Sermons on Secular Guidance:

Satan Is Alive But Not Well Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2002

10th in First John Series

SATAN IS ALIVE BUT NOT WELL 1 John 3:8 INTRO: In recent years through magazines, movies and music there has been renewed emphasis on the subject of the devil and the powerful forces of evil which exist in our world. The secular press has noted a revival of interest in witchcraft, the occult and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

"The Tri-Unity Of God”

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 8, 2002

We worship One God, Who is manifest in three distinct Persons.

“The Tri-unity of God” I Peter 1:1-2 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Congregational

Overcoming

Contributed by Arthur Potter on Dec 30, 2000

Our dependence is on the life of the Son of God, moment by moment, his life is in us then, "this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith."

1 John 5 John has brought before us, o First, the theme of fellowship of Christ, maintaining fellowship; then o Maintaining truth, o Maintaining righteousness, o Maintaining love, and, now, he concludes with the theme of o Maintaining assurance, or confidence. The relationship between ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: *other

Get Right, Church

Contributed by Riley Turner on Jan 25, 2001

We must break down the walls of racial, cultural, and traditional division in the Lord’s Church.

The following is an excerpt from a sermon preached by Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1956, entitled: PAUL’S LETTER TO AMERICAN CHRISTIANS. In this sermon, Dr. King reads a fictitious letter written by himself, but he presents it as if it were a lost letter of the Apostle Paul to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A More Excellent Way Series

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on Apr 24, 2002

Step onw on how to pursue excellence in the Christian walk

PURSUING EXCELLENCE IN YOUR WALK I A MORE EXCELLENT WAY 1 CO 12:31 By Pastor Russ Witkowski ¡§But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way.¡¨ Kata huperbole hoday! ¡§Excellent¡¨ - to throw beyond the usual mark, to surpass, a throwing beyond others, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:31, Proverbs 22:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peace On Earth, Good Will Towards Men

Contributed by Charles Trout on Jun 20, 2001

CHRISTMAS IN JULY!!!! To our shame we often limit Luke chapter 2 to the Christmas season when in fact verse 14 gives us daily and eternal peace!

Luke 2:13-14 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. If it is possible for the retail stores, and secular radio stations to have a “Christmas In July” certainly it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Look Into The Face Of Christ, And See The Heart Of God.

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 6, 2001

Because we cannot ascend to God (which is attempted during the Christmas season), God descends to us, and gives us meaning and joy.

Luke 2:1-20 Look Into The Face of Christ, and See the Heart of God. Of all the holidays during the calendar year, both secular and religious, I would describe Christmas as a high-effort holiday. We have lots of low-effort holidays, like Memorial Day or Labor Day. How much effort do those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

A Pit, A Prison, And A Palace

Contributed by Ritchie Ables on Mar 12, 2001

A parallel view of our personal lives to Joseph’s pit to the palace journey.

A PIT, A PRISON, AND A PALACE Ritchie L Ables Today’s sermon will focus on the life of Joseph. The life of Joseph more closely parallels the life of Jesus Christ than anyone else in all of scripture. We find numerous similarities between Joseph and Jesus, although scripture never actually states ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

What Does God Think About The Church ?

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 20, 2001

Some people do not always possess the kind of positive view of the church that Father God does. Learning to look at the church as he does is really important for us.

WHAT DOES GOD SAY ABOUT THE CHURCH ? Many opinions circulate concerning the church both outside the church and inside. some Christians have negative views of the church. Some have even ‘retired’ from church life, they no longer attend or are involved in ‘Church’ in any way, but they still regard ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remember Me

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Apr 24, 2001

A MESSAGE THAT APPEALS TO THE HEART OF A SINNER TO ACCEPT JESUS INTO THEIR LIFE. CAN BE USED FOR EASTER OR SALVATION MESSAGE

REMEMBER ME LUKE 22:14-20 (19) I. REMEMBER ME A. Jesus’ institution of the Lord’s supper or communion is a special occasion B. The point I want to bring out for this message it that Jesus is basically saying “Remember Me” C. God knows the heart of man and how prone we are to forget Him. It’s not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Church Of God

America's Remedy

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 24, 2001

Find out how humbleness, prayer, and repentance in the life of a Christian can become the remedy for what ails our Nation and churches today.

IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT CHRISTIANS ARE A LOT LIKE TEA BAGS. YOU’LL NEVER KNOW HOW STRONG THEY ARE UNTIL YOU PUT THEM IN HOT WATER! UNFORTUNATELY, WE MAY NEVER GET TO KNOW HOW STRONG SOME CHRISTIANS COULD ACTUALLY BE BECAUSE THEY WILL DO JUST ABOUT ANYTHING TO AVOID BEING PUT INTO HOT WATER. WHAT I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-22

Denomination: Free Methodist

Remembrance And Glory

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 29, 2001

“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray for those who will believe in me through their message, ...”

Remembrance and Glory John 17:20-26/Revelation 22:12-21 Call Ps. 97:1-6/May 24,1998 Introduction: Memorial Day Poem by Dick Gayan Transition thought: Holidays are tough for me. They are tough because they are Holidays, and not Holy Days. Should they be Holy days? I believe so. But, In a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26, Revelation 22:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

"God Is In Our Day-By-Day Activities"

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 12, 2001

God is a part of our ordinary day-by-day activities of life.

Sermon.985 “God Is In Our Day-By-Day Activities” Text: Joshua Chapters 1-19 Key Verse: Joshua 18:10 Do you ever compare yourself with other people? Do you ever look across the fence and think that the grass might be greener on the other side? Do you try to keep up with the Joneses? Do ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 18:10

Denomination: Baptist

Politics And The Christian Voter

Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 21, 2003

Promoting a Positive Christian Voice in Politics and Government

" When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn."- Proverbs 29:2 “The Church must take right ground in regards to politics . . . God will bless or curse the nation according to the [political] course Christians take.” -Charles ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:2, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

I Have A Dream

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 18, 2003

Using the pattern of MLK’s famous speech, this message tries to set forth a congregational vision.

I have a dream (With apologies to MLK, jr. 1962) In the Old Testament we are told that young men shall see visions and old men shall dream dreams (Joel 2:28). Some of you know that 3 or 4 times a year I am blessed with dreams about this congregation while I sleep. In most of these dreams I see ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28

Denomination: Brethren