Sermons on Sleeping:

"What Do You Seek?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 22, 2006

Jesus asks a very pertinent question of us all. He already knows the answer, so what does that tell us about His motive in asking?

Also John 18:4, 20:15 “And Jesus turned and saw them following, and said to them, “What do you seek?” They said to Him, “Rabbi (which translated means Teacher), where are You staying?” 1:38 I have wished, in the past that some evangelistic Christian would sit down and have a long talk with Paul ...read more

Scripture: John 1:38

Denomination: Orthodox

The Power Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 25, 2006

Third in a series unlocking keys to experiencing prevailing prayer. This message explores the need for personal, generational, and corporate confession and repentance.

In the movie Shadowlands, a really well done look at the life of Christian author C.S. Lewis, Lewis has returned to Oxford from London, where he has just been married to Joy Gresham. Joy is dying from cancer, and through the struggle with her illness, she and Lewis have been discovering the depth ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Is For Us!

Contributed by Ruben Rivis on Oct 1, 2006

Key verses: Romans 8:31-32 “What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all--how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?”

God is for us! Bible’s Greatest Chapter: Romans chapter 8. Romans 8:1—39) By Ruben Rivis Romans Chapter 8 is easily remembered today as one of the greatest single chapters in the entire Bible. If Bible Chapters had a “Hall of Fame,” you can rest assured that Romans 8 would be enshrined ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Chose The Nails Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 2, 2006

Since Christ was fully devoted to us, is it too much for Him to expect full devotion from us?

In the distance I see a cross. This is not an unusual sight. Crucifixion is the Roman’s favorite method of execution. I have walked by many crucifixions at this same spot. But a larger than normal crowd has gathered to witness this cross. I wonder why so many people are interested in the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Divorce Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 7, 2005

In James 1:21-27, James shows you three steps in building a faith that really works.

Scripture Andras Tamas is the name officials gave a certain man decades ago in a Russian psychiatric hospital. He’d been drafted into the Army, but the authorities had mistaken his native Hungarian language for the gibberish of a lunatic and had him committed. Then they forgot about him—for 53 ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 11, 2005

Funeral Sermon for James Sulton, 79-year old preacher who loved the Lord.

James 4:13-17 Funeral Service for James Sulton Introduction In one of his books, A.M. Hunter, the New Testament scholar, relates the story of a dying man who asked his Christian doctor to tell him something about the place to which he was going. As the doctor fumbled for a reply, he heard a ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Understand And Overcome My Problems? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 13, 2005

Christ’s answer to the disciples question about their inability to cast the demon out of a boy teaches you how to understand and overcome your problems.

Matthew 17:14-21 (NLT) When they arrived at the foot of the mountain, [this incident occurs right after Jesus and three of his apostles descended the Mount of Transfiguration] a huge crowd was waiting for them. A man came and knelt before Jesus and said, 15 "Lord, have mercy on my son, because he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Revive Us Again Series

Contributed by Rick Bartosik on Oct 18, 2005

This sermon explains the meaning and nature of revival, the history (including Hawaii in the 19th c.) and the conditions of true revival.

“Revive Us Again” Psalm 85:1-7; II Chronicles 7:14 Mililani Community Church Dr. Rick Bartosik October 2005 Recently we were privileged to have Dr. Robert Coleman in Hawaii to teach a modular graduate course at International College and Graduate School. Dr. Coleman is known around the world as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Go Mentality #3 Series

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Oct 25, 2005

Jonah finally agrees to go and preach to the Ninahvites. One of the great revivals of all time breaks out. This message deals with God’s awesome working through a sniveling preacher. The message focuses on God’s love for the city.

Jonah Files #3 INVEST AND INVITE Are you ready to go? Not to lunch…but to invest in the lives of people and invite them to know Christ who we are proclaiming today to be our everything, that if you don’t have Him you are lost? Are you reluctant? We heave been talking about Jonah and Jonah was ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Come Lord Jesus!

Contributed by Val Black on Oct 27, 2005

The Rapture in the Old and the New Testaments.

Come Lord Jesus! I. Prophecy in the Old Testament. A. There are approx. 333 prophecies in the O.T. about the first coming of Jesus. b. Many of them fulfilled on the day He died. c. Prophecies that are fulfilled prove the credibility of the Bible. d. Show chart of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52

Denomination: Charismatic

I Want Christmas To Be Over!

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005

Christmas can be difficult and sometimes you just can’t wait until it is over. This sermon looks at the first Christmas through the eyes of Joseph and what it must have been like for him.

Maybe you can relate to this. I got this story from a friend of mine, and it tells the story of how the tradition of putting the angel of top of the tree began. When four of Santa’s elves got sick, and the trainee elves did not produce the toys as fast as the regular ones, Santa was beginning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Sign Of Jonah

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 10, 2005

Jesus is less about observation than participation

Sign of Jonah Sermon: “So you want to see a miracle?” Text: Luke 11:29 - 32 Secondary: Jonah 3:4 - 5, 3:9 - 4:2 FCF: In regards to repentance, one must look beyond the distractions of observation into order to experience the joys of participation. SO: I want the congregation to participate in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

One Simple Rule For Protecting Your Family Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2005

Solomon robbed his son of his inheritance... but in this sad story of Solomon’s failure is a lesson in hope for how we can protect our children as long as they live.

OPEN: Before he died, comedian John Ritter starred in a fairly successful TV sitcom. Does anybody remember the name of that show? (8 Simple Rules For Dating My Daughter). Now, I never watched that show, so I don’t know if they ever shared what those “8 simple rules” actually were. However, years ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Second Sign Of The Christmas To Come: Wrapped In Cloths Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 22, 2005

This sermon carefully examines the second of three signs of Christmas to come in Luke 2:12 - the ever famous "swaddling clothes."

Luke 2:12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” The Second Sign of the Christmas to Come: Wrapped in Cloths I. The sign isn’t useless As a general rule, when people revolve their lives around what kind of clothes other people are wearing - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:12

Denomination: Lutheran

Narnia: Aslan Is On The Move Series

Contributed by Scott Lohse on Nov 27, 2005

I am preaching a series on Narnia during advent/ including Christmas eve to explore the Christian symbolism of this story.

11-27-05 “Aslan is on the Move” Rev. Scott Lohse Hello, My name is Lucy Pevensie and now I dwell in the land beyond the sea (which I have since come to know as heaven) but I was just a youngster living in Britain during the second World War when the story I want to share with you all began. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ