Sermons on Spectrum:

Saying "I Love You" Anyway

Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005

Christ’s love for us is so obvious through his actions that he didn’t need to say "I love you" to us. Yet the good news is he showed his love and he also said "I love you"!

Jane Smith Memorial Service One of the great privileges of being a pastor is I am invited into people’s lives. During times of great human emotion – birth, death, marriage, baptism, graduation, and so on – I am offered a place of honorary membership in their family. And it has been a great ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Two Ways To Pray

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

Is thier a right way to Pray.

1. The Audience verse 9 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: Jesus in this parable targets those in the crowd around Him who were self-assured (who trusted in themselves) and were convinced that they were good people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of Authentic Worship

Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004

Worship

Nature of Authentic Worship Moving Ahead Together, Part 9 Matt 15:8-9 8 "’These people honor me with their lips, but their heart are far from me. 9 They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men.’" . The text tells us that the early church praised God together so today I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Worry About Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 10, 2007

Can you imagine a scene in the bird nest where Momma Bird asks Papa Bird, What’s wrong Papa why aren’t you sleeping? Papa bird says, “I’m worried.

During the Sermon on the Mount Jesus tells us not to worry, Matthew 6:25-34. In this passage three times Jesus tells his disciples not to be anxious, not to worry. Worry is Futile Matthew 6:25-27 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfully Standing In Terrible Times

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 23, 2008

A brief look at the history of our Christian heritage reveals how serious the call of Christ has been taken in the past. Will we carry the torch of faith with the same courage today?

A large percentage of the Bible is dedicated to stories of faith, testimonies of those who have known God and followed his will (or not). The spectrum is complete in scripture: some were completely unfaithful while some were faithful even at the cost of their lives. By the way, some were also ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Will You Follow

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Aug 2, 2010

Who do we follow in our modern church? Where do we call upon for guidance and advice? What is the corner stone of morality? What is the plumb line of righteousness? Who do you Call upon in your darkest hours? Where do you place your allegiance. Is

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com “For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.” 1 Corinthians 2:2 Who do we follow in our modern church? Where do we call ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2, Galatians 1:9, John 8:10-11, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Foursquare

Romans 12:1-8 Part 1 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 4, 2007

Romans 12:1-8 Part 1

Romans 12:1-8 Part 1 Well here we are in chapter twelve of Romans. Paul has now turned the corner in his instruction to us. We have gone through eleven chapters in these past eight months in which we have learned about how God out of His grace and mercy for us imperfect, undeserving sinners. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8, Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Bible Church

Walk Like A Man

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 24, 2014

KING DAVID is an excellent example of a godly man. He was the killer of bears, lions and Giant Philistines! He was a warrior, Poet, Soldier, Leader. Look at how David encourage his son Solomon to be a man!

We have many ideas concerning what it means to “be a man.” - power - independence - athletic achievement This is an important consideration for us in our day and age. For the first time in American history, there is great GENDER CONFUSION. Boys don’t know what it means to be boys, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Babble On, Babylon

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 27, 2014

What was the Tower of Babel all about?

Babble On, Babylon Genesis 11:1-9 Introduction It did not take fallen man long to revert to type. The flood came because man had forgotten God. They built cities for themselves and became mighty in the earth. The flood had cleansed this world, but the seeds of sin and rebellion made it onto the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus And The Samaritan Woman

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 19, 2014

Compare and contrast Jesus' dealings with Nicodemus a Jewish Rabbi and the woman at the well.

TSL/ WSMM 23-03-14 Jesus and the Samaritan woman -Jn 4:5-42 Story: A man was travelling on a train crossing the desert in Arizona. Surprisingly, he was the only person in the car who had not pulled down the shades on the windows to keep the glare of the hot sun on the parched earth out. In ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Humility

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 15, 2015

What is humility? Where in the Bible do we see clear cut comparisons of humility and arrogance?

In Matthew 6 Vs 1-4: Giving to the needy … (summarize) Vs 16-18: Fasting ... (summarize) Matthew 6:5-15: prayer “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Leftist Factions Co-Opt Rather Than Abolish Holidays

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Dec 20, 2011

Leftist Factions Co-opt Rather Than Abolish Holidays

For about the past two decades, those to the left side of the sociopolitical spectrum have made such a fuss over their hostility towards traditional American holidays and celebrations that the arising disputations have themselves become an anticipated aspect of the close of each year. It was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Check Yourself Out!

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 21, 2016

The life of a person from unsaved to entirely sanctified can be one of "stages". The disciple of Christ may not go through all of the stages but the hope of this message is that we will be able to evaluate where we stand with the Lord and then move on.

(This sermon is a mixture of segments with a reinforcing song mixed in with each part.) John 10:7-10 (Please find this passage in your Bible and follow along) The Plight of the Lost … - The Bible teaches that apart from Salvation through Jesus all are lost - There is one called the devil. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Star Of Wonder

Contributed by David Simpson on Dec 19, 2014

A message about the reaction of the wise men to the star of Bethlehem. The joy they experienced must be ours when we worship Jesus.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church December 21, 2014 David Simpson Star of Wonder Matthew 2:1-11 There are a lot of symbols at the Christmas season. All represent something. Santa Claus, mistletoe, wreaths, candles, etc. I've always admired the beauty of poinsettias, and decided to do a little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Like A Good Neighbor Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 21, 2019

Compare current views of being good neighbors with that of the bible.

1. Do you remember when neighbors knew one another? When they might sit on their front porches and talk? When they invited one another over for meals or games? 2. Things have really changed, haven’t they? 3. The Boston Globe ran this story some time back: It can never be said that Adele Gaboury’s ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:9-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ