Sermons on Roots:

Whatever It Takes

Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Oct 26, 2002

A call to seek Jesus with passion and believe that he welcomes those who seek him.

Whatever it Takes Mark 2:1-12 Who am I? I was talking to a pastor friend on the phone recently and he said listen to this – ‘who is this denomination? See if you can guess. I am a newly formed denomination that has been in existence for a few decades. We came out of the mainstream church because ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Oct 1, 2001

Jesus is the light of the world!

Q: How many lawyers does it take to change a light bulb? A: How many can you afford? Q: How many evolutionists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Just one but it will take a million years. Q: How many Psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Only one, but the bulb has got to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-32

Denomination: Baptist

Who's In Charge Here?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Christ is the Head of the Church.

Who's In Charge Here? Colossians 1:16-18 At a meeting of the American Psychological Association, Jack Lipton, a psychologist at Union College, and R. Scott Builione, a graduate student at Columbia University, presented their findings on how members of the various sections of eleven major symphony ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let The Body Beware!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

If we do not desire God's will for the life of the church, then we will see the Body of Christ fall far short of God's will.

"Let The Body Beware!" 1 John 2:18-28 The human body gives us one of the most awe-inspiring illustrations of a deep biblical truth that all of us should aspire to live out as we seek to be obedient to God's call upon our lives. Once we receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior we are placed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Participants And The Spectators

Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 2, 2001

In Matthew 25 Jesus gives us His only picture of the final judgment. In the parable of the Sheep and the Goats those who are the "blessed" ones are those who loved the least of these in society.

The Parable of The Participants and The Spectators Matthew 26:31-46 Years ago, a Missouri congregation listened to a young preacher who had walked twenty miles to deliver the sermon. Tired and hungry, this young man faltered, floundered, and failed. The people were unresponsive; they did not know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Devil Didn"T Make You Do It Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2001

James in these verses teaches us how to overcome temptation (real faith For The Real World - part two)

"The Devil Didn’t Make You Do It" James 1:13-18 A mother told her son not to go swimming. However, when he came into the house his mother noticed that his hair and bathing suit were wet. "Johnnie," his mother scolded, "I told you not to go swimming." "I couldn’t help it mom," he defended ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Happy Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 17, 2001

The church of Jesus Christ needs to be filled with therapists who dispense laughter and happiness to all they come in contact with especially at Easter.

Be Happy- part 2 Thesis: The church of Jesus Christ needs to be filled with therapists who dispense laughter and happiness to all they come in contact with especially at Easter. Introduction: Today is Easter! It’s resurrection Sunday! It’s a time to rejoice and Be Happy! Why you ask! Because we ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:4, Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dancing With Jesus

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Mar 22, 2002

Jesus doesn’t care if you’re ugly. He doesn’t care if you’re fat or thin. He doesn’t care about the horrible sins and crimes you’ve committed - that’s why He died on the Cross. He simply loves you and wants to dance with you. If you will let him lead he w

DANCING WITH JESUS Matthew 16:21-25 ILLUSTRATION: Listen to one man’s remarkable discovery at Smokey Mountain near the Philippine capital of Manila:"A gigantic man-made mound, perhaps 100 feet high, ran on before us for a mile or more. Wisps of smoke rose from fissures all over the sides and top ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter - What Did God Feel

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 27, 2002

A Good Friday sermon that asks what God felt and how we should respons.

MT 26:45 Then he returned to the disciples and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour is near, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 46 Rise, let us go! Here comes my betrayer!" MT 26:47 While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:45-61

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Breaking Free From The Past Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

As we focus on those things that are eternal, and put on the new self, we will experience freedom from those things that have shackled us in the past.

Breaking Free from the Past In an old Candid Camera episode, an actor is on a busy sidewalk and begins looking at the ground. He walks around a bit and continues to look down. People are passing by him and a few give him strange looks. After a couple minutes, he decides to get down on his hands ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11, Colossians 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Sensitivity Of Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003

This morning, we’re going to encounter someone who was in desperate need of grace. She came face-to-face with her sin ­ and with Jesus ­ and drank deeply of the “Sensitivity of Grace.”

The Sensitivity of Grace If you’ve been with us for the last four weeks, you’ll know that we’re in the middle of a series called, “Grace Encounters.” As we look at how Jesus interacted with people, we’ve been learning about how grace can change our lives. In the first message entitled, “The ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Learning How To Love Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

Love is a choice and a matter of conduct. As we ask God to grow this foremost fruit in our lives, we will be well on our way to experiencing growth in all the other areas.

Learning How to Love Rev. Brian Bill 6/10/01 Last week we tackled the very difficult question, “What Happens When You Die?” Several of you commented afterwards that we don’t hear enough sermons about Hell in church today. Well, this morning, we’re kicking off a brand-new series called, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Galatians 5:22-25, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Journeying To Joy Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

Being joyful is more than just being happy. We’ll focus on the true meaning of joy and look at several “joy-busters.”

Journeying to Joy Rev. Brian Bill June 15, 2001 Our family spent this past Wednesday at a Water Park up in God’s Country. We had a blast! There were lots of smiles and laughter. The girls really liked the wave pool and we all enjoyed slides with names like the “Corkscrew,” “Twister,” and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20-24, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Oh God Revive Us 2 Series

Contributed by Bev Sesink on Feb 5, 2005

A present day application of 2 Chronicles 7:14 to the Canadian church.

OH GOD REVIVE US! (PART 2) Psalm 51; 2 Chronicles 7:14 30 January 2005 Prayer Audio reading of Psalm 51 (NIV) Together Read 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) front of bulletin Confession, Forgiveness, Restitution guidelines Revive Us O Lord (slide) INTRODUCTION This morning I want to complete the sermon I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Look For In A Mate Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 13, 2005

How do you know who you should marry? Parents, how do you know who’s right for your son or daughter? What is it that you should look for in a mate? I want to say right up front that there are a number of significant aspects that need to be considered b

What to Look For in a Mate 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, 7:1 Rev. Brian Bill 11/6/05 I love how kids respond to questions about marriage. When asked about the right age to get married, a six-year-old named Freddie said, “No age is good to get married at. You got to be a fool to get married.” When asked ...read more

Denomination: Baptist