Sermons on Science And Bible:

Two Battles With Different Results

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002

The battle of Jericho was successful but sin kept the battle of Ai from being a victory.

Introduction: When it comes to contests of any sort, we like to be on the winning side. If we’re on a ball team or if we have favorite ball team, we don’t like for them to be defeated. But defeats will come from time to time. And I think it’s a great coach who can gather his team around him ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Himself He Could Not Save

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002

His opponents said that Jesus could not save himself and, in a sense, they were right.

Introduction: What would you do if you were a high school football player and your coach sent in a play which called for you to run backward to your opponent’s goal line? It has happened! At the end of the 1988 football season, Tishimingo High was playing Faulkner High. The outcome of that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Love Has Your Name On It

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Aug 25, 2002

In the midst of an increasingly impersonal culture, we can find strength in the knowledge that God’s love for us is intensely personal.

(Note: I am indebted to Rick Warren for the title of this message; the sermon itself is original) One of the more troubling aspects of the modern age is the creeping de-personalization of our lives. More and more, as we go through the day, whenever we’re dealing with a branch of government, or a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Along When You Don't See Eye To Eye

Contributed by Steven Dow on Aug 29, 2002

Paul teaches us the seven steps to having H.A.R.M.O.N.Y. in our churches.

HOW TO GET ALONG WHEN YOU DON’T SEE EYE TO EYE Romans 14:1-15:7 September 1, 2002 INTRODUCTION: It is said that when the British and French were fighting in Canada in the 1750s, Admiral Phipps, commander of the British fleet, was told to anchor outside Quebec. He was given orders to wait for the ...read more

The Whole Of Man Series

Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Sep 11, 2002

Meaningless, Meaningless says the teacher...unless we stand in awe of God, unless we fear Him and keep His commands.

THE WHOLE OF MAN…EVERYTHING ELSE IS MEANINGLESS Sept 8,2002 AIM: To help the congregation understand the nature of God through our fear for Him. OPEN: 1. Good Morning and Welcome 2. Wedding In Winnipeg. 3. I remember asking my brother, when we were just little kids…What’s the meaning of life? ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Verses Self-Centered Religion

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 16, 2002

Jesus attacked self centered religion and warns us not to be apart of the traditions of men because their motives are self-centered not God-centered. Scripture

Jesus verses Self-centered Religion Thesis: Jesus attacked self centered religion and warns us not to be apart of the traditions of men because their motives are self-centered not God-centered. Scripture Texts: Matthew 9:2-17: 1Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-17, Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Lifts Up, God Brings Down

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 17, 2002

This sermon deals with the issue of pride and how it manages to sneak upon us all.

God Lifts Up & God Brings Down 1 Kings 11:29-39 James 4:13-17 1 Kings 11:29-14:17 If someone says, that person is full of pride, what image comes to your mind? Do you see someone who is stuck on himself? Do you imagine someone who has a big head. Do you think of someone who likes ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When The Odds Are Against You

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 29, 2002

When God gets involved, words such as "likely" and "unlikely" don’t apply.

(Note: the title comes from a message by Rick Warren; however, the sermon itself is original) What are the odds of the Cleveland Browns playing in the Super Bowl this year? They’re about 1-in-15, according to the Las Vegas bookmakers, with a 1-in-20 chance of actually winning the big game. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Calling All Shepherds

Contributed by Tom Balog on Oct 2, 2002

To challenge the heareres to identify themselves not always as the lost sheep but to see themselves as "lead sheep" or shepherds by caring and loving God’s "sheep", using Jesus Christ as their example.

Before we go to the Word, let us open with a word of prayer: Gracious God, you are the Good Shepherd. As we come now to your Word, help us, your sheep, to hear your voice so that we may receive the message you have for us. Lord, I ask that you use me as your vessel, so that those who hear will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Immoralaphobia

Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Oct 7, 2002

This is a look at the world’s view of immorality, and our response. I pull no punches in this sermon! I tell it like it is.

IMMORALAPHOBIA October 6th,2002 AIM: To encourage the congregation to flee from immorality just as lot did. OPEN: a) Welcome and announcements. b) Directions…compass illusion c) The world wants us to go one way when God is calling us another way. d) Today we are going to be looking at ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will The Real Me Stand Up? Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 16, 2002

Easter Reflection series: How Peter is like us, and what we can learn about ourselves and Easter’s application to our complexity

Will the Real Me stand Up? Matthew 26:31-35 Easter reflection series. A. People: Are we mixed up or what? A Mexican bandit made a specialty of crossing the Rio Grande from time to time and robbing banks in Texas. Finally, a reward was offered for his capture, and an enterprising Texas Ranger ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Financial Management

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2002

Being willing and able to manage our finances honors God and spreads his kingdom.

Financial Management Thesis: Being willing and able to manage our finances honors God and spreads his kingdom. Texts: Matthew 6:24-34 24“No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19, Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Arose And Is Risen Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 30, 2002

We will look at the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus fulfilled 37 prophecies in a 24 hours period and several more on Sunday Morning...

Christ Arose and is still Risen Jesus’ Death Jesus Buried Jesus Arose and is Risen DBF 3/31/02 Boy we really had fun last Friday celebrating our “Agape Feast” and going over our roots to the celebration of Passover. We talked about all the lambs that we slain that pointed to the one true and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Beauty For Ashes

Contributed by Charles Holt on Apr 9, 2002

When hopes and dreams turn to ashes of disappointment and heartache, what to do? David’s experience at Ziklag serves as an inspiration to all who would arise out of seeming defeat.

 BEAUTY FOR ASHES Luke 4:18,19 1 Samuel 30:6 If I serve you well from this pulpit–-if I achieve the goal I have set–-my message today will be filled with hope and encouragement. First, we will hear what Jesus said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dealing With Depression

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 20, 2002

Practical helps from God’s wisdom for dealing with depression.

DEALING WITH DEPRESSION II Cor. 12:1-10 INTRO.- ILL.- A businessman on his deathbed called his friend and said, "Bill, I want you to promise me that when I die you will have my remains cremated." Bill said, "And what do you want me to do with your ashes?" He replied, "Just put them in an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ