Sermons on Simple Faith:

Make No Images Of God Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

This was the second in a series and looks at not making idols.

Last week we started on a journey through the Ten Commandments, which will take us ten messages. Funny how that works isn’t it? Last week was fairly straight forward, not a lot of room for discussion, not much controversy. Most of us would consider our selves monotheistic, that is we believe in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Submit, Who Me?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

A look at the command for wives to submit to their husbands

His name was Ray Bartlett and he was famous. He wasn’t always famous. He wasn’t always famous, but he became not only famous but reviled and hated as well, right across Canada. Not bad for a small town lawyer. It was when Bartlett became a judge that he put the town of Truro on the map. All ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sanctification: A Daily Occurrence…a Lifelong Process

Contributed by Thomas Farley on Dec 7, 2000

Sanctification as a daily undertaking.

SANCTIFICATION: A DAILY OCCURRENCE…A LIFELONG PROCESS Colossians 3:1-17 The Greek word translated "sanctification" (hagiasmos [aJgiasmov"]) means "holiness." Before reading today’s scripture I would like to lay a small foundation and give you some background on the writing itself. Paul’s letter ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Be Good Citizens

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 9, 2000

Christians should be good citizens.

BE GOOD CITIZENS Titus 3:1-2 INTRO.- ILL.- A girl went into a Chinese restaurant in Chicago and told Wing Foo Sam, a waiter, that she wanted an order of chow mein to take out. She said she wanted a first-class order because, as she explained, “it’s for a mighty nice chap.” Wing Foo Sam brought ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Victory Over Satan

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 23, 2001

Actually, there are many who think that there isn't any such being as Satan - that he is a product of our imagination, sort of like Santa Claus, only evil.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Ezekiel 28:14-17; Isaiah 14:12-14 A. This morning I'm starting a short series of sermons about Satan & Satanism, & it is proving to be a difficult series to prepare. The reason it is ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:14-17, Isaiah 14:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing Firm In The Lord.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 4, 2001

Year C. 2nd Sunday of Lent March 11, 2001

Text: Philippians 3: 17- 4:1 Year C. 2nd, Sunday of Lent March 11th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father empower each of us here at Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church to imitate ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Is Suicide Unforgivable Series

Contributed by Aaron Jones on Mar 5, 2001

This sermon deals with the pain and tragedy of suicide, and how Christians can respond with meaningful ministry.

We approach a topic this morning that weighs on the hearts and minds of many people. In fact, of all the topics selected for this sermon series, this particular message is the one people have approached me about the most. The Huron area in recent years has known more than its share of suicide ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Omnipotent Part 1

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2001

God is all powerful, but He chooses to limit that power because He is also love.

GOD IS OMNIPOTENT PART 1 Based on Rev. 1:1-8 By Pastor Glenn Pease Alfred North Whitehead, one of the philosophical giants of the 20th century, said, "The glorification of power has broken more hearts than it has healed." He warns against the glorifying of even God’s power. For the abuse ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Past Your Past

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 29, 2001

The good news is that we don’t have to be paralyzed by regret, we don’t have to let it rob us of the joy and hope that God has promised us as our birthright in Christ

In "A Christmas Carol", Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past, who against his will, takes him back to a time when he was still a young man. Scrooge sees himself proposing to the woman he loved, a woman who later breaks their engagement because she realizes that he has come to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, John 15:11

Denomination: Baptist

Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 2, 2001

In John 14,we find three things that Jesus said that brought comfort to His disciples. These same things can bring comfort to you and I today.

"Let not your heart be troubled" John 14:1-6 One of the most dreaded diseases in the world today is what we call "heart trouble." Every day we hear of someone cut down by a heart attack. It is no repecter of person, for it effects all. The heart is a wonderful creation. It beat an average of 75 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Guilt And How To Deal With It. (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Charles Holt on Apr 13, 2001

This is Part Two of the message on the subject of guilt, using David¡¦s interaction with King Saul as an example of how to handle guilt feelings.

Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com GUILT and How to Deal With it. (Part Two) 1 Samuel 24 This is the final installment in our series on the subject of guilt. Last week we saw how David dealt with his "I wish I hadn’t done that¨ guilt feeling after he secretly cut off a piece of King Saul’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don’t Laugh Too Soon At The People Of God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

It’s dangerous to laugh at God’s people, because God is on their side. So the people of God can have confidence in facing opposition

According to Jeff Kennet, Christians are "People of the Past". That’s what he said. He said it when Christians raised objections to the Crown Casino. "To object to something like that," he said, "meant you were out of step with the community." How could you possibly object to something that would ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Dealing With Guilt Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

To deal with our guilt we need to stand before God, know his choice of us receive God’s forgiveness and receive his acceptance in Jesus Christ

I want to talk today about guilt. You’ve no doubt all felt it from time to time. Some probably more than others. It’s one of the two great motivators of our modern life. Just look at the ads you see on TV. If you analyse them you’ll find that most of them use either greed, in one of it’s many ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Befriend One Another Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 30, 2001

Friendship is important...critical to living the Christian life.

September 2, 2001 What makes for a real friend? What is the value of friendship? Philosophers have discussed and debated that for centuries. Mencius said, Friendship is one mind in two bodies. In the 1950¡¦s Norman Vincent Peale said, Getting people to like you is only the other side of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: United Methodist

The Preacher Preaches To Preachers

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 30, 2001

Jeremiah’s guidance on how to preach an effective sermon

September 2, 2001 Jeremiah 23:23-29 23 “Am I only a God nearby,” declares the LORD, “and not a God far away? 24 Can anyone hide in secret places so that I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do not I fill heaven and earth?” declares the LORD. 25 “I have heard what the prophets say who ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:23-28

Denomination: Lutheran