Sermons on Social Distance:

"God's Promises To Abram"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 28, 2005

Three promises made to Abram are as much ours today as they were for that time in history. We have to claim these promises and believe God.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Church June 26, 2005 "God’s Promises to Abram" Genesis 15:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture takes place after Abram won a great victory. He defeated the kings and was fearful that these kings would later come back and take revenge on him. After these things occured the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Road Less Traveled

Contributed by Ed Blonski on Dec 7, 2005

There are two roads before us - which one will you take?

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Very familiar words. Maybe even better known than John 3:16, Genesis 1:1 is where all this began. Even though God created all things in a specific order that conveys His sense of order, there is also a “wild-ness” about creation. But it is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Courtroom

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 3, 2006

A Good Friday Sermon

Good Friday Service John 18:1- 19:41 The Courtroom Grace and Peace to your from our Lord and Saviour, Jesus who is the Christ. Amen I would like you to imagine that you are in a courtroom. In this courtroom there is the prosecuting attorney seated behind a table, the defense attorney seated ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

How Not To Be A Fool

Contributed by Todd Riley on Nov 1, 2005

An exposition of Psalm 53 with particular emphasis on verses 1-3

Islington Baptist Church September 11, 2005 Psalm 53:1-3 Scriptures: 1 Samuel 25, Romans 1:18-32, Psalm 1 How not to be a fool Webster’s dictionary defines a fool as “a person who lacks good judgment”. Brainstorm with me for a moment. What examples can you think of that illustrate ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 53:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love And Our Love Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 29, 2007

Love is the core of our faith

1 John 4:7-21 January 28, 2007 God’s Love and Ours John is coming to the end of his letter & it is this point that he brings it all together. You remember that he is arguing with a group who has left the church that we call proto-Gnostics. These people believed that we are saved, not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: *other

Bright Hope For Dark Days, Pt. 4

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Aug 24, 2008

Maybe you know someone who has lost their faith. So many times that person becomes bitter, negative and miserable! We have a growing number of people who despise the God of the Bible and now are devoted to the god of the New Age!

It’s truly a sad day when someone loses their faith in God during the dark days of life and walks away from Him. Maybe you know someone who has lost their faith and their life is so different than it used to be. So many times that person becomes bitter, negative and miserable! Do you know someone ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Shames Not God Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 7, 2008

To encourage the local church to be like the patriarchs in exhibiting a faith that God would not be ashamed of.

FAITH THAT SHAMES NOT GOD Hebrews 11:13-16 My brothers and sisters as we the Church of Christ is on the brink of a much needed break through, we first need as I had referenced to during Watch Night Service a major faith lift. I am inclined to believe that many in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus – The Healing, Restoring Compassion Of God

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Feb 11, 2009

Jesus heals the leper that he may experience the joy of being restored to those that love him. Here we are challenged to work for healing and restoration in the world, with the compassion of Christ

Mark 1:40-45 ‘Jesus – the Healing, Restoring Compassion of God’ I wonder how many of you enjoy going to the theatre, the cinema, or perhaps watching TV drama? I personally like watching drama, thrillers, full of suspense and tension! You know, when the audience is not sure what is going to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Life Of Wisdom

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 10, 2008

We have a short life, we need to know the One who is eternal. We live a sinful life, we need God’s forgiveness. We have a frail life, we need God’s help.

Psalms 90:1-17 The author of this psalm is Moses. The first writer of the Bible is Moses. - No books were written in the days before the Flood when people lived to be almost 1000 years of age. Methuselah lived to be 969 years old. - No Bible books were written in the days of Abraham when people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Family Resemblance

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009

Has anyone ever told you that you look like your Mom or your Dad? It is a wonderful thing that God has made us in such a way that we bare resemblance to our family

A Family Resemblance John 8:31-59 For several weeks now we spent a great deal of time in the Old Testament learning about the origins of our faith and the Fathers of the Faith (the Patriarchs). Some of you may have enjoyed all that history and all the dirty laundry that is in our spiritual family ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-59

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We All Have Issues (Needs Or Problems)

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 14, 2018

We all have Issues - What do you do with your issues? - run from them- roll up your sleeves and attack them - become anxious - run to people for help. or run to God?

WE ALL HAVE ISSUES We all have Issues - What do you do with your issues? - run from them- roll up your sleeves and attack them - become anxious - run to people for help. or run to God? In reality we’ve all probably responded in several of these ways to our problems. Chuck Swindoll offers wise ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gifts - Pt. 1 - Gold Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2018

No tree to place them under. No shiny bows or wrapping paper. But the original “Christmas Gifts” are worthy to be examined during this season.

The Gifts Pt. 1 - Gold I. Introduction ?Here it comes. Ready or not. Tree assembled or not. Christmas. With all of the hustle and bustle. The paper and bows. The lights and wreaths. Christmas. Christmas captures our attention, our heart and even our imagination. That is true even for those of us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Herod The Not So Great

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Dec 20, 2019

Herod's God was himself. Herod loved Herod. He would do anything to keep his job. His audience of one was not God but the Roman Caesar

Jesus told a parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and treated others with contempt. Two men went up to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee and the other a tax collector The Pharisee - keeping his distance from the tax collector -- thanked God that he was not like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran

How God’s Blessings Can Lead To Pride Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 17, 2015

A look at the ways that God's blessings can lead us away from Him. Uzziah provides a clear example of the problem.

WHEN GOOD THINGS GO BAD: Sometimes God’s blessings lead people away from God. - 2 Chronicles 26:16. - This is not just something we see here. In the Mosaic Law, as God tells Israel that their obedience will lead to Him blessing, He then explicitly warns them that there is a great danger ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Why Be A Good Samaritan

Contributed by William Wyne on Feb 28, 2013

The good in us must come out of us.

I am again humbled and delighted to have been extended the invitation to be here at First Presbyterian Church as we continue what I believe is an honorable fellowship of pulpit exchange. I only hope and pray that your Pastor is receiving the kind of warmth and hospitality that I have received from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist