Sermons on Rugby Union:

Walking In God’s Presence Is The Most Wonderful And Valuable Thing. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 1, 2009

Part one of a two part series on being in the Presence of God.

What if I was to make you an offer? I have two rings one that is made of Gold and I can guarantee that it is, it has 9 carat stamped inside it. I even meet the Jeweler that made it and it contains his makers symbol / the other is pretty cool it has a lions head on it and it looks like gold and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 38:21-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Will You Be Remembered For?

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Sep 2, 2007

What do you want to be remembered for?

Isn’t it amazing how people always remember the bad things you’ve done. Peter’s Denial not His preaching at Pentecost David’s sin with Bathsheeba not him bringing the ark home. Jonah running from God not his preaching Eve’s sin as oppose to her beginnings The World remembers the bad things that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6, Acts 9:1

Denomination: Baptist

Pressing On Toward The Goal Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 19, 2016

The goal of finishing the race must be before us as Christians. Heaven awaits. Strive toward the victory of heaven by living out your faith every day.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church August 14, 2016 David Simpson Pressing on Toward the Goal Philippians 3:13-14 But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. - ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Reflectors Of Holiness.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 22, 2021

Eight new cadets join us this year. Six are currently resident in Fiji and at the Training college, two are learning online from Tonga with the hope that they will join us soon in Fiji. This message is a re-work on one that I had previously delivered as part of a series.

Reflectors of Holiness, welcome message. There are times in our lives when we feel alone, other times when we know that we are part of community, family something bigger than ourselves. There are also if we are in step with him that we know we have a closeness to God that is undeniable. Those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10, Hebrews 10:10, Exodus 38:1-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

Elijah: Taken In To Heaven

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 27, 2022

Elijah taken up in a whirlwind - not a chariot of fire as commonly taught

2 Kings 2. 1-14 I am sure we all know a few lines of “Swing low sweet chariot, coming for to take me home…” An African-American spiritual. The date of composition is unknown. Taken now by English rugby fans, though the wheels of that chariot keep coming off, but that is for another day. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Galatians: Gridiron Gospel ” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 18, 2023

The national sport of football is heading towards the Superbowl. Galatians can be seen as two teams seeking victory.... Paul with the true Gospel (football) and Christian Pharisees intercepting the "gospel" by adding rules for victory (salvation).

In Jesus Holy Name January 22, 2023 Text: Galatians Series Galatians 1:11-2:10 Redeemer “Galatians: Gridiron Gospel ” The College football National Championship was won by the Georgia Bulldogs several weeks ago. In America we are watching the American ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10, Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Who's In Charge Here? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 9, 2017

Conflicts often arise when people forget who's in charge. So, who is in charge and how should we use that knowledge in how we respond to our earthly authorities?

OPEN: August 1994, as a Korean Air jet plane was landing it skidded across a rain soaked runway and rammed a safety barricade. There were 160 passengers on board and just before the plane exploded into flames they all escaped to safety. What was the cause of the accident? According to news ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Defense Of Integrity

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010

Paul's Change of Plans. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 2 Corinthians chapter 1 verse 12 to chapter 2 verse 4. Ill: • A man working in a green-grocers shop; • Was asked by a lady if she could buy half a head of lettuce. • He replied, “Half a head? Are you serious? • Why, the good Lord grows these in whole ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Power Of Commitment

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Jul 13, 2006

Why do you suppose there are close to 159 million people in America who claim to be Christians and yet the Church is not making more of a moral and spiritual impact?

I. The Appeal to Commitment (v. 1a) A. We Respond to an Appeal B. We Respond in Appreciation, II. The Act of Commitment (vv. 1b-2a) A. It is a Permanent Sacrifice B. It is a Personal Sacrifice C. It is a Practical Sacrifice. III. The Assignments of Commitment (v. 2) A. The Christian is not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Empty Tomb- What Does It Mean?

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 30, 2002

The empty tomb means: 1) He’s alive! 2) You’re forgiven 3) It’s okay

The empty tomb- what does it mean? Lk24:1-12 WBC 31/3/2am (Easter Sunday) INTRO: ILL.- Mary Louise Duggard, age 8 said of Easter, "You get eggs, and you remember God." Not bad! Jamila Young-Hogan, age 4,. said, "It’s the day that God woke up." Again, not bad. Amanda Ward, age 7, said, "It’s when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Our True Purposes As Planned By God

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009

This sermon helps us identify and consider what our purpose is first as a community of faith and secondly as individuals.

One of the most helpful things for us in life is to have a clear understanding of our purpose in life. A purpose gives us clarity of why we do some things and not others. A purpose helps us understand who we are and where we are going. A purpose helps us prioritise and determine what is helpful ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

A Servants Heart Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 8, 2005

In the acronym of GRACE the A stands for A Servants Heart. We are called to be servants because it is commanded by God, it demonstrates love, it makes life bearable and it is practical

THE LIFE OF G.R.A.C.E. “A Servant’s Heart” Sept. 11, 2005 Intro: Four years ago, our nation was rocked by incredible terrorists’ attacks. We thought that it could never happen here, but it did. Thousands of people died and thousands were wounded. *** Pictures of WTC, NYPD and Firefighters One ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Open The Door As Wide As A Needles Eye! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 11, 2010

With mankind it is impossible for us to gain our salvation through our own effort. God has made it possible because with God all things are possible!

The first of two camels in this sermon series Think of a time when someone has asked you instructions to get somewhere. What about this scenario? Someone asks you, what do I have to do to get into Jade Stadium to watch the test games in the 2011 Rugby World Cup? I think the answer would be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

Priorities

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 8, 2006

A look at Mattew 6:33

INTRODUCTION As fathers and husbands, there is always something to do. And even if you get to doing everything, there always remains that simple aspect of spending time with your family. In fact things get so busy sometimes for all of us, that we often loose track of where or sometimes even who we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Christian Church

Back To Future - Facing A New Year Without Fear

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Nov 6, 2015

Knowing Jesus allows us to face the future with confidence

2015: Back to the Future  John 14:1-3 In a few days we will be saying “Happy New Year”! 2015, just saying the date reminds us of how quickly time is marching on. We are moving into a new year and into the 16th year of the new millennium. It is hard to believe that we are already ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist