Sermons on Sorrows Of Life:

Reasons To Believe In A God Who Allows Suffering

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 17, 2001

a feeble attempt to answer the Why? question

-----SUFFERING COMES FROM THE FREEDOM TO CHOOSE Gen. 2:15-17 -----SUFFERING REVEALS WHAT IS IN OUR HEARTS Matt. 13:1-9 -----SUFFERING GIVES OPPORTUNITY TO TRUST GOD JAMES 1:2-5 -----GOD SUFFERS ALONG WITH US JESUS WEPT -----IN TIMES OF CRISIS, WE FIND ONE ANOTHER 2COR. 1:3-4 -----PAIN ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Holiness

Did Jesus Really Exist? Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Apr 23, 2001

Four non-Christian historical witnesses to the existence of Jesus.

Every child grows up believing in imaginary characters. Whether it’s a character associated with a holiday or cartoon characters like Mickey Mouse, childhood is filled with imaginary people. We can see it in how many kids think superheroes like Superman are real. We can see it in how many kids have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding God Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002

Jesus’ first independant action, teaching in the Temple at the age of 12, introduces His life-long urgency of helping people find God.

Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. Proverbs 20:11 “I must be about my Father’s business” -Jesus We must teach others how to find God. I. Through Worship (41-42) A. Habit-forming B. Family oriented C. Centers on praise for God’s help and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Boy Jesus Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 7, 2002

Out of all the things that Luke must have heard from Mary, he has chosen only this one incident, perhaps because it reveals so much to us.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 5 “The Boy Jesus” Luke 2:39-52 Initially when we look at the story recorded in the last section of the second chapter of Luke, there seems to be little of consequence, a part of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Baptist

He Will Change The Way You Think.

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 9, 2002

God changed the way two people thought in our text. So he changes us today.

Acts 10:34-38: HE WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK. Have you ever believed something, only to find out that it wasn’t true? That has happened to me more than once. When I lived in Milwaukee, I would listen to different people on the radio. Every summer, at a huge music festival called ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-38, Acts 10:24-38

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Amazing Grace Of Baptism"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 10, 2002

A sermon on the theology of baptism.

Matthew 3:13-17 “The Amazing Grace of Baptism” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Why was Jesus baptized? Scholars have debated this question over and over again , and have found no single answer. But it happened, and Jesus initiated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Baptism As Epiphany

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 11, 2002

Sermon for the First Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus

First Sunday after the Epiphany Baptism of Jesus Sermon Matthew 3:13-17 "Baptism as Epiphany’’   This morning, I would like to do something different! I propose to tell you three stories and as you listen to them think about how each of them relate to Baptism. Story 1. A dying judge said to his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Did Jesus Come For

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 11, 2002

A sermon for the Epiphany

Epiphany Sunday Matthew 2:1-12 ’Who Did Jesus Come For?" 1* ¶ Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, 2 "Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the East, and have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus' Ministry Begins Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 11, 2002

Highlights beginning of Jesus’ public ministry; baptism, anointing, temptation

Jesus Ministry Begins Mark 1:9-13 INTRO.: The beginning of the public life of Jesus is very briefly recorded by Mark, who is characterized by an economy of words. It was time of religious awakening. Mark quickly tells us of the ministry of John the Baptist as predicted by Malachi and described ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Baptism And Ours

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 12, 2002

Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist to fulfill all righteousness. What does that have to do with me? Let’s see what the scriptures say.

Jesus Baptism and Ours Mat 3:13 Then Jesus arrived^ from Galilee at the Jordan coming to John, to be baptized by him. 14 But John tried to prevent Him, saying, "I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?" 15 But Jesus answering said to him, "Permit it at this time; for in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Romans 6:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Business Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001

What Jesus came to do.

THE BUSINESS OF JESUS Luke 2:39-52 INTRODUCTION: "I must be about My Father’s business" * Luke 19:10 - "The Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost." * John 4:34- " My food...is to do the will of Him who sent me and to finish His work." * John 5:30 - "I seek not to please ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Baptism And Geneology Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001

A look at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry

THE BAPTISM AND GENEOLOGY OF JESUS Luke 3:21-38 I. THE BAPTISM OF JESUS. (vv. 21-22) Note: Some Problems associated with Baptism: * Should people be baptized? + with water? + in the Spirit? * Who should be baptized? + Babies? + Adolescents? + Adults? + Only believers? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-38

Denomination: Baptist

Lay Down Your Burdens

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 22, 2001

Jesus will help ease the burdens you are carrying.

Lay Down Your Burdens The first time I took a group of youth into the Smokey Mountains, we hiked to Abrams Falls. 2.5 mile hike each way 40 ft. big waterfall. During our time there, one of the youth hurt leg and couldn’t walk. No vehicles, bikes, - arm over my & other adult shoulder, carried out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Peter 5:6-7

Why God Allows Suffering

Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001

Suffering is a normal part of life that God allows us to experience. This outline examines five principles of why God allows suffering.

Five reasons why God allows suffering 1 1 Suffering comes with the freedom to chose what you want to do. God does not make us robots but allows us to make our own choices. Choices that can make us feel pain when we make the wrong choice. 2 The pain of suffering can warn us of when we are headed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

If Christ Had Not Come

Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Feb 13, 2001

To better understand and appreicate the life and work of Christ

LUKE 15:18-25 IF CHRIST HAD NOT COME INTRO. A. In these verses Jesus is endavouring to comfort His desciples for He had told them previously He was going to leave them. a. He does this by assuring them His departure is only in the human and that only temporary. b. He tells them the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Holiness