Sermons on Shameful:

"The Prodigal Sons" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

Sometimes the worst thing God can do is to give us what we want. the prodigal leaves for a "far country", a place which exists first in our hearts.

"The Prodigal Sons", Luke 15:11-32 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Outline: Restlessness> vss 1- 11-12 Rebellion> vss 13-16 Repentance> vss 17-19 Reconciliation> vss 20-24 Resentment> vss 25-32 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Congregational

At Home With Man And God

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Were you to be asked to list all the benefits you derive from your Christian faith, the following items would no doubt be included: a. f __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ of sins b. freedom from the old sin n __ __ __ __ __ c. escape from h __ __ __ ( Is this first on your list? ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Ponderings From Proverbs - What A Man Thinketh

Contributed by J Walls on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: Once again, I want to give some mediation from the Book of Proverbs.

Introduction: Once again, I want to give some mediation from the Book of Proverbs. This book is a book of wisdom. I have mentioned in the past this statement that I believe needs to be repeated in this message also. If all you had was the Book of Proverbs, then you would have enough to live the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Kindness

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 13, 2001

When God’s people fail to practice kindness, they fail to be God’s people. Unkindness is as unChristlike as any doctrinal error. Love is kind.

Kindness September 9, 2001 Kindness shows respect for the dignity of man as one who is created in God’s image. It is a way of showing reverence to God himself. Prov 12:10 A righteous man cares for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why I Need To Stay Out Of The Mud Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 11, 2005

There are at least five reasons to stay pure

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #2 „X Staying clean while living in the pig pen can be very difficult at times. We look out and it appears that everyone is having fun playing in the mud. „X One of the hardest things a child can do is have to sit back and watch everyone else have fun. I bet you can remember ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The End

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 28, 2002

Four observations from Daniel 12 -- leading to the conclusion that in the end, all things considered, God really is in control.

We’ve come to the end of Daniel. And I want to tell you how pleasantly surprised I’ve been at the relevancy of this book and how the message fits right in -- speaking to us right where we are. - - - - - - - - - All scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation. - - - - - - - - - As you ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-13

Denomination: *other

The Importance Of Faith For Everyday Life

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 4, 2004

This sermon is about the importance of faith in everday life and the areas in which we need faith such as 1.FAITH TO BE STRONG 2.FAITH TO PRAY 3.FAITH TO FORGIVE 4.FAITH TO LOVE 5.FAITH TO SUFFER 6.FAITH TO OBEY 7.FAITH TO PRAISE

THE IMPORTANCE OF FAITH FOR EVERYDAY LIFE OUTLINE 1.FAITH TO BE STRONG 2.FAITH TO PRAY 3.FAITH TO FORGIVE 4.FAITH TO LOVE 5.FAITH TO SUFFER 6.FAITH TO OBEY 7.FAITH TO PRAISE THE MESSAGE THE IMPORTANCE OF FAITH FOR EVERYDAY LIFE 1. FAITH TO BE STRONG Faith gives us strength in difficult times ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

4 Trees And 4 Men

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Aug 17, 2005

A sermon on the weekend of the 63rd Annual Logger’s Jubilee in Morton, WA. God’s Word to us through the stories of 4 trees and 4 men.

4 TREES and 4 MEN 1. 21 miles northwest of Odessa, TX, in west central Ector County on Highway 302, you come to the small town of NOTREES. The town was given its name by the Grocer Charlie Brown, who opened his store in 1946 and also became the Postmaster that year. The town used to have just one ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Finding God's Way In Life's Wilderness

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 23, 2005

David discovers that even amidst life’s pressure, confusion, failure and daily living, God provides a way through life’s wilderness.

Finding God’s Way in Life’s Wilderness Psalm 25:1-9 (New International Version) 1To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul; 2in you I trust, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. 3No one whose hope is in you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Amercian Soldier!

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 15, 2004

This sermon was preached at a service in honor of Todd Cherry, a young member of our church who was being sent to Iraq. It looks at what being a hero and a patriot means.

We throw around the term hero far to often these days. If a man can outrun a defender to score a touchdown, or if a person can slam dunk the ball we call them a hero. If a person can get on the big screen and pretend to do something great, we call them a hero. We have so belittled the term that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

God's Plan For Successful Marriages

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 16, 2005

I suggest that we need to go back to the blueprint & read again the words of the architect who designed marriage in the first place, & find out what He has to say about it.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. A Hollywood actor who was famous for his romantic roles was once asked the question, "What makes a great lover?" I am sure that the listeners expected him to answer with a typical playboy-macho response. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Maundy Thursday - He Thought Of Me

Contributed by John Kah on Mar 24, 2005

There is one idea that ties all of the events of Maundy Thursday together and explains why Jesus pressed on - the idea that Jesus thought of me.

“He Thought of Me” Hebrews 12:2 The words that I just shared with you out of the Gospel of Matthew {reading Matt. 26:26-29, 36-46}tell part of the story about what happened to Jesus on the evening of that first Maundy Thursday. We know that He instituted the Lord’s Supper. We know the story ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Lutheran

Open Hearts And Minds

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 7, 2006

This sermon is part of a series dealing with our church mission statement. LOVE like Christ. the O=Open hearts and minds for outreach.

L .O.V.E LIKE CHRIST . . having OPEN hearts and minds January 15, 2006 Jay Robison 1 PETER 3:15-18 As I was in line this week to buy 2 ct stamps reminded of story yrs ago city of Pittsburgh build a large, multi-million $$ post office at grand opening, Gov made speech, bands played and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

"The Race Of Life” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 22, 2006

Hebrews # 22. In the race of life if we are to run a good race there are four things we must do!

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 22 “The Race of Life” Hebrews 12:1-3 The scene that is set in Hebrews 12 is that of a Track and Field event. The runners have gathered and the event is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Unlikely People God Chooses Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 24, 2006

The unlikely people God chooses to accomplish his purposes are those who have a heart for him, who love God passionately and choose to follow him even when the going gets tough.

Over the summer I will be preaching a series from the life of David, the shepherd boy who became the king over the nation of Israel. David’s descendents became the great line of kings who would rule over Israel and then Judah for 423 years. It was to David that God promised he would establish his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Methodist