Sermons on Source Created Laws:

The Purpose Of Worship Is . . .? Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 3, 2001

The purpose of worship is to experience God.

Have you heard about the little boy who attended church for the first time and was asked how it went? He replied, "The music was nice but the commercial was too long." Or have your heard about the recent experience of a pastor who changed the order of worship so that the sermon was given before ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Church Of God

Keeping A Proper Perspective

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 8, 2005

Our attitude is crucial to living our lives for Christ

Keeping A Proper Perspective Philippians 4:4-9 October 30, 2005 Morning Service Introduction When I was a youth minister, one of my teens had earned his pilot’s license and offered to give me a plane ride. Honestly, I have to admit that I was less than enthusiastic. Here was a young man that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Narnia: Edmund's Joy Series

Contributed by Jeff Skinner on Dec 13, 2005

What is joy? True joy is based on God, but what exactly do we mean we say that?

Edmunds Joy (The Joy of the Lord is My Strength.) Philippians 1 And Nehemiah 8:10 The last couple of weeks we have been talking about the Movie Narnia. This weekend Friday and Saturday it had already grossed almost 68 million dollars. That is better than the first two LOTR movies did their first ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Love Letters

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Feb 9, 2006

Most of us have given or gotten love letters or notes. But if you were told that there are thousands and thousands of love letters written to you, would you want to open them up? Would you want to know who they were from? This sermon tries to take each

Love Letters Genesis 1:1 - Revelation 22:21 I love my little girl. She is cute. She is sharp. She is loving. She reminds me of my wife in many ways. Now believe me, I know she will one day turn into a teenager. And I hope that all the teenage boys will stay far, far away from her. But I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:160

Denomination: Baptist

A Lifelong Strategy Against Frustration Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 3, 2003

Through 4:16. There is no way to eliminate the frustrations of life. But we can embrace a strategy to help us to handle those frustrations in the best way. Of course that starts with a personal relationship to God, and Solomon will get to that later in

A Lifelong Strategy Against Frustration (Ecclesiastes 3:17-4:16) Intro 1. There are many frustrations in life, some of them are very serious: Mixed with bitter sorrow and emptiness is often the feeling of frustration. My Moody buddy John Smith ministers in Mexico. When he lived in the U.S., no ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Connecting To Community

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 17, 2005

God says, "It is not good for a person to be alone." How can we connect instead of cocoon in this society?

A farm boy accidentally overturned his wagonload of wheat on the road. The farmer who lived nearby came to investigate. “Hey, Willis,” he called out, “forget your troubles for a while and come and have dinner with us. Then I’ll help you overturn the wagon.” “That’s very nice of you,” Willis ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In Defense Of Marriage

Contributed by Carlton Coon on Oct 12, 2001

An effort to promote the concept of commitment to marriage.

In Defense of Marriage Matt 19:1 (KJS) And it came to pass, [that] when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan; 2 And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there. 3 The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Did He Come As A Baby? (The Joy Of His Birth) Series

Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Sep 13, 2001

Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak.

Introduction . . . I hope you’re ready for Christmas – it is here! Illustration: The church bulletin declared, “The choir will sing ‘I heard the BILLS on Christmas Day.’” Illustration: In a B.C. Comic strip: One ant said, "Dad, who is Jesus?" The father ant replied, "He’s the reason for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: *other

An Introduction To Wisdom. Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 5, 2012

The book of Proverbs begins with the purpose of a Proverbs and the definition of true wisdom.

An Introduction to Wisdom Proverbs 1:1-7 Illus. A Baptist pastor was praying with his staff and deacons one Sunday morning before services when a cloud filled the room. A deep voice spoke out to the pastor. "Which every you wish, it will be given to you: wisdom, wealth or great looks." The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

One Nation Under...?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 19, 2011

Our nation should have a fear of the Lord.

“One Nation Under ...?” July 3, 2011 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Ask not what your country can do for you, but you can do for your country; We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal and are endowed by the their Creator with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Be All You Can Be

Contributed by James Kevin Bachmann on Nov 12, 2011

Gifts from God must be developed to the maximum as we reject minimalism.

Parable of the Talents Becoming a Maximum Christian All Gods gifts, indeed all goodness and love we receive, are for us to develop to the maximum and so provide for increase in God’s Kingdom. That’s the message I would leave with you today. Become a “maximalist,” not a minimalist to prepare ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Catholic

Mourning Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on Oct 17, 2007

A message focusing on the 2nd Beatitude: "Blessed are they that mourn..." This series was also used to launch our Celebrate Recovery ministry.

“Mourning” The Words of Jesus – The Beatitudes FCC – October 14, 2007 Text: Matthew 5: 4 Introduction: Today we are continuing a new sermon series on The Beatitudes. This was the first recorded sermon of Jesus and He taught about attitudes for the Kingdom. Jesus took His followers up a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy: Tender And Severe Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

God is compassionate and he is also severe. "Our God is in heaven; he does all that he pleases."

Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?” Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases (Psalm 115.2-3). INTRODUCTION It is often difficult for the post-modernist reader to accept the doctrine of God’s sovereignty in salvation, even though it is one of the principles most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-18

Denomination: Congregational

Honoring Mom Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

The Fifth Commandment is important for all of those reasons and more. It is at the heart of God’s plan for man. It is about family relationships. Those relationships are the keystone of our social and spiritual wellbeing. We can all benefit from a gre

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Family Classics Series Honoring Mom Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:1-3 The Fifth Commandment is different from the rest of the Ten Commandments. The call to honor one’s parents is positive. The other nine are negative. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Faith That Conquers Anything Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008

Pressing on in Christ produces a tested faith that can stand the test of time.

John McArthur in his book; "Reckless Faith" tells the this story: A few summers ago I drove across the country to deliver my son’s car to him. He was playing minor-league baseball in Florida and needed his car for local transportation. The cross-country trip fit perfectly with some previously ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist