Sermons on Speak Up:

Sabbath To Sunday

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jun 8, 2004

This is a study which shows that Sunday is the Divinely-instituted day of worship for the Lord’s Church under the New Covenant as opposed to the Sabbath.

For those who sincerely wish to please the Lord by doing His will, determining which day is the proper day on which God’s people should come together to offer worship is quite crucial. Scriptural and historical evidences provide a firm foundation for concluding that the Lord’s Church should ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7, 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Emerging Leader (Part 1 - 3) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jun 10, 2004

These are three news paper articles I wrote for the local newspaper, stressing our need for leadership in Government. These articles, talk about what a leader looks like, how are country was formed, and the moral issues of our day, enjoy!

Part 1 From A Pastoral Perspective...... Title: The Next Emerging Leader At any moment now we are all going to hear what we have been waiting for, the election of Prime Minister. I have been waiting for this announcement with excitement for the sole reason that we need leadership and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does God Think About Evolution Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 19, 2004

This is last in a series of 4 sermons addressing current topics. This sermon addresses evolution/creation

WHAT DOES GOD THINK ABOUT Part 4: Evolution - Read Genesis 1:1 In recent months our consciences have been shocked by what we’ve seen going on among our fellow citizens. We have seen vivid pictures of how a few of our troops have immorally treated the prisoners they were charged to guard and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Hebrews 11:3

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 1, 2005

Out of all the characters in the Christmas saga, Joseph is the one most overlooked and forgotten. Someone has pointed out that there is no place in God’s Word where any of Joseph’s words is recorded. But we can learn a great deal from Joseph and his godly

JOSEPH MATTHEW 1:18-25 Introduction: Out of all the characters in the Christmas saga, Joseph is the one most overlooked and forgotten. Someone has pointed out that there is no place in God’s Word where any of Joseph’s words is recorded. But we can learn a great deal from Joseph and his godly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

No Room In Our Hearts

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 17, 2005

A Christmas Eve sermon

Finally! Christmas Eve is finally here! I thought I would never make it! I actually thought that sometime during the past few days some desparate shopper would drive me off the road. I mean, people are driving like maniacs out there. Of course, it is not as if traffic is always good in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Offering Of Isaac Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 18, 2005

Abraham was never closer to God than when told to sacrifice his son Isaac. Though anguished he was aware of God’s presence and promise. The offering of Isaac is the climax of Abraham’s life of faith; this was his “moment of truth”.

“The Offering of Isaac,” Genesis 22. Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Abraham was never closer to God than when told to sacrifice his son Isaac. Though anguished he was aware of God’s presence and promise. The offering of Isaac is the climax of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

Taking God At His Word Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 19, 2005

God’s promises are better guarantees than anything this world can offer.

Taking God at His Word part 3 Proverbs 3 and Malachi 3:1-10 Have you ever met people who refuse to be blessed? They may be very good at giving blessings but not at receiving them. My dad would drive people all over the place, run errands for them, fix things in their houses. He had a hat ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Blessed And Recieving A Curse Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

The Wicked have always persecuted the righteous; yet it is not our task to hate and hurt back but to turn the other cheek and bless them who curse us.

Genesis 21:9-21 is an Old Testament Passage with a New Testament Parallel familiar perhaps to some, but worth hearing all over again. < Read Gen 21:9-21; Gal 4:21-31> 1. Combined these texts cover our relationship to the Law and to Grace, and there are other lessons in here as well for followers ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Measured Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

Do you have any faith? How do you know? How can we determine if our faith is real or if our faith is real strong? The true proof of faith is a test of faith.

Passage: Genesis Chapter 22 (All) The testing of Abraham’s Faith. Do you have any faith? How do you know? How can we determine if our faith is real or if our faith is real strong? The true proof of faith is a test of faith. And God sometimes brings us for testing for very closely related ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believers Run God's Race

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 2, 2005

EPIPHANY 3(B) - Believers run God’s race while God provides purpose / prize and God supplies strength / success.

BELIEVERS RUN GOD’S RACE (Outline) 1 CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 - January 23, 2005 - EPIPHANY 3 INTRO: We are all involved in racing. We race to work, school, and many other appointments. We may have even raced this morning to get ready for worship in God’s house. Mankind is often called the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Being Set Free By God's Power

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 3, 2005

God can set us free by His power alone

BEING SET FREE BY GOD’S POWER EX. 13:17-18, 21-22. 14:10-14, 21-22, 30-31 President Dwight Eisenhower spoke these words in his first inaugural address on January 20, 1953, “History does not entrust the care of freedom to the weak and timid. He knew first hand the cost of victory as well as the ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Get The Job Done

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 29, 2004

Nehemiah and how he re-built the walls of Jerusalem

Introduction: Book of Nehemiah One of my favorite books because we see Man’s faith and God in action. I would like us to look at Nehemiah’s great project: BUILDING THE WALLS OF JERUSALEM Because it parallels the great job we have on the Marsh building up our churches. Nehemiah had a ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 30, 2004

It is a word that has been used as an alternative term for prayer. It has been used to describe the way a person moves. It has also been used by many parents to name their daughters. Still, none of these uses seem to catch the true nature of what Grace is

AMAZING GRACE Ephesians 2:1-10 Grace. A word used in a variety of ways. Have you ever heard these: Time for lunch, honey, would you say grace. – Did you see how she danced? She has so much grace in her steps. Have I introduced you to my ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Disciple's Hero: Jesus Christ" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

A true disciple of Jesus Christ wants to be like him.

Today we begin a series on Discipleship. Discipleship is all about becoming like Jesus. Consequently, in beginning this series on discipleship, I want us to un­derstand that the disciple’s hero is none other than Jesus Christ. Like any kid who looks at that athlete, or that actor, or that parent ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Roots And Froots

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 21, 2004

This church had itself rooted in these strong leaders, but also, most importantly, in Jesus Christ Our Lord. How do I know that the Colossian church had strong roots in Christ? I can tell because of their fruit.

ROOTS AND FROOTS COLOSSIANS 1:1-8 INTRODUCTION READ COLOSSIANS 1:1-8 I. THE ROOTS OF THE COLOSSIAN CHURCH The roots of the Colossian church are ones that run deep. The letter to them is written by the Apostle Paul who was the founding force of all the Gentile churches. Paul had a ministry in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ