Sermons on Routine Confessions:

Give Thanks To The Lord Always

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Nov 19, 2001

As we count the blessings our Lord has given us we are moved to thank him every single day.

O give thanks unto the Lord for He is good His mercy endures forever! How many times have you uttered those words? If you’re like me you find yourself speaking those phrases right around mealtime. Unfortunately there are times that I’ve caught myself ripping through those words, not thinking ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Day Of The Lord Part 1

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 20, 2001

A discussion of the term the Day of theLord and related events. The need for readiness.

THE DAY OF THE LORD I THESSALONIANS 5:1-11 I THESSALONIANS 5:2 "FOR YOURSELVES KNOW PERFECTLY THAT THE DAY OF THE LORD SO COMETH AS A THIEF IN THE NIGHT." INTRODUCTION: When perilous times occur many ask why is it that God seemingly allows bad men to prosper and go unpunished. Many see God as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus To The Cross #3 - Dead Man Walking Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Nov 21, 2001

This is the third message in a series that looks at Jesus final few days before He was crucified. This message considers the anxiety that Jesus was feeling and how He faced His fears on the way to the cross.

INTRODUCTION If you were given a choice, how would you Choose to Die? -- In an accident - quick & relatively painless? -- In your sleep? -- Surrounded by your friends and loved ones? Of course, none of us are given the choice of how we die -- we don’t know until the moment comes. Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-54, Luke 22:42-43

Denomination: *other

Ready Or Not, Here He Comes Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jun 15, 2001

This sermon discusses the Lord’s return by stressing the importance of being ready for His Coming.

Intro: Our whole family would be getting ready to go out to eat, and my twin brother Larry would be in his room watching everybody else taking their showers, getting dressed, etc. When we started to leave and yelled for Larry, He replied, "I’m not ready, no one told me we was leaving." It should ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The 1st Product Of Unfaithfulness: Impotence Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Jul 13, 2001

Unfaithfulness among Christians has led many in and out of the church to lose power for living. Yet God turns tragedy into triumph.

The First Product of Unfaithfulness: Impotence Hosea 1:1-5, 11; 1 Kings 9-10 Pastor Jim Luthy Dan and I drove through downtown Vancouver B.C. a couple of weeks ago after a worship session on a Friday night. A two-block strip of night clubs were beginning to come to life as the rest of the city ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do We Rejoice In?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 13, 2001

4th in a series on love from 1 Corinthians 13

Sermon for 2/22/98 1 Corinthians 13:6 What Do We Rejoice In? Introduction: Jonathon deserves to be called the “prince of friends.” He was the son of the king and the heir apparent to the throne. Suddenly David looms upon the horizon with his beauty, his courage, and that nameless magnetism and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:6, Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Defines Servanthood

Contributed by Bobby O on Feb 4, 2001

This sermon gives us six was we can act like Jesus

“Jesus defines servant hood” Matthew 12:15-21 Transitional Sentence: In the midst the beginning of the attack of Jesus by the religious leaders, Matthew gives to us some of the outstanding characteristics of the Servant Jesus. But Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. And many followed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Time Giving! Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Feb 9, 2001

God who is almighty and eternal, stands outside the realm of time. You and I look at time in a three dimensional way. We see it as "past, present and future".

"Time Giving!" " The 3 T’s - Time, Treasure, and Talent" series part 2 of 3 Text: Ecc. 3:1-11 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Feb. 11, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Eccles. 3:1-11 There is a time for everything, and a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:3-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Building Community - Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 1, 2001

We need to encourage one another, because encouragement is a powerful tool to help one another persevere in faith.

Lately, we’ve been discussing what it means for the church to be a community, and how we can build and maintain a sense of community in the church. Why is this topic important? In our country, social bonds have been steadily eroding for the last forty years. People are less connected, less ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Count The Cost

Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 3, 2001

A deductive exposition of the text with illustrations challenging people to count the cost of following Jesus.

Text: Luke 14:1—35 Title: Count the Cost Series: Lent 2001 Topic: Christian Living/Discipleship Theme: Cost of following Jesus Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to count the true cost of following Jesus. Response: Individuals will fill out cards ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Father's Strength

Contributed by Don Gaston on Oct 18, 2000

‘Abraham, take your son, your only son and sacrifice him’, why would this have happened? Let’s take a few moments to study the circumstances that led up to this event.

‘Abraham, take your son, your only son and sacrifice him’, why would this have happened? Let’s take a few moments to study the circumstances that led up to this event. Will power! Have you heard the expression, ‘so and so has a strong will power’? Will (noun): the power of control over one's own ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-2

A Father's Strength

Contributed by Don Gaston on Oct 18, 2000

‘Abraham, take your son, your only son and sacrifice him’, why would this have happened? Let’s take a few moments to study the circumstances that led up to this event.

‘Abraham, take your son, your only son and sacrifice him’, why would this have happened? Let’s take a few moments to study the circumstances that led up to this event. Will power! Have you heard the expression, ‘so and so has a strong will power’? Will (noun): the power of control over one's own ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9

Wake Up!

Contributed by Eric Bates on Jan 4, 2005

Current events indicate that Jesus’ coming is near. This sermon emphasizes the importance of watching for His return.

Text in () indicates power point slide... Prayer (Car covered in snow) What better time to get away; Blizzards in the Midwest and Texas; Torrential rain and flooding in California. So, when the travel agent suggested a sunny beach resort far from the hustle and bustle of life, nothing could seem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:27-31

Denomination: Adventist

What God Hates!

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 16, 2005

The things God Hates!!!

WHAT GOD HATES PROVERBS 6:16-19 Don’t you just hate it when another vehicle cuts you off on the freeway and especially Big Trucks!! Or I really hate talking to those automated phone systems, and pushing all the different buttons to get to that person you want and then you get some voice ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Light Side Of Life

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 7, 2005

Deep fellowship with God and its implications for the Chgristian life.

THE LIGHT SIDE OF LIFE 1 JOHN 1:5-2:2 INTRODUCTION... The Intimate Date (adapted from John Bevere, The Voice of One Crying, 1993) My wife and I went out on a ’date’ this past Wednesday. We went to dinner and a movie. We went to get away from the kids and to eat at a good restaurant. It was a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ