Sermons on Shadows:

How To Walk In Freedom Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

Paul takes on the "Perfection Police" and "Legalistic Lawyers" in this text and shows us how to walk in freedom.

INTRODUCTION Is there a rule book for Christians to follow? Do we have a codified list of do’s and don’ts by which we are judged. Is God like Santa Claus, “He’s making a list and checking it twice, gonna find out whose naughty or nice.” Once a preacher told his congregation there were 700 sins. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Blaming God For Your Sin

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jun 26, 2007

James has a strong word for those who blame God for their sin. Read more to learn what it is as Pastor Steve examines James 1:13.

We have completed our study of trials from James 1:2-12. Now we’re considering temptation. James says in James 1:13-18, “Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. 14 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Triumph And Tragedy - Where Is God?

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 26, 2007

When tragedy strikes our nation the media focuses on the emotional state of man but never deals with the root issues-the sinful nature of man.

Triumphant and Tragedy- Where is God? Past week- nation experienced triumphant/tragedy. After more than 34 yrs of court-allowed abortion on demand- at any time, for any reason- the Supreme Court of the United States has upheld a ban on an abortion procedure. (Center for Reclaiming ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:16

Denomination: Charismatic

Living In Peace Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 1, 2006

2nd in a series from 1 Timothy. Without a relationship with the Prince of Peace, we cannot be at peace. But by yielding ourselves to God as peacemakers, He can use us to make a difference in direction, attitude, and goals.

Lessons for a Healthy Church Living in Peace 1 Timothy 2:1-15 Introduction: Last Sunday we learned that there are times we must confront error. But that doesn’t mean we are to be in a constant state of war with the world or with each other! Paul taught, “If it is possible, as far as it depends on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Success Leads Us To Forget

Contributed by Joel Santos on May 9, 2006

Our text today tells us that we often forget even the most important thing when we attain success in life. Success leads us to: Forget our neighbors II. Forget our God III. Forget our Soul

SUCCESS Leads Us To FORGET Luke 12:16-21 The great dread of our age is the insidious onset of Alzheimer’s disease, the inexorable loss of the very memories that constitute our individuality, our personhood. Big pharmaceutical companies are investing massively in drugs which might retard or even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Drink Of Jesus' Water

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 11, 2006

This sermon speaks of the living water that comes only from Jesus.

A Drink of Jesus’ Water Scripture Reference: John 7:37 ’In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, If any man thirst, let him come unto Me, and drink." ------------------------------------------------------ Introduction: In the beginning of John chapter seven, the city ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37

Funeral For Mary Brandt

Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 15, 2006

funeral sermon

Mary Brandt May 13, 2006 I am constantly amazed at the ways in which people allow me into their lives. I often ask myself just who I am. I’m a guy who went to school – a long time. I jumped through a whole bunch of denominational hoops on the way to ordination. Then one day, the Bishop ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Spirit Cockroaches

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007

We have a GREAT BIG GOD!

Spirit Cockroaches Cockroaches are undisputedly one of the most hated insects on earth. Imagine coming into the kitchen for a midnight snack. You flip the light on and then you hear the unmistakable scurrying of a cockroach across the kitchen floor. It is what you have always dreaded. A six-legged ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:7-8

Denomination: Catholic

The Cure For A Troubled Heart

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jul 13, 2006

A look at what the Bible says about guarding our heart from the stress of our journey and specifically look at something Jesus tells us concerning this.

The Cure for a Troubled Heart by Greg Johnson http://www.lovinggodfellowship.org According to an article published by WebMD Medical News on May 25, 2006 titled "Top 10 Causes of Death Worldwide" the top two causes of death is heart disease and stroke (www.webmd.com/content/article/122/114878.htm). ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responding To Pain - Job Chapter Three Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 8, 2007

This is a study into Job chapter three.

Jewels From Job Job – Chapter #3 1 After this Job opened his mouth and cursed the day of his birth. 2 And Job spoke, and said: 3 "May the day perish on which I was born, And the night in which it was said, ’A male child is conceived. Job 3:1-3 (NKJV) JOB’S CURSE After losing his possessions, ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Am I Not To Drink The Cup?

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Mar 31, 2007

The cup of Jesus was seen several times during the last week before the cross. This lesson centers on His cup and why it had to be drunk.

Am I Not To Drink The Cup? (John 18:1-11) Introduction: A. About this time of year, 2000 or so years ago, the greatest event in the history of mankind took place. It took place in a country that most people saw only as a tool, no longer as a theocracy. It took place in the shadows and cover of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Have You Forsaken Me? Series

Contributed by Brian Black on Apr 6, 2007

The fourth in a series on the seven sayings of Christ on the cross.

NOTE: After much study and reading, the line sometimes blurs between which thoughts are mine and which ones come from someone else. Having said that -- thanks to Ray Pritchard and C.H. Spurgeon. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Today we continue looking at the seven final statements Jesus made on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent Candle Readings

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 10, 2006

Four Sunday’s of Advent Readings - full text, Scriptures, Interpretation, Prayer included. A little different take from traditional. only four readings not five as chrismas eve fall on Sunday. Hope this helps. God bless.

First Sunday Of Advent (Read Scripture) Scripture: Isaiah 9:2, 4-6 Is. 9:2The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. 3 You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-6, Isaiah 9:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responding To Christ's Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Nov 13, 2006

According to the writer of the Letter to the Hebrews, Christ has made the ultimate, perfect sacrifice, which invites all of his would-be followers to respond.

Sermon for 24 Pentecost Yr B, 19/11/2006 Based on Heb 10:11-14, 19-25 By Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Responding to Christ’s Sacrifice” The Letter to the Hebrews, as I’ve said ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Certainty And Security Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 20, 2007

Ben Franklin is quoted as saying, "the one thing certain in life is death and taxes" but the truth is this: Only in Christ Jesus can we have both certainty and security.

Certainty and Security 1 John 5:6-11 * This past week was shocking. First, Monday morning begins with two people arbitrarily gunned down in an attempted bank robbery, one of the robbers shot, and one “reportedly” got away (later it was said that the suspect acted alone), the next day, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist