Sermons on Salvation Plan:

"Christ's Example Can Empower All Of Us To Endure Injustice.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 18, 2002

April 21, 2002 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 1 Peter 2:19-25 Title: “Christ’s example can empower all of us to endure injustice.”

April 21, 2002 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 1 Peter 2:19-25 Title: “Christ’s example can empower all of us to endure injustice.” Although the author is speaking specifically to Christian slaves in this section, what he says applies to all Christians. More correctly, what applies to all Christians, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-25

Denomination: Lutheran

I Have To Love Who? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 19, 2002

Jesus tells us to love our enemies. This is not an easy thing to do, but we are called to do it. This is a revamp of a 1996 sermon I did.

INTRODUCTION Kid’s views on Love: What do most people do on a date? • On the first date they tell each other lies, and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date. Mike, 10 • I’m not rushing into being in love. I’m finding fourth grade hard enough. Regina, 10 Some surefire ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Termites Of The Soul

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Nov 25, 2004

Christ offers comfort for the grieving and cleansing for the guilty, so if you haven’t got any compassion in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble. Because compassion offers what is necessary to heal the hurts of others.

We will start this message by looking at Matthew 12: 22-24: “Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw. And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David? But when the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Family History Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Nov 30, 2004

. Our stories as a community of faith -- as those who stand in the history of blessing, as part of the covenant -- are what teaches us about our God and ourselves. They inspire us to obey him out of gratitude.

Cascades Fellowship Deuteronomy 6:20-25 A Family History: This Is Who We Are Rachel and I have a tradition we follow every time we go back to the hills of West Virginia. We like to take a little time out of each visit to go and pray with my grandmother. When my grandfather was alive, he and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:20-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sins Of The Fathers

Contributed by James May on Dec 5, 2004

What we are teaching our children will determine their eternal future, for good or for evil.

Sins of the Fathers by Pastor Jim May 2 Kings 2:19-24, "And the men of the city said unto Elisha, Behold, I pray thee, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord seeth: but the water is naught, and the ground barren. And he said, Bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein. And they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:19-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A One Talent Man

Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 7, 2004

This morning I’d like to present to you the life of one man in the Bible who seems not to have had many talents. In fact, I doubt he thought he had any talents, and, to be truthful, I can only see one talent. But oh what a talent! It is a talent that y

“A One-Talent Man” Jn. 1:35-42, Jn. 6:5-9, Jn. 12:20-22 By: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, MO. Revised from original author Rodney Brown of Sedalia, MO. Thank you Rodney! · When was the last time you heard a really inspiring, motivating sermon? (I hope it wasn’t too long ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Identity—who Am I? Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 9, 2004

STRENGTH FOR DAILY LIVING #1 God will renew our strength as we remember our real identiy. The answer to the question “Who am I” is found in knowing WHOSE I AM! Your identity is established in heaven by God—you are a child of God!

INTRODUCTION: The movie Chariots of Fire tells the story of Eric Liddle, an Olympic champion and missionary to China. Eric would run with a reckless abandon; his sister commented that the movie failed to capture the wildness of Eric’s running; when he would run it was as though he would suddenly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Way Of The Cross

Contributed by Arulselvam Rayappan on Dec 14, 2004

Let us pray fervently and carry our cross with Jesus

Introduction: For those who are on the road to salvation, the cross is power of God (1 Cor. 1:18). A true disciple is called to glory in the cross (Gal 6:14). We have to listen to the Lord who calls us to renounce ourselves, carry our crosses daily and follow him. If we want to persevere and be ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Applause Of Christmas

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Dec 22, 2004

Ultimately, the birth of Jesus is about who gets glory. Glory to God!

We haven’t spent too much time thinking about the way things were in the world when Jesus was born. I listened to a talk by speaker Rob Bell this week and I started thinking about what the world was like when Jesus was born. Look at Luke 2:1. In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Response Reflects The Truest Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 23, 2004

An indepth reflection on the first few verses of Mary’s Magnificat show the source of her joy prior to that First Christmas.

December 25, 2004 Luke 1:46-48 Mary said: My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. When the news media showed video tapes of people in Palestine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-48

Denomination: Lutheran

From Pastor's Wife To Prostitute: And Back Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 16, 2004

Looks at Gomer and how we are like her.

It seemed like a life time ago and when he thought about it it was a different life. She had been so beautiful on their wedding day. She was a radiant young bride and he was an aspiring man of God. They had their entire lives ahead of them and they had such great dreams and hopes for their ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

In Six Troubles He Will Deliver You , Yea In Seven No Evil Shall Touch You

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 19, 2004

This sermon is about those whom the Lord delivers namely 1.THE POOR AND NEEDY 2.THE GODLY 3.THOSE WHO CONSIDER THE POOR 4.THOSE WHO LOVE HIM 5.THOSE WHO CALL ON HIM 6.THOSE WHOM HE HAS CHOSEN AND ANOINTED 7.THE SEED OF THE RIGHTEOUS

IN SIX TROUBLES HE WILL DELIVER YOU , YEA IN SEVEN NO EVIL SHALL TOUCH YOU ********************************************************************************************* OUTLINE 1.THE LORD DELIVERS THE POOR AND NEEDY 2.THE LORD DELIVERS THE GODLY 3.THE LORD DELIVERS THOSE WHO CONSIDER THE ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by James May on Aug 20, 2004

Letting your light shine is a natural characteristic of those who are filled with the Holy Spirit and living for Jesus. He said that WE are the Light of the Word because we refect Him.

You Are the Light of the World (This sermon was adapted from message by Pastor Roger Griffith for another website. He also has some sermons posted here at Sermoncentral.com) Matthew 5:14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Impacting People For The Future

Contributed by Randy Bennett on Aug 21, 2004

God has called us to be salt and light - we have an awesome opportunity and responsibility to impact those around us for the future!

Gun Lake Community Church Worship August 22, 2004 Facing Your Future: Impacting Others for It Scripture: Mt 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. Mt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Are You Silent? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 24, 2004

When we experience times of silence from God we must make sure that our heart is in the right place and we must trust God because He knows best. Silence is not a bad thing from God and we ourselves need to learn to practice the discipline of silence befor

Habakkuk part 2: – Why Are You Silent Lord? Thesis: When we experience times of silence from God we must make sure that our heart is in the right place and we must trust God because He knows best. Silence is not a bad thing from God and we ourselves need to learn to practice the discipline of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational