Sermons on Speaking Faith:

Love - Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001

The one thing that ought to be evident when they see us as Christians is Christlike love in our lives.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX In his letter to the Galatians, chapter 5, vs. 22, the apostle Paul writes these words, "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness & self-control." And this ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Protection In Times Of Danger

Contributed by Howard Harden on Jan 18, 2001

As a father would protect his children, Psalm 121 suggests three ways God protects us from danger.

When I was a boy, my family’s home was broken into three times. Valuables were stolen, memories gone. We realized how unsafe and unprotected we truly were. After the third time, my father decided that this would never happen again. He began to turn our little house into a fortress. For ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

We Must Break Down The Walls

Contributed by Riley Turner on Jan 26, 2001

If the Body of Christ is ever to be the true example of reconciliation that God wants us to be, we must break down the walls of racial, ethnic, and cultural segregation that currently exist within the church.

(This sermon was preached at a Unity Workshop at the Sterling Blvd. Church of Christ in Sheffield, AL, held in September of 2000. The Sterling church is predominately African American; however, they have been moving toward becoming a more racially mixed church. Following this sermon, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Celebration Series

Contributed by Scott Hippler on Feb 5, 2001

5/5 - The task is not complete until we celebrate beore our God, now find out what yo need to do to truly celebrate before Him!

The city of Berlin, Germany will be forever famous for its infamous Wall. When the wall was still in existence, you could walk up and down in front of the wall and see shrines dedicated to those that were killed trying to escape from the oppression of the East to the freedom of the West. The ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-43

Denomination: Baptist

Survivor Gear For Aimless Days

Contributed by John Kah on Feb 20, 2001

Following the "Survivor" theme, the story of Joseph presents principles to help us survive our aimless days.

"Survivor Gear For Aimless Days" Genesis 45:3-8,15 There is a popular television show that has been dominating the ratings this past Fall & Winter, the show is called "Survivor". The show stars sixteen "ordinary" people who are stranded in a remote part of Australia. They are divided into two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Measure Of Man Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 29, 2001

This is installment 3 in my series "Anchor Points: Holding On to the Truth in a Post-Modern World."

<b>Anchor Points The Measure of Man</b> Genesis 1:26-31 February 13, 2000 Anchor Point #3: <b>God created Man in His Own Image</b> Thus far in our study we have traced some of the elements of modern culture which are serving to change the rules of how people perceive reality. We are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Mary's Treasure Chest (Revised)

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 12, 2001

Things that helped mary know the messiah.

Mary’s Treasure Chest Luke 2:1-35; 42-52 I. The Christmas story from Scripture: 1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

They Call Me Dad Series

Contributed by Robert Barnett on Nov 24, 2001

The God-given role of the father in the home.

¡§T H E Y C A L L M E ¡K D A D!¡¨ EPHESIANS 6:4 If you were to choose one word to describe the most powerful influence in a child¡¦s life, what word would you choose? When it comes to the power of influence in a child¡¦s life or world, I would choose the word ¡§Dad.¡¨ (A father¡¦s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: *other

Mary's Christmas

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 14, 2001

Mary’s Christmas means Merry Christmas to us.

Mary’s Christmas Luke 1:26-38 Jim Merriam, of Tara, Ontario told this story: After weeks of cancer therapy, my radiation technologist became concerned about redness and apparent burning around my waist. (Big crisis right?)They immediately sent me to an oncologist. When the doctor entered the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Greatest Danger In The World Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002

In the Beginning, Part 3 of 7.

THE GREATEST DANGER IN THE WORLD When I was in Chicago for studies two years ago my cousin and his wife bought a box of chocolates for snacks. The chocolates were not popular buys like See’s Candies, Hawaiian Mauna Loa, or Godiva. They were inexpensive, bought from a nearby wholesale supermarket, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Never Abandoned Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 19, 2002

Sermon for Pentecost Sunday, intended as the first of three on the Trinity, all based on John 14. The Holy Spirit does not abandon His church, but if we are not obedient before claiming His support, we may forfeit His power. And if we do not acknowledge

If you believe you’ve been abandoned, you have two choices: either you can indulge in something that may soothe you temporarily, or you can watch for the power that will lead you out to success. If someone that matters to you has walked off and abandoned you, you can either pretend ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17, John 14:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Prevailing Church: Loosing Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 20, 2002

A prevailing church is one which lives like those persons others thought Jesus might be -- like John the Baptist, loosing himself from tradition; like Elijah, living out of grace; like Jeremiah, let loose in the world.

I walked into the Baptist Student Center at the University of Kentucky, about to take over as chaplain. My predecessor was still on the scene, filling up garbage cans with files. In those pre-Watergate days, nobody had thought of shredders, I guess. He was throwing away every record, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Perspective Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 4 of 4 of the series, Secrets of the Kingdom of God, Revealed! Answering the question "What is important in my life?" helps to define the things that bring you a sense of fulfillment and security in life. Having a "kingdom perspective" helps us to u

THE KINGDOM PERSPECTIVE Matthew 6:31-33 Read at beginning of service: John 14:27 (NIV) 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. INTRODUCTION I remember some of the activities that would be done ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-33, John 14:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nobody Ever Volunteers To Take Down The Christmas Tree

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

A sermon for the week after Christmas; dealing with post-holiday let down

Nobody Ever Volunteers To Take Down The Christmas Tree Luke 1: 68-79 - Dec. 29/30, 2001 Intro: So the presents are all unwrapped, some even returned and exchanged already. The leftover turkey is starting to turn a funny color and let off an unpleasant odor, and since nobody has eaten any in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Baptist

A Soul Laid Bare

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 2, 2002

Caught in the act, what do we do? Follow the path that King David wlaked down as he repented of his sin against God.

Sermon Title: A Soul Laid Bare Scripture: Psalm 51:1-6 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning - January 6, 2002 Scripture Introduction: We have all heard the expression, “Hands caught in the cookie-jar”. We have used that expression to describe the end-result of many illegal ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-6

Denomination: *other