Sermons on Self Surrender:

An Annoying, Discombobulating, Fuzzy-Toothed Inconvenience

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 10, 2010

At the end of a year, we can choose to let go of things that have weighed us down in the previous year. We can lose some of the baggage that we carry around and choose to replace it with the love of Christ.

How many times have you stood forsaken at the baggage carousel, watching the luggage track spit out piece after piece of luggage, but never yours? Why is it, when all chance of my suitcase ever showing up is gone, I feel compelled to stand there and watch the few remaining orphan bags circling ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Roman Centurion

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Jesus cares for all without exception! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 8 verses 5 to 13: Ill: The Canadians tell this story about their American neighbours. • When NASA first started sending up astronauts, • They quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in zero gravity. • To combat the problem, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-14

Denomination: Brethren

Rights & Wrongs

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 14, 2010

Paul’s teaching on sexual immorality (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 Corinthians chapter 6 verses 12-20: Ill: • One day a little girl asked her dad a question; • “Dad, where did I come from?” • An embarrassed Dad nervously replied; “Good question, when you were little a stork flew over our house and left you in a basket on our doorstep, one day we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Brethren

When The Enthusiasm Dies Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 18, 2010

What do we do when our enthusiasm comes to a screeching halt?

“The Charge of the Light Brigade: When the Enthusiasm Dies” Exodus 5:1-6:1 The team has prepared all season for this game. In fact, the season all boils down to this moment. Win and you’re the champions – lose and you go home. You’re confident, because you’ve ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Compassionate Life-Restorer (Come Forth!) Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Nov 20, 2010

Is Jesus calling to your spirit, "COME FORTH"? Don't ignore His call to participate with Him in the promised resurrection from the dead.

Scripture Reading: John 11:17-27 Intro John 11 has one major curious feature -- a two-word verse. It's very short -- John 11:35 - "Jesus wept." Yet in this short verse, we see such compassion from the Creator and King of all. All things are subject to Him, and yet He still shows concern for ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Onward And Upward

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 14, 2009

Spiritual maturity means moving forward in the Spirit on a daily basis.

November 15, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Philippians 3:12-21 Subject: Spiritual Growth Title: Onward and Upward When I married into Charlotte’s family I married into a really close family that liked to spend a lot of time together. Almost every Sunday was spent at Charlotte’s Mom and Dad’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

B Joyful Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 15, 2009

Why sing? Isn’t singing just for "singers"? And what if I don’t like the songs? Do I have to sing anyway?

OPEN: I read the true story about a woman who bought her daughter a really nice Baby Grand Piano for her birthday. A few weeks later, one of her friends asked her how her daughter was doing. “Oh,” she said, “I persuaded her to switch to a clarinet.” “How come?” asked the friend. “Well,” – ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Persevering People Of God

Contributed by Sasidaran Kunjan on Nov 26, 2009

To persevere and not give up is the most important ingredient for a believer or a church. Finding common ground is essencial.

Title – The PERSEVERING People of God PP Text Acts 2: 42 – 47 42And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. 44Now all who believed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

You've Got Mail: Thyatira Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 2, 2009

The fourth in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Thyatira in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

You’ve Got Mail: Thyatira Scott Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Sometimes, the contents of a single letter can change a person’s life forever. Whether it’s the college applicant hopefully opening an envelope from a prestigious school wondering whether it’s a letter of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Questioning Christ

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Dec 9, 2009

John the Baptist has some pointed questions for Jesus, and sometimes, so do we. How does God respond to us in our times of weakness and disappointent with him?

Luke 7:18-28 The Perfect Plan. Anne and I had a perfect plan last weekend. It involved new window shades for the windows on our staircase. It was a plan that was a long time in the making. For months, Anne lurked in the tall grass of the internet. Waiting for the perfect storm of sale price ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Joys Of Being In Christ: 7 Reasons To Celebrate Our Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

We have every reason to praise God because of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ. 1. In Christ we have been chosen to be holy and blameless 2. In Christ we have a destiny to be God’s children 3. In Christ we have forgiveness through His blood

Joys of Being in Christ 7 Reasons to Celebrate our Life in Christ Ephesians 1:1-14 Intro: We are planning to take a tour through the book of Ephesians over the next few weeks. Ephesians was written by Paul while he was in prison and offers a wonderful picture of what Christ has done for His Bride, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting The Job Done

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

If we want to really connect with God’s plan, we need 3 essential elements: heart, interaction, and spirit.

Getting the Job Done Intro: Last week in the state of the church address we talked about the 5 main purposes of the church and the job God has called us to do. He wants us to help people find out who He really is and help them learn to love and obey Him. In any job it helps to have the right ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Advent: Recognizing Jesus

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 15, 2009

To truly recognize Jesus we need to: Identify who Jesus is; Acknowledge who Jesus is; Approve of who Jesus is; and Give Tribute to Jesus, for who he is.

He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. The world did not recognize him. For us as Americans when we use the word recognize, we generally use it in the sense of identification. “I was driving to Costco and this quickly car passed me up. I ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He’s Got You Covered Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

No matter how hard our enemy fights against us, God will take care of us if we will trust in Him.

He’s Got You Covered Acts 23:12-35 Intro: One of the things we start hearing a lot about around election time is health coverage. Some say that the government should guarantee health coverage for every citizen. Others say that every employer should be required to provide health coverage for all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:12-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What’s The Rush?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 28, 2009

Martha and Mary

WHAT'S THE RUSH? (LUKE 10:38-42) Hong Kong is an extremely busy city. Since arriving in Hong Kong in 2008, I have done my best to keep up, especially for the first year. Every working day, I rushed for the 7:24 am Ma Wan ferry, arriving around 16 minutes (7:40 a.m) later at Tsuen Wan West, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible