Sermons on Starving:

The Open Door

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

When Paul saw that great door opening for him, he saw that it was a door of opportunity, a door of obligation, & a door of opposition.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. As all of you are now very well aware, this is a special morning for us here at Central. And it is an emotional one, too. We feel sadness in saying "goodbye" to some who are a precious part of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-9, Revelation 3:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fishes & Loaves

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 20, 2001

Jesus Speaks and Feeds the 4,000

Biblical Reference: MATTHEW 15:30-32 JESUS DELIVERED ONE OF HIS MANY TEACHINGS ON THE COAST OF GALILEE JUST AFTER PERFORMING HIS MOST FAMOUS MIRACLE. THE FEEDING OF THE FOUR THOUSAND WITH JUST SEVEN LOAVES OF BREAD AND A FEW FISH. IN MATTHEW 15:30-32, IT WAS MADE CLEAR THAT JESUS SPENT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:30-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Discipleship.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 24, 2001

Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 1st, 2001, 1 Kings 19: 15-16, 19-21 Title: “The cost of discipleship.”

Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 1st, 2001, 1 Kings 19: 15-16, 19-21 Title: “The cost of discipleship.” In chapter nineteen, Elijah has taken to the hills in flight from the wrath of Jezebel who has put out a contract on his life. She blamed him for killing her prophets of her god, Baal, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Take Off Your Shoes

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 6, 2003

John made the statement that he wasn’t worthy even to unloose the latchet of Jesus’ sandals

" Take off thy shoes" Ruth 4:1-8 Many times in the last few years I’ve questioned in my heart the mercy Christ has given me by my salvation and the great honor bestowed on such an undeserving man as me to preach the gospel. My heart sometimes almost breaks when I realize that the Creator of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is The Lord Of The Ring Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 21, 2003

Satan wanted Jesus to bow down before him... how dare he? What possible reason would Satan even have to ask such an outrageous thing (part of a series on the book and movie trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien).

OPEN: Several years ago, Christian Herter was running hard for reelection as Governor of Massachusetts, and one day he arrived late at a barbecue. He’d had no breakfast or lunch, and he was famished. As he moved down the serving line, he held out his plate and received one piece of chicken. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restoring God's Altar

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003

How should we live in this awful and terrible time? We can live like the world, or we can live according to God’s instruction.

October 15, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Review of previous topics 1. Sunday night—we are living in an awful, terrible, and sublime time 2. Monday night—we are hanging by a thread. We are basically living on a life-support system. 3. In view of all of these, tonight, we ask the question—what must we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:19

Denomination: Adventist

Work It Out Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Jan 12, 2006

What comes to mind when you think of work? I don’t necessarily mean your specific job. Just think for a moment of work in general. Think of the concept of work. What kinds of images come to mind?

IT’S TIME TO LAUGH WORK IT OUT! What comes to mind when you think of work? I don’t necessarily mean your specific job. Just think for a moment of work in general. Think of the concept of work. What kinds of images come to mind? Work both attracts us and repels us. There are times when ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Beast: False Prophet Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 24, 2006

This is a message and also a chapter from the author’s book on Revelation.

THE SECOND BEAST : the false prophet Revelation 13:11-18 The first beast has the primary role of serving as the political leader, whereas this second beast is the False Prophet. He is the very deceptive counterpart of the first beast. All that he does is in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

#1 And Proud Of It

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 25, 2006

A sermon dealing with pride. Examples of pride, pitfalls of pride and how to overcome pride.

There is an old saying: ‘Second place is okay if you don’t mind being first in a long line of losers.’ Nobody wants to be in 2nd place, do they? We all want to be in first place. We all want to be the winner, no matter what it is we have won at. In June 1974, Richard Nixon’s administration ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: *other

Don't Waste Your Time

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 20, 2005

A sermon for Father’s Day identifying several things that men do not need to waste their time on doing.

Sermon for 6/19/2005 Don’t Waste Your Time Ephesians 4:19- 5:21 Introduction: Rules to Help Women Understand Men: 1. Learn to work the toilet seat. If it’s up- don’t come tell us about it. Put it down. 2. Don’t make us guess. 3. If you ask a question you don’t want an answer to- expect an answer ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Like A Dad Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 21, 2005

Paul outlines important principles of Christian leadership and the job description of every godly father.

Just Like A Dad 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12, 19 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Today we honor our dads and by extension all of the men who play such important roles in the lives of our church and families. Being a dad has its challenges. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Than Conquerors

Contributed by Joel Sanabria on Jun 29, 2005

Understanding what it means to be more than a conqueror!

A few years ago, there were many groups of young Christians that would go out into the streets of New York City, preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ without fear of no one. These young Christians would set up tents in many parts of the city and preach the gospel to many people and they would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewardship: The Devil Is In The Details

Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 8, 2004

WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE TO JESUS FOR ALL THE DETAILS OF OUR LIVES!

STEWARDSHIP: THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS MATTHEW 25: 14-30 OCTOBER 3, 2004 INTRODUCTION: Fishman: Life’s details can be elusive Jane Fishman Savannah Morning News In one 10-hour period last month, on a Saturday, I attended a funeral for a 90-year-old woman, a baby shower for a sweet-tempered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship: The Devil Is In The Details

Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 24, 2004

WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE TO JESUS FOR ALL THE DETAILS OF OUR LIVES!

STEWARDSHIP: THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS MATTHEW 25: 14-30 OCTOBER 3, 2004 INTRODUCTION: Fishman: Life’s details can be elusive Jane Fishman Savannah Morning News In one 10-hour period last month, on a Saturday, I attended a funeral for a 90-year-old woman, a baby shower for a sweet-tempered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Final Week - What Would He Have Us Know?

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

An overview of Christ’s last week on this earth and its lessons for us

Christ’s final week - what would he have us know? When a man knows the end is near - only the important surfaces. Impending death seems to distil the vital. The trivial is bypassed and the unnecessary is overlooked. Only the important things remain. This is what it was like for Christ in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist