Sermons on Sad Life:

Upchuck But Not Upbeat Series

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Oct 13, 2004

You don’t have to like it: Just do it!

JONAH: UPCHUCK BUT NOT UPBEAT I’ll do it but my heart is not in it! Jonah Chapter 3 & 4 It’s the fish that attracts the most attention in Jonah. But there are several other miracles too. First, the storm—unlike any other storm; After the fish… and Jonah’s survival… we find the shade tree… then ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Havin' Church

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 8, 2004

Corporate worship is up to you. We must not harden your hearts. Worship is the sharing of joy and the humbleness of our place.

Havin’ Church Psalms 95:1-95:11 For every person in this room there is probably some different idea or memory about what a worship service is like or should be like. -This morning our special guest Heather, has helped us in this service to be a little different than we normally do. There are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

The Healer Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 10, 2004

2d in series "Miracles in Matthew." Looks at Jesus identity as the Healer.

In the morning of November 30th 2001, Daniel Ekechukwu, the pastor of the Power Chapel Evangelical Church in Onitsha, with his friend Kingsley took a Christmas present of a goat to his father in a village near the town of Owerri. Daniel drove his 20-year-old Mercedes. On the way back home, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Call To The Harvest

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jan 5, 2004

A call to our church to commit to a lifestyle of soul-winning.

“A Call to the Harvest” Date: January 4, 2004 A.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Matthew 9:36-38 Introduction In my family there have been many different occupations. For instance, some have been carpenters, mechanics, truck drivers, salesmen, etc. Some would not like me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

Producing Righteous Men Of God Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004

The Word of God urges fathers to come under His guidance and become righteous men of God.

Producing Righteous Men of God (Father’s Day 2002) James 1:19-20 Introduction Lucille Ball was on the Merv Griffin show and maybe out of his own desparation and desire for answers he asked this woman only known for her comedy "Lucille, you’ve lived a long time on this earth and you are a wise ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Word Of God = Good News

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 19, 2004

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany Jesus is the Word of God

3rd Sunday after the Epiphany Luke 4:14-21 The Word of God = Good News   14 ¶ And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee, and a report concerning him went out through all the surrounding country. 15 And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. 16 And he came to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Christians Are Not Showboats

Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 5, 2004

Prophecy -- clear proclamation of God’s Word -- is the greatest gift of the tongue.

Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 14:12-20 February 8, 2004 – The Fifth Sunday after Epiphany CHRISTIANS ARE NOT SHOWBOATS Did you know that Saints wide receiver Joe Horn was fined $30,000 for using his cell phone? It’s true. You may remember the premeditated phone call. Horn had just scored a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran

I Wanna Know What Love Is!

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 14, 2004

This sermon teaches what Christ defines as love.

I Wanna Know What Love Is! John 14:15-31 February 15, 2004 Intro: A. [Levels of Love, Citation: Erwin Lutzer, "Learning to Love," Preaching Today, Tape No. 99.] Perhaps you read the story about a woman and her husband who came to a pastor and said, "We’re going to get a divorce, but we want to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Mind Your Own Business"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Mar 1, 2004

Just as Jesus said that He must be about His Father’s business, so we also have a "business" given to us by our Heavenly Father to carry out.

“Mind Your Own Business” INTRODUCTION: Read Luke 2:41-49 Jesus is 12 years old, and ALREADY, He is focused on doing God’s “business”. The people just didn’t understand – 2:50. This morning, I want us to explore what it means to be about the Father’s “business”. Has anybody ever told you to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-50

Denomination: Baptist

Running On Empty

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005

The significance of the empty tomb that first Easter

Matthew 28:1-10 After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

And God Laughed

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 28, 2005

It is Easter and the resurrection is the laughter of the universe at our inability to understand and at Evil’s inability to read the end of the book.

And God Laughed John 20:1-18 March 27, 2005 I don’t watch a whole lot of television, but I do like cop shows: Law and Order, CSI - Crime Scene Investigations, I realize that those are pretty much guy shows, but that’s who I am. These crime shows are all about evidence: finger prints, hair ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

It Does Matter What You Believe Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

The beginning sermon in a Bible study of 1 Timothy. This sermon focus is on the importance of what we believe.

“Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #1 “It Does Matter What You Believe!” 1 Timothy 1:1-11 The letters written by the Apostle Paul to the young preacher Timothy are part ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 3, 2005

No other book ever written has caused more fascination and misunderstanding than the Book of Revelation. H.G. Wells wrote in his book, “The Fate of Man”, “Who, except cranks and lunatics, reads the Book of Revelation?” I firmly DISAGREE!

The Revelation of Jesus Christ! No other book ever written has caused more fascination and misunderstanding than the Book of Revelation. H.G. Wells wrote in his book, “The Fate of Man”, “Who, except cranks and lunatics, reads the Book of Revelation?” I firmly DISAGREE! That’s a statement of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Broken Heart

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 4, 2005

In the passage, the Blood of Jesus was shed by a Roman spear... but neither John nor any other part of Scripture makes note of the importance of Christ’s blood in this story. Is there a message in the blood that flowed from Jesus side?

OPEN: About a year ago I received this e-mail: In 2003, Mel Gibson released a film called The Passion which dramatically and bloodily captured much of the trial and crucifixion of Christ. Because of it’s graphicness, it was rated "R". The "R", of course, is because of the violence, the gore. In ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 2 - Dividing To Every Man Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Apr 8, 2005

Part 2 of our Spiritual Gifts Series will focus on every Christian having a Spiritual Gifts from God, and that gift was determined and given by God to fit the needs of the body of Christ.

Spiritual Gifts Series Part 2 – “Dividing to Every Man” Rev. Bruce A. Shields – First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org I would like to welcome you to the First Baptist Church of Tawas City, we are very glad you are here today. If you are visiting, please fill out a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:11

Denomination: Bible Church