Sermons on Scale:

God And Our Suffering

Contributed by Philip Gill on Jan 8, 2003

A response to suffering is to follow a process found in psalm 22 (among others): Pour the situation before God, come to realization that God is with us, enter again into a relationship of praise.

God and Our Suffering When Herod saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, he was infuriated, and he sent and killed all the children in and around Bethlehem who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had learned from the wise men. Matthew 2.16 The murder of the innocents ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-16, Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Anglican

Weighed And Found Wanting

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 1, 2002

The playboy philosophy of Belshazzar, his rude awakening, and his judgement by God as lessons for today’s society.

Belshazzar’s Feast: Weighed and Found Wanting Dan. 5:1-6 INTRO.: The year was 538 BC. King Nebonides, co-ruler of the Babylon empire, was outside the city with his army defending it against the mighty army of the Medes and Persians under Cyrus and Darius. The city itself was considered ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Call Of St. Matthew

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 5, 2002

No one is too bad for the grace of God

Hunworth/Brinton 09-06-02 The Call of St. Matthew (Mt. 9:9-13 and 18-26) Story: From 1987 to 1990, the ministry of television evangelists (popularly referred to in the press and the televangelists) in the USA was brought into disrepute by the revelation of a string of frauds, mismanagement of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Anglican

3 Pentecost A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Jun 6, 2002

Jesus wanted mercy not sacrifice. He calls us, as he called Matthew to bring mercy into the world in which we live.

3 Pentecost A Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 9 June 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Oh, the life of a Pharisee! They worked so hard to get it right with God, and seemed to get it all wrong. They had rules and regulations. They knew when to come to the temple, how to behave there. They knew how everyone else was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-26

Denomination: Lutheran

"Easter Qualities"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

How Easter makes a difference in our lives

“Easter Qualities”, Luke 24:33-48 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction Today people will only commit to things they feel are relevant. They say, “OK, Easter happened. So what? How will that make a difference in my life tomorrow?” In Luke 24 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:33-48

Denomination: Congregational

Creating Revival Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 18, 2002

Revival in the church starts with believers who understand the true purpose of the church - evangelism of the lost!

1. Introduction A. REVIVAL is defined as a reawakening of religious fervor; a resurgence, or renewal, of commitment and purpose. B. It has been suggested that the church is “flat”, and in desperate need of revival. We won’t debate that point tonight, we will assume we can agree on that C. Many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Other

"Incentive For The Church To Stay Focused”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 12, 2001

It’s easy to start a Bible study; to start going back to church, to start a daily prayer time; the thing we must focus on is being faithful.

Intro: In a church in the Deep South where the preaching style was a “talk back” sort of style. The pastor was getting the congregation exited about their prospective future. The preacher said, “this church is like a crippled man who needs to get up and walk under the power of Jesus.” The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Angel's Song & A Shepherd's Laugh Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 24, 2001

God uncommonly loves the common person. Part 3 of 3 in "It’s beginning to sound a lot like Xmas" series.

"It’s Beginning To Sound A Lot Like Christmas" An Angels Song & A Shepherds Laugh Luke 2:8-20 December 23, 2001 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker I Introduction: 1 The world is full of common folks like us. A Abe Lincoln said, "God must have an uncommon fondness for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

And God Gave—1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 16, 2001

Part 1 of a 2 part sermon encouraging believers by a look at God’s special grace which has been lavished upon His people.

AND GOD GAVE-I—Joshua 24:1-13 Joshua reminded Israel of the extent of God’s giving to produce a viable witness in the world. God’s giving is intended to produce a viable witness in the world. What investment has God made in producing a witness(to salvation)? Investments God makes in producing a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Searching For Comfort

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 18, 2001

God comes by our side during times of crisis to give us comfort and hope

Searching for Comfort 2 Corinthians 1:3-5, Isaiah 41:10 September 16, 2001 Introduction This has been a long and difficult week. We have seen pain and suffering on a whole new scale in the United States. We were shocked to helplessly watch as airliners slammed into the towers of the WTC. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Blessed Are The Meek Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 5, 2001

Third in a series of sermons on the Beatitudes

Blessed are the Meek TEXT: Mat 5:5 INTRODUCTION · Notice how men are portrayed in the media? · Doesn’t say much but is rugged & built like a linebacker, drive fancy sports car...In beer adds he’s grabbing for the gusto...with women he’s a conqueror...confident & poised · In contrast, Xn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worry Warts

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

Worry and faith don’t mix.

Worry Warts Matthew 6:24-31 Introduction I. What do people worry about? A. Results of a national poll: Industry Week Magazine 1. Own health and fitness - 73% 2. Lack of time for family or leisure pursuits - 49% 3. Their children’s problems - 43% 4. TIE - Job related stress - 43% 5. Personal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Something Bad Might Happen Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 30, 2005

Crushing Worry. This is the 6th of 6 on crippling emotions. It was presented at an outdoors service in two parts.

The Crushing Pressure of Worry Part I – Prayer is the answer If prayer is the answer let’s start there What do people worry about? Here are the results of a national poll: Industry Week Magazine 1. Own health and fitness - 73% 2. Lack of time for family or leisure pursuits - 49% 3. Their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiveness

Contributed by Johnnie Travis on Sep 7, 2005

Why should we forgive?

MATTHEW 18:21-35 I want to give credit for parts of this sermon to Richard Donovan at Sermonwriter.com, also the illustration is one I have heard and don’t know to whom I owe credit. Forgive me Please? Our text for this Sunday is about forgiveness. It is a difficult word to hear, because we find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Sting In The Tail

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 20, 2004

Why was the tax collector more acceptable than the "good" Pharisee

OR/NR 24-10-04 Parable of the Pharisee & Tax Collector - Lk 18:9-14 Story: In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, renown members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Anglican