Sermons on Small Things:

What It Means To Be A Pentecostal

Contributed by George Rennau on Feb 16, 2001

Every Christian deserves to have the fullness of the Holy Spirit.

Title: What Does it mean to be a Pentecostal To discuss this question we must talk about the Holy Spirit. Text: ACTS 2:1-4 The most remarkable aspect of this era that we live in is The pouring out of the Holy Spirit Many times people in the church relegate the experience of the baptism in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Debt Is Paid

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001

With his perfect life and innocent death, Christ won for us eternal life in heaven

“It is finished.” The last words of our Lord Jesus Christ before he died. It is finished... What is finished? Is Christ giving up? Are these words of defeat? No, when Christ says the words “it is finished,” he is announcing our victory. In Greek, the original language of the New Testament, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Sanctity And Service

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 29, 2002

Worship ... involves the body, the mind and the will.

SANCTITY AND SERVICE Text: Romans 12:1-2 "When the Titanic went down, a worthy woman took into the lifeboat, not her diamonds, but a bag of oranges. It will be very important, where we are going that we value the right things. Worship often makes us examine our luggage." (Leslie D. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Romeo, Car 54, And God

Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 10, 2002

Where was God on 9/11?

Romeo, Car 54, and God Some events in history impact us so greatly, that we will always remember them and where we were when we heard the news. Pearl Harbor. JFK’s assassination. The Space Shuttle explosion. You probably remember exactly where you were and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Happy Days Are Here Again!

Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 16, 2002

God’s Blessing brings the joy of His presence in and through our lives!

HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN! ZECHARIAH 8:18-23 SEPTEMBER 8, 2002 PM SERVICE INTRODUCTION: One morning R.C. Chapman, a devout Christian, was asked how he was feeling. "I’m burdened this morning!" was his reply. But his happy countenance contradicted his words. So the questioner exclaimed in surprise, ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Our Gifts

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 2, 2002

A sermon for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 A sermon about using our gifts for God

20th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 22 Matthew 21:33-46 Our Gifts  33* ¶ "Hear another parable. There was a householder who planted a vineyard, and set a hedge around it, and dug a wine press in it, and built a tower, and let it out to tenants, and went into another country. 34* When the season ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Lutheran

The Four Crosses Of Calvary

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 8, 2002

AS WE LOOK TO CALVARY AT THE DRAMA THAT WAS PLAYED OUT UPON THAT HILL, HOW MANY CROSSES DO YOU SEE? WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF EACH OF THESE CROSSES? LET US CONSIDER THE FOUR CROSSES OF CALVARY.

FOUR CROSSES OF CALVARY LUKE 23:32-43 INTRODUCTION: THIS MORNING AS WE LOOK TO CALVARY AT THE DRAMA THAT WAS PLAYED OUT UPON THAT HILL, HOW MANY CROSSES DO YOU SEE? WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF EACH OF THESE CROSSES? LET US CONSIDER THE FOUR CROSSES OF CALVARY. I. THE CROSS OF REBELLION AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Happens

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Oct 11, 2002

God’s grace and forgiveness covers all and happens because we know Jesus

Sermon: Grace Happens Lk 23:32-34, 39-43 11/25/01 Johnny and his brother had been playing nicely all morning when a terrible fight ensued. Soon the two brothers were wrestling and fighting with each other. Their mother separated them and told them to apologize. Johnny refused vowing to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: United Methodist

What Should We Do?

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Oct 15, 2002

"How often do we hear people ask, "What should I do?"--Daily the Christian needs to ask, "Lord, how should I live?"

“What Should I Do?” Deuteronomy 10:12-13 Micah 6:8 Mark 12:30 John 15:11 INTRODUCTION How often do we hear people ask, “What should I do?” They ask advice for simple and complex issues. Sometimes they get good answers. Sometimes bad answers. Sometimes they get conflicting answers and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, Deuteronomy 10:12-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Elders Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 18, 2002

There are many great starters - not enough who finish well.

29, September 2002 Dakota Community Church All The Kings Men Part: 4 – Elders Introduction: You do not break Gods word – you break yourself on it! Don’t be discouraged men this is the reward week – the beating is over – here now is the payoff! Seriously do not take condemnation from anything - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-15, 2 Corinthians 4:15-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Reason #1, We're Covered, Not Condemned! Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 20, 2002

The “righteous requirements of the Law” are fully met in us because we’re covered by the blood of Christ, the price paid for our forgiveness.

Sermon Series on Romans 8: Reasons to be encouraged! Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts >Reason #1: We’re covered, not condemned! -Romans 8:1-4 Introduction: There are many reasons why we come to church—one is to get some encouragement. In spite of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

The Touch

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Oct 24, 2002

The willingness of our Lord to reach out and touch the lowest of the low in His grace.

INTRODUCTION/STATEMENT OF THEME: There are two common answers among unbelievers to the Gospel message. One, they often think they are too good for it. They aren’t that bad. They’re certainly not as bad as some, and therefore, God will probably let them slide in on Judgment Day. On the other hand, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Acts Of God

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

What the Holy Spirit is doing in the life of a growing Christian

18, August 2002 Dakota Community Church Acts of God Introduction: Have you ever wondered what the Holy Spirit is working at in your life? Do you wonder about His existence? Illus.: “The Boy Who Believes in the Holy Spirit Isn’t Here” A children’s catechism class was learning the Apostles Creed. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Missions Impossible

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 26, 2002

What to do when you face an obstacle that you can’t seem to overcome.

13, January 2002 Dakota Community Church Missions Impossible Introduction: Your back is against the wall, there is no hope, it’s desperate, you know you can’t go back but there seems to be no way to go ahead. It’s impossible! Or is it? Exodus 14:10 – 15:10 10 As Pharaoh approached, the ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Humility

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 1, 2002

“But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted” Matt. 23:11-12.

Theme: Humility Text: Mal. 1:14, 2:8-10; 1 Thess. 2:7-9, 13; Matt. 23:1-12 God has a divine plan for each person’s life. This plan, however, can only be fulfilled when one totally depends on God and this is only possible when one lives a life of humility. It is humility that allows us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12, Malachi 2:8-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed