Sermons on Scope:

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Kindness Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 23, 2004

This is the sixth sermon in the series on "The Fruit of the Spirit." The thesis is: "Disciples can make a difference in the lives of others by being kind."

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS KINDNESS—GALATIANS 5:22-26; HOSEA 2:14-23; AND LUKE 6:27-36 As soon as I began preparations for today’s message, the Lord called to my mind the lyrics of Glen Campbell’s song “Try a Little Kindness”: If you see your brother standing by the road With a heavy load from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Christian Eula Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 15, 2006

Ever wonder what you are signing up for with Jesus Christ? Luke 9 gives us some practical examples of the principals in the Christian discipleship.

Do you know what a "EULA" is? It’s not a form of Hawaiian dance. It’s not what you say about a person at a funeral. It stands for "End User License Agreement." If you have ever installed a piece of computer software, you have encountered a EULA. It’s that huge mass of legal garbly-gook full of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Demonic Destruction

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 13, 2006

In this chapter we see what happens when Satans forces are let loose for a short time - they torment and destroy billions of people - people who are not sealed by Gods mark.

When bad things happen - storms, tidal waves, earthquakes, pandemics - people suffer and mourn loss - but often we console ourselves by saying that it is nothing personal - just "an act of God." I would argue about that - the creation fell along with man and so we suffer the curse put on it. But I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What The Cross Is Pt. 2 "Our Teacher" Series

Contributed by Pete Pawelek on Mar 19, 2006

This sermon is the second in a series about what the cross is. This sermon decribes what the cross teaches us through example.

What the Cross Is pt. 2 “Our Teacher” Intro: Farley wrote this in his book Outrageous Mercy “The Cross is our teacher. The cross is a window through which we learn everything we need to know about God, humanity, wisdom, worship, the purpose of suffering, the purpose of life, and a host of other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:22-26

Denomination: *other

Repairing A Broken Family Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 2, 2005

5 of 6 on Putting Family First. About dealing with rebellion. Several Sermon Central contributors were used in preparation for this message.

Repairing Your Family This is going to be a hard lesson today. Everyone wants a perfect family – but they don’t exist. There is brokenness in every family. We are going to talk about repairing your family – and that implies that your family is first broken. Broken families are the result of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"From Power Plan To Paper Weights"

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on May 1, 2007

This sermon should compel Christians to live and maintain a healthy spiritual life. We must realize that spiritual health is a way of life not a quick fix.

Subject: Spiritual Health Scripture: Hebrews 10.19-25 Sermon: “From Power Plan to Paper Weights” Scope: This sermon should compel Christians to live and maintain a healthy spiritual life. Summary: We must realize that spiritual health is a way of life not a quick fix. Segue: Let’s look at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

God's Spirit Moves Us Witness To The Resurrection

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 5, 2007

A sermon for the 5th Sudnay of Easter, Series C

5th Sunday of Easter, May 6, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, push us out beyond the safe confines of our congregation. Restore us to the great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

It Really Is A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007

1 of 4 of a Christmas series based on popular movies of the season. This message is based on Isaiah 9:6. Powerpoint Graphics available. Email me and I’ll send them.

Classic Christmas It Really is a Wonderful Life December 3, 2006 Everyone has seen Jimmy Stewart in “It’s a wonderful life”. I think that this movie is probably one of the most loved Christmas movies of all time. The one line that stands out more than any other is when “Clarence (the angel) ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lifting The Impossible From Our Lives Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 26, 2007

This morning I would like to tie three principles together that are applicable for the believer when we have our backs up against the walk, so to speak spiritually. When things look a little to hard to accomplish, a little too hard to understand, a littl

LIFTING THE IMPOSSIBLE FROM OUR LIVES Matthew 17:20; Hebrews 13:5; 1 Peter 5:7 INTRODUCTION: This morning I would like to tie three principles together that are applicable for the believer when we have our backs up against the walk, so to speak spiritually. When things look a little to hard to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Baptist

How Can We Tell The Voice Of God

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

Is it God’s voice that you are listening to for guidance or is the Devil leading you astray.

How Can We tell the Voice is God’s and not Satan’s We need to recognize that sometimes Satan’s voice comes to us not in our thoughts and imaginations, but through the words of other people, some of whom may seem to be well intentioned or say they love us. The Bible assures us that there is ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Finished Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 12, 2006

what was finished when Jesus died on the cross.

THE WORD OF VICTORY "When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished." John 19:30 The last two weeks we have been occupied with the tragedy of the cross; we turn now to its triumph. "It is finished." The ancient Greeks boasted of being able to say much in little. "It is ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

Unseen Vision

Contributed by John Harvey on Jan 24, 2006

We must get our eyes off the obstacles in life and onto God.

“Unseen Vision” January 29, 2006 Today I want to help you begin to catch a vision for what could be instead of being trapped by what is here at Countryside. God has placed within my heart a big dream and big goals to accomplish a big purpose in this life. As the Lead Pastor here, my role is to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Priority Of Prayer In Worship Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

# 4 in series on 1 Timothy. Deals with the priority of prayer in worship.

“Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #4 “The Priority of Prayer In Worship!” 1 Timothy 2:1- 7 It seems to me that we live in a society that is growing more and more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Is That In Your Hand?

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 16, 2005

God’s question to Moses regarding the staff. This sermon focuses on "Little is much when God is in it."

It happened several times a week, almost without fail. Whether they lined up against the wall of the gymnasium, the local ice rink or the snow bank for the back-roads hockey, it was always the same. He got picked last. Last for basketball because he was too clumsy; in hockey he was not ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

I Don't Know? Why Me?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 27, 2003

We may not have all the answers for a quick fix? People often want to fix all people’s problems with quick answers of little solution, we look at suffering by pondering Job.

I DON’T KNOW? WHY ME? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson on suffering and how easy it is to misunderstand suffering and cause even more suffering. Life has many Big Questions -- with Little Answers -- Have you ever notice, few real questions, ever get real ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:9, Job 1:21-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God