Sermons on Serious:

Lukewarm Laodicea Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 28, 2002

Encouraging the Church not to slam her doors in the face of Christ with complacency and spiritual blindness.

HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A STRAIGHT RIVER? CANALS ARE STRAIGHT, BUT ALL RIVERS SEEM TO BE CROOKED. WE WOULD CALL THIS "MEANDERING." WHY ARE RIVERS CROOKED? THEY ARE CROOKED BECAUSE THE NATURAL TENDENCY OF A RIVER IS TO TAKE THE EASIEST WAY AROUND ANY OBSTACLE. SO RIVERS ARE ALWAYS CROOKED, AND THEY ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Free Methodist

Based On Creation Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001

God cares, deeply, for His Creation. Christians should, too. A New Creation is the goal of salvation - not escape from it.

The Big Picture - Based On Creation Bible Reading: Genesis 1: 1 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO If I wanted to get under your skin, If I wanted to see blood pressure rise in a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Truth About Rest Series

Contributed by Paul Kuzma on Jan 2, 2002

By accepting the truth about rest we can find the peace and joy that God intends to bring through the seasons of life.

STRESS-FREE HOLIDAYS: THE TRUTH ABOUT REST Matthew 11:28-30 & various I. INTRODUCTION A. Stress-Free Holidays — I believe they can happen! 1. The desire of my heart is that you receive everything the Lord has for you in this holiday season, for each individual and each family. 2. I believe the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Foursquare

Three Parables:the Treasure, Pearl & Fish. Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 29, 2002

A fresh look at these parables, that leads us to better understand God’slove and grace towards us

Three parables: the treasure, pearl & fish. Mt 13:44-52 WBC 1/9/2 pm The good thing about parables - had lots on parables. Want to re-visit because God has re-visited me on it! These ones That’s the great thing about parables - so much in them. As many ‘truths’ as there are facets - So good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Baptist

Feast Or Famine Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 3, 2005

It is only by God’s grace and not by man’s achievement that we can fellowship with Christ.

Feast or Famine Text: Luke 14:15-24 Introduction: There is a difference between a reason and an excuse. There are times when we may have a legitimate reason for what we do or don’t do, but excuses never stand up under scrutiny. As someone has said, "An excuse is actually the skin of a reason ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Easter Baptism

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 5, 2004

This is a description of the meaning of Baptism and a call to be baptised

Easter Baptism Easter, 2004 Romans 6:3-14 Show the story of Easter – From the Gospel of John film What does it have to do with me? My dad went to see The Passion on the Christ, as he has leaving the theatre, he passed two teenage boys. The one boy said to the other, “I don’t get it.” The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-14

Denomination: *other

Proving The Existence Of God Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on May 6, 2004

Using evolution’s deception one can prove that God exists.

Evolution’s Deception: Making a Monkey of Man, Pt. 1 “Proving The Existence of God” Psalm 19:1-4 Is there really a God? Is there even an answer to that question and, “If there is a God where did God come from?” We’ve all had these kinds of questions in our minds or have had someone ask us and not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Breakthrough 2000

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004

A message calling the Church to renew it’s commitment to our mission and cause.

Breakthrough 2000 JUNE 27, 1999 AM PASTOR GLENN NEWTON TEXT: Exodus 6:1-9 In our passage this morning, the message is pretty clear, God makes himself very clear. Moses is again complaining because no one seems to be listening to him, nothing seems to be going as it should, not a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Along Straight Paths Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 19, 2004

#2 in Proberbs & Parable Series Proverbs 3&4, God gives direction and protection if we acknowledge him.

Proverbs Series #2 CHCC: 01-18-04 Along Straight Paths Proverbs 3-4 SCRIPTURE READING: Proverbs 4:5-11 INTRODUCTION: I grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona. The city was carefully planned from it’s founding. Because of that the streets are all laid out in a grid. It’s easy to find your way ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Use The Emergency Frequency Series

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Mar 26, 2004

This is the 4th of 5 "F"s on how to fly when the engine fails; use the emergency FREQUENCY to call on God, and He will answer and tell you awesome things.

Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church February 29, 2004 BACKGROUND: A. Illustration: Johnny Carson & his late night TV show had a routine where he would play Carnac the Great. He would give an answer & Ed McMann would read the question. “Gatorade” – “What does an ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Listen Like Jesus

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 6, 2004

Jesus did everything according to the will of the Father because He constantly commune with Him. From His example, we want to learn to (1) LISTEN INTENTLY to God’s Word, and (2) listen WITH A HEART TO OBEY.

There is one aspect of Jesus that we want to learn today - to LISTEN... to listen carefully to the Word of God. So that we can understand His heart and His will for us. Jesus said in John 8:28-29 "...I do nothing on my own but speak just what the Father has taught me. 29 The one who sent me is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Is Your Loyalty?

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 9, 2004

This sermon is a call for churches to realize the importance of complete loyalty to God.

“WHERE IS YOUR LOYALTY?” 2 Kings 17:33 INTRO – Dr. Thom Rainer is Dean of Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism, and Church Growth at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY. In an article entitled, “What do numbers tell us?” Rainer shares some eye-opening ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 17:33

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 16, 2004

Preparing to observe the Lord’s Supper

1 Corinthians 11:20-34 The Lord’s Supper Introduction Tonight as we prepare to observe the Lord’s Supper, I want us to examine the Lord’s teaching as He directed Paul to write in 1 Corinthians 11. I want to draw your attention particularly to verses 27 & 29. Paul said, "Wherefore whosoever ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:20-34

Denomination: Baptist

New Wine Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

4th in series on Jesus’ priorities. Jesus took the common, and took the customs, and used them for God’s glory.

John 2:1-11 – New Wine I heard about an unfortunate event that happened some time ago at a wedding. A young couple, very much in love, were getting married. Sue, the wife to be, was very nervous about the big occasion and so the pastor chose one verse that he felt would be a great ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"All Aboard"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 27, 2005

Will Jesus know us as ones who have come aboard the ark, so to speak...or not?

Genesis 6:11-22; 7:24; 8:14-19 Matthew 7:21:29 “All Aboard” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Interestingly enough, the name Noah has become fairly popular. One day I was in a mall and spotted a cute little boy ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist