Sermons on Special Creation:

I Matter

Contributed by Tim Shepard on Jun 4, 2008

This sermon is an idea of the meaning of Christmas many of us overlook. It works well if you have a projection system and someone knowledgable in Powerpoint.

I MATTER Merry Christmas! Wow! What an awesome time of the year this is. Let me ask you a question this evening. What does Christmas mean to you? Wait. Before you just shout it out for me, just think about what it means to you personally. Now I know that some of you are thinking about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: *other

Heart-Eye Coordination

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 9, 2011

Our ability to see clearly is dependent on the condition of our hearts, which are made and kept pure through Scripture, worship and prayer.

How many of you wear glasses? I’ve worn mine since I was seven years old. I was able to wear contact lenses for about 20 years but after about 40 they don’t work so well. And even contacts with the new technology, entails juggling with reading glasses, since I have to wear bifocals. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The So-Called "Satanic" Verses, And Conclusion. Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 31, 2015

Muhammad in the Koran, a strange explanation of some missing verses, final suras, and my conclusions from this study.

Lesson 35, How to Treat Muhammad, and "Satanic" Verses Today, suras 49-60 Beginning with this lesson, I will dispense with giving you the name of each sura, unless it is truly remarkable. Be assured that every sura is named for a particular reason, even if obscure to us. Sura 49 commences ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Challenges To Public Worship-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 22, 2015

1 of 7. Jesus made it plain that the temple worship had become tainted with improprieties. Public Worship is to be free from impropriety. But What is consonant with public worship? A challenge to (harmonious)public worship is its...

CHALLENGES To/For PUBLIC WORSHIP-I—John 2:13-25 Attention/Need: The Church can be tempted toward many directions regarding the manner & message of its Public Worship. There are real Challenges to bringing about Public Worship!...There are dynamics which, if we deny, will keep our church & ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Discipline Of Simplicity Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 5, 2005

The discipline of simplicity is the conscious act of not being tied to the things of this world.

Tilling the Soil of the Soul November 27, 2005 Simplicity Matthew 6:19-21, 24-33 I received an email this week from Outside Magazine with the title: “Gift Guide Madness” It read… “The time of immaculate consumption is upon us. From a flaming kayak paddle to an indestructible laptop that can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: *other

Sanctity Of Life Sunday

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 30, 2020

This relevant and timely message upholds the sanctity of life in a loving and afirming way by highlighting God's aquintance with us, assembly of us, and appointment of us!

Sanctity of LIFE Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/17/16 • Video: Abortion – Survivor Testimony I really thought I was done with diapers. Our first born was potty trained by the time he was two. Our middle child was a little more stubborn, so she didn’t potty train until she ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6, Psalm 127:3, Jeremiah 1:4-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus, God's Unique Son (John 3:16) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 19, 2022

God has many sons. But He has no one else like Jesus.

The last three weeks, we've gone over four passages that talk about the "sons of God" in the OT. In Psalm 82, we saw God standing in the midst of the elohim for judgment. This was a picture of God's throne room-- of his heavenly council. These elohim were called "sons of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Hebrews 11:17-19

Clouds Of Witnesses - Biblical And Local

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 12, 2021

This is a message given about remembering the cloud of witnesses in Scripture and in our local communities whose lives have brought glory to God. It was given near the launch of the celebrations of the 125th anniversary of the Yonge Street Mission (www.ysm.ca)

CATM Sermon - September 12, 2021 - Isaiah 46:9; Hebrews 12:1-2, Philippians 3:10-14 This is the day the Lord has made; let’s be glad and rejoice in it, and may our hearts be open to hearing from God’s Word as we worship today. 2021 is the 125th anniversary of the Yonge Street Mission. And today ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good News For Mary Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 2, 2024

For the next several Sundays, we will focus on the Good News of Jesus' birth and how that affected specific people as revealed in the gospels. It would appear that Luke is giving us a first hand report from Mary herself. The details are rather amazing.

Alba 12-1-2024 GOOD NEWS FOR MARY Luke 1:26-38 I am sure that you have heard many Good New/Bad News jokes. There are many of them around. There are even some for preachers, like this one: Good News: The Women's Guild voted to send you a get-well card. Bad News: The vote passed by 9 for and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unexpected Jesus - Intro Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001

This is an introductory lesson for this series designed for Bible Class use.

THE UNEXPECTED JESUS - INTRO Luke 4:16-21 INTRODUCTION: Maybe some of you have heard of Norm Evans. He was an all-pro lineman for the Miami Dolphins. Several years ago he wrote a book titled On God’s Squad, in which he discusses his faith, his conversion and his view of football as a result. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unexpected Jesus - Intro Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001

This is an introductory lesson for this series designed for Bible Class use.

THE UNEXPECTED JESUS - INTRO Luke 4:16-21 INTRODUCTION: Maybe some of you have heard of Norm Evans. He was an all-pro lineman for the Miami Dolphins. Several years ago he wrote a book titled On God’s Squad, in which he discusses his faith, his conversion and his view of football as a result. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Waiting For?

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 30, 2001

New year’s sermon inviting people to add the Lord’s return to their list of expectations for the new year.

What Are You Waiting For? Text: 2 Peter 3 Introduction: The year’s end is a time for reflection/ Expectations. Peter had reached a time of reflection in his life. His letter makes it clear that he didn’t expect to live much longer and he didn’t want expectancy of the Lord’s soon return to wane ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Fear (The 3 Hebrew Children)

Contributed by Gregory Curtis on May 13, 2003

II Timothy 1:7 tells us that God does not give us a spirit of fear. How can we keep from fear and anxiety? Three teenagers show us in Daniel chapter 3...

NO FEAR II Timothy 1:7 "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, of love, and of self discipline" Daniel 1:1-7 - Described as "young men" in verse 4. Probably 15-20 years old. - From wealthy, influential families. From stable, noble backgrounds. - Good looking, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-8, Daniel 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Yes He Is, Yes He Does, And Yes He Will"

Contributed by Michael Walker on Feb 25, 2003

As this new year is blasting off, friend, I’ll just get to the point of the message that the Lord has laid on my heart for you this go around, right away. I must ask: What do you think about God??? What do you think he can do for you??? Do you think peopl

"Yes He Is, Yes He Does, and Yes He Will" - Romans 4:21 - "And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform." Before we get going to far I want to give you a little word study session. For readers who don’t know it, the New ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Memories

Contributed by Rick Bennett on Apr 1, 2003

Memories are powerful reminders of our past both good and bad. Peter deals with his memories of denial.

Memories • This is a time of daily memory making for me…..Tyler last night. • Memories are one of the most conflicted parts of our existence. • Good memories/bad memories • There are some we wish we could just forget • Was this Paul’s thorn? • Breaking the very heart of God (you call me preacher, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Baptist