Sermons on Shallow:

Are We Community Focused

Contributed by Giles Mullen on Feb 5, 2002

In Acts 2:42-47 we see a community of believers, have we maintained that spirit of belief in today’s society?

Community Acts 2:42-47 "I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep On Loving Each Other!

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 21, 2001

In the face of tragedy God strengthens us as we keep on loving each other the way that he designed.

What a tragic day it was. The massive loss of unsuspecting human life brought about by an unprovoked attack is saddening. There is also another reason that makes September 11, 2001, a sad day. That was a sad day indeed because it took a tragedy of that proportion to get Americans to think beyond ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

You Christians Are Strange

Contributed by Edward Frey on Apr 12, 2002

Christians live in the shadow of the resurrection.

“You’re strange!” Those words might be heard on the school playground. The little boy who seems different from the rest – a bit odd – he’s strange to all the other children. It’s part of our human nature to point out apparent differences. We all do it in some way. Most of the time our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Beatitudes (Part I)

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 25, 2002

A verse-by-verse treatise on part of Matthew, chapter five.

We have read, many times, the passage labeled “The Beatitudes”. A. They have been cited in preaching and used in teaching. 1. I do not believe, however, that we have seen the tremendous importance of these verses.... nor has it been impressed upon us, just how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Judas Iscariot Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001

Lenten Study of Characters at the cross

We Were There - Judas Iscariot Bible Reading: Matthew 26: 14-16, 47-50; 27: 1-10 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO It hits you square in the soul, doesn’t it - ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sardis Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Oct 15, 2003

1. Look at the city of Sardis 2. Look at the Church in Sardis 3. The Remedy 4. What about OUR Church?

October 12, 2003 Title: Sardis Text: Rev. 3:1-6 Introduction 1. Jesus is walking amongst the lampstands... sometimes He sees churches (people) who are faced with persecution... and faced with spiritual battles... and in spite of all the struggle... they have remained faithful.. and they need ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

The Song Of Glory Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 27, 2003

The last sermon in this series on the fishers of men. A metaphorical sermon on the songs of Creation.

Sermon for 10/26/2003 The Song of Glory Introduction: A. I remember as a young lad in the 6th grade going down to the pond and just sitting there after a bad day… It helped to soothe me. I didn’t pray but the sounds and smells and feels and sights soothed my troubled soul WBTU: A. In my study ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6, Romans 8:20-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Unified Walk Series

Contributed by Greg Yount on Nov 30, 2001

Part 4 of a 7 part series on walking by faith and not by sight. This part deals with unity (with God and man) as evidence of the walk of faith.

INTRODUCTION: We will continue our sermon series on “The Walk of Faith” this morning with the fourth part. We have discovered that a true walk of faith is a new walk, an honest walk, and a loving walk. Today, we will examine the idea that the walk of Faith is a Unified walk. America is talking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Colossians 2:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

How Intentional Are You? Series

Contributed by John Tung on Nov 14, 2000

Good things happen only when we are intentional about it, including our spiritual growth.

"HOW INTENTIONAL ARE YOU?" Luke 6:46-49 John Tung, 11-12-00 I. Introduction Things do not just happen. Ask Al Gore and George W. Bush. They do not get votes just by placing their names on the ballots for the Presidency. They have to work hard, very hard, spend money, lots of money, and energy, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Starting Over" (Beginning A New Year) Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jan 19, 2004

I talk about starting the new year with 1Corinthians 10:31 as a theme verse.

Intro: Reality television is sweeping the nation and the world. Dozens and dozens of “reality” shows are on every day of the week. Some of them are good others are down right goofy. Come on, for the most part these shows are shallow. For the next several weeks I want to preach a new series of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31, Colossians 3:17, Esther 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Strength In Small Groups Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 29, 2004

First step to experiencing the spiritual renewal that overcomes apathy - involvement in a small group.

Jesus quoted the book of Deuteronomy more than any other source. Over eighty times he referred to its pages. Three times during His temptation in the wilderness He quoted from this book. That in itself should arouse our curiosity about the spiritual wisdom in its pages. When you read the first ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Go Beyond!

Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 13, 2002

Only the righteousness of Christ enables us to go beyond selfishness and greed.

Remember the old Star Trek television series? It captured the imagination of an entire generation when it first came out. The crew of the starship USS Enterprise endeavored on a 5-year mission – and as those familiar words explain – “to boldly go where no man has gone before.” “Go beyond!” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Salt And Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on May 29, 2002

Disciples of Jesus can have a profound impact on the world.

March 18, 2001 Understanding the Kingdom – Part 4 INTRODUCTION What possible influence could the people described in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12) expect to have on this hard, tough world? Slowly but surely the world is rotting from within. The erosion has plunged our world into a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cleansing The Temple

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005

As we see Jesus cleansing the Temple in Jerusalem, we learn that equally he is concerned to deal with the sin in our hearts

We have read of that dramatic moment in the Gospel of John when Jesus first cleansed the temple. Having called his disciples to a more permanent relationship with himself, he left with them for Jerusalem to celebrate the first Passover as the acknowledged Messiah, the Promised One to come. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Word

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

There’s power in the Word that we bring to church and study through the week.

The Word Cornwall/Montreal April 16, 2005 On your laps, in your case, or, at least, in your home, you have one of the most incredible books- the Bible. When we understand how we got it, we have to appreciate that we have a miracle in our hands each time we read or, even, hold it, and when we ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational