Sermons on Straining Toward What Is Ahead:

You Are My Witnesseses

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 15, 2007

Fundamentally, Easter is a missionary message

Luke 24:1-49 Title: You are my witness Text: Luke 24:44 – 49, with background on the whole of Luke 24 MP: Easter implies that we are his witnesses SO: I want to begin laying a ground work for understanding our missionary role (picking up on this around Pentecost) Easter Sunday is hard for me, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-49

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday At What Price?

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 23, 2016

A Good Friday sermon that follows a Peter Marshall style format. follows Jesus Journey towards and on the cross

At What price There it was in all it’s rawness. The untidy rabble – mixture of religious bigots and the clatter of military steel mixed with the blind panic of Jesus followers – The lashing out of one to the ear of a soldier – the horror – the sheer curtain of fear ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Intentional #9-Sharing The Good News Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 31, 2003

First of two messages about witnessing.

Be Intentional #9 – Sharing the Good News of Jesus Acts 4:12, John 14:6 March 16, 2003 Introduction Since the beginning of the year, we have been looking at the whole issue of intentionality – in other words, living life by decision rather than by default. We have covered the areas of allowing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-21, John 14:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Verbi Domini Minister” Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 21, 2004

The Christian is called to give one, simple message to the unchurched. It is the gospel in its simplicity.

“For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.” In his commentary on I Corinthians, Simon J. Kistemaker documents that in earlier centuries it was common for preachers of the gospel to write the letters, “V.D.M.” after their name. The letters stand for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Orthodox

What Is Going On In America

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 11, 2004

The Passion of the Christ is only the tip of what a pagan culture is attempting to do in silencing the church.

Jon Meacham, managing editor for Newsweek magazine wrote a cover story entitled, “Who really killed Jesus?” editorializing what they described as Mel Gibson’s troubling movie, “The Passion of the Christ.” Troubling are the words of Meacham when he states, “Though countless believers take it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Offers Sight For The Seekers Of 2005

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 30, 2004

Isaiah uses the rock of Abraham as a source of comfort and hope to the Israelites and us who face difficult times.

December 31, 2004 Isaiah 51:1-6 1 "Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness and who seek the LORD: Look to the rock from which you were cut and to the quarry from which you were hewn; 2 look to Abraham, your father, and to Sarah, who gave you birth. When I called him he was but one, and I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ Calls Us To A Compassion For Souls

Contributed by John White on Oct 14, 2006

A continuation of my series, "What Jesus Said and Did." Christ Calls Us To Compassion For Souls Mark 2:1-12 "And again he entered into Capernaum after [some] days; and it was noised that he was in the house. And straightway many were gathered tog

From the series, "What Jesus Said and Did." Christ Calls Us To Compassion For Souls Mark 2:1-12 "And again he entered into Capernaum after [some] days; and it was noised that he was in the house. And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive [them], ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Do They Party In Heaven

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007

What causes the angels in heaven to rejoice?

Do they party in heaven? Luke 15:1 1Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him. 2But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3Then Jesus told them this parable: 4“Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

40 Days 6 – Made For A Mission – Evangelism Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Adapted from welcome to the planet 40 Days of Purpose Series. Sermon #6

Based on WELCOME TO THE PLANET: WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR? Part 6: You Were Made for God’s Mission - Evangelism By Doug Fields Gladstone Baptist Church 21/5/04 Arrive on Stage taking off Mission Impossible’s Ethan Hunt – this is the voice over of the recorded message - Good morning Mr Elvery. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Worry

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Nov 30, 2019

The greatest lie ever told was, to be a Christian means things will always be the greatest or best. There will be troubles!

- The great hindrance to serving the Lord, & being good stewards for Him, is work. - I think the greatest lie ever told was, to be a Christian means things will always be greatest or best. - You read today’s headlines & realize that’s not true. - Hillsong’s previous worship ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

40 Days 7 – Self Centres Or Other's Centred Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Adapted from welcome to the planet 40 Days of Purpose Series. Sermon #7

40 Days of Purpose - Part 7 – Self Centred or Other’s Centred Gladstone Baptist Church - 30/5/04 We’ve reached the end of our Journey, but it is worth taking some time to examine the road we’ve trod. I want tonight for us to think about the purpose driven life and distill it down to its ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Completing Joy Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 12, 2004

The only thing that really matters in life is joyously moving forward in Christ to achieve the goal of perfection.

Many of you have probably already heard of ADD – Attention Deficit Disorder. However, many of you might not yet have heard of a new disorder that is being diagnosised. A serious illness of which I fear many of us may be suffering. It is called AAADD (Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder). ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Jess Bousa on Jan 2, 2005

As followers of Christ, we are entitled to the greatest inheritence on the face of the earth!

Columnist L. M. Boyd recently described the amazing good fortune of a man named Jack Wurm. In 1949, Mr. Wurm was broke and out of a job. No job and no money, just like some of us here. One day he was walking along a San Francisco beach when he came across a bottle with a piece of paper in it. As ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keeping Your Eye On The Prize

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jun 5, 2007

Our lives will include many different phases in our spiritual journey. Our job is to keep taking the next step and keep the finish line in our mind.

Last Monday (Memorial Day). 9:00am. I’m standing in my front yard. With a wet suit on. With a swim cap and goggles on my head. With a sprinkler spraying me with water. Across my driveway from where I stood I had my recently purchased road bicycle leaning against the back of my car. A few ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contending For Your Destiny: Three Strategic Warfare Moves Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Nov 18, 2005

#2 of 3 teachings. There is a great need for Christians to awaken to the unique call & destiny awaiting all those who follow Jesus. Yet how many treasures of God’s Kingdom are never claimed because we try to remain civilians in a time of war?

Last week we introduced “Contending for Your Destiny”. The premise is this… 1. God has wonderful promises for you & your household! YOU have a destiny in Christ in this lifetime 2. Those promises won’t be answered without a battle. 3. God is looking for YOU to stand up & CONTEND with HIM for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational