Sermons on Sacred:

Authority Of Scripture Series

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Feb 17, 2005

Jesus is lord of his church through the Scriptures

What is Scripture? What are our scriptures? Wordnet from Princeton Uni defines Scriptures as ‘any writing that is regarded as sacred by a religious group’. Scripture is the religious writings that help form the basis of a religious group. For Christianity scripture (or the scriptures) is the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Feast Of Passover (Pesach) Revealed Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 22, 2005

Although the Passover is filled with meaning, it’s primary emphasis is Redemption. The New Testament truth that “Christ died for our sins” is demonstrated well in the Passover.

The Feast of Passover (Pesach) Revealed INTRO 1. People are not as smart as they used to be. 2. Published Saturday, January 29, 2005 Crusade Against Eating Meat Turns Religious By ABBY WEINGARTEN New York Times Regional Newspapers Meat and religious ceremony share a long history, a link so ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:4-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Place Of Praise Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 25, 2005

No work is complete until God has been thanked and praised. It was like that with the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem. This sermon looks at the Place and Power of praise.

THE PLACE OF PRAISE. Neh 12:27-47. WBC 27/2/5am Chance for testimonies, later. "monday & friday- going to work on a monday" and "coming home on a Friday" .wmv video clips of a sluggish polar bear (Monday!) and a hoppy penguin (Friday!) THE FEASTING AND THE FASTING Need to start by saying ‘this ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-47

Denomination: Baptist

Thou Shalt Not

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 2, 2005

The "Thou Shalt Shalt Nots" for the Children of God. Takeing contriversial issues and meeting them head on.

Thou Shalt Not. Have you ever read the Ten Commandments and paused at the words, “Thou Shalt Not?”I have read many an artical condemning Ministers for speaking out against, sin, unrighteousness, life styles contrary to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vote The Rock!

Contributed by Joe Fornear on Oct 12, 2004

The first of series on the Christians oportunity and responsibility to influence our world through voting and political involvement.

-It’s been said “whatever you do, don’t talk about religion or politics”. Well this morning I am going to break both of those rules because I am going to be talking about the role of religion in politics. -they say don’t talk about politics or religion – well I am going to do something really ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Doctrines Of Demons

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 3, 2004

A sermon on modern day doctrines of demons

Sermon for 10/31/2004 Doctrines of Demons 1 Timothy 4:1-5 Introduction: Ben Alexander in a recent Lookout said that he and a friend went to a nearby town called Cassadaga in Florida. In this town Spiritualism abounds and many homes are occupied by psychic mediums. It was a Sunday afternoon and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Humble Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 5, 2004

In the words of Paul, we have two practical advice how we can serve in humility: (1) "Consider others better than yourselves" - DON’T OVERESTIMATE YOURSELF, and (2) "Look to the interests of others" - CARE FOR THE INTERESTS OF OTHERS.

Introduction: Recapping last week’s sermon "We Are Saved to Serve", from the example of Jesus: (1) Choose Service over Self-Interest (2) Always Think Like A Servant Today, I want to talk about HUMILITY and how I achieved it! · Just joking - if I boast about how I achieved it, it wouldn’t be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus, Man Of Joy

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 10, 2004

The Joy of Jesus-and How that relates to us

Jesus, Man of JOY John 15:11 "These things have I spoken to you that MY JOY may remain in you, and that YOUR JOY may be full!" BULLETIN BLOOPER-Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa will be speaking tonight at Calvary Memorial Church. Come tonight and hear Bertha Belch all the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Your Motive For Serving God?

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Mar 19, 2005

This sermon looks at the motives behind one’s service for God. King Jehu served God, but only to the extent that it served his self-interests.

What is your motive for serving God? Pastor Greg Tabor Ridgeway Assembly of God 3/20/05, a.m. service Introduction: the Illustration of Jehu a. Jehu’s Commission from God · A prophet was sent to pronounce God’s death sentence on Ahab in 1 Kings 20:42 because of his disobedience in not killing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 9:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The B's Of The Beatitudes

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 23, 2005

Too often in our Christian lives we become acclimated to certain phrases and in turn they lose their power. This is a look into the beattitudes

The B’s of the Beatitudes Matthew 5:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Too often in our Christian lives we become acclimated to certain phrases and in turn they lose their power. The Lord’s Prayer is a great example… Many non-Christians recite this prayer as a devotional because of its poetic quality, without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Angry Enough To Die"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 23, 2005

God rebukes our pretentions, narrow judgments, and divisions.

Jonah 1:1-4:11 “Angry Enough To Die” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org It would be fair to say that one of the underlying themes of the New Testament is the wideness of God’s mercy—that God is not the God of the Jews ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Seeing Jesus

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 1, 2005

2005 Easter Sermon

(Opening of the sermon is the dramatic reading script “The News” by Elaine Aadland for the Lenten/Easter Series, “Watchers on the Hill,” produced by Creative Communications for the Parish © 2003) Whatever life road you are currently on, Jesus is on that road as well. He is not far away. The two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Self-Inflected Wounds

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

Galatians 6 7Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 2 Corinthians 9 6Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. · God set up the Law of Sowi

Galatians 6 7Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 2 Corinthians 9 6Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. · God set up the Law of Sowing and Reaping. · If you sow corn you’ll reap ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing In Love For All The Right Reasons!

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 23, 2005

Part three of a three part series on Marriage

This morning we start with a game of charades. I have three volunteers who will perform a charade of a cartoon character (Bugs Bunny), a TV show (The Price is Right), and a member of this congregation (myself). Each volunteer will have two minutes to perform his or her charade. If, after two ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:8-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Episode Ii: Attack Of The Clones Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 26, 2005

In the showdown on Mt. Carmel, God demonstrates that he is the one true God who is worthy of our attention.

Last week we started a sermon series entitled: “Seer Wars”. The purpose of this Star Wars take-off is to show that God combats the forces of evil today as he did in the prophet Elijah’s day some 2800 years ago. In Episode I: The Phantom Menace, we saw God try to turn King Ahab away from the worship ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-46

Denomination: Lutheran