Sermons on Statue Of Liberty:

Woman At The Well

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Sep 30, 2001

A look inwards at our spiritual life.

A few weeks ago, Margaret was stood up here preaching a sermon based on the second beatitude. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they will be filled.” In our reading today, we heard Jesus stating exactly how that filling takes place. “Everyone who drinks this water will ...read more

Scripture: John 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Experience Joy In Your Relationships

Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 1, 2001

Four simple applications that will help you enjoy the people God brings into your life.

Introduction: This morning, we will continue with Paul’s letter to the Philippians, the Christians in Philippi. If you were here last week, you would know that we discussed the author and the setting in which the author wrote the letter. As you remember, Paul was writing from prison, and he was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8

Denomination: *other

Not Ashamed Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 9, 2002

Don’t be ashamed of the gospel. It’s the power of God for salvation for those who believe

What I want to do today is to look at these opening verses of this letter to the Romans and think about why Paul wrote it. What we’ll find is that Paul’s motivation comes from a sense of responsibility for the great gift God has given him in the gospel, his confidence comes from the power of God he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Call To The Church

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Feb 13, 2002

This is a sermon about agressive evanglelism.

A Call To The Church Matthew 16: 13-19; Romans 10: 8-15; Colossians 1: 12-14 From the southern most tip of Florida to the northern most point of Maine, from the shores of Virginia, across the great Mid-west plains unto the star-studded coast of California, our nation has built many prisons in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19, Romans 10:8-15

Denomination: *other

Gump's Gospel

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 18, 2002

Entertainment it is; Gospel it aint! Forrest Gump was fun to watch, heartwarming and had a lovely moral...it just isn’t true!

June 25, 1995 The greatest ever recorded revival of spiritual obedience took place in Nineveh. Jonah took a submarine ride to get there. You might recall that Nineveh was a wicked place that got God’s attention. He commissioned Jonah to go and preach to those folks. Jonah rebelled --tried to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 16:19

Denomination: United Methodist

Glory And Majesty!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001

As John stood on that mountain & saw the transfiguration of Jesus, what did he see?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. I want to read a passage of Scripture that I imagine is familiar to most of you. It is where Matthew tells about the transfiguration of Jesus, & it is found in Matthew 17:1-8. "After six days Jesus took ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Warm Side Of The Door

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 6, 2001

Every door has two sides. Jesus has introduced us to the warm side.

In his commentary on Paul’s letter to the Romans, Dr. Francis Schaeffer points out that chapters 1-4 tell us why we must be saved, and tell us how we can be saved. Then chapters 5-8 of Romans assume that we are now Christians, and in them, Paul explains what the Christian life is all about. So ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Orthodox

What Can A Donkey Teach A Jackass?

Contributed by James Groce on Feb 20, 2002

What an amazing and terrifying thought! To deliberately and purposefully oppose the will of God is to make God your adversary.

--------------------------------------- 21 So Balaam rose up in the morning, and saddled his donkey, and went with the princes of Moab. 22 Then God’s anger was kindled because he went, and the angel of the LORD stood in the way to oppose him. Now he was riding on his donkey, and his two servants ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Let The Good Become The Enemy Of The Best; Let It Go!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 21, 2002

We do many good things. When we let them get in the way of the best things the good becomes the enemy of the best.

February 24, 2002 1I don¡¦t want you to forget, dear brothers and sisters, what happened to our ancestors in the wilderness long ago. God guided all of them by sending a cloud that moved along ahead of them, and he brought them all safely through the waters of the sea on dry ground. 2As followers ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

"We Are Not Just Forgiven; We Are Changed.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 23, 2002

March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Title: “We are not just forgiven; we are changed.”

March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Title: “We are not just forgiven; we are changed.” Verses one to eleven, further develop Paul’s doctrine of justification. Paul has been making the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Soldier's Story

Contributed by William Groover on Mar 5, 2002

Dramatic monologue in the form of a letter written home by the Centurion who crucified Jesus.

"A Soldier’s Letter Home" Dr. Bill Groover Copyright 1997 From Claudius, son of Marcus, Legionnaire in the Imperial Army of Caesar--former Legionnaire in the Imperial Army of Caesar. To my beloved parents and family in Neapolis. May this letter find you in good health and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:54, Mark 15:39

Denomination: Baptist

Debate In The Temple

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

Thw Question of Jesus Authority following the cleansing of the temple

The story is told of a ship’s captain during the war who was sailing along on a dark night and saw a light on a collision course. So he got his signaller to flash a message: "Alter your course 10 degrees south." The reply came back "Alter your course 10 degrees north." The captain then signalled ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:27-33

Denomination: Anglican

I Have A Dream

Contributed by Terry Costaris on Oct 18, 2000

Please Review the Texts of James 1:2-13 and 1 Samuel 16: 1,4-7 before reading the Pastorís Sermon.

Please Review the Texts of James 1:2-13 and 1 Samuel 16: 1,4-7 before reading the Pastorís Sermon. James 2:1-13 1 My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, donít show favoritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-13

Evidence Of Things Not Seen

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Joshua 1:10-18 [ NKJV ] Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying, "Pass through the camp and command the people, saying, 'Prepare provisions for yourselves, for within three days you will cross over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land which the Lord your God is giving yo

A. Joshua 1:10-18 [ NKJV ] Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying, "Pass through the camp and command the people, saying, 'Prepare provisions for yourselves, for within three days you will cross over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land which the Lord your God is giving you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Two Conversion Stories Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 18, 2000

Two examples of religious decisions one false conversion (Simon the Sorcerer) and one true conversion (Ethiopian Treasurer).

Two Conversion Stories Acts 8:5-40 The hero of Acts chapter 8 is Philip. Philip was one of the seven chosen to oversee the distribution of relief to the widows. Philip is the first person and the only person in the New Testament called an evangelist (Acts 21:8). It is interesting to consider that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-40

Denomination: Baptist