Sermons on Roy Gustafson:

The Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Feb 14, 2019

Characteristics of what real praying contains.

Matthew 6 5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-14

More Is Caught Than Taught

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 7, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 26: 1 – 34

Genesis 26: 1 – 34 More is caught than taught 26 There was a famine in the land, besides the first famine that was in the days of Abraham. And Isaac went to Abimelech king of the Philistines, in Gerar. 2 Then the LORD appeared to him and said: “Do not go down to Egypt; live in the land of which I ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Sermon 4 & 5 Series

Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 22, 2003

Final two sermons of series....."Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Sermons 4-5

“Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ?” Part 4 I Corinthians 16:1-4 Tonight we come to the fourth in our series on “Why On Earth..........?” Thus far we have given you three words....one in each prior message to help us in answering the question......so that we might define our purpose. Do you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4, Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

We Must Learn To Receive From God

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 21, 2005

There are times that God wants to be a blessing and we stop him and we need to allow him to have his way.

We Must Learn to Receive From God Scripture Reference: John 12:1-7 / Mark 14:3-9 (KJV) John 12:1-7 1 Then Jesus six days before the Passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. 2 There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Day At A Time

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 17, 2005

In the Scripture lesson, Jesus tells the people not to worry about tomorrow. Seek God’s kingdom first, he says, and all the other stuff will take care of itself.

One Day at a Time Matthew 6:25-34 April 17, 2005 I don’t know if you know anything about the Jesus Seminar or not. We actually haven’t heard from them for several years now. I’m not sure that they are meeting any more or not. The Jesus Seminar was a group of biblical scholars who met over a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Methodist

Mother

Contributed by John Gerald on May 5, 2005

Tributes to Mothers

MOTHER It takes a mother’s love to make a house a home, A place to be remembered, no matter where we roam. It takes a mother’s patience to bring a child up right, And her courage and her cheerfulness to make a dark day bright. It takes a mother’s thoughtfulness to mend the heart’s deep ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Methodist

Life Of Burdens

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 21, 2005

A sermon for the 6th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 8 A sermon about Jesus caring for us

 6th Sun after Pentecost A Proper 8 Matthew 10:40-42 "A Life of Burdens"    38* and he who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. 39* He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for my sake will find it. 40* "He who receives you receives me, and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Careful Where And How You Shine Your Light

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jan 22, 2006

We are called to be "the light of the world". This message encourages us to do two things: let our light shine BEFORE others and not AT them and to let our light shine without being showy.

BE CAREFUL WHERE AND HOW YOU SHINE YOUR LIGHT Matthew 5: 13-16 1. (Appear wearing a mask) Good morning. I am Amasone Kilei from the Pacific island of Tuvalu. Your pastor invited me to come speak today. You have nice church. 2. Well that disguise and mask obviously did not fool anyone as to my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Narnia: A Door To Another World Series

Contributed by Butch Vernon on Nov 6, 2005

This is a message comparing stepping into the Christian life and the adventure that follows to Lucy stepping through the wardrobe.

A DOOR TO ANOTHER WORLD Our Music Minister, Mo and our Sunday School director, Steve, were passengers on a jet crossing the Atlantic. The pilot came on the intercom to report trouble with engine number one that had to be shut down. The flight would last an hour longer, but there was no cause for ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Clear And Present Danger Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 15, 2008

This sermon deals with the source of conflict, the consequences of conflict and the cure for conflict.

Subject: “A Clear and Present Danger” Text: James 4: 1-10* What do you think of when you hear the words, “A Clear and Present Danger?” These words have been used to describe any condition that threatens the safety and security of society, from the drug cartels, terrorist regimes, some diseases and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

What's Written On Your Heart?

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Oct 23, 2007

29th Sunday, Ordinary Time Year C More important than GOd’s words on monuments, t-shirts or bumper stickers is God’s word embodied in our thougths, words and actions.

What’s Written on Your Heart? Jeremiah 31:23-34; Luke 18:1-8; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 The date was August 28, 2003, and the following is a portion of the article that appeared originally in the New York Times and then in other papers around the country. The author – reporting from Montgomery, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:23-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Declare If You Know Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 1, 2007

Declare if you know. Interesting word, “Declare”. As in the Declaration of Independence, or the Balfour Declaration. The word suggests speaking with force and clarity, with certainty and intensity. Some folks do not declare, they merely suggest.

Declare if you know. Interesting word, “Declare”. As in the Declaration of Independence, or the Balfour Declaration. The word suggests speaking with force and clarity, with certainty and intensity. Some folks do not declare, they merely suggest. They offer timid little ideas and apologize ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Words And Prayer For Virginia Tech

Contributed by John Tung on Apr 25, 2007

Addressing the Virginia Tech. shooting this week and offering words of prayer before my sermon.

Today, I want to start by addressing the shooting at Va. Tech. this week. I have followed the news this week, as you have. It seems to me that the cause of this shooting was mental illness exacerbated by the immigrant experience. So, the first thing I want to say is that we need to take the stigma ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thankful Praise For Delieverance Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 12, 2007

It may seem that the people who ruthlessly bully themselves into power and wealth have done something worthwhile. But God has determined long ago that He will reverse man’s outcome according to His plan. God has the last word.

ISAIAH 25: 1-5 THANKFUL PRAISE FOR DELIVERANCE Isaiah now describes the situation which will exist when the kingdom of God is established on the earth. Yahweh will win the great victory when He overthrows His enemies and causes all men to fear Him. Chapter 24 closed with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Desert Of The God Who Sees Me Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Mar 24, 2011

The story of Hagar leaving Abram and Sarai and meeting an angel in the desert

Introduction Deserts are defined as land regions that receive less than 10 inches of rain per year... They typically have little to no vegetation or plant life... and very few animals are able to live there... for people who live in the desert... it is a harsh life... largely centered on where they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Nazarene