avoid spiritual adultery against God is to humble ourselves enough to obey Him.

One of the most common characters for children to learn about in Sunday School when they are young is Samson. Kids love to hear about the guy who was so powerful that nobody could beat him up. His physical strength was so great that he was able to bring a huge building down by pushing on the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If Rock Could Talk Part 1

Contributed by Steven Pace on Aug 14, 2002

What if rock of the old testament could talk what would they say? This sermon looks at the significant of rocks in the Old Testament... I think you will like it

If Rock Could Talk Part 1 Luke 19:40-40 If Rocks Could Talk Part 1 Luke 19:40 A new year brings many thoughts to my mind. As we close in on the end of 2003 I started thinking about the verse and wondering, “If the stones of the bible could cry out what would they say? So today’s message I have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:40, Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of Work, The Enjoyment Of Leisure

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 6, 2004

1- The business and blessings of work 2- The reason and rewards of leisure

INTRO.- ILL.- One time a minister was preaching about the importance of work. He told the congregation that they should praise God for the opportunity of working for their daily bread. “But the Lord has seen to it,” he said, “that you don’t have to work every day. Because of Moses you have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Why Does God Allow Suffering

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 12, 2004

Suffering is an all too common reality in our world. God permits suffering, obviously, but is He responsible for it?

CATM Sermon - “Why Does God Allow Suffering?” September 12, 2004 Sometimes it’s too easy to find illustrations to a sermon. Sometimes as a preacher you search and struggle to find stories from the community and stories from other places that help to make what you’re trying to say ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Source Of Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 30, 2004

All people can experience eternal life through belief in Jesus.

Who Is This Jesus? 3. He is the source of eternal life John 3:1-18 September 25/26, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: All people can experience eternal life through belief in Jesus. 1. Every person needs to be born of the Spirit. (John 3:1-8) 2. We experience spiritual birth through belief in Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, Our Only Hope

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 6, 2004

God’s relationship with the children of Israel shows us that Jesus is our only hope.

October 3, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Deuteronomy 4: 30-40 Subject: A Call to Obedience Title: Jesus, Our Only Hope What is hope? Webster’s dictionary defines it as, “a confident expectation that a desire will be fulfilled; wishful trust; something which one longs to see realized” That is a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:30-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking On Water

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 9, 2004

When the billows are tossing high and life seems at its worst, how can we manage to stay above water? Peter teaches us to Listen, Look, and Lean on Jesus.

Walking On Water by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ Scripture Reading: Isaiah 43:1-3a Invitation Song: Faith & Praise #453 "Love Lifted Me" Claudia was a newlywed in her twenties when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease and given only a fifty percent chance of survival. Quickly, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian Church

Beginning, Finishing, & Choosing

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Oct 12, 2004

Lessons from Gideon on living, serving and choosing our leaders: A guide for living and voting

STARTING, FINISHING, & CHOICES Judges 8-12 There are 2 big lessons for us at the end of and in the wake of Gideon’s life: 1. How we begin leads to how we live. But, how we finish is so important. Paul said I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Temptation

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

Everyone is tempted when ...

ILL>> Temptation >>>> Great time on the ski trip... no bones broken - other -3 No fear - highest hill<<<< fast<<<< Very helpful, fun, positive -- Proud!!! On the TV show Hee Haw, Doc Campbell is confronted by a patient who says he broke his arm in two places. The doc replies, "Well then, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Keep The Party Going

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

Jesus has the power to change us.

KEEP THE PARTY GOING! John 2:1-11 S: Celebration of Change Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: JESUS HAS THE POWER TO CHANGE US. ?: What? What changes can He make? KW: Changes TS: We will find in John 2:1-11 three changes Jesus has the power to make in us. The ____ change that Jesus has the power to ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Here's The Proof

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 5, 2002

Jesus proves His identity.

HERE’S THE PROOF John 5:30-47 S: Jesus Th: Witnesses to Jesus Pr: JESUS PROVES HIS IDENTITY. ?: How? KW: Witnesses (appealing to witnesses) TS: We will find in our study of John 5:30-47, four witnesses that Jesus uses to prove His identity. The ____ witness that Jesus uses to prove His identity ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Danger In The World Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002

In the Beginning, Part 3 of 7.

THE GREATEST DANGER IN THE WORLD (GENESIS 3:1-24) When I was in Chicago for continuing education, my cousin and his wife bought a box of chocolates for snacks. The chocolates were not popular buys like See’s Candies, Hawaiian Mauna Loa or Godiva. They were inexpensive, purchased from a nearby ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible