Sermons on Sorrow And Grief In My Hreat:

Who Is Your Neighbour? Series

Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Sep 3, 2008

my neighbour is the one I meet and can assist if they are in need

Most of you this past spring filed your income tax returns, and some of you I imagine are like me wondering if perhaps there is something else you could deduct so that you could pay less tax. But, have you ever wished that you could pay more tax? I’ll never forget the day that my dad told me that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:24-37

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

I'm Satisfied

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Apr 24, 2008

I am Satisfied with my Saviour, are you satisfied with yours?

IM SATISFIED PSALM 63:1-11 KJV INTRODUCTION: In the time and age we live in we know there are thousands of business’ trying to win our business, to the extent they will guarantee us anything. The most important guarantee they will offer is our satisfaction. They will do everything they can to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of An Authentic Faith Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

answering three tough questions concerning the integrity of my faith...

The importance of an authentic faith Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 10 Pastor Jeff Christopherson March 16, 2003 Acts 4:36 ¡V 5:11 Authentic Worshipping Community 3 QUESTIONS CONCERNING AN AUTHENTIC FAITH: I. What is an Authentic ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Broken Cisterns

Contributed by Irvin Mccorkle on Feb 25, 2005

My people have changed their Glory for what does not profit.

Broken Cisterns Jer 2:11-13 Has a nation changed its gods, which are not gods? But My people have changed their Glory for what does not profit. 12 Be astonished, O heavens, at this, and be horribly afraid; be very desolate," (dried up) says the LORD. 13 "For My people have committed two evils: ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Shepherd Who Loves The Sheep: Catholic Priesthood”

Contributed by John Sj on Apr 21, 2006

THIS IS A HOMILY I GAVE DURING MY ORDINATION THANKSGIVING MASS

“Jesus took pity on them because they were like Sheep without shepherd.” Today we ask ourselves what those words mean as we celebrate a birth in the priestly family. What could the Gospel be teaching us about the priesthood in that imagery of the sheep and the shepherd? More so as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Catholic

Funeral Service: New Christian

Contributed by George Crumbly on May 23, 2006

This is a funeral message for a close friend & co-worker of my wifes

FUNERAL SERVICE FOR: Emily Thomas Stricklin TITLE: Lessons From Death. TEXT: II Corinthians 5: 1-10 CLERGY: Rev. George E. Crumbly DATE: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 TIME: 10:00am – Graveside Service PLACE: Arkansas Memorial Gardens (Jacksonville, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Country Club Christianity

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Oct 18, 2000

My maternal grandparents were raised on dirt farms in Oklahoma.

My maternal grandparents were raised on dirt farms in Oklahoma. The dust bowl and the depression contributed to their being so impoverished that they had to send my mother, who was disabled, to a spinster aunt who lived in Enid and could more easily afford to care for her. Their fortunes changed ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Wrong With God? Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE REALITY OF MY TROUBLES CAN NEVER CONTRADICT THE GREATNESS OF GOD

BIG IDEA: THE REALITY OF MY TROUBLES CAN NEVER CONTRADICT THE GREATNESS OF GOD (Hymn: “How Great Thou Art”) INTRODUCTION: Do you ever find yourselves asking the question: WHAT’S WRONG WITH GOD? Certainly the Christians of the first century who were suffering persecution must have been tempted to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Can I Know I'm Really Saved?

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 6, 2008

The Word of God gives me complete assurance of my salvation.

Title: How Can I Know I’m Really Saved? Text: Hebrews 10:19-25 Introduction A famous tightrope walker once strung a cable across Niagara Falls from the American side all the way to the Canadian side. To the applause of thousands of people, he would walk across that tightrope right on the very ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

An Open Door Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jun 11, 2007

This is one of three sermons from my respected pastors series.

AN OPEN DOOR Revelation 3:7-8 My brothers and my sisters, this week’s Respected Pastors Series sermon by Pastor Maxwell Washington of St Matthews Baptist Church turns our attention to the book of Revelation. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

No Need To Say Good Bye

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 1, 2007

My Last Sunday and the time to say goodbye has come.

No need to say Goodbye Acts 20:17-20:32 How do you say “goodbye” when you leave friends? Gotta go. Bye It’s been fun. Take it easy Adios Amigo After while, crocodile So long Catch you later Ariverderchi “Toodle-oo.” Goodbye and God bless you Perhaps Paul Harvey’s , good day. This morning ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-32

Denomination: Congregational

Satisfaction In Life And How It's Tied To Teamwork Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 12, 2007

How to adapt my thinking in order to enjoy working with others.

Together we make a difference. That’s what we’ve been focusing on these last several weeks. Say “Together we make a difference” with me. That’s the series we’re in. And it’s so critical to a worthwhile life. To be a part of the teams that God designed me to be a part of is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Neighbor (Inclusivity)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007

An answer to the question of "Who is my neighbor." Points to true inclusivity.

The Neighbor She lives three miles out of town. She lives there because she has to. Each day, she walks that full distance to town and back. She walks because she has to. In town the only place that dares even let her get near is the local church, and even they make her use the back entrance. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Maundy Thursday

Contributed by David Trexler on Apr 5, 2007

Maundy Thursday--My most favorite Church service of the Year

Maundy Thursday 2007 Tonight believe it or not is probably my most favorite Church service of the year. To me, in this one special evening, through the Scripture readings, one can see most clearly the Hand of God at work throughout the history of the world. Tonight we recall the history of the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Band Lessons

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 14, 2007

Discipleship principles gleaned from my years of participation in band.

Band Lessons Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with tambourine ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan