Sermons on Stomach:

Jesus Offers The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 14, 2002

The Gospel -- the good news of salvation in Chrirst -- is nourishment for the soul.

When we go to a restaurant we usually decide first what kind of meat we want and then build our meal around the meat dish. To our western culture meat is the main factor in a meal. In Jesus’ day however, meat was simply a side dish, but bread represented the major part of the meal, everything was ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Beatitudes (Part 7 - The Peacemaker)

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Oct 26, 2004

What is the essence of true Peace? What does is mean to be a peacemaker? I answer these two questions and show how we as Christians can tell if we have true peace in our lives and not a false peace.

Title: Knowing True Peace With God Text: Matt 5:9 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: - What is the essence of peace? - What does it mean to be a peacemaker? - In order for you and I this morning to be a true peacemaker, we need to know true peace in our lives. - True peace means more then just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing The Inside

Contributed by Tom Evans on Apr 1, 2002

AS WE FACE CHALLENGES AND TEMPTATIONS IN LIFE, WE SHOULD NOT BE SO CONFIDENT AS TO BELIEVE THAT ON OUR OWN STRENGTH WE CAN TACKLE THEM.

Facing the Inside THERE ARE CERTAIN TOPICS APPROPRIATE FOR MEAL-TIME AND OTHERS THAT AREN’T. THIS PAST WEEK, I TOOK PASTOR PAUL HUNT TO FURR’S FAMILY DINING. THIS GAVE HIM A TASTE OF SOME GOOD TEXAN FOOD: FRIED OKRA, BLACK-EYED PEAS, CORNBREAD AND THE LIKE. FURR’S IS AN ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:20-22, Numbers 15:37-40

Denomination: Adventist

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 17, 2001

Seventh in a series of sermons on the Beatitudes - developing Christian character

Blessed are the Peacemakers TEXT: Matthew 5:9 INTRODUCTION · Working through the Beatitudes – made it to the next to last one · Ingredients of building a Christian character · Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of God · Idea of peace is prominent in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do As I Say And As I Do

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jul 17, 2002

Sermon for 2nd Sunday in Lent

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: The February edition of the Forward / Northwestern Lutheran had an article in it titled, “Let’s learn from the elephants.” The article was an interesting story about a herd of African elephants. In an attempt to thin out this herd, the authorities killed off a ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus, The Sustainer, Is With Us Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 9, 2005

Advent Series

Sermon preached by Pastor Larry Brincefield on Sunday, December 5, 2004 at Belleview Church of the Nazarene Title: Jesus the Sustainer with us. Text: John 6:29-40 Introduction 1. A little boy named Billy was taking to his mother after church… He said, “my Sunday School teacher told me that ...read more

Scripture: John 6:29-40

Denomination: Nazarene

What Sort Of Father Should I Be?

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jun 17, 2005

Father’s Day Sermon

WHAT KIND OF FATHER SHOULD I BE? Luke 15:11-32 TEXT: 11 Then He said: “A certain man had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he divided to them his livelihood. 13 And not many days after, the younger son gathered all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Nazarene

Spiritual Gifts: Service After Surrender Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 26, 2005

Link included to 9 sermon series on all 6 gifts from Rom. 12...all are in Formatted Text with Powerpoint Presentations.

Spiritual Gifts, pt. 1 “Service after Surrender” Rom. 12:3-8 Entire series with powerpoints can be found here: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/serviceaftersurrender.html This statue is outside a church in San Diego. Vandals broke off the hands years ago. A plaque reads, "I have no hands but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Firm In The Truth Of The Gospel

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Stand Firm In The Truth Of The Gospel even when though it sounds incredible, even when it feels uncomfortable.

A hunter raised his rifle and took careful aim at a large bear. When he was about to pull the trigger, the bear spoke in a soft, soothing voice, “Isn’t it better to talk than shoot? What do you want? Let us negotiate the matter.” Lowering his rifle, the hunter replied, “I want a fur coat.” “Good,” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Meaning Of Righteousness Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007

Jesus teaches about the real meaning of righteousness in the light of sexual purity.

What Is The Meaning Of Righteousness? Jesus’ teaching makes it clear that sin, just like righteousness, if first of all an internal thing. God’s evaluation of us takes place in the heart. God judges the source and origin of sin. Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinks within himself, so is he In Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

So You Call Yourself A Pastor 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 16, 2009

Exposition of Acts 20:25-28 about the first two of four charges to the Ephesian elders about how to pastor

Text: Acts 20:25-31, Title: So You Call Yourself a Pastor 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/15/09, AM A. Opening illustration: the greatest pastor ever, and maybe the church job descriptions B. Background to passage: the setting is Miletus where Paul has decided to stay, not going to Ephesus because there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Moderate Drinking And The Christian

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jul 4, 2009

Moderate Drinking and the Christian

Moderate Drinking and the Christian Joshua Hetrick I. What are some Reasons why a Christians should not be a social drinker. A. Wine. 1. Oinos (Greek) a. 134 (Septuagint) b. 33 (N.T.) 2. Yahyin (Hebrew) a. 141 (O.T.) 3. Generic term. 4. Wine is the word used to describe the fruit to the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sexual Purity

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Jul 21, 2009

It seems that we are a society that is submerged in the seamier side of life. Christians are not isolated nor insulated from such influence.

SEXUAL PURITY We really live in a confused and confusing world! We have so many conflicting messages coming at us that it is difficult to know what to think or believe. This is especially true for people who do not have exposure to regular and direct Biblical teaching on life itself. Have you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Revelation #8 Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 9, 2008

In chapters 10-11 of Revelation, we will explore the mysterious identities of the angel with the little scroll, and the two witnesses.

SESSION #8: REVELATION #10 – THE ANGEL AND THE SMALL SCROLL: “I saw still another mighty angel coming down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. And a rainbow was on his head, his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire.” (Rev. 10:1). Some interpreters believe this angel could be ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Reality Of Restoration Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 15, 2009

No matter what your experiences in life, God is always ready and willing to restore of lives. Someone has well said…“God composts life’s sour fruit! He restores withered and worn-out human hearts with His out pouring Spirit!”

Circle which one describes your life now: As an off-road experience As a crossroads experience As a newly paved road experience No matter what your experiences in life, God is always ready and willing to restore of lives.Someone has well said…“God composts life’s sour fruit! He restores withered ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Baptist