Sermons on Sensitivity:

The Real Thing

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 12, 2005

Take a look at what it means to have faith that is "The Real Thing."

Introduction- Last Christmas my son gave me a North Face jacket he purchased in southeast Asia. As he presented the jacket he assured me it was original. The reason he gave such assurance is because many American products are illegally duplicated in other parts of the world. In fact, my son said ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

"The Careless Tongue And The Controlled Tongue"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 12, 2005

Why is the tongue such an important member that it either hurts or helps people? How can we learn to tame the tongue for good rather than for evil?

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Churches July 10, 2005 “The Careless Tongue and the Controlled Tongue” I Peter 3:8-15 Introduction: Today’s scripture was written to Christians living in a pagan society where Christianity was being attacked and Christians were persecuted and even put to death ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-15, John 3:16

Denomination: Methodist

Declaring God's Worth

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 13, 2005

This sermon deals with "Worship" The way that we declare God’s worth !

Declaring God’s Worth Psa 18:3 A little boy pulls on the preacher’s hand to get his attention. Then says, “I’m going to give you money when I grow up.” The preacher says, “Thank you very much but why do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:3

Denomination: Baptist

"What Is Sound Doctrine?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 16, 2004

How to distinguish understand God’s truth in an age with so many false doctrines and prophets.

2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 “What is Sound Doctrine?” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org I was sitting in a repair shop lounge a few weeks ago waiting for my car to be fixed…and oh…the bill… …but that’s another story. Anyhow, the ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Gifts Of The Sprit 12: All Involved Worship Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 12, 2004

There is an early pattern for communal worship shown in this passage. It is quite different to how we do it, today, and really involves, equips and builds the body of Christ!

Gifts of the Spirit 12: “All involved worship”. 1 COr 14:26-33. WBC 14.11.04am Hymns For All Things: The Dentist’s Hymn:.....Crown Him with Many Crowns The Weatherman’s Hymn.....There Shall Be Showers of Blessings The Contractor’s Hymn:.....The Church’s One Foundation The Tailor’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-33

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Who Comes To Deliver Us From Fear

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 4, 2003

“And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; men’s hearts failing them from fear…Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your h

Theme: Christ who comes to deliver us from fear Text: Jer. 33:14-16; 1 Thess. 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36 God never hides from His people what He is about to do on earth. Instead He always sends some signals or signs that are designed to warn us and get us prepared for what He is about to do. Before the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36, Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Creation's Revelation Of Intellegence Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on May 6, 2004

The way that God has created everything we see and touch is a wonder. Let’s look at just a few areas of creation that ought to totally amaze us about God!

Evolution’s Deception: Making a Monkey of Man, Pt. 4 “Creation’s Revelation of Intelligence” Job 12:7-10 Charles Darwin wrote in “Origin of Species”… “Both butterflies and humans have descended from a remote common ancestor, most likely a small wormlike marine animal resembling a flat worm.” ...read more

Scripture: Job 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Into The Game

Contributed by Barry Hidey on Jan 12, 2001

I compared the Baltimore Ravens and Coach Billick plans with Pauls three essentials in Phil 3 - Priority, Plans and Attitude. Preached it before the Raven’s beat Tennessee

Getting Into The Game! Philippians 3:7-16 I have a confession to make; one of the reasons that I was glad about being sent to Bel Air, MD was that I was returning to Baltimore football territory. Grew up with colts, watched Johnny Unitas throw his last touchdown pass at memorial stadium. It was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Methodist

Keys To Contentment

Contributed by Scott Cox on Jan 26, 2001

Keys to peace of mind.

Introduction: I remember watching a Mayberry episode in which a fancy New York preacher came to town. He preached a sermon about slowing down. He said, "All we do is rush, rush, rush. Slow down, enjoy life." After the service the people of Mayberry decided to build the band stand in the park, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Priceless Work Of Art

Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 24, 2001

Sanctity of Human Life Sunday

As you know, today is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. Preparation for today’s worship has been a struggle this week. I’ve struggled between two desires. One is to enjoy celebrative worship. I believe Sunday morning is a time for celebration. We should celebrate, forgiveness, eternal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000

In order to accomplish the divine command to forgive one another, you must first learn to live your life in prayer and intercession as Jesus commanded.

"Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you that you may be sons of your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:44) Forgiveness will flow freely to a cold world only from a heart that is warmed by God’s love. Praying for those who have hurt you proves that you are a child of God and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6, Matthew 5:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The Mount Lesson 4

Contributed by Bill Prater on Dec 29, 2000

Sermon on the Mount #4

No doubt when Jesus spoke the words, "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth", more than a few eyebrows were raised by those who heard Him. His statement ran against the current mood of the religious leaders of the day. To their way of thinking, the only way to inherit the land was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5, Matthew 5:1-12, John 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of Fasting #1

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001

The Secret To Unleashing The Power Of God

Jesus said, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me" (Luke 9:23). In the daily pace of modern society it is easy to lose our focus on God. That’s why as Christians, it is critical that we fast from time to time to help bring us a truer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Priorities - Part Two

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. This morning we considered what it is that fill up our lives.

1. This morning we considered what it is that fill up our lives. The big items that we think about the most, that we work for the hardest, the things we would fight for the most if someone tried to take them away. The things that are our priorities. 2. We considered that God and serving Him should ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Help People Identify & Remove Pharisaical Masks

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many extremists become myopically fixed on certain issues.

Many extremists become myopically fixed on certain issues. They cannot see that the Lord is more concerned about winning people to Christ, discipling them and growing churches that reflect all of His loving attributes. The church of today does not necessarily consist of the good, but of those who ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational