Sermons on Rush:

Beloved

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 7, 2001

The love of God cannot be explained, it must be seen. Solomon’s "love song" is a picture of what Jesus would provide.

Beloved Song of Solomon 2:9 July 28, 1991 "A Raisin In the Sun" is a play about a black family on Chicago’s southside. The father dies and leaves a small legacy in the form of an insurance policy - several thousand dollars. The mother was going to use the ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:9

Denomination: United Methodist

Life Is Short

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001

Life is short, death is certain and eternity is forever. This story and sermon show our youth how fragile life really is.

Jenny’s Moonlight Ride Jenny was so happy about the house they had found.For once in her life it was the right side of town.She unpacked her things with excitement and ease.As summer flowed through her new room in a breeze.How wonderful it was to have her own room.School would be ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What A Friend

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 11, 2003

This was my message for our annual Friend Day about the friendship we can have with God through Christ.

What A Friend John 15:9-17 May 18, 2003 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. The Story of Rudy II. What is a friend? A. Definitions 1. Friendship definitions a.) One who multiplies joy and divides grief b.) One who understands our silence c.) A volume of sympathy bound in cloth d.) A watch that beats ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Church Of God

A New Year's Resolution

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Regular church attendance is a foundation for spiritual growth.

Thesis: Regular church attendance is a foundation for spiritual growth. Intro.: 1. If you resolve not to make a New Year's resolution this year you are not alone. a. Gallup survey for 1992 revealed over half--54% refused. b. One possible reason--22% say past ones lasted less than 1 week! c. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Jesus The Lamb Of God

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 9, 2002

Jesus the Lamb of God - what will we do with Him?

Sharrington 13-01-02 “The Lamb of God Story: A tourist visited a church in Germany and was surprised to see the carved figure of a lamb near the top of the church’s tower. He asked why it was there and was told that when the church was being built, a workman fell from a high scaffold. His ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Anglican

Do You Truly Love Me?

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 12, 2005

The Lord helped Peter to full restoration, and gave a fresh challenge.

DO YOU TRULY LOVE ME? John 21:15 – 19 NIV. When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs." 16 Again Jesus said, "Simon son of John, do you truly ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Live Again

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

A lesson to be learned from typing the wrong e-mail address! A couple from Minneapolis decided to go to Florida to thaw out during one particularly icy winter. They planned to stay at the very same hotel where they spent their honeymoon 20 years earlier.

A lesson to be learned from typing the wrong e-mail address! A couple from Minneapolis decided to go to Florida to thaw out during one particularly icy winter. They planned to stay at the very same hotel where they spent their honeymoon 20 years earlier. Because of hectic schedules, it was ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ashamed

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 23, 2005

A close look at how often we can feel ashamed of the gospel, ashamed of our brothers and sisters because we loose sight of the fact that we are to stand unashamed as Gods Army.

I heard the story of a man, (an alcoholic, drug addict) a bum. He was saved but the hard life he had lived showed on his face. He saw a woman getting into a limousine and felt the need to witness to her. She was appalled at him. She said, "You should be ashamed of yourself". He said, "Mam, I’m am ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Christmas Present

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 2, 2006

God’s Christmas present for us is Jesus. He doesn’t get broken like many presents, but come to those who are already broken in spirit.

God’s Christmas Present Isaiah 9:2b-7 Luke 2:1-20 Christmas Eve, 2005 I don’t know what your traditions are for unwrapping Christmas gifts around your house. Every family has a certain time, place, and procedure for gift giving. Toni and I come from very different traditions and it took us a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

God Is Faithful

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 1, 2008

Renewing our faith in God, because He is so faithful to us.

God is Faithful Lamentations 3:17-33 Introduction Turn with me in your bibles to Lamentations Chapter 3. This morning, I come before you humbly – in an attempt to bring a message from the Lord that I believe is needed. I have struggled for five days over this message, and it was not until last ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:17-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Life Gets Busy.....pray

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 15, 2009

A busy life is not always something we can avoid. However when life gets busy, the gift of prayer is not only helpful but essential. This sermon explores why

WWhen life gets busy or overbearing what do you do? Do you frantically go about all your tasks? Maybe you get stressed out? Do you get angry? Do you think I will just keep going and going? Or think once I have dealt with all this stuff I will start planning a better life? No matter who you are. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-45, Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

When You Walk In A Dream

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 14, 2008

Walking in a dream…surreal, unbelievable…is this really happening? That must have been what God’s people experienced when the captivity was over in Babylon.

1When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. 2Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” 3The LORD has done great things for us, and we rejoiced. 4Restore ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Passion Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 13, 2008

This sermon is part of a series on Words of lent and deals with the passion of Christ.

Palm Sunday Celebration moves quickly into holy week. The celebrant parade turns quickly into the mob scene. Hosanna’s become shouts of Barabbas! The week quickly becomes one of passion, or one of suffering that our Lord endured for us. Few of us dare to enter this week. Maundy Thursday and Good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-67

Denomination: United Methodist

Knowing Christ

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 27, 2008

The joy of knowing Christ is relational, not living by a code of conduct and set of rules.

3/30/08 KNOWING CHRIST PHILIPPIANS 3:7-11 INTRO- GOOD ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Don't Doze Off

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on May 9, 2009

The signs and the dangers of falling asleep spiritually, and how Christ can wake us up again.

Windows have been much in my mind the last couple of weeks. The windows in the hall that had rotten frames have all been replaced. But we have hit a snag with the fire escape at the back. The replacement doors are too big and do not fit, this was not discovered until after the old ones had been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Salvation Army