Sermons on Simchat Torah:

The Impact And Effect Of Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 11, 2007

Message from an expository series on the book of Galatians

Our culture is captivated by the before and after stories. Television networks such as DIY and TLC feed this frenzy. These networks feed our culture with a steady diet of extreme makeovers. Everything from people to houses is fair game to experience one of these extreme makeovers. At the end of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessing And The Curse

Contributed by Juan Lane on Nov 10, 2007

The curse that you are now suffering from can be used to attain your blessing

The Blessing and the Curse Numbers 21:5-9 (KJV) 5 And the people spake against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have ye brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? for [there is] no bread, neither [is there any] water; and our soul loatheth this light bread. 6 And the LORD sent fiery ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:5-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Have A Happy New Year

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 1, 2007

This is an expository sermon on the two ways of living life as described by the Psalmist in the opening psalm of the Psalter which encourages trust in God and His Word.

Do you want to have a Happy New Year in 2007? Do you want to live a happy life in 2007? Well, the Psalmist tells us how in the opening hymn of his hymnal. Here the Psalmist presented two ways of living life. In fact, this psalm provides the “door way” as it were to the remainder of the psalter, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Raising The Value Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 14, 2009

The value of marriage has decreased in our society.

Fireproof: Raising the Value of Marriage From a message preached by Scott Kallem, Pastor of 3rd Baptist in Marion, IL Matt. 19:1-9 June 7, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A In the 1970’s, a wave of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

P.u.s.h. For Prayer

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 4, 2009

Prayer is something everyone has heard of, but few really understand the benefit and relationship that comes with it.

P.U.S.H. for Prayer Acts 12:1-17 Introduction- I want to look at prayer this morning. Prayer seems like an easy thing. Everyone knows to pray. My question to you. Are you praying? Do you see results from praying? Is it building a relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

The Old Testament Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Aug 13, 2009

Old Testament - The first in a series of sermons designed to encourage personal Bible study by demystifying the Scriptures and providing background and context to the Old Testament.

I suppose that we can all think of a situation or two in our own lives where going to the instruction manual or to the owner’s manual would have been very helpful. When we need to learn how to set up a telephone, or find the fuses in a car or put together a complicated piece of furniture, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 2 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Economic Downturn: A Time To Refocus

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 8, 2009

Our economic downturn and insecurity can force us back to the Word of God and a reassessment of our philosophy of life: What do we REALLY believe?

Note: This sermon proved too long for a single sermon, and I ended up making a two-parter out of it. Our Economic Downturn: A Time to Refocus (I Timothy 6:17-19) 1. A business owner decides to take a tour around his business and see how things are going. He goes down to the shipping docks and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You're Way Off, Dude! Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 30, 2008

Exposition of Mark 12:18-27 regarding the Sadducees and their question about marriage, resurrection, and the afterlife

Text: Mark 12:18-27, Title: You’re Way Off, Dude, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/2/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Sunday School conversation that we were having about how we act and specifically what we say around really smart or really godly people… B. Background to passage: This is the second of four ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of Love Series

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 18, 2008

But when the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. And one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?" And he said to him, "You shall love the Lord you

We’re in Matthew 22, and Jesus is brawling! To be exact, we’re in the last round of a three-round brawl, where over the chapter in Matthew’s Gospel we’ve seen Jesus do battle with a group known as ‘the Herodians’, followed by a round with the Sadducees, followed by this week’s third and deciding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Blessings And The Blessing Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 24, 2008

You cannot despise your birthright and receive the blessing.

Blessings and THE Blessing (Genesis 25:34, 26:34, and 27:1-40) 1. The Pilgrims who arrived on the Mayflower were not the first to celebrate Thanksgiving in the New World. Several groups before them had done similar things. 2. But the Plymouth Rock Thanksgiving is the one we model our celebration ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Sermon For Pentecost 3, Proper 4

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 1, 2008

The Gospels have a communal as well as a personal dimention.

3rd Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 4) June 1, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of the universe and author of life on this planet we call earth, we give you thanks for our life, and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Islam Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 15, 2008

The Islam religion and there differences to Christianity

Islam “Allah is One, and Christ was just a Prophet” Intro The Islam religion is the fastest growing cult in the world. It has claimed nearly 1 billion followers in countries throughout the world. It originated in Saudi Arabia, and from there it expanded along trade routes to Africa and Asia. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does He Eat And Drink With Publicans And Sinners? Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Aug 3, 2008

In the short story of Levi’s call, we find that no one is too sinful to be beyond the grace and love of Jesus.

WHY DOES HE EAT AND DRINK WITH PUBLICANS AND SINNERS? Text: Mark 2:13 – 22 Introduction: • How would you feel if we put a sign outside of our church that said “Homosexuals welcome”? • What about if Jim took the bus and brought back 5 drunks next Sunday morning? • What if we announced that we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Walk Through Psalm 119--Part I

Contributed by Jeremy Nobles on Aug 16, 2008

THE IMPORTANCE OF GOD’S WORD AS SEEN IN PSALMS119.

PSALMS 119—PART I PSALM 119:1-16 BY PASTOR NOBLES CREEKWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH AUGUST 17, 2008 AN AGNOSTIC COLLEGE PROFESSOR VISITED THE FIJI ISLANDS AND CRITICALLY REMAKRED TO AN EDERLY CHIEF, ‘YOU ARE A GREAT LEADER, BUT IT IS A PITY YOU’VE BEEN TAKEN IN BY THOSE MISSIONARIES. THEY ONLY WANT TO GET ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Love Of All

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2011

Shema

THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL (DEUTERONOMY 6:1-9) What is your favorite Bible verse or golden verse? Two verses shaped my life, one led to my conversion and the other to seminary. The first, from Matt 10:32-33, convinced me not to delay accepting Christ: "Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible