Sermons on Seriousness:

Holy Fire - Unholy Fire Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 18, 2003

Throughout the priesthood of Aaron we learn about obedience to a holy God.

Holy Fire – Unholy Fire The tragic house fire that took the lives of three children caught the attention of many people, not only in our community, but also in places far away. My wife received a phone call from Alaska from someone wanting to help; the man said it was on national news there. He ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

You Too Must Stand Ready

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 15, 2004

“Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect” Luke 12:40.

Theme: You too must stand ready Text: Deut. 6:20-25; Heb. 11:2, 8-9; Lk. 12:35-48 This week is ‘Health Sunday’ and a good time for us to look at various common health issues with the attention they deserve. This is because many people pay very little attention to their health. The prevalent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Parenting: A Call To Real Youth Ministry Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 16, 2004

Today, as we continue our Home Improvement sermon series, I want to focus on the topic of Parenting and I want to help raise the bar.

Stormie Omartian has written books called, The Power of a Praying Parent, The Power of a Praying Wife & The Power of a Praying Husband. In the Power of a Praying Parent she opens the book sounding like Dickens — "It’s the best of jobs. It’s the most difficult of jobs. It can bring you the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Church Without Walls

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 14, 2004

I ahve a dream of us being a ’church without walls’. If we can remove the walls (barriers) God will naturally do the rest. Barriers to God, each other, seekers, age, GOing and serving.

A church without walls. WBC Away weekend . 16.05.04 am Do you believe =God wants the KOG to grow? Lives to be changed? - do you believe Jesus prayers (for unity, many to come to know Him, ¡¥greater things than these¡¦ etc) are answered? Yes? - do you believe God is more willing to answer some of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Stoning Of Stephen Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 10, 2004

Acts Series: 28th Sermon-- Stephen’s ministry was a like a meteor flying thru the night sky…very brief, but brilliant and bright, powerful and spectacular!

The Stoning of Stephen Acts 6:5-15 Today, we look at the first deacon and his story—Stephen. Stephen’s ministry was a like a meteor flying thru the night sky…very brief, but brilliant and bright, powerful and spectacular! We don’t know much about him and his background, but his name tells us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Enoch - The Preacher Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Apr 13, 2003

Enoch preached about coming judgement

He preached about coming judgement – Jude 1:14,15 Jude 1:14 Now Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied about these men also, saying, “Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of His saints, 15 To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly We live in a society where tolerance ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Jesus Gives Us Real Confidence

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on May 5, 2003

Our confidence is built on the real Jesus who clearly proved to his disciples that his resurrection is real; therefore, his promises are real and his fogiveness is real.

The Real Jesus Gives Us Real Confidence Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit strengthens our confidence in Jesus is the account of Jesus’ resurrection appearance recorded in Luke 24:36-49 – While they were still ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Lutheran

Living In The Light Of Christ

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on May 12, 2003

Living in the light of Christ means admitting our wrongs, but it also means new life by His Spirit.

Confirmation Sunday 1 John 1:5-10 Living in the Light of Christ 05/04/03 One of my favorite contemporary Christian tunes is a song by Geoff Moore entitled, Best Days. Throughout the song Geoff highlights some of the most memorable days of his life – a day when his dad took him fly fishing, taught ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Calling

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 20, 2003

A sermon on the calling of every Christian

Sermon for 5/4/2003 2 Peter 1:3-11 The Calling Introduction: The St. Bernard Dogs in the Alps who seek out travelers lost in a storm take their mission very seriously. One of these dogs returned late one afternoon, wearied from fighting his way through the drifts. He went to his kennel, lay down ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11, Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remembering Jesus: What Kind Of Love? (Pt. 4) Series

Contributed by Dan Waite on Mar 29, 2006

Jesus demonstrated a “greater love” through SACRIFICE. What kind of love motivates someone to sacrifice themselves?

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ John 15:13 Remembering Jesus: What kind of love? Jesus demonstrated a “greater love” through SACRIFICE. What kind of love motivates someone to sacrifice themselves? (Ill.) A man went to the doctor after weeks of symptoms. The doctor ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Free Methodist

C. S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters Series

Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Dec 2, 2005

An exploration of the nature of sin and temptation in C. S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters.

C. S. Lewis #4 “The Screwtape Letters” Luke 4.1-13 C. S. Lewis’ book The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe begins with the premise that a wonderful world called Narnia has fallen under the spell of an evil witch who has usurped the role of Narnia’s rightful Ruler and set herself up as Queen. Like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living In Uncommon Grace Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005

Eighth in a series on the book of James. Concern how to live a life of uncommon grace.

A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF JAMES Sermon # 8 “Living in Uncommon Grace!” James 4:4-10 Most Christians understand “grace” as it applies to salvation that is that Jesus did something for them that they could never do for themselves. By his ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Running The Show?

Contributed by Thomas Gates on Mar 27, 2001

God will not be used!

“Who’s running the show” by rev. Thomas B. Gates Text:1 Sam. 4:1-11 Explain the ark of the covenant Intro: Explain what’s happening There is a lot of things that we need to know about God, if were going to serve him in a way that’s pleasing to him. Now Israel realized that they were in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons I Wish I Had Learned...

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 23, 2005

Graduation message for a Christian High School.

Lessons I Wish I Had Learned... Various Scriptures Aberdeen Christian High School Graduation Saturday, May 21, 2005 Introduction Sometimes I tell my kids that I can’t tell them how much I love them because they don’t make words that big. That’s how I feel about being asked to be the speaker ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Let Us Mature Series

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

#2 in "Let Us" Series

#2 "LET US MATURE" TEXT: Heb. 5:7-6:3 INTRO: There has been a dramatic shift in our society over the past generation. We have gone from a sense of duty and responsibility to a demand for services and entertainment. The society around us has put great emphasis on "how do you feel?" as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God