Sermons on Shoulders:

A Christmas Reality Check

Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 15, 2004

Sometimes we romanticize Christmas and when we do we miss some of its most crucial messages. The real story of Christmas is about real life and real struggles and real truth.

A Christmas Reality Check Luke 2:1-7 The Christmas of today is very different than the first Christmas: Today: The manger scene usually includes angels hovering, shepherds watching, animals gazing, clean straw, a strong looking Joseph, a vulnerable yet invincible baby, a halo over Mary’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#5: Traditions Of Men Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jul 20, 2004

#5 of 7 on Worship. This sermon looks at our worship traditions and how to avoid traditions becoming traditionalism.

In Spirit and In Truth A Series on Worship #5: Traditions of Men What if a first-century Christian happened to come into our assembly? What would seem strange to him? • He would be surprised to see that the church owns a building. They didn’t have buildings in the first century. • He would never ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strengthening Your Faith In Troubled Times: A Laughing Faith Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 27, 2003

Strengthen your faith by laughter and confidence that God has heard and will intervene in your situation.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches June 29, 2003 “Strengthening Your Faith in Troubled Times--A Laughing Faith” Genesis 18: INTRODUCTION: If you were to measure your faith on a continuum from 1-10, one being “Faith? What faith?” and 10 being “Faith is my middle name,” where would you rate ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Expect Great Things From God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 4, 2003

Hold on to the promise of a loving God in the midst of affliction, for He remembers the faithful.

Isaiah 54:1-10 EXPECT GREAT THINGS FROM GOD Israel at this time was at a very low point in their history. They had gone through a succession of wicked rulers who had led them astray from God. The Kingdom had been divided and weakened. First the northern, and then the southern kingdom had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Foundation Of Your Times

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003

In troubled times, the Lord provides "The Foundation Of Your Times"!

"The Foundation of Your Times" Isa 33:5-6 … Though the LORD is very great and lives in heaven, he will make Jerusalem his home of justice and righteousness. In that day he will be your sure foundation, providing a rich store of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 33:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Such Thing As A "God-Failure"

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 15, 2003

Sometimes it looks like God has failed. But he never fails. His compassions are new every morning.

LAMENTATIONS 3:22-33 “NO SUCH THING AS A ‘GOD-FAILURE’” Not this past week, but the week before, there were power-failures all over the area, because of all of the storms. I’m sure you know the signs of a power failure: The lights don’t work. The air conditioner doesn’t work. The ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

It Is A Gift To Give

Contributed by Daryn Bahn on Jul 18, 2003

What it means to excel in the grace of giving.

Imagine that a large church burned to the ground somewhere in north Wisconsin, and that all the congregations of our district were asked to help rebuild it by collecting an offering. Every congregation was asked, all but one. This tiny little congregation could hardly afford to keep going. They ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

A look at Wilkinson’s book of the same name.

The Prayer Of Jabez May 5, 2002 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him in pain." And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

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

Presumptuous Sins!

Contributed by James May on Jun 9, 2002

We must never presume upon the grace and mercy of God. He will not hold us guiltless if we presume upon Him.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Extreme Fatherhood Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Jun 18, 2002

WWW.STEVENSCREEK.NET: Various Scriptures Used. A message to men encouraging them to build their lives on a firm Biblical foundation. The sermon was presented to a seeker-sensitive congregation.

Extreme Fatherhood Dr. Marty Baker / June 16, 2002 Video Clip of Extreme Sports Television is full of commercials promoting some soft drink, SUV or dandruff shampoo using images of sports. Gusto-filled 20-somethings are seen jumping off cliffs wearing nothing more than shorts, T-shirt and a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Church Of God

"Philadelphia--Church Of The Open Door" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

Christ opens the right doors for us, and encourages us when life hurts.

Philadelphia-"Church of the Open Door" Revelation 3:7-13 The Letters to the Seven Churches Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Imagine the heartache of an athlete striving to qualify for the Olympic team, only to be disqualified by a technicality. Consider ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Congregational

A Memorial To My Mother, Juanita Shepherd

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 11, 2002

My mother, Juanita Shepherd, passed from this life on June 30, 2002. This message was given in her memory.

A MEMORIAL TO MY MOTHER, JUANITA SHEPHERD Ephesians 5:1-2 "Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." INTRO.- Someone said, "It’s better not to have lived than ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Kingdom Waited

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 11, 2002

Some of the "kingdoms" of our lives can wait until the things that are truly important are taken care of.

"When The Kingdom Waited" Scripture Text: II Sam. 12:13-23 This portion of scripture follows up the story in chapter 11 of the sin of adultery and then murder that David committed to take Bathsheba as his wife... As human beings if we were to put a grade of sinfulness we would have to rate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Sends His Light Into The World

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jul 11, 2002

Sermon for the Epiphany Season

God Sends His Light into the World 1. A light that shines out of the darkness 2. A light that shines out for us all Dear Christian Friends: Have you ever been in a place where there’s no light whatsoever? I remember on a couple of occasions when my wife and I went on tours through caves, and they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran