Sermons on Soccer:

Good News, Bad News

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001

There are bad things which need to be extinguished from our lives and good things that need to be added.

GOOD NEWS, BAD NEWS Col. 3:5-9, 12-14 INTRO.- We’ve all heard some of those “good news, bad news” jokes and I want to share a few this morning, because that’s what life is full of: both good news and bad news. Good news: Did you all know that Gary Saveley made the Olympic javelin team which is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1 Ixthus > 153 Ixthus

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 22, 2004

How Jesus uses a catch of fish so the disciples would catch on (get it - catch on? insert belly laugh here) to who their friend was on the shore

April 25, 2004 John 21:1-14 The Greek word for fish is ixthus. You often see that word on the back of cars within the shape of a fish. If you’ve ever wondered what that is supposed to symbolize - it’s not just for people who like fish. The five letters that spell fish - iota, chi, theta, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Pursuing Godliness With Contentment Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 9, 2004

How being content leads to godliness in the way we use our possessions.

September 12, 2004 GODLINESS with contentment When a Christian really grabs hold of the promises of God, he will realize that God has given him everything - absolutely nothing has been held back. First and foremost, he has complete perfection in Christ. Hebrews 10:10 states that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Particulars Of Christian Character Development - Part One Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 16, 2005

Developing character qualities that have to do with my relationship with the God above me.

Christian Character Development: "The Particulars Of Christian Character Development" Part One 2 Peter 1:1-11 God’s people get in trouble when they fail to act like they are God’s people! That’s why Peter wrote in our passage for today about Christian character development. Two Sundays ago, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

James 1 - Faith In Trials

Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Dec 11, 2002

When we go through trials our joy comes from standing firm on the promises that God has given us. It’s through difficult times that faith has the biggest part to play. We show the reality of God’s love for us because we have joy when life is difficult.

I want to explain to those who don’t know, what its like to be a Cardiff city fan. Each season begins with promise, and I feel a sense of expectation and excitement. For the first half of the season, I hope, and dream and see a bit of just what can be achieved with great people such as Andy Legg ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8, James 5:7-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1st Things 1st: "Salvation Is Found In Jesus Alone" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Aug 23, 2005

Do Christians really believe that salvation is found ONLY through Jesus Christ?

There were a lot of things one could believe in in the ancient world… • There were all manner of Greek or Roman ‘gods’ one could worship… just take your pick! Epicureanism was a common philosophy. So was Stoicism. There were all kinds of mystery religions and pagan worship ideas. • There were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Commandment

Contributed by Roger Thompson on Jun 18, 2002

A sermon on the command of Jesus to love one another.

TOPIC: ?A New Commandment? TEXT: John 13:34-35 Here?s the scene, from the 13th chapter of the Gospel of John: Jesus and his disciples are in the Upper Room. It?s the Last Supper. Judas has already left to do his evil deed of betrayal. Jesus and the other eleven disciples are still at the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Matthew 5:43-44

Denomination: Methodist

Excellence In Evangelism Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Oct 14, 2003

Three books have meant so much to me when it comes to the topic of evangelism and how I can best do this. One is by Joseph Aldrich, “Life-Style Evangelism.” He talks about crossing traditional boundaries to reach an unbelieving world. Another book is by R

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: After about 10 total years in ministry, I have learned that my spiritual gift-mix seems to include skills in teaching, training, equipping, encouraging, discipling, and leadership development among those who are already in the faith. However, I have found that being ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 17, 2003

This is part 2 from a series on the 7 "I Am" statements of Jesus in John.

May 25, 2003 John 8:12-20 The Light of the World Intro Talk about Mission Impossible; picture this: 3 college students, in pitch blackness, walking hand-in-hand-in-hand at midnight, through a huge campground where they’d never been before, trying to link up with the rest of their group for a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Don't Just Do Something, Sit There

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 8, 2003

We are so busy. Are we too busy to pray? What do we pray for? Does AMEN mean we are disconnecting God and getting back to life -- or does it mean something else?

There are 5 Presbyterian congregations in Iraq, and lately, I have been writing and receiving email from some of their pastors and elders. I told them about our 24 hour prayer vigil. They were very, very impressed. Looking back, I realize, I might have given them the wrong impression. I’m going ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:28-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Glory Of God

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 3, 2003

God’s plan to see his glory fill the whole earth is to use the church to be his "Glory carriers."

The Glory of God March 30 2003 Those of you who receive Richard Long’s Together news letter via email would know that he and Michael Lafluer are just back from England. They visited Leeds where they met with a multiple number of key leaders in the emerging city-wide church. They call this ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27, Habakkuk 2:14

Denomination: *other

Turning Tragedy Into Triumph?

Contributed by Frank Piszczor on Sep 20, 2001

Looking at September 11 as an honest and devoted follower of Christ.

Sermon "Turning Tragedy Into Triumph?" December 7, 1941 and September 11, 2001 are two days that will forever live in infamy in American history. This Tuesday, 19 men changed the world in which we live. From this tragedy, as people who are seeking to be honest and devoted followers of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Success Over Stress Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Oct 17, 2002

Ever wish you could find some "real help" dealing with your emotions? This series will show us how to deal with the way we feel. Part 1 will show us how to have Success over Stress.

¡§How to Deal with the Way I feel¡¨ part 1 (Success Over Stress) Brian A. Moon On a recent episode of the hit TV sit-com ¡§Everybody Loves Raymond¡¨ there was a situation in which their daughter had this new teacher who loved to dish out the homework. The young grade school aged girl had over 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:20, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Spiritual Discipline Of Simplicity Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 5, 2005

The discipline of simplicity is the conscious act of not being tied to the things of this world.

Tilling the Soil of the Soul November 27, 2005 Simplicity Matthew 6:19-21, 24-33 I received an email this week from Outside Magazine with the title: “Gift Guide Madness” It read… “The time of immaculate consumption is upon us. From a flaming kayak paddle to an indestructible laptop that can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: *other

Time To Run: Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

the main message of the empty tomb is the power of God. that very same power of God at the resurrection is for me and for you.

Time To Run: Hearing God’s Heart Through Hebrews 12 Heb 12:1-4 Resurrection Sunday, Apr 8, 2006 Intro: Many years ago, when I was in Junior High, I did a run. I joined the track team. Now, here is a picture of me in junior high… that is one chunky grade 9 kid… if it isn’t clear enough ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist