Sermons on Straight Party:

Seeing Jesus Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 7, 2005

This week marked a transition on our calendars. On Friday, retailers hosted Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when the mad rush of the commercial Christmas season gets into full steam. Today, the worldwide Christian church begins a period of time

INTRODUCTION This week marked a transition on our calendars. On Friday, retailers hosted Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when the mad rush of the commercial Christmas season gets into full steam. One article that I read explained that, “Black Friday gets its name from the hope that on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Promotion Comes To The Humble

Contributed by David Shipman on Nov 5, 2005

Bible study dealing with humbling ourselves to the Word of God.

Promotion Cometh to the Humble I. Consider and contrast two characters: • Judas – was called a thief, was said of him that he had a devil, • Peter – flesh ruled, mouth got him into trouble, self-seeking  Both had the same opportunity – both had one of the greatest callings (original ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mary - Woman Of Power

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

Although Mary was considered to be just an average Jewish girl, the Holy Spirit had a “divine influence on her heart”.

Last week we began looking at the life of Mary, the earthly mother of Jesus Christ. Mary had an angelic visitation from the Archangel, Gabriel. Gabriel declared to Mary that she was a Woman of Grace and highly favored of the Lord. Although Mary was considered to be just an average Jewish girl, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:34-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Believing The Best In Others Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 4, 2002

We often overlook the life of Joseph in the birth story of Jesus and in doing so miss valuable life lessons

Believing the Best in Others Each year we hear the Christmas story, how Jesus was born of a virgin, in a stable, in Bethlehem during the time of a Roman census. In the midst of our celebration we have images of Mary and baby Jesus while we push to the back Mary’s husband Joseph. Not much ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Coming Home

Contributed by Richie Oswald on Dec 16, 2002

It is never too late to come home to the Lord.

Luke 15: 11-32: "And 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 falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13) And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be God's Good Friend

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 18, 2003

God wants to use you to make those around you aware of His offer of friendship.

HOW TO BE GOD’S GOOD FRIEND II COR. 5:16-20 AUGUST 17, 2003 Chester’s First Baptist Church Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: [23] And the scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness," and he was called God’s friend. -Jms. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:23, 2 Corinthians 5:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

It's Your Call

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Aug 28, 2003

When given choices, it’s our choice (call) as to what we do.

Based on: And The Angels Were Silent, Max Lucado, Chpt. 23—Your Choice Scripture Ref: Matt. 27:11-22 John 2:4, 7; 6, 8, 30; 8:20; Luke 22:66-70 John 6:60-69 Matt. 12:30 John 5:22-29 Phil. 4:13 1. Introduction a. Relate to Reba McEntire’s song, Its Your Call. · Story of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-22

The Prodigal Son Revisited Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 25, 2003

Which would you rather have? The foolishness of God or the wisdom of man? The choice is yours

The Gospel reading is taken from : Luke 15:11-20 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, ’Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 "Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Anglican

A Message For All Time

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Nov 12, 2002

We don’t know how old the earth is. Geologists measure its age by layers of sediment. Archaeologists date the planet by associated layers of sediment and carbon dating. Classic physicists measure the age of the universe by the speed at which light trav

A message for all time Revelation 1:1-6 Beginning: We don’t know how old the earth is. Geologists measure its age by layers of sediment. Archaeologists date the planet by associated layers of sediment and carbon dating. Classic physicists measure the age of the universe by the speed at which ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Safegaud Your Reign With Christ

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 30, 2004

Safeguard Your Reign with Christ 1) Don’t compromise with sin 2) Don’t tolerate impenitent sinners

A multiple gold medal winner from the Summer Olympics was recently arrested for drunk driving. When I heard the news I wondered why someone with a stellar sports career and million dollar endorsements would jeopardize all that for a little late night partying? The answer is compromise. When that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Come Home To Christmas

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 1, 2004

Christmas is a sign of God’s welcome to all just as President Bush’s speech reminded Canadians regarding their welcome to Americans in their hour of need.

Dec. 1, 2004, U.S. President George W. Bush remembered what Canada means to Americans. In a speech he gave he thanked Atlantic Canadians for helping the US on Sept.11. 3 years ago thousands of US citizens were stranded here due to the terrorist attacks on his country. Pres. Bush said, “You opened ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Meals On Wheels Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Sep 4, 2008

Part 4 in 4 part series on the purpose of the church. This deals with taking Christ to lost people.

A STRONGER CHURCH Part 4, “Meals on Wheels” Luke 14:15-23 Sunday, August 3, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee As we have gone through this series we have used the table to illustrate 3 disciplines that lend themselves to a stronger church: • Serving (drop leaf table) means that we have a greater number ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Daniel Chapter 8a - The Truth About The Torso Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Sep 5, 2008

The vision God gives Daniel in Chapter 8 shows us how trustworthy God’s Word really is concerning prophecy.

Daniel – Chapter 8a Chapter 8 Outline I. The Miracle of the Vision (8:1-14) a. The Period (8:1) b. The Place (8:2) c. The Participants (8:3-14) 1. A Ram (8:3-4) 2. A Goat (8:5-8) 3. A Horn (8:9-12) 4. A Saint (8:13-14) II. The Messengers of the Vision (8:15-18) a. Man (8:15-16) b. Angel ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Comparison Of Matthew And Luke On The Parable Of The Great Banquet

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 9, 2008

A sermon for the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, proper 23, Series A

22nd Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 23] October 12, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, you have poured out your redeeming grace ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Matthew 21:33-43

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Covenant Relationship With Us As Children Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jan 28, 2009

President Obama has a place and context in history, as do Christian believers whose time has come in the providence of God.

INTRO This week a historic event took place in the USA. An estimated 40 million people worldwide tuned in to watch the inauguration of Senator Barack Obama as President of the USA. Significant contributions were made to the ceremony including from Rick Warren (Pastor of the Saddleback Community ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist