Sermons on Softness:

The Wee Little Man Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 5, 2001

What made Zacchaeus become a tax collector? Why did Jesus appeal to him so that he would embarrass himself by climbing a tree to see Him?

A man went for physical checkup and the nurse asked him how much he weighed. He held his stomach in and replied, "160 lbs." She got him on the scales, weighed him and said: "No, your weight is 166 lbs. The nurse then asked him how tall he was. Standing very straight he answered, "5 feet 10 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marred And Made Again

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 16, 2001

Jeremiah’s visit to the potter’s workshop was the means of God’s giving him an acted-parable of what he could do with the marred nation of Israel and mankind in general.

MARRED AND MADE AGAIN One of the pleasures of being away from home on holiday is to have the opportunity of just standing and staring at interesting sights, such as a craftsman at work - perhaps a potter. The prophet Jeremiah did this once. He tells us what he saw: "The pot he was shaping from ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-12, Jeremiah 18:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Dressed For Action

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Mar 15, 2002

"Let your loins be girded.." - urges hearers to be ready for service to God. Looks at attire - contemporary and ancient and the clothing of our Lord.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Lent IV March 10, 2002 Luke 12:32-40 “Dressed for Action” “Be dressed for action and have your lamps it; be like those who are waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that they may open the door for him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lost…at Home Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Apr 15, 2002

In Luke 15, Luke gives a series of three parables in response to the criticism of the scribes and Pharisees that Jesus received unbelieving sinners and even ate with them. Today, our focus is on the second of these stories – a lost coin that had value and

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: How many of you chronically lose or misplace things? You never notice that something is lost until you need it and it’s always in the last place you look. Have you ever noticed the intensity with which you will search for an inanimate object when you need it? Your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

What Do We Rejoice In?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 13, 2001

4th in a series on love from 1 Corinthians 13

Sermon for 2/22/98 1 Corinthians 13:6 What Do We Rejoice In? Introduction: Jonathon deserves to be called the “prince of friends.” He was the son of the king and the heir apparent to the throne. Suddenly David looms upon the horizon with his beauty, his courage, and that nameless magnetism and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:6, Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Communicate Across Cultures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

HOW TO COMMUNICATE ACROSS CULTURES

TIPS FOR CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS Illustration: When Hudson Taylor was director of the China Inland Mission, he often interviewed candidates for the mission field. On one occasion, he met with a group of applicants to determine their motivations for service. "And why do you wish to go as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Slience In The Storm Of Discouragement Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Aug 17, 2001

SERVING GOD IN CATACLYSMIC OCCURRENCES IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR COMMUNING WITH HIM ON A DAILY BASIS.

June 10, 2001 -- AM GOD’S SLIENCE IN THE STORM OF DISCOURAGEMENT 1 Kings 19:11 INTRODUCTION: (1) The world does not care if I die; it only cares that I get out of the way if I cannot compete. (2) With God, dust can have a destiny and human frailty can be covered with eternal glory. (3) To ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21, 1 Kings 19:11

Denomination: Baptist

"God Is Constantly Delivering Us From The Various "Imprisonments” Of Life.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 9, 2001

Year C. twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost Psalm 98, November 18, 2001 Title: “God is constantly delivering us from the various “imprisonments” of life.”

Year C. twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost Psalm 98, November 18, 2001 Title: “God is constantly delivering us from the various “imprisonments” of life.” Psalm 98 “1 O sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

A Shepherd Gone Mad

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001

Introduction to a series on Amos

A Shepherd Gone Mad Bible Reading: Amos 1: 1-2; 7: 10-16 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO A Shepherd Gone Mad p.1 Have you ever noticed how sometimes people arise out of the strangest corners, making a great splash, getting involved in things you never ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Following Jesus To The Cross #3 - Dead Man Walking Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Nov 21, 2001

This is the third message in a series that looks at Jesus final few days before He was crucified. This message considers the anxiety that Jesus was feeling and how He faced His fears on the way to the cross.

INTRODUCTION If you were given a choice, how would you Choose to Die? -- In an accident - quick & relatively painless? -- In your sleep? -- Surrounded by your friends and loved ones? Of course, none of us are given the choice of how we die -- we don’t know until the moment comes. Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-54, Luke 22:42-43

Denomination: *other

Are We In The End Times

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 13, 2001

Is there proof that we are in the end times?

Are We in the End Times? Are we in the end times? This question has been asked throughout the history of the church. So, let me rephrase the question, Do I feel that our present day Church Age to be the last of the Church Ages before the coming of Christ? After much reading and studying the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-36

Denomination: Methodist

God Works In The World

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 4, 2000

An Advent Sermon

3rd Sunday of Advent Luke 3:7-18 "God Works in the World!!"   God works in our world in wonderful ways when we least expect or as it goes unnoticed by the majority of people. with signs of God’s love but most go unnoticed. As Christmas approaches we excited about this dramatic sign which shows us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

A New Jesus

Contributed by Garrol Finch on Dec 30, 2000

Many settle for a new concept of Jesus that has no conection to the Biblical Jesus.

A New "Jesus" Text: (Mat 24:4-24 KJV) And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. {5} For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. {6} And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-24, Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Signing Us

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 9, 2001

A sermon for the second Sunday after the Epiphany

2nd Sunday after the Epiphany John 2:1-11 "Signing Us!!"   "A young couple, who were new Christians, suffered a terrible financial setback due to a disabling illness of the husband. The wife found work, but her income barely made a dent in the mountain of bills. They lived in constant prayer, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Sight For Sore Eyes

Contributed by Mike Dubose on Feb 10, 2002

A sermon on the Transfiguaration of Jesus. Jesus was transfigured in the sight of Peter, James, & John. It was a picture painted by God for all of us to see.

A Sight for Sore Eyes Matthew 17: 1-9 February 10, 2002 I’d like to start this morning by saying we’ve had two persons in our church who have recently had eye surgery, Ms. Irene & Ms. Donna… I hope you’ve been praying for them; that their eyesight will be restored & corrected, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Methodist