Sermons on Rudeness:

Graced From Shame (2nd Sunday) Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Dec 9, 2006

Has someone put a little "dis" on the front of your grace? Elizabeth knew what that was like. Her freedom was hindered, her past was haunting her, her conditions were less than what they should be, her religion was empty and she her efforts were fruitless

When I was little, if I had something on my face, my mother would often spit on a napkin or her thumb, reach over into my space and wipe the grit, or food, or dirt off of my face. It is a proven fact that a mother’s spit contains the same ingredients found in Formula 409! When we don’t look right, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Authority Of Jesus

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 17, 2006

Jesus demonstrates a kind of authority that they could not have guessed. He has already shown power over nature, but authority is more than power, it is the right to exercise power.

The authority of Jesus Mark 1:21-28 The apostles are with Jesus at this point, going back toward their home base. Here Jesus demonstrates a kind of authority that they could not have guessed. He has shown power nature, but authority is more than power, it is the right to exercise power. Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Mennonite

How Do You Taste?- Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jul 24, 2006

God calls us to be salt and light, but what does that mean? Learn how Christians like salt are to silently be preserving, seasoning and cleansing in our walks with Christ.

The Power of the Parables Part 3- How Do You Taste? Pastor Ryan Akers Matthew 5:13-16, Luke 11:33-36 (A very small portion of the historical research was taken from Jose Marin’s sermon, Salt and Light Witnessing.) Matthew 5:13-16 13"You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Obedience Of Love; The Love Of Obedience

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2006

Fourth sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

What is love? Love has always been a big topic of discussion between us humans. Much is said about love and much is written about love. However, it seems to me that we have never been able to give a satisfactory answer to the question, ‘What is love?’ (1) But we are often able to describe love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Healing In The Home

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 30, 2006

Trends in American families during the past several years reveal that families all across America need healing in the home.

Healing in the Home Ephesians 5:22-28 The trends in American families during the past several years reveal that families all across America need healing in the home. This past year 2.4 million couples exchanged the words or similar words in their wedding vows: “I take you to be my lawfully ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-28

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Is Love

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

A discription of love

INTRO: Small children were asked, “What is love?” One little girl answered, “Love is when your mommy reads you a bedtime story. True love is when she doesn’t skip any pages.” Last week was Valentines Day. I felt the Lord put on my heart to speak on love. TITLE: What is Love TEXT: I Cor. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Handling Complaints In A Healthy Way

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 25, 2009

The church consists of people, and at some stage in a growing church complaints and differences of opinion will occur. This sermon explores the biblical approach to handling complaints.

As I read the New Testament one of things that becomes clear is that God knows that although He wants us to be living together in harmony, that we will struggle. So He gives us guidance, such as that found in Colossians 3:13-15 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The First Missionary Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

Whatever you’ve done with your life, whatever you’ve chosen to do. its a story and it needs to be told, free yourself. God will do the rest

The First Missionary: Breaking Boundaries Luke 8:26-39 Mar 8, 2009 Lent #2 Intro: This morning marks the second week of the season of Lent, which is the time when the people of God prepare to remember and celebrate Jesus’ death and resurrection. Easter is coming closer each week, and as we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Colossians Part 3 Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Aug 3, 2009

This sermon looks at the Lord’s supper using colossians. It focuses upon communion is a time to thank God, it is a command of Christ and it is a reminder to confess our sins.

Colossians part 3 Tell me about the Lord’s Supper This is the third week in a series on the book of Colossians Week 1 we looked at how Paul was addressing the issue of Gnosticism. That is, the people were blending some Christian truths, Jewish legalism, Greek Philosophy and Eastern ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A World-Class Child For A World Of Children

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 15, 2008

Story sermon: a child watches her father being taken away charged with being disorderly, feels guilty, but does not understand why all the others in her family "receive him not."

No Scripture is more loved and more often quoted than the Gospel of John, chapter 3, verses 16 and 17. If you want to put: the good news in miniature, there it is. One sentence encompassing the heart of the good news. So as we cane to the Advent season, during which we shall remember the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Summer Disappointments

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 24, 2008

When we feel disappointment in life, we blame our own expectations, we blame those who love us, and ultimately we blame God. Repentance and acceptance of grace takes us away from self and toward contentment.

Those of you who attempt to grow gardens know that it takes infinite patience and infinite hope to be a gardener. It takes infinite patience because it can be a great deal of work and a lot of expense and much waiting to get any kind of results. Incidentally, I dispute the notion that you can ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

For A Few Good Men

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 28, 2009

Abraham

FRIEND OF GOD (GENESIS 18:1-8, 16-33) An English publication offered a prize for the best definition of a friend. Among the thousands of entries received were the following: “One who multiplies joys, divides grief”; “One who understands our silence”; “A volume of sympathy bound in cloth”; and “A ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Roots

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 5, 2010

Counteract lies with God’s truth that we are loved by Him and that His love is powerful.

Intro: I used to always identify with the first snowman. Part of my personality is idealistic, sees the good, believes that things can improve, people can change, and greater things are ahead. But this year, for a number of reasons yet un-examined within me, I feel more like I’m in the second ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Dating For Dummies - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010

What is it with Dating? Why should teens date or not date? Look at the popular opinion, and the not so popular way in these sermons on Dating.

Ahhh, Dating. Dating makes everybody feel like a dummy at some point or another. You see that girl or guy of your dreams, and you instantly get sweaty palms (or pits), your face turns red, and you got those butterflies in your stomach. You often may not know what to say, or you try and put your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: *other

What Is Your God Quotient? Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 26, 2009

Many people who sit in the pews have "no knowledge of God," as Hosea says. Knowing God is possible; it is about living; and knowing God brings hope.

Last Thursday was a beautiful spring day, so my wife and I decided to knock on some doors on Pine Street, meeting new people and getting reacquainted with people we had met before. At the last house, an apartment, we could see a man through the open door sucking the last drops of liquor ...read more

Denomination: Brethren