Sermons on St Helens:

What Makes A Marriage Work? Series

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Feb 3, 2019

what makes a marriage work

What makes a marriage work, is it money, is it material thing's, or is it moments of pleasure? What makes a marriage work, (first, second, third), it's: 1. Putting Christ First. What makes a marriage work, it's letting Jesus be Lord in your heart, home, and habits. In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Serpent Truths

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 16, 2020

There are spiritual truths to the legend of St. Patrick driving snakes out of Ireland. Knowing those truths equips you to share the Gospel of Christ for St. Patrick’s Day.

Serpent Truths The Snakes St. Patrick Overcame in Ireland Over the centuries, people have succumbed to myths placing them over truth because it pleases the flesh, causing them to miss the blessings of Holy Spirit leading. The Bible tells Christians, “Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dedication Of The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage us to not be anxious, but instead to pray, be thankful, focus on what is good and noble, and put into practice what we learn from the teachings of Apostle Paul, thereby growing more like Christ each day.

Good morning, family. Today, we're gonna be diving into some words from Apostle Paul in Philippians 4:6-9, where he talks about the power of dedication, the joy of rejoicing, and the strength of faith. As Billy Graham once said, “Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion - it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Topics: Dedication, Church, St. Dennis

To The Praise Of His Glory

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. The letters of Paul characteristically follow a certain pattern: a. What God has done for man (indicative). b. What Man must do in response (imperative). 2. Recurring phrase in Eph. 1 draws attention to this pattern. a. "To the praise of his glory" (6, 12, 14). b. What we are must ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Hurricane Compassion

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 5, 2024

We all experience a “storm of tumult” during our lives. And when other’s experience Hurricane like violence We need to understand our relationship to others when they are suffering

Introduction: Today we explore a powerful metaphor that resonates deeply within our hearts and communities: Hurricane Compassion. While there isn't a direct biblical term for "hurricane," the Hebrew word (su'ah) can refer to a storm or tumult, capturing the essence of violent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, Exodus 2:6, Matthew 9:36, Mark 1:41, Luke 7:13, 1 Peter 3:8, Colossians 3:12, Romans 12:15, Hebrews 10:34, 1 John 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Riches For Believers Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Oct 25, 2005

Paul prays God will unleash a greater depth into the life of Believers

There once was a rich man who was near death. He was very grieved because he had worked so hard for his money and wanted to be able to take it with him to heaven. So he began to pray that he might be able to take some of his wealth with him. An angel heard his plea and appeared to him. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus: A Shepherd For The 21st Century

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on May 6, 2001

What good can a Shepherd do us in the 21st century? Plenty.

Have any of you seen the new cellular commercials that have been on TV lately? The ones with the shepherd... In them a shepherd, a symbol of times gone by, leads his sheep through the distant countryside. When suddenly he pulls out a cellular phone. Such a paradox makes for good advertising, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The 1st Product Of Unfaithfulness: Impotence Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Jul 13, 2001

Unfaithfulness among Christians has led many in and out of the church to lose power for living. Yet God turns tragedy into triumph.

The First Product of Unfaithfulness: Impotence Hosea 1:1-5, 11; 1 Kings 9-10 Pastor Jim Luthy Dan and I drove through downtown Vancouver B.C. a couple of weeks ago after a worship session on a Friday night. A two-block strip of night clubs were beginning to come to life as the rest of the city ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Stephen: The 1st Christian Martyr"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 5, 2002

This message examines the life and influence of Stephen, the first Christian martyr.

STEPHEN: THE FIRST CHRISTIAN MARTYR Text: Acts 6:8-15 "And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Lib- ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

1st Sunday In Advent - Series A

Contributed by Ed Blonski on Oct 26, 2000

God blesses other people through you.

What if I was to tell you that because of you someone else will get something great? Something wonderful! In someway they, because of you, will be blessed? How would that make you feel? Would you feel pretty good? Or pretty confused? Maybe you would ask yourself "What could I ever do that someone ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5, Isaiah 9:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Vision 2003: Christ 1st

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 8, 2003

I preached this sermon to roll out the vision for the new year (2003)...Christ 1st

January 5, 2003 Title: Vision 2003: Christ First Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Introduction On a flight to Chicago, the pilot announced that the takeoff had been postponed due to mechanical failure. Later, the flight attendant announced that everyone who was heading for Chicago was to remain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Ephesus: 1st Of Seven Churches Series

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Jun 25, 2002

Seven commendations but one complaint: Thou hast left thy first love. They were doctrinally sound, but passionately cold. Love had faded.

EPHESUS: FIRST OF 7 CHURCHES 2-24-02 Revelation 1:10 –2:7 Jesus, in the resurrection, returned to earth near the end of the 1st century to tell the Apostle John about the end times—the close of the Church Age, and the events that are to follow that. He starts with a report card on 7 churches that ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hope--The 1st Gift Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007

1st in Advent Series about Christmas Gifts

So often we go to see the beautiful Christmas lights, we see the National Christmas Tree lit on television, and look at the Christmas scenes in store windows, and as we look at them we say, inside of ourselves, "Why am I not in the Christmas spirit? I used to be excited when I was a child. I just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Methodist

21st Century Sabbath Keeping Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 23, 2006

What does the Sabbath have to do with us today? And are we commanded to keep it? Find out more in this exposition from Luke 6.

¡§21st Century Sabbath Keeping¡¨ (Luke 6:1-11) If you¡¦ve read our focus passage before today, you¡¦ll know one of the key words is the word ¡¥Sabbath.¡¦ You probably know it is mentioned 6 times, and you probably know it is the apparent centerpiece of the debate going on between Jesus and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Forgotten Word In The 21st Century

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 1, 2005

The goal of this message is to show that A life of contentment is being committed to marginal living.

A Forgotten Word in the 21st Century Philippians 4:10-13 There are a number of words that are not forgotten in our 21st Century culture: Success – “How to achieve and maintain success” is a popular subject. “Bull” and “Bear” are topics that are debated. Power, Popularity, Poverty, Rich, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Free Methodist