Sermons on Shoulders:

Challenging The Challenges

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 15, 2004

When faced with challenges, prayer is the answer.

CHALLENGING THE CHALLENGES EXODUS 17:1-16 INTRODUCTION Throughout their journey to the promised land the Children of Israel would face challenge after challenge to their faith. We still face challenges today in our lives. 1 Peter 1: 6-7 “ In this you greatly rejoice though for a little while you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2, Exodus 17:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Am I Here?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Aug 31, 2004

Questions about our life purpose are asked and answered.

I begin this morning with a question, “Are you a why, a what or a how person?” What people ask: What do I need to do next? What do I need to do to get this job done? What do I need to do to get to this person to notice me? What can I do to get more people to church? What can I say to so and so to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:12-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Competing Calls Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 8, 2004

#4 in Proverbs & Parables Series The call of the wise is contrasted with the call of the wild in Proverbs 9

Competing Calls Proverbs 8-9 SCRIPTURE READING: Proverbs 9:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever gone shopping across the border in Mexico? I remember one particular time. I was walking through the “tiendas” (shopping district) in Monterrey, Mexico. On every side “hawkers” were standing at the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prison Break

Contributed by Matthew Eyerman on Oct 3, 2004

Easter 2004

Matthew Eyerman April 11, 2004 Easter I. Introduction Steal away, steal away, steal away to Jesus! Steal away, steal away home, I ain’t got long to stay here. 1. when the slaves working in the fields heard this song 2. sure it was about Jesus and church 3. but it had another meaning 4. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

The Responsibilities Of A Christian Citizen

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 6, 2004

Public Servant Appreciation Service - Examines the responsibilities of Christian citizens, especially to those in authority.

PUBLIC SERVANT APPRECIATION SERVICE 2004 The past 8 weeks have been somewhat trying for those of us here in Florida. During that time we have been hit by no less than 4 hurricanes. It has gotten so bad that I can tell you the number for the Weather Channel on our TV, and have even formed an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How Faith Can Change The Way You Live

Contributed by Don Schultz on Oct 15, 2004

Even mustard-seed-faith can do great things. Jesus talks about these great things here.

Luke 17:1-6 HOW FAITH CAN CHANGE THE WAY YOU LIVE Are you a strong Christians or a weak Christian? Are you a good person or a bad person? How do you measure that? And if you’re weak, how can you get stronger? I know that recently they did some testing in the local schools to measure how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Fleshly Desires And The Law Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

Our fleshly desires and the law are at contrasts. Let’s look at what God directs our lives to be.

Our Fleshly Desires and the Law Our Battle Our Victory When lost recently… Mayday… SOS… We all become lost and confused occasionally and God gives us some great advise through confessions of Paul that we must readily confess to be right with God… Our Battle Confession 1: We are carnal, sold ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

My Name Is Mark Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 13, 2005

The Apostle Paul and John Mark has a major disagreement which resulted in estrangement. But later, Paul showed mercy on Mark and restored the rela1tionship, as he imitated Christ.

My Name is Mark Acts 15:36-41 Matthew 5:7 June 12, 2005 It was during the latter part of the summer of 1978. I was working as the Youth Director at North Presbyterian Church in Denver, Colorado. The youth group always took a summer rafting trip down the Colorado River. They had their own rafts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Methodist

Lose The Weight Of Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005

A final sermon in the "Lose the weight of ..." series. This message looks at what forgiveness is and what it isn’t. A tough message for those dealing with forgiveness issues, but a challenging one for those seeking spiritual health.

Lose the weight of unforgiveness Purpose: To illustrate the destructive nature of unforgiveness and to give opportunity to forgive. 1. This month we’re trying to lose the weight. Hebrews 12:1, "Let us throw off everything that hinders." 2. (I started this message with a personal story of friends ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Nazarene

Wedding #3 Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jun 30, 2005

A mix of wedding #1 & #2 with an outdoor service and a candle lighting indoors before the reception.

The Marriage of Brian & Diane July 2nd, 2005 INTRODUCTION Welcome, on this the second day of July 2005. The Bride and Groom would like to welcome you all to this most joyous occasion. We are here today because of our belief in the principals from the Holy Scriptures that surround ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Bible Church

Wedding #2 Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jun 30, 2005

The Second in the series of wedding services.

The Marriage of Jon & Wendy March 10th, 2005 ƒö The Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage Dearly beloved: We have come together in the presence of God to witness and bless the joining together of this man and this woman in Holy Matrimony. The bond and covenant of marriage was established by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: Bible Church

Wisdom From The Cross

Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Jul 7, 2005

Our culture has lost its understanding of the Cross. We have forgotten "The Old Rugged Cross."

There is a word that I want to try and lift this morning which is found in 23 chapter of Luke’s gospel, beginning at verse 39. Would you stand for the reading of God’s word. (READ). Thus, for our subject this morning I invite you to join with me prayerfully and reflect on the words, Wisdom From ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

Warning--Danger Ahead

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jul 7, 2005

Through the prophet Amos, God tried to get people to recognize their sin and to change. He also told them that unless they would repent that God’s wrath would come down on them. Not only is his message applicable to Israel then, but it is pertinent to u

WARNING–DANGER AHEAD Amos 1:1 INTRODUCTION: READ: Amos 1:1-2 I suppose that as long as there have been schools, someone has been accused of being the teacher’s pet. While I’m sure that most teachers try to give equal attention to their students, sometimes there is a closer bond with a few of ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What About Judging Others?"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 12, 2005

Scripture has much to say about judging others. Should we refuse to decline to make any assessment of others since non of us is perfect? What does scripture say?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 17, 2005 “What About Judging Others?” Matthew 7:1-12 James 4:11, 12 INTRODUCTION: In today’s scripture when Jesus said “judge not” was He wanting his disciples to close their eyes to all evil and error? Did he intend that managers forgo critical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Flying By The Seats Of Our Pants Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 29, 2005

Sometimes we find ourselves in horrible predicaments without an answer. Yet, with God’s help, we can often find the “way of escape” if we do not give up and keep trusting Him.

Flying by the Seats of Our Pants (Esther 4:4-5:14) Intro 1. A wise person once said, "Life is a continuous process of getting used to things we hadn’t expected." 2. A New York City businessman decided to avoid a $20 service charge by replacing a fluorescent light himself. After he had smuggled a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible