Sermons on Stretching:

Living On The Now Side

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 17, 2001

This sermon deals with the difficulties of having to walk by faith.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1 – 12 Title: “Living On The Now Side” Introduction: To understand the 13th chapter of 1 Corinthians we need to know some things about the city of Corinth. Corinth was the most important city of all Greece in Paul’s day. Its wealth was fabulous. Men spent their days ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Redeeming The Time

Contributed by William Fix on Dec 27, 2001

It is so apparent as I spend time with people of all ages, that many are not spending their precious time too wisely. Some have chosen a pity part over life. Jesus came to give life and that life more abundant!

It is so apparent as I spend time with people of all ages, that many are not spending their precious time too wisely. Some have chosen a pity part over life. Jesus came to give life and that life more abundant! Today we are talking about time, redeeming the time. Did you hear about the widow ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Methodist

Blessings And Curses.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 3, 2001

Year C Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 11th, 2001

Year C Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 11th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Title: ¡§Blessings and curses.¡¨ Jeremiah 17: 5-10 Even ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is That In Your Hand?

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 4, 2001

Offer that which you have to God and He can use it to accomplish great things.

Moses was shepherd, tending the flock of his father-in-law Jethro. He has been living such a life for 40 years when the Lord suddenly appeared before him in a burning bush. God spoke to him, and called him to serve Him. Exod 3:7-10 7 The LORD said, "I have indeed seen the misery of my people in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Good Samaritan

Contributed by Peter Anthony on Jul 19, 2001

Review of Luke and Our call to Discipleship

Over these past Sundays of Pentecost, we have been hearing from the Gospel of St. Luke. The theme is of our being called to discipleship, of how it is now our responsibility to spread the Good News. To tell the world of the beauty and comfort found through believing in Jesus Christ. We have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

4 Important Elements Of Prayer

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 8, 2004

To consider what Jesus said were important elements of our prayer life from the Lord’s Prayer Model

For SBC Philippi 7/4/04 am 4 Important Elements of Prayer Matthew 6:9-15 Primary Purpose: To consider what Jesus said are important elements in our prayer life. This is perhaps one of the most familiar passages of Scripture to us, commonly known as the Lord’s Prayer. In many churches, it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Day Off Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 3, 2003

Fourth Commandment, Part 2: The Value of Sabbath in a Fast-Paced Society

God’s Day Off Introduction – Busy, Busy, Busy Tattoo Syndrome A Tacoma, Washington, newspaper carried a story about a basset hound named, “Tattoo.” One evening, Tattoo’s owner accidentally shut the dog’s leash in the car door and took off for a drive with Tattoo still attached to it. Tattoo didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching The Summit

Contributed by James Chandler on Aug 4, 2003

Salvation is not a destination but a journey that will take us to the summit of the mountain.

The Summit of Salvation Salvation is not a destination but a journey. Salvation does not bring us to immersion to leave us. Salvation takes us on a journey that will takes up places we have never been. See things we have never seen. Reach heights we have never reached. I was on the side ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moses

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Sep 1, 2003

The story of Moses’ miraculous birth

August 3 - Moses EX 2:11 One day, after Moses had grown up, he went out to where his own people were and watched them at their hard labor. He saw anLook this way and then that - why were the Hebrews angry? All knew Moses was Hebrew born, but palace raised. Why did Moses turn his head for 40 years, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Ear To Wisdom's Voice

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Sep 8, 2003

It is God who imparts understanding to wisdom.

Proverbs 1:20-33 “Give Ear To Wisdom’s Voice” To begin the preparation for today’s message, I came up with a list of 12 things I think are stupid. You may agree or disagree with some or all of my list. You may want to add your own perceptions to my list. At any event, here is my ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Denomination: *other

How To Be A Prayer Warrior

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 25, 2004

to teach the people the importance of being a intercessor

How To Be A Prayer Warrior Ephesians 3:16-19 Primary Purpose: To teach the people the importance of being a intercessor Back in 1993, I got sick with pneumonia. I was so wore out I would get short of breath talking on the phone. I remember a lady named Ruth who called me. She asked me how I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Surprising Grace

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 11, 2004

We think of God’s grace as the forgiveness of our sins, but it is far more than that. David experienced the full gamut of the grace of God in response to his sin.

Passage: 2 Samuel 12:1-14 Intro: When we think of the word “grace”, the vast majority of believers focus on the forgiveness of our sins. Il) “Wonderful grace of Jesus, greater than all my sins.” “Marvelous grace of our loving Lord, grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt.” Etc. 1. great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Lovest Thou Me?

Contributed by John Gerald on Aug 12, 2004

This is a challenge to our commitment.

Lovest Thou Me? Rev. John W. Gerald I. Lovest Thou Me More Than These (Things) John 21:15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Denomination: Methodist

What? A Friend We Have In Jesus!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

Excellent for friend day

What? A Friend We Have in Jesus? Luke 10:30-37 Best known parable of the Bible…the Good Samaritan. v. 30a a very rugged, rocky pass, and perfect for thieves as there were so many places to hide behind rocks and corners! Robbery was so common on this road between Jerusalem and Jericho that the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Baptist

Betraying Jesus

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 23, 2003

Jesus was betrayed by more people than Judas because He is still betrayed by us

Betraying Jesus Mark 10:33-34 April 15, 2003 Introduction 33 "We are going up to Jerusalem," he said, "and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will hand him over to the Gentiles, 34 who will mock him and spit on him, flog ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:33-34

Denomination: Church Of God