Sermons on Rumour Of Wars:

The Curse Of The Weeds

Contributed by Charles Bruner on Jul 19, 2005

Exploring the nature of evil as a spiritual reality which impacts all of us while affirming the sovereignty of God.

Title: The Curse of the Weeds Before loading up the van with kids and luggage for vacation, I quickly looked through the lectionary reading for today. I noticed that the parable in Matthew was familiar—I had tackled it once before, a fresh perspective was in order. This fresh perspective hit me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Identity Theft

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 4, 2006

This is what theologians call "identification with Christ." It means God has acted in such a way that we have become identified with Christ.

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson The Word Ministries, OKC Preached on Sunday March 12, 2006 http://www.thewordministryokc.com/ Title: Identity Theft Scripture: St. John 10:10 10The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

From Triumph To Tragedy

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 17, 2006

Jesus went from triumph to tragedy in a week.

INTRO.- From triumph to tragedy. Those words don’t sound very good, do they? I think we would prefer “from rags to riches.” That sounds better, more exciting, more enchanting. ILL.- Carrie Underwood. Who is she? What did she do? She won the American Idol contest in 2005. Carrie Underwood ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Signs Of The End

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 7, 2004

There are signs that indicate we are on the road to destruction; that we are a terminal generation; that we are heading toward the end.

TEXT: Revelation 16:16 TITLE: SIGNS OF THE END (We are a Terminal Generation) 1 Thessalonians 5:3 – “For when they say, ‘Peace and safety then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape.” (TLB) – “When people are saying, ‘All is well; ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Homosexuality

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 3, 2005

Homosexuality is a sinful lifestyle, but we need to deal lovingly with homosexual people.

Homosexuality Romans 1: 24-27 08/14/05 I invite you to turn with me in your Bibles to the book of Romans, chapter 1 and follow along as I read verses 24-27. 24 Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the degrading of their bodies among themselves, 25 because ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Warriors Song

Contributed by Rev. A. Cole on Oct 6, 2005

It is about young warriors needed in the church.

A Warrior’s Song 1 Samuel 16:14-18 (New King James Version) 14 But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and a distressing spirit from the LORD troubled him. 15 And Saul’s servants said to him, “Surely, a distressing spirit from God is troubling you. 16 Let our master now command your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Abortion

Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 14, 2005

The controversy over abortion is deep and divisive. The only way to respond to it is with compassion and understanding.

Abortion PS139:13-16 2326 words 13 For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well. 15 My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Pearl Of Greatest Price Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Parables for Seekers, Pt. 2

THE PEARL OF GREATEST PRICE (MATTHEW 13:44-46) Some time ago, USA Today reported the results of a Roper Starch Worldwide survey of the wealthiest 1 percent of U.S. households – the 1 million households that have an annual income of at least $250,000 or a net worth of at least $2.5 million. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Church In An Identity Crisis

Contributed by Scott Bates on Sep 11, 2008

This sermon reminds us of the main purpose and vision of the church. The sermon helps us to see how to avoid "Americanizing" the church of Jesus Christ

Church in an Identity Crisis Eph. 3:14-21 In 50 years I’ve had the privilege to meet a lot of people. And of all the people I’ve ever known I have to say all of them, if given the opportunity would change something about their physical appearance. You know, maybe a little taller; little shorter; ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting An Unknown Future To A Well Known God Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Oct 13, 2008

It’s in the Bible that we learn of God; of His love, His care, and His concern for every man, woman, and child.

What am I supposed to do with my life? Why am I here? • What is there to this life? Is there life after death? NOTE: Common questions that swirl around the lives of believers and unbelievers alike. • Who can I trust? What am I supposed to do? • They sometimes trouble, even other times tease ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Certainty In Uncertain Times

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 16, 2008

Christ is the chief cornerstone, the firm foundation of our faith in an age of shifting sand.

Certainty in Uncertain Times, Mathew 7:24-29 Introduction During an earthquake that occurred many years ago, the inhabitants of a small village were generally very much alarmed, and at the same time surprised, at the calmness and apparent joy of an old lady, whom they all knew. At length one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Christian Church

New Testament Church Planting Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 4, 2008

Exposition of Acts 11:19-30 about the first Gentile church plant, its discipleship, and its mission

Text: Acts 11:19-30, Title: NT Church Planting, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/9/08, AM A. Opening illustration: India--So I wrote in my journal, describing the aftermath of the October 1999 cyclone whose 200 mph winds and 30-foot tidal surge devastated the coastal areas of Orissa , India . Originating in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Hardly New

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jan 7, 2008

In Christ, we are supposed to be a new creation but we don’t always feel like new creations. We will hear some suggestions make "the old is gone and the new has come" into a reality.

Hardly New 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 January 6, 2008 Happy New Year! A new year. New opportunities. New hope. This is a reminder that we don’t have to get stuck in the same old patterns of last year. So we make a (or several) New Year’s resolutions. I resolve that in 2008 I will or will stop…? Did ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Living A Life After God Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2008

James warns us of running ahead of God and forgetting to make sure our life is being lived out by His plan.

11 Do not speak against one another, brethren. He who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks against the law and judges the law; but if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge of it. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and to ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

A Real Respect For Life Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007

Jesus challenges us to raise the level of our respect for others beyond merely avoiding murder.

A Real Respect For Life “What does God expect of me?” “How do I, as a follower of Jesus, live in a way that reflects His Lordship in my daily decisions?” Those are the questions that shape the Sermon on the Mount, which we read in Matthew. I am leading you through this amazing part of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God