Sermons on St Luke:

Ears To Hear, Eyes To See Series

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Jul 17, 2001

An exposition of Amos and John points us to Christ who gives us ears to hear and eyes to see.

Appropriating the Prophetic Word The 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) July 15, 2001 Amos 7:7-17; John 10:25-37 COMPLICIT IN OUR OWN FAILED PERCEPTION "We never saw violence or hatred in [our son] until the last moments of his life when we watched helplessly with the rest of the world." ...read more

Scripture: John 10:23-37, Amos 7:7-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Power Encounters In Church Planting

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Power Encounters in Church Planting

Power Encounters in Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. Learn the false presuppositions about the sources of power. 2. Discover why power encounters are important in church planting. 3. Articulate the basic principles of the nature of power encounters from the scriptures. 4. Learn how ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A House Of Cards

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 15, 2001

Lessons to be learned from the WTC horror.

A House of Cards There are many ministers seeking to bring comfort to the American people and rightly so, but there needs to be some other issues addressed. There are lessons to be learned. The military has learned a few about defense and terrorism. The government has learned a few things ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Inspectors!

Contributed by James May on Sep 17, 2001

Every Christian is expected to bear the Fruit of the Spirit. It’s easy to discern who is born again when we learn to become Fruit Inspectors.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Promise And The Oath

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Bible is a record of the history of the cosmos. Specifically, the Bible explains how God relates to us in the midst of the flow of history from the creation of "the heavens and the earth" (Genesis 1-2 ) to the creation of "a new heaven and a new earth" ( Revelation 21-22 ). ...read more

An Eager Unashamed Debtor For The Gospel

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Paul tells the believers at Rome why he is so eager to visit them; because he is a debtor to and is not ashamed of the Gospel.

I think that most people want to visit the capital city of their homeland. I remember when my parents took the family to London when we were in our teens. To visit the capital was quite an occasion, especially nearly 50 years ago when travelling wasn’t so easy as it is now. It was quite something ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Finished

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

Over the last year we have considered 6 of the 7 last words of Jesus from the cross.

Over the last year we have considered 6 of the 7 last words of Jesus from the cross. Today we are going to consider the meaning of these words of Christ "It is finished" Q What does "It is finished mean" What does Jesus mean? The word in particular that Jesus used means "complete, perfect ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

Home Truths For Christians

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 4, 2000

James diagnoses some problems in the churches to which he writes and offers some home truths concerning the Christians' having the Wrong Spirit, the Wrong Friendship and the Wrong Attitude.

HOME TRUTHS FOR CHRISTIANS The letter written by James is very direct and personal in its message - he doesn't pull his punches. Martin Luther wasn't very keen on this book - he called it "an epistle of straw" because it didn't say much about Jesus or the Cross. But that's an incorrect reading of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

There Is No Other Name Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 15, 2000

Jesus is the only way of salvation

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 8 “THERE IS NO OTHER NAME!” Acts 4:1-12 The story began at Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit was poured out on the apostles. Filled with the power of the Holy Spirit, Peter and John, were on their way to the temple to pray, at 3: 00 in the afternoon. As they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Attacked Again Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 21, 2000

The church is called to stand for the truth.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 12 “Attacked Again” Acts 5:12-42 “And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. And they were all with one accord in Solomon’s Porch. (13) Yet none of the rest dared join them, but the people esteemed them highly. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Shared Suffering

Contributed by David Simmons on Nov 26, 2000

Because Jesus understands our suffering, we do not suffer alone.

INTRODUCTION If I were writing the Bible, I probably would have left this passage out. After all, we have here not the image of the powerful Messiah that I would like to show off, but the figure of fear and frailty. For centuries we have recognized that Jesus was all God and all man, but here it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

Put God First Series

Contributed by Mackie Amacker on Dec 1, 2000

Expresses The Need To Put God First

A Look At The Ten Commandments PUT GOD FIRST Exodus 20:1-3 TEXT - And God spoke all these words: "I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. "You shall have no other gods before me”. INTRODUCTION I. NOTICE THE SCENE A. Exodus 19:18-19 - Mount Sinai was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: *other

For Granted Or Gratitude?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000

Do we take our blessings for granted or with gratitude?

FOR GRANTED OR GRATITUDE? I Thess. 5:18 “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” INTRO.- It’s Thanksgiving time! ILL.- Someone said, “Thanksgiving is when millions of Americans get together to drink, talk, eat, and go home again. It’s known as the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Palm Sunday - At The Foot Of The Cross

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001

Four women loved Jesus so much that they were willing to risk their own lives to be near Him as He hung there upon the cross.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: John 19:25-27; Matthew 27:40-42 A. As you know, today is celebrated throughout the Christian world as "Palm Sunday" in remembrance of that day nearly 2,000 years ago when Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:40-42, John 19:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking For Good In All The Wrong Places

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Jan 3, 2001

Sermon on where not to and where to, look for good.

“LOOKING FOR GOOD IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES” TITUS 1:8 There was once a pastor who had a little five year old daughter. Now the little girl notice that every time her dad stood behind the pulpit, and was getting ready to preach he would bow his head for moment before he began to preach. The ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:8, 1 Thessalonians 5:21

Denomination: Bible Church