Sermons on Silly Rules:

Do You Have A Donkey Mentality?

Contributed by James May on Mar 16, 2003

God wants us to carry our share of the load and not be too comfortable to join in the battle.

Portions of this message were taken from a message by Dr. Neil Chadwick which can be read in its entirety at http://www.webedelic.com/church/donkeyt.htm Most scripture portions of this message are quoted from the New International Version of the Bible. Pastor James May DO YOU HAVE A DONKEY ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Here And Now We Stand Because Of The Cross"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 22, 2003

As Christians, we stand in a different place because of this Cross...what are we going to do about it?

1 Corinthians 1:18-25 “Here and Now We Stand Because of the Cross” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA I will never forget it. I was about eleven years old. He was not a preacher. He was the director of our Youth Choir. He had no training in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

The Value Of Mom

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 15, 2002

A short meditation to encourage our mothers in their disciple-making role.

THE VALUE OF MOM II Timothy 1:5 (Meditation) RMBC 12 May 02 AM Well, again, Happy Mother’s Day! One thing we all have in common today is that we have mothers. So, in just a moment, we are going to hear two testimonies about what their mom has meant to them. And then, after that, I am ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

#3 Choices Have Consequences: Another Plan Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 19, 2002

#3 in Choices and Consequences, God has ANOTHER PLAN, search for His Will.

CHOICES HAVE CONSEQUENCES HAVE ANOTHER PLAN By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Part #3 of 3 The Choice? TEXT: Deut.30:19... I call on heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore CHOOSE LIFE, that you and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 30:19, Acts 21:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Few Things To Remember

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 17, 2001

An encouragement to keep serving the Lord and reaching people where they are at

A Few Things to Remember Can’t believe here we are Dec. 16, 2001, celebrating the Christmas season. Feel like in a dream. I think PBC has a great chance to do well here in Vancouver. Kinda like this story: "How many customers did you serve today?" the manager asked. "One." "Only one." "How ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Examine Yourselves

Contributed by Benny Horn on Feb 3, 2002

I believe in the Biblical doctrine of "once saved, always saved", but be absolutely sure that you were "once saved". To know for sure, just answer this question, "Do you know Jesus Christ?"

Examine Yourselves By Benny D. Horn, February 3, 2002 Introduction: Last Sunday morning, I preached a message on "The Eternal Security of the Believer". I preached on how I believe if you are truly saved that you cannot lose your salvation. Last Sunday night, I preached on God’s chastisement of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5, 1 Corinthians 11:31

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering Those Who Have Gone Before Us

Contributed by Dean Meadows on May 24, 2003

This is a sermon dealing with death and how to be prepaired to die. It has alot of personal illistrations that can be substituted with your own.

Remembering those who have Gone Before Us 5/23/03 1 Peter 1:22-25 I can remember when I was a kid growing up receiving a pen with the invisible ink. You would write something and within a minute, it would fade away. But I also discovered that, watch what you write because when you hold the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: *other

Would You Too Reject Him?

Contributed by John Herrmann on Oct 4, 2002

In the parable of the vineyard and the "rejected cornerstone of Christ", we see how an ever near and patient God reveals himself in Creation and redemption -- working through the Holy Spirit to keep us from rejecting him.

It would seem the vineyard image is appropriate for this time of year. I’ve read that the Napa Valley is expecting a great crush this year. In Amador County, here in California, there is weekend tasting and festivities in honor of the harvest vintage. Maybe some of our people are there right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-43

Denomination: Lutheran

What Are You Waiting For?

Contributed by Dennis Rhoads on Nov 24, 2003

This sermon was used on Stewardship Sunday. The Gospel message is to motovate people to support God’s work in the church

What are you waiting for? Mark 13:32-37 11/23/2003 Last Sunday of the church year Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be glory for ever and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Naaman

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 5, 2003

I wonder what Naaman felt after he had dipped himself for the 6th time in the Jordan and nothing had happened

The story of the healing of Naaman - 2 Kings 5: 1-19 My old Chaplain in Basle, Tom Roberts used to say that when you are stumped for a Bible passage to preach on use the story of Naaman. So for once, I’m doing as I am told! The Story: 1. Naaman was the commander in chief of the King of Aram’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19, 2 Kings 5:13

Denomination: Anglican

God's Greatest Gift Of All

Contributed by Shane Williams on Oct 18, 2000

People like to give gifts to others during the holiday season. Have you considered, however, the gift that God has given you?

Introduction: 1. We have just passed the time of year where people are scurrying about trying to find just the right gift for someone else. a. That desire is often motivated by love, and other times it is driven by a duty. b. In some instances people are foolishly adding to their debt in order ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 6:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If Tomorrow Never Comes

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 18, 2000

Have you time to prepare for time running out?

If Tomorrow Never Comes As I write this, it is 11:55 PM and I am on the brink of another tomorrow, but then I could have a massive MI and be gone before the new day. No next minute is guaranteed. Garth Brooks sang a song that spoke to the issue of our mortality. The lyrics ponder if the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21, James 4:13-17, Ephesians 5:15-16, 1 Peter 4:1-2, Revelation 1:3, 1 Peter 4:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Mary Or A Martha Christmas

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Many Christians work hard for Jesus but, they neglect the more important task of spending time with the Master.

WILL YOU HAVE A MARY OR A MARTHA CHRISTMAS? TEXT: Luke 10:38-42 INTRODUCTION: A. MARTHA AND MARY HAD A HOME IN BETHANY 1. It seems probable that Martha being the older sister was the owner of the house. 2. Martha’s younger sister, Mary lived with her. 3. Martha definitely ran ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

God's Three-Step Approach To Handling Life

Contributed by Todd Schäve on Jun 27, 2001

When when you want to see better days and you don’t know what to do, follow the advice of Palms 34:14, which is God’s three step approach on how to deal with life’s difficult situations when you are angry, hurt, scared, tired or confused.

God’s Three-Step Approach to Handling Life     When when you want to see better days and you don’t know what to do, follow the advice of Palms 34:14, which is God’s three step approach on how to deal with life’s difficult situations when you are angry, hurt, scared, tired or confused: “Turn from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:14, 1 Peter 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

A Little Girl

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 20, 2001

A Little girl’s witness led to a remarkable miracle

The story of the healing of Naaman - 2 Kings 5: 1-19 My old Chaplain in Basle, Tom Roberts used to say that when you are stumped for a Bible passage to preach on use the story of Naaman. So I’m doing for once what I am told! The Story: 1. Naaman was the commander in chief of the King of Aram’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Anglican