Sermons on Sharing Faith:

A Life Worth Living

Contributed by James May on Jun 1, 2003

Only through obedience to the Word of God can we find the love of life and happiness and a life worth living.

A LIFE WORTH LIVING It seems that everyone you talk to all have the same purpose in life – at least when it comes to this life upon the earth. Wrapped up in each of us is the desire to have a better quality of life. Everywhere you look people are consumed by their quest of the elusive “American ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Temple Dedication Series

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jun 2, 2003

Sometimes what is missing is full dedication to our God. We are called to be committed disciples of Christ, and the dedication of the temple reminds of this fact.

Lessons in Temple Building Lesson #4 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On May 25, 2003 The concept of building is nothing new. Seeing a structure begin with the foundation and rise to become a building is commonplace. A short drive of ten minutes would show an immense amount of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Win Over Rejection Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 6, 2003

Rejection is a universal experience that none of us escapes. The words of Jesus in verse 46 of Matthew 27 introduce us to a side of the human drama that will benefit us all: How do I cope with rejection and loneliness?

From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?” – which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He’s calling Elijah.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-47, Isaiah 53:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Purpose Driven Worship - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 14, 2004

Most of us think we have worshiped when we have felt the music has been uplifting and the sermon challenging... but Scripture seems to say something else. What do you think God believes is the mark of true worship?

OPEN: I love to collect stories, jokes and all kinds of odd information. As I was going through my files, I happened on the following oddities about how did we ended up with the measurements we now use as a society. • Inch – was based upon a King by the name of Edgar… and an inch was the distance ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rich - Poor - Rich

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Dec 20, 2004

Paul sums up the meaning of the Incarnation in this one sentence: "For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that through his poverty you might become rich."

Rich – Poor – Rich 2 Cor. 8:9 Al Lingren, a professor at Garrett Evangelical Seminary, tells about taking his junior-high-school son fishing years ago. It was one of those days when the fish wouldn’t bite, so the two of them had a lot of time to talk. Out of the blue his junior-high son asked, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Called By God Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Jul 15, 2003

Some at Galatia were attempting to descredit Paul’s ministry. Paul emphasizes that he was not called by men but by God.

CALLED BY GOD TEXT: Galatians 1:11-24 (NIV) 11 I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached is not something that man made up. 12 I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ. 13 For you have heard of my previous way ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

God Is Good All The Time

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 19, 2003

When we look at the superiority, transcendencey and consistency of God, it becomes easy to understand that He is supreme and He is good all the time.

July 20, 2003 Morning Service Text: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Subject: The Supremacy of God Title: God is Good All the Time I got to thinking the other day just how much we rely on our culture. We have become a media focused nation. We rely on the various types of media to entertain us. We plan our days ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Turbulent Times

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 11, 2002

Real life means we will have difficult times in life.

First Baptist Church Turbulent Times Matthew 11:2-6 June 23, 2002 Paul Rasmussen was an associate pastor when the senior pastor asked Paul to fill in as the "Interim Youth Minister" until they could find another one. One week later, Paul found himself with a bunch of senior high youth getting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Hero Worship? Disappointments? Temper Fits

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 13, 2002

DISAPPOINTMENT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EXPECTATION AND REALITY, we must learn to deal with disapointments.

HERO WORSHIP AND DISAPPOINTMENTS AND TEMPER FITS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.  Kyfingers@aol.com I did this as a two part series. TEXT: 2 KINGS 5:11 But NAAMAN WAS WROTH, AND WENT AWAY, and said, "BEHOLD I THOUGHT, HE WILL COME OUT TO ME, AND STAND AND CALL ON THE NAME OF THE LORD GOD, AND STRIKE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27, Proverbs 5:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who's The Boss?

Contributed by Joel Preston on Nov 15, 2002

If there is one subject that believers need to hear about than any other it is this matter of the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

WHO’S THE BOSS Romans 14:7-12 INTRODUCTION: 1. If there is one subject that Christians need to hear about more than any other, it is this matter of the Lordship of Jesus Christ. 2. ILL: Who’s the Boss? Last Christmas my wife and I went home to the Philadelphia – South Jersey area where I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Truly Satisfied

Contributed by Joel Preston on Nov 15, 2002

Only when we can truly say that, “the Lord is my shepherd,” will we ever be able to say, “I shall not want.”

HOW TO BE TRULY SATISFIED! Psalm 23:1 INTRODUCTION: 1. Psalm 23 contains a short yet beautiful portrait of our relationship with God. It promises comfort and protection to those who remain close to the Shepherd and demonstrates how our spiritual needs are met in the Lord. 2. It is one of the most ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Truly Satisfied

Contributed by Joel Preston on Nov 15, 2002

Only when we can truly say that, “the Lord is my shepherd,” will we ever be able to say, “I shall not want.”

HOW TO BE TRULY SATISFIED! Psalm 23:1 INTRODUCTION: 1. Psalm 23 contains a short yet beautiful portrait of our relationship with God. It promises comfort and protection to those who remain close to the Shepherd and demonstrates how our spiritual needs are met in the Lord. 2. It is one of the most ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

The At Risk Generation

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2002

We study how the Wine, Dine, and Whine attitude of seeking pleasure and entertainment, that is putting this generation AT RISK!

THE AT RISK GENERATION. PLEASURE SEEKERS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Philippians 3: 19 WHOSE END IS DESTRUCTION, WHOSE god IS THEIR BELLY, AND WHOSE GLORY IS IN THEIR SHAME, WHO MIND EARTHLY THINGS. Hebrews 11:25 Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:19, Hebrews 11:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Get Ready For Joy Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Dec 11, 2002

Joy is not simply a thing of the past, but is stronger in us as a promise of the future. Isaiah 35:10 urges us to get ready for that joy.

“Get Ready For Joy!” Isaiah 35:10 Pastor Jim Luthy What is it about us and nostalgia? We like to think back to more exciting times or more innocent times, ponder fond memories, sometimes just escape from the trials of today. Little pieces of cardboard with the picture of our favorite baseball ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:10, Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Big Deal About Christmas Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Dec 14, 2002

Part 3 of this series that is looking into the true meaning of Christmas.

“Christmas beyond the Wrapping Paper” part 3 (What is the Big Deal about Christmas) Brian A. Moon A television interviewer was walking the streets of Tokyo at Christmas time. Much as in America, Christmas shopping is a big commercial success in Japan. The interviewer stopped one young woman on the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:7, Colossians 1:15-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed