Sermons on Sesame Street:

Got Any Prayin' People 'round Here?

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 11, 2003

This is the sermon I used to kick off our prayer campaign for our upcoming revival.

Larry Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Sunday, January 12, 2003 Title: "Got Any Prayin’ People ’Round Here?" Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-4 Introduction 1. The sun was lowering and the air was like an oven when the stranger rode into town. With every step his horse kicked up little puffs of dust ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Starting Over

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003

new years sermon. I got the points from Rick Stacy. Who knows who he stole it from.

Starting Over, Luke 4:16-21 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ 12-29-2002 A woman opened the door of a building and was about to step outside when she heard a voice saying, "Don’t take that next step or you’ll regret it." She paused and a brick came crashing to the pavement right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pains Of A Relevant Pastor

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 5, 2003

I thought it would be profitable if we would use this Preaching moment to highlite THE PAINS OF A RELEVANT PASTOR. For I am foolish enough to believe that A RELEVANT PASTOR WILL HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE PAIN THAT IS PAIRED WITH THE TASK OF TENDING THE FLOCK

One who is Hurled, Thrown into the Path of a People who are Bent on Self-Destruction Must Be Relevant. He must be Germane to a Grieving Generation. His Applications must be Appropriate for the Aches of His Age. His Preaching must be Pertinent to the Problems of His Parish. His Sermons must be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of Tiem.fear? Hopefullness

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 13, 2001

A sermon for the 24th Sunday after Pentecost The End of Time

Sermon for the 24th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 Sermon Luke 21:5-19 The end of Time?? Fear? Hopefulness!!   5* ¶ And as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said, 6* "As for these things which you see, the days will come when there shall not be left ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The One Thing That Is Everything

Contributed by Al Munger on Dec 8, 2001

Rediscover focus, power and passion in your Christian walk

Introduction In the movie City Slickers Billy Crystal and a group of his executive city friends decide it was time to take an adventure vacation. An adventure vacation is not just laying on the beach it’s doing some activity with a guide that takes you out to the edge. The character played by ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus: God's Answer To Our Need

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Dec 16, 2001

Christmas Message looking at the names of Jesus Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace

Isaiah 9:1-7 JESUS - GOD’S ANSWER TO OUR NEED Basingstoke 16th December 2001 Are you ready for Christmas? A Californian doctor has given a health warning about stress it causes!  "The Christmas Season is marked by more emotional stress and  more acts of violence than any other season of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Recipe For Renewal Right Here In River City

Contributed by Brent Zastrow on Jul 5, 2001

What better way to celebrate our nation’s birthday than by preparing for a renewal

RECIPIE FOR RENEWAL IN SAYBROOK I. REUNION II. REVIVAL III. REBIRTH I’m sure many of you have seen the musical either at the schools or on TV, the Music Man. So you remember that scene where the “professor”, pointing to the Pool Hall tells the citizens, you’ve got trouble right here in river ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The 1st Product Of Unfaithfulness: Impotence Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Jul 13, 2001

Unfaithfulness among Christians has led many in and out of the church to lose power for living. Yet God turns tragedy into triumph.

The First Product of Unfaithfulness: Impotence Hosea 1:1-5, 11; 1 Kings 9-10 Pastor Jim Luthy Dan and I drove through downtown Vancouver B.C. a couple of weeks ago after a worship session on a Friday night. A two-block strip of night clubs were beginning to come to life as the rest of the city ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do We Rejoice In?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 13, 2001

4th in a series on love from 1 Corinthians 13

Sermon for 2/22/98 1 Corinthians 13:6 What Do We Rejoice In? Introduction: Jonathon deserves to be called the “prince of friends.” He was the son of the king and the heir apparent to the throne. Suddenly David looms upon the horizon with his beauty, his courage, and that nameless magnetism and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:6, Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stay The Course

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 1, 2001

Attributes of people who finish what they start.

The 2000 movie, "The Patriot" starred Mel Gibson as Benjamin Martin, a Revolutionary War hero. Martin’s 18-year-old son, Gabriel, enlists in the conflict and he spends the first half of the movie diligently repairing an American flag he found in the dirt. Tragically, Gabriel becomes a casualty of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Modern Day Prophets

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 9, 2000

It is not a question of prophets in the land today, it is just which should we listen to.

Habakkuk Chapter 2 (READ 2:1-3) In 1930 a member of the British Parliament wrote a book called "The Gathering Storm" In the book he told of gathering storm clouds that were coming and would change the face of Europe. He was scorned and laughed at. Winston Churchill who wrote that book was ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Open Door

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

When Paul saw that great door opening for him, he saw that it was a door of opportunity, a door of obligation, & a door of opposition.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. As all of you are now very well aware, this is a special morning for us here at Central. And it is an emotional one, too. We feel sadness in saying "goodbye" to some who are a precious part of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-9, Revelation 3:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Challenged By Change

Contributed by Harold White on Jan 5, 2001

Changes will come, but God is in charge of the changes.

Challenged By Change! Hebrews 11:25; Malachi 3:6 Incredible changes have taken place in the past hundred years. We are experiencing more change than ever in history. The rate of change is so great that we barely catch our breath before another blast of change slams into us. Everything we’re ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:25, Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven, Out Of This World!

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 30, 2001

Can we pause to imagine what it would be like in an instant of time, to step over into eternity?

"Heaven is Out of this World!" "Left Behind" series Part 4 of 4 Text: Rev. 21:1-3 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Jan. 28, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Rev. 21:1-3 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-3

Denomination: Bible Church

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 19, 2001

Peter is miraclously released from prison through the power of prayer.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 23 “The Power of Prayer” Acts 12:1-24 “but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church.” Acts chapter twelve is set in a context of mounting persecution, about which the people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-24

Denomination: Baptist