Sermons on Spur:

The Pastor's Heart - Part Three

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 11, 2003

A Pastor’s heart is for God’s people to be strengthened in their walk and in the Word.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC -------------------------- October 26, 2003 -------------------------- 1Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone; 2And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

They Shall Call Him Emmanuel

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Dec 9, 2004

IN THIS SERMON WE SEE THE MIRACLE THAT THIS NAME IMPLIES, THE MYSTERY THAT THIS NAME IMPLIES, AND THE MEANING THAT THIS NAME IMPLIES.

THEY SHALL CALL HIM EMMANUEL Matthew 1:23 Before the advent of the Christmas carol, celebrations of Christmas had become so depraved and rowdy that the observance of the joyous season was once forbidden by the English Parliament. The meaning of Christmas had become lost in a maelstrom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Of Giving Part 1 Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

In the Corinthian letters, Paul gave 5 reasons Christians should give.

Stewardship Series Part 1 The Grace of Giving I Corinthians 16, II Corinthians 8 & 9 SCRIPTURE READING: II Corinthians 8:1-7 INTRODUCTION: I read an interesting Biblical statistic the other day concerning the frequency of certain words used in the Bible. It seems that… Believing is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Conquers All Series

Contributed by Mark Winter on Jan 17, 2003

God is a jilted spouse with a persistent love for an unfaithful partner--us.

She was a floozy, the kind of girl your mother warned you about and your dad might take a sneak peek at. She wore purple eye shadow, thick mascara and lipstick so red that hummingbirds buzzed around her. Her dresses were always a size or two smaller than they should have been, and her walk was more ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:19-20

Denomination: Methodist

Encouraged In The Lord

Contributed by Dennis Williams on Nov 4, 2002

There is not a single, devoted, faithful Christian who has who has an easy, trouble-free life.

Encouraged in the Lord Personal note: Remember to be led of the Lord as you are preaching There is not a single, devoted, faithful Christian who has who has an easy, trouble-free life. Jesus said in this life we would have troubles: He said be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. Every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21, Philippians 4:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Faithful Part Of The Church

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Mar 10, 2008

In the first century, as in the Third World today, the basics of commitment to the Church were understood. God’s Word is clear on this.

BEING A FAITHFUL PART OF THE CHURCH MARCH 9, 2008 Pastor Eric J. Hanson Read I Corinthians 12:12-27 Read I Peter 2:4-10 A GODLY ASSUMPTION Did you know that the writers of the New Testament assumed that the people of the Lord in each city they wrote to, were faithful in being there when the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace And Praying For The Lost Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 20, 2011

Believers have a responsibility to pray for and work toward sharing God’s love with unbelievers.

Romans 10:1-13 Introduction: A. Consider your prayer life? Do you ever spend time praying for those who don’t know Christ? B. This may include work acquaintances, friends, family members and even spouses and children. C. And if salvation is all of God, what good does it do for us to pray ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Personal Responsibility Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 31, 2011

If our bodies are indeed temples of God’s Spirit, then it matters how we treat them.

Romans 12:1-2 Introduction: A. It’s my body. I can do with it what I want. B. This is a typical argument in the abortion issue. The woman-and others who are proponents, use this argument to justify their decision. They may even propose what’s inside them is just a fetus and not a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Be On Guard, And Work

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Feb 26, 2012

The Lord will come again, and it is given to us to diligently work at our ministries as if these were the final moments

Many dates have been proposed for the end of the world. Recently: May 21, 2011, October 21, 2011, and December 21, 2012. What do they have in common? It’s not the number 21. None of them are correct. You’d be more accurate saying, “Today is the end of the world,” every day ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:33-37

Denomination: Anglican

The Communion Of The Saints Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 1, 2004

The catholic/universal church is the fellowship of all believers gathered, set apart, united in faith, who belong to Christ.

“I Believe” Sermon Series on the Apostles Creed “The Communion of the Saints” I Corinthians 12:12-27 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “I believe in the holy catholic church, the communion of saints.” Right upfront, let’s define “the church”: It is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Congregational

Why So Downcast O My Soul?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 26, 2007

A sermon on Psalm 42:5, 11; Psalm 43:5 about putting our hope in God. (Outline and portions adapted from articles in the Lookout Magazine [http://www.lookoutmag.com/] by authors William Richard Ezell and Victor Knowles)

Sermon for 11/25/2007 Why So Downcast O My Soul? Psalm 42:5, 11; Psalm 43:5 Introduction: Hope springs eternal in the human breast. Especially if the heart beats within the breast of a loyal and long suffering Chicago Cubs fan like me. “Just wait until next year!” WBTU: A. Many people today ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Passion Is Our Priority Series

Contributed by Dj Castilleja on Jun 20, 2007

What ever we are passionate about the most will get our priority.

Our Passion is Our Priority Welcome to week two of the “Summer of Passion Series.” Passion is an extreme excitement, a deep devotion and a longing love for something. God would desire that we would be passionate about him. Jesus tells us to “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sacrificial Lamb

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 15, 2008

Jesus the final sacrifice!

Dakota Community Church March 16, 2008 The Sacrificial Lamb Two weeks ago we saw Jesus as the light of the world. In the light we are able to see, we stop stumbling our way through life. In the light we find growth and direction, we discover a God who loves and cares for us and has a plan and ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Our Economic Downturn: A Time To Refocus

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 8, 2009

Our economic downturn and insecurity can force us back to the Word of God and a reassessment of our philosophy of life: What do we REALLY believe?

Note: This sermon proved too long for a single sermon, and I ended up making a two-parter out of it. Our Economic Downturn: A Time to Refocus (I Timothy 6:17-19) 1. A business owner decides to take a tour around his business and see how things are going. He goes down to the shipping docks and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The King Has Come"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 24, 2008

Jesus is coming again.

“The King Has Come!” December 28, 2008 “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14 Christmas is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Holiness