Sermons on Seeker Friendly:

"Share The Hope"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 30, 2005

A sermon on sharing Christ with others with respect and gentleness.

“Share The Hope” 1 Peter 3:13-22 John 14:15-21 By: Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In the Gospel Lesson for this morning that Jerry read earlier Jesus, knowing that He will soon leave this world and return to the Father, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Thankgiving Actions

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 20, 2002

Biblical reasons to be thankful to God, especially in America.

Thank Actions THANKSGIVING - Five Kernels of Corn The pilgrims came to America in 1620. They spent 66 days in the hold of a ship called The Mayflower, arriving on Nov. 21. One month later, on Dec. 26, all 102 passengers set foot on land and began to establish the colony of Plymouth. The pilgrims ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4-5, Psalm 107:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Alone Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 5, 2006

Paul starts his letter to the Colossians presenting the proper image of who X is and what He has done.

Sermon 8/13/06-Col. 1:15-2:3-Christ: The One and Only Ill. John Phillips former assistant director of Moody Correspondence School: -young son -reading Bible story of Elijah’s being caught up into heaven in a chariot of fire. -asked “would you like to go to heaven one day?” - “No!” - “Why not, ...read more

Denomination: *other

Creating An Updraft Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 8, 2002

There’s a right way and a wrong way to "do" church. The right way is the one that takes the most work.

A woman once told about her good friend and fellow parishioner who had just bought a house that was between the preacher’s house and that owned by the chairman of the deacons. I teased her a bit. "Now you must really walk the straight and narrow," I said. "On the contrary," she replied. "I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Balancing Our Emphasis Between Task And Relationship Orientation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 15, 2006

Balancing Life is Dependent on the Holy Spirit’s Enabling

Balancing Our Emphasis Between Task and Relationship Orientation 1 John 4:20-4:21 - If anyone says I love God but hates his brother. He is a liar and the truth is not in him. For how can you say you love God whom you do not see when you do not love your brother whom you see? 1. The Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

9 Biblical Principles To Friendships

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Aug 26, 2008

We all need friends, but few understand the basics about forming quality friendships.

9 Biblical Principles to Friendships: John 15:13-15 “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. You are My friends if you do what I command you. No longer do I call you slaves, for the slave does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15, Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Is The Sum Of His Relationships

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 18, 2004

The quality of a man’s relationships with his children, his wife, others, and Jesus; indicates the kind of man he is.

Sermon preached by Pastor Larry on June 20, 2004 Title: A Man is the Sum of His Relationships Text: Eph 6:4 et al Introduction 1. Happy Father’s Day!! • As I was praying and thinking about this special service… • And thinking about what Father’s Day means to me… • And what I feel like I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Is The Friend Of Sinners Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 16, 2011

Jesus is the friend of sinners. As our compassionate friend, he removes our fears, forgives our sins, and makes us whole.

VISITATION #5: JESUS IS THE FRIEND OF SINNERS INTRO TO TOPIC: “What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?” (Psalm 8:4). • The whole story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation is about God seeking to have an intimate, personal friendship with sinful human ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-32

Denomination: *other

Growing As Christians

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009

Are you a Christian? Have you received his salvation Will you persevere And are you convinced that you need the word of God in your life

The secret club • Little Raskels “He man women haters club • Adult Clubs – Masons • These clubs just wont let you in on what is happening inside It seems like in life churches tend to do this also • We don’t let the outside world know the secrets of Christianity • Members of our churches act in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Christian Church

Old School

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 29, 2007

Do you think this is really what Jesus had in mind? What about the early church - did they do anything like this? What were their priorities and are we getting any of it right?

Dakota Community Church July 29, 2007 Old School Have you ever spent anytime thinking about church? I don’t mean which church you will attend or the capitol “C” Church the Body of Christ. I mean have you ever thought about how we “do church”? How we get together on Sunday mornings and sit in rows ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Mennonite

Godly Leadership Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Dec 3, 2007

As we look at chapters 3-4 in First Timothy, we will see the importance of godly Leadership.

1 Timothy: From the Preacher to the Christian. . Godly Leadership requires: A. Godly Elders. (Slide #2, Click 1) Being an overseer: A noble task, it’s not for everyone. Deserves respect (verse 1) Demands desire. “Sets his heart on” (verse 2) The only reason to want to be an ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stand Firm In The Lord, Dear Friends!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 11, 2009

Lent 2(C) - Stand firm in the Lord, dear friends! Too many think only of earthly things. But our citizenship is only in heaven.

“STAND FIRM IN THE LORD, DEAR FRIENDS!” (Outline) March 8, 2009 -- LENT 2 -- Philippians 3:17-4:1 INTRO: Our faith is our firm foundation. God’s valuable gift to us and for us is our faith that stands firm on the very Rock of our salvation. This firm faith founded on Christ endures ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

De-Friending

Contributed by James Maxwell on Feb 14, 2012

FACEBOOK allows us to communicate in good ways and bad.

“DEFRIENDING” Mark 14:10-11 10 Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. 11 They were delighted to hear this and promised to give him money. So he watched for an opportunity to hand him over. How many of you use FACEBOOK? Say a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:10-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Growing As A Christian

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

Are you a Christian? Have you received his salvation Will you persevere And are you convinced that you need the word of God in your life

The secret club’s of life • Little Raskels “He man women haters club • Adult Clubs – Masons • These clubs just wont let you in on what is happening inside It seems like in life churches tend to do this also • We don’t let the outside world know the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian Church

To Paul Or Not To Paul

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 6, 2017

Is it right to cherry pick Paul's writings just because we or the culture may find them inconvenient?

1Co 14 36 What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only? 37 If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. 38 But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. Paul is the most ...read more

Denomination: Baptist