Sermons on Straw:

How To Build A Strong Home Series

Contributed by Robert Mckenzie on Nov 19, 2004

Building strong families

How To Build A Strong Home 1 Peter 3:1-7 ALL OF US HERE THIS MORNING WANT TO HAVE STRONG HOMES. HOMES THAT WILL SURVIVE THE STORMS OF LIFE. HOMES THAT WILL SURVIVE THE ATTACKS OF THE ENEMY. HOMES THAT WILL SURVIVE THE PRESSURES AND DEMANDS OF THE WORLD. IN ORDER FOR US TO HAVE HOMES LIKE THIS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gifts Of The Spirit 13: Women Should Remain Silent?! Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 25, 2004

Should women remain silent in church? What is this passage really saying?

Gifts of the Spirit 13 “Women should remain silent?!”. 1Cor 14:33-40 WBC 28/11/04 am Well- guess who drew the short straw this week? - but it got you all here, eh? - What a way to finish a series on the Gifts of the Spirit! Actually- it IS a good way to finish, as I hope, this morning, you will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33-40

Denomination: Baptist

In The Air There Is A Feeling Of Christmas

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 20, 2012

Can you hear it? There is a buzz in the air. Maybe you can feel it. As the song states, In the air there is a feeling of Christmas.It permeates everything tonight. Everything.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2: 11-14 and Luke 2: 1-20. Can you hear it? There is a buzz in the air. Maybe you can feel it. As the song states, " ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Mystery And Miracle Of Christmas

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 21, 2012

Christmas is the beginning of a classic true story with all the right Ingredients: love, joy, peace, goodwill, reconciliation and relationship.The true meaning of Christmas is about God loving man. It is about God giving the most amazing and spectacular

The Mystery and Miracle of Christmas Bishop Lalachan. M. A Christmas is loaded with expectations. It is a busy time of the year. The traffic is heavy on the streets. The stores are full of people looking and buying gifts. Christmas Trees and stars are being put up and decorated with flashy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Gift Beyond Description Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 22, 2012

Christmas stands for the presence of God with us (Immanuel) to meet the pressures of life as they come to us day by day. When our hopes crush, & dreams collapse, the Grace and Love of Jesus is designed to relieve and to bring hope to us. And the result i

A Gift beyond Description Bishop M A Lalachan. "But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.This will be a sign to you: You will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“go For The Gold!” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 7, 2013

If our lives are going to count for God, we need to live with our eyes on the prize.

God has a plan for our lives. We all have a “race marked out for us” (Hebrews 12:1). We are called to “Get In The Game.” But how can I make sure I am running the race that God has marked out for me? George W. Truett defined true success as “Knowing God’s will and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

"Are We Supposed To Take Jesus' Words Seriously?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 5, 2013

A sermon about loving our enemies.

“Are We Supposed to Take Jesus’ Words Seriously?” Luke 6:27-38 Somebody hurt you—and you can’t forget about it. Maybe it was yesterday; maybe last month. Maybe it was years ago, and the memory of that injury still lurks in unguarded corners of your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Fruitfulness In The Midst Of Great Pressure Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 30, 2013

How do we have a fruitful life - one filled with joy amidst the pressures of this age? These five psalms of assent give us clues as to how God blesses in the midst of pressure.

Last time we talked about the first five of the Songs of Ascent. They mostly had to do with pilgrims journeying from far away lands, anxious to get away from people who put down the truth of who God is and come into God’s presence in Jerusalem. This time we will see the next five psalms, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Peace

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 7, 2013

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:14.

Theme: Peace Text: Is. 9:1-7; Titus 2:11-14; Luke. 2:1-14 Christmas day is a time to focus on the birth of Christ and the love and generosity of God as we exchange gifts with joy and thanksgiving. If the angels could rejoice singing “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus And Judas Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 7, 2014

A sermon about the dealings of Jesus and Judas at the Last Supper (3 sources; 1) Christology class 2) The Longest Night by James E. Smith 3) Outline from Bob Russell at: http://bobrussellsermons.org/judas-who-betrayed-him?filter_name=Judas)

HoHum: Benedict Arnold was once a respected name in America. He was a general in the Revolutionary Army. He was a friend of George Washington. For approximately $20,000 Benedict Arnold betrayed his country and surrendered West Point to the British. No one wants their child named Benedict in ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Miracle Of The Message

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Dec 12, 2011

God loves us so much and wants to reveal Himself to us in ways that we can understand. He sent His Son to communicate His message in a way that we can understand. That is the miracle of Christmas.

Scriptures: Hebrews 1:1-3 Introduction God loves us so much and wants to reveal Himself to us in ways that we can understand. He sent His Son to communicate His message in a way that we can understand. That is the miracle of Christmas. That is the miracle of the message. Hebrews 1:1-2 records this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Soul Training

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Feb 26, 2012

As runners must train extensively for competition, we must work out our souls in order to successfully receive God.

This is a world of soul building. Life is a race, from here to eternity (to infinity and beyond). We are the runners; each one of us is an entrant in the contest. This is a win-loss situation, and what’s on the line is everything! So…how’s your training going? You are training, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Anglican

Origins (1) Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Nov 25, 2012

Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Introduction: Every hero needs a good origins story. I grew up with comic books and the idea of superheroes, and the coolest superheroes also have the coolest origins stories. Origins stories are the tales told of how a hero got his powers, where he came from, and why he came from there. ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Let Jesus Show

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 16, 2016

But there is one gift that meets everyone's need, one gift that never breaks, one gift that will never wear out. The most valuable gift of all, is Jesus. Beloved, Let Jesus Show. (Great Illustration that allows a good ending to the Message).

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four readings prior to the Message. The assigned readings for today are: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14 and Luke 2:1-20. Let us pray... O Heavenly Father We come to you this evening with hearts open ... open to your transforming ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Feast Of Tabernacles Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 23, 2017

Jesus is the Messiah, the promised one who would rule over an everlasting kingdom as God’s anointed king. We are called on to make a response to Jesus. Do we acclaim him as our king or reject him because he doesn’t meet our expectations?

You probably won’t be surprised to discover that there’s a link between this chapter and the previous one. Last week we saw how some people find it hard to believe in Jesus, because faith is a spiritual activity and they’re basically materialists, or because they don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-52

Denomination: Anglican