Sermons on Shepherd Of Hermas:

It Only Takes A Spark Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

Nehemiah, Pt. 1

IT ONLY TAKES A SPARK: FROM ABSENCE TO AWAKENING (NEHEMIAH 1) William J. Bennett’s “The Book of Virtues” tells of how England’s King Richard III lost his kingdom in the late 15th century. King Richard III had sent his groom to the blacksmith to ready a horse for battle; however, the blacksmith had ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Jesus Builds His Church Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

The very foundation of the Church, and of a relationship with Jesus begins with the fact that Jesus is indeed the son of God, the King, the Christ.

Some peoples’ surnames come from a vocation once held by their family – names like Smith, Porter, Baker, Carpenter. You can figure those out. There are some even more interesting names of real people where their name really fit their vocation…only maybe not on purpose. I want your help this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Own Among God's Strays

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 13, 2008

For the anniversary of the Lai Baptist Church of Gaithersburg, a Burmese congregation. You came as strangers, but God has made you His own. Now we American Christians, who have strayed from what we once were, need your passion among us.

Sometimes people of differing cultures fail to understand one another. Sometimes people with differing backgrounds cannot grasp what others are all about. So they end up hurting one another, when, really, they need one another. If you do not understand your neighbor, and if your neighbor is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's A Comin

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 17, 2008

The 1st Sunday in advent is a time to focus on the second coming of Christ and making sure we are prepared.

It’s hard to believe but we are already into the Christmas season, and I’m not talking about the shopping season that began on black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. I am referring to the Christian season we call Advent. As I’ve already mentioned we are in the first Sunday of Advent which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:30-51

Denomination: Methodist

Accept One Another

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 19, 2008

Accepting others made in God’s image and redeemed by Christ’s death is an essential consequence of our being accepted by Christ.

Accept One Another Romans 15__4-13 Advent2 Sun, Dec 9, 2007 Second Sunday in Advent(A) : Isaiah 11:1-10, Rom 15:4-13, Matt 3:1-12, Psalm 72:1-7 Invocation: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. In verse Romans 15, verse 7 St. Paul wrote: "Accept one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Anglican

Worship With A Heart Like God Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jan 22, 2008

Part 2 in series on living a life of worship. Addresses the next step toward living our lives as songs of worship to the LORD by examining what it means to have and worship with a heart like God. What about David’s lifestyle of worship represented a hea

WORSHIP WITH A HEART LIKE GOD Part 2 in series, “LifeSongs*: Lives of Worship” Rev. Todd G. Leupold Perth Bible Church Sunday January 20, 2008 AM * Title inspired by the name of the song and album by “Casting Crowns.” INTRODUCTION1: A.W. Tozer: “The shallowness of our inner experience, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Became Flesh Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 21, 2007

Christmas

THE WORD BECAME FLESH (JOHN 1:14) 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14) According to Forbes magazine, Christmas shoppers will shell out an average of $607.01 on ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Incarnation Of Jesus

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 2, 2007

The Incarnation of Jesus is God’s great gift to mankind revealing What God Has Done, How He Did It, Why We Need His Amazing Grace, and What Are Our Obligations.

THE INCARNATION OF JESUS John Betjeman wrote some memorable lines on the Incarnation of the Lord Jesus Christ: ‘And is it true this most tremendous tale of all, / The Maker of the stars and sea / Became a child on earth for me?’ It is true, we believe, but it isn’t quite the whole truth: for the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Candlelight Service

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 18, 2007

One candle pierces the darkness, but many candles together shed light on everything within the darkness. Text & audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

LUKE 2:10-11 ‘And the angel spoke to the shepherds and said, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for al the people. Today, in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord.” And Christ was born. For centuries before this, mankind had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

Let Go And Let's Go Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Moses, Pt. 3

LET GO AND LET’S GO (EXODUS 3:1-4:17) My wife always teased me about my resistance to change. When we first met, I declared to her that I already had a Master of Theology degree and that I did not need more study to do the work of ministry. Within a year, I left Los Angeles for studies at Trinity ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Turn A Sinner From The Error Of His Way Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Moses, Pt. 10

TURN A SINNER FROM THE ERROR OF HIS WAY (NUMBERS 12) There are people who genuinely think they are God’s instrument to mete out justice of discipline and correction and maybe even punishment. These critics make you question yourself and mess with your motivation, head and development. In the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Servant Of God Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Moses, Pt. 14 (Final)

THE SERVANT OF GOD (DEUTERONOMY 34) A friend sent me an e-mail with the subject “God’s resume.” The cover letter reads: To Whom It May Concern, I heard you were considering a new manager in your life. I would like to apply for the job. I believe I am the most qualified candidate. I created the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Last Laugh Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Crisis and Choice, Pt. 8

THE LAST LAUGH (PSALMS 52) On the cover of the May 21, 2001, Newsweek magazine was the full-size head of a man, except that the face of the man is indistinct because the print is in the form of a red X-ray film or an undeveloped photograph. The word E V I L in bold covers his nose and mouth, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 52:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Partial Kingdom 1 - Land Of Hope And Glory Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

God’s promise seems to have failed, but Moses is called to remind his people that he is God and he will save them and give them the land he promised to Abraham. God can be trusted.

Can you trust God’s promises? What do you do when nothing seems to come of what you thought God had said he’d do? What if you find yourself in a place that’s the exact opposite of what you were expecting? What if God has promised that he’ll look after you, that he’ll bless you and yet you feel like ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Proclaimed Kingdom - Treasure In Clay Vessel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

While we wait for Jesus to return, our task is to cooperate with God in his transforming work within us, to listen and obey. And it’s to continue to share the gospel with those around us; to share the glory of God with them.

One of the things I love about travel is going to places that have a history behind them. To visit Rome, to see the Coliseum or the Roman Forum, to walk on paving stones that are 2000 years old, that maybe even Paul walked on when he was brought before Caesar. Last year I preached in a church that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Anglican