Sermons on Scrutiny:

Evolution

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Jun 1, 2002

Study of theory of evolution.

Evolution (1) Other Evidences of Change Anatomy refers to the structure of living things and to the branch of biology that studies this structure. From the forelimbs of vertebrate animals Weinberg draws resemblances from bone structures, comparison of brains and eyes, hearts and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

A Peaceful Passing

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Dec 31, 2002

Christmas is not a time when we like to discuss death, but the story of our Lord and the calendar of the church year won’t allow us to ignore it. The question then is how can we face this experience we would rather not discuss with peace.

Christmas 1 B Luke 2:25-35 A Peaceful Passing 12/29/02 "A myriad of men are born; they labor and sweat and struggle;...they squabble and scold and fight; they scramble for little mean advantages over each other; age creeps upon them; infirmities follow; ...those they love are taken from them, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Lutheran

God - Our Help

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Aug 30, 2003

Pentecost 12: Life can be full of troubles. Elijah, the prophet, certainly knew this. He found deliverance and help in God. So can we!

These have been difficult weeks for some of the families at Christ Our Savior. There are those among us who have had to wrestle with death up close and personal. There are people who’ve had to face the death of someone very near and dear to them. There are people here who have had to face very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran

"I Am Baptised"

Contributed by Philip Gill on Jan 11, 2003

To make the affirmation "I am Baptised" is to bring the reality of our baptism into the present making us vitally aware that we are Children of God, disciples of Christ and members of the Church.

Sermon for the Baptism of Our Lord I am Baptised! Apparently Martin Luther, the great 16th figure of the reformation used to take great comfort from these words. When it seemed to him that the whole church had left the precepts of the Gospel, when he was under scrutiny from Church officials as to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11, Genesis 3:8-11

Denomination: Anglican

Who's Calling The Plays

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Feb 28, 2002

Giving up control of our lives to God who is the only one ultimately capable of settingus on the proper course for living a life of meaning.

Our scripture for today seems to me to stand against everything that our culture seems to tell us as many other scriptures do as well. There are many ways that people in our culture seek to understand us and we all are searching for something in life that really matters. Throughout our lives ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Payday

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Final Judgement

Introduction: The Bible teaches us that one-day Jesus Christ is going to return. Actually, His return takes place in two parts or stages. The first is called the rapture of the Body of Christ, the second the revelation of Christ. These two events will be separated by a period of seven years. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount Lesson 30

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 8, 2001

Lesson 30

We now come to a section of the Sermon on the Mount that has often been greatly misunderstood and misapplied. The purpose of this lesson is to try and come to some understanding of what Jesus actually meant when He said, "Judge not, that ye be not judged." I. A CONDEMNING SPIRIT REBUKED ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Fooled! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 13, 2005

Do not let the world trick you into leaving your Lord!

INTRODUCTION • I think it for Christians it is sometimes hard to keep in mind that we are under attack on an almost daily basis. • Some of the attacks we face are direct, coming from people we know, but more of the attacks we face come from the society in general. We see our faith being attacked ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tie That Binds

Contributed by Daniel Wheat on Jan 13, 2007

There is a progression of our faith where we continue to endeavor to be more like Christ.

Introduction: Imagine yourself in your car on an early Sunday morning. As you back out of the driveway you don’t see the garbage can behind the bumper and you hear the clang of metal against metal. As you step out of the car you see the unimaginable mess that is now spread out over your once clean ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am In The Presence Of Greatest

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 26, 2009

This sermon was given for Girl Scout Sunday at our church. It was directed for the young people that God has a purpose for their lives and no one should steal it from them.

I am in the presence of greatness Psalms 139:1-4, 7-10, 13-16, 23-24 Jeremiah 29:10-11 This sermon was given on “Girl scout Sunday” as part of a special service for them Introduction- You are never too young to dream. You are never too ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Lord Of Hosts Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 23, 2003

4th in serices. Lord of Hosts - Yahweh Sabaoth is a God who is not easy to ignore... although many try

The Many Names of God help us see God… We are gaining an image of God through his many names… Yahweh – God’s First Name Personal and omniscient and omnipresent We get a sense of his presence and participation in our lives El Elyon – God Most High From El Elyon we get a sense of his worthiness as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Questioning Death Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 26, 2005

Answers the question concerning the departed spirit.

Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Sermon #3 “Questioning Death” Text: 1 Peter 3:15 OPENING JOKE: “He Wouldn’t Eat the Mushrooms” Mrs. Mohler was on trial for the murder of her third husband. As the court proceedings transpired, Mohler was called to the witness stand. The prosecuting attorney ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nothing But The Blood

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 15, 2008

This Palm Sunday sermon covers how Jesus is the only way to the Father.

Nothing but the Blood Palm Sunday Sermon, April 9th, 2006 Prayer: Thank you Lord for your Book, for these are your powerful words of instruction and they give real encouragement and real instruction. Help us to always see the wisdom and authority given to us, your children. And, help us dear ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Defending The Faith In Narnia Series

Contributed by David Selleck on Dec 7, 2005

Peter recieves the sword of truth from Aslan and is expected to use it to defend the faith against the White Witch and all her minions, in other words defend the faith. How do we defend the faith?

Message: Peter; Defending the faith in Narnia Scripture: I Kings 2:2 (Message) 2"I’m about to go the way of all the earth, but you--be strong; show what you’re made of! Eph 6: 11-18 11Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12For our struggle is ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Second Coming

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 17, 2013

Jesus' answer to a two- or three-pronged question revisited.

THE SECOND COMING. Matthew 24. I have been looking anew into Matthew 24, trying to view the passage without the prejudices of popular opinion. It has been quite a humbling exercise. There are aspects of every reasonable point of view about the second coming of Jesus which do bear scrutiny. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational