Sermons on Specified Complexity:

When Conflicts Arise In Christian Community

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

Learn the principles for dealing successfully with the inevitable conflicts that arise in church

Last week, we looked at how integrating God’s influence results in healthy relationships. The four steps contained in Philippians 3:15-4:1 were "ask God for clear thinking, live what we know from God, pattern after godly people and make room for a biblical future." If we could do this perfectly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Denomination: *other

Growing Old.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 22, 2001

Year C. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. January 28, 2001 Psalm 71

Year C. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. January 28, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father thank you for Jesus unconditional love. Amen. Psalm 71 Title: “Growing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Exodus Or Resurrection.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 30, 2001

Year C. Fifth Sunday after Pentecost. July 8th, 2001 Title: “Exodus or Resurrection.” Psalm 66

Year C. Fifth Sunday after Pentecost. July 8th, 2001 Title: “Exodus or Resurrection.” Psalm 66 As the structure of this psalm shows, it is a juxtaposition of praise and thanksgiving, of communal and individual prayer and of past and present experience. Verses one to four, give thankful praise for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Stewardship -- The Sign Of Loyalty

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jan 30, 2003

Discover that stewardship is a sign of a persons loyalty to God as you learn why you should give, how you should give and what you should give to God.

STEWARDSHIP -- THE SIGN OF LOYALTY 1 Chronicles 29:10-11 February 2, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Today we are going to address a topic that is often uncomfortable for both the pastors and people of many churches. We are going to address the topic of stewardship. This is not going to be a fund raising ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-20

Blessing The Bless-Er

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 19, 2006

We bless God by recalling the good things he does for us.

Title: Blessing the Bless-er Text: Psalm 103:1-5 Thesis: We bless God by recalling the good things he does for us. Introduction: How do we bless the bless-er? What does it mean to bless God? When we bless someone: ľ We praise them ľ We exalt them or lift them up ľ We honor them and may ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Messiah Has Come Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 15, 2009

Christmas doesn’t come from a store it comes from God.

Messiah Has Come Text: Matt. 1:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Fa-who-for-ay; da-who-dor-ay; welcome, Christmas, come this way; Fa-who-for-ay; da-who-dor-ay; welcome, Christmas, Christmas day." They continue, singing, "Christmas day is in our grasp so long as we have hands to clasp." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Getting Through Discouragement

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

Don’t give up. Look up! • We’re on a winning team. • We’re surrounded by people who love us. • And We’re surrounded by a God who loves us.

There once was a boy playing baseball by himself in the backyard. • Who said "I’m the greatest batter in the world!" • Then He tossed the ball in the air and would swing the bat. • The Problem is He swung and he missed. • Not one to give up he throws the ball up again and says, "I’m the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

God, Our Faithful Promise Giver” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

When God promises, He delivers. EVERY TIME!

1. A PROMISE. A COMMITMENT. A COVENANT. a. Webster’s says a promise is, “a declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something specified.” OR b. “A legally binding declaration that gives the person to whom it is made a right to expect or to claim the performance of a specified act.” OR “a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

City Of Refuge - Kedesh Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 1, 2022

The reason why there is so much detail mentioned even with regards to the names of these cities, is to help us understand that this was historical, and not just a made-up story. We will look at the name Kedesh which means ‘holy’ or ‘sacred place.’

Today’s meditation is based on Joshua 20:1-2,“Then the LORD told Joshua to say to the people of Israel, "Choose the cities of refuge that I had Moses tell you about.” (GNB) This commandment that God had given to Moses was executed only after the people of Israel took possession of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1

Denomination: Other

What About The Younger Widows Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 15, 2014

Having provided instruction for establishing an order of widows, Paul proscribes enrolling younger widows and justifies his position.

“Refuse to enroll younger widows, for when their passions draw them away from Christ, they desire to marry and so incur condemnation for having abandoned their former faith. Besides that, they learn to be idlers, going about from house to house, and not only idlers, but also gossips and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation Milestones

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Feb 11, 2010

Knowing that Jesus is savior of the world is of no profit unless that knowledge allows the power of God to produce a spiritual transformation, which results in our life manifesting the fruit of the spirit.

SALVATION MILESTONES ILLUSTRATION A number of people went to the King and said, "Sir, there are many wandering preachers and scholars who indulge in constant dispute, some saying one thing and others saying another. What, Sir, should we believe concerning them?" The King answered, "Go and find a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Christian Church

Test 3-4 Of 9: Prophecy Must Glorify Jesus/Prophets-Known By Their Fruit Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Nov 29, 2004

"The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy" (Rev 19:10). A true prophet will be known by the fruit of the holy spirit in his/her character and conduct (Matt 7:16)

Series: How To Judge Prophecy TEST 3 - ALL TRUE PROPHECY CENTRES IN JESUS CHRIST, AND EXALTS AND GLORIFIES HIM. A) In John 16.13-14 Jesus says: "When he, the Spirit of truth, is come ... he shall glorify me, for he shall receive of mine, and shall show it unto you." The primary ministry of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Charismatic

Mentoring

Contributed by Peter Mcinnes on Jun 1, 2010

Mentoring-a Biblical example

Mentoring – A way to Discipleship… When we look at the word of God, we see in numerous times where a man of God linked with another to learn from them and be a partner in what they are doing. Examples are: Elijah & Elisha, David & Jonathan. Naomi & Ruth and ultimately learning from the life of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:9

Denomination: Anglican

The Rule Of Revenge Series

Contributed by Allen James on Apr 6, 2010

The sixth message in a 7-Part Series, Shift - A New Way of Thinking. In Matthew 5:38-42, Jesus broadens His followers understanding of revenge.

The Rule of Revenge • Matthew 5:38-42 Opening Illustration: RevengeLady.com (the rules) INTRODUCTION: Regardless of where a person is spiritually, everyone has a choice to make when they are WRONGED. UNDERSTANDING THE CONTEXT… Jesus draws their attention back to the Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 31, 2014

We should take time to consider the meaning of Jesus's name, and the respect we owe that name.

The Holy Name of Jesus (January 3) Thirteen Days of Christmas The Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus is placed at this time of year because January 1 is the Octave day of Christmas, and that day was the day Jesus, Son of Joseph, Son of Mary, underwent the ceremony of circumcision. At a boy’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Catholic