Sermons on Strife Between Disciples:

Matthew's Puzzling Conversion

Contributed by William Mouser on Jun 6, 2005

Matthew’s puzzling and sudden following of Jesus is not so puzzling if we attend to Matthew’s profession, his Levitial upbringing, and his recognition of Jesus as the one about whom Hosea prophesied.

Matthew’s Puzzling Conversion Psalm 50 or 50:7-15, Hosea 5:15-6:6, Romans 4:13-18, Matthew 9:9-13 Last Sunday, I had occasion to mention the California coastal city named Laguna Beach. I mentioned Laguna Beach as an example of Jesus’ parable at the end of the sermon on the Mount, the part about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Treasure Hunters

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 21, 2005

Jesus warns us in this parable of the danger of pursuing the wrong treasure all our life, even finding it, and then discovering we have missed discovering life’s eternal treasure. Such eternal treasure is found in our relationship with Him.

Treasure Hunters July 14-15, 2001 Luke 12:13-21 (New International Version) 13Someone in the crowd said to him, ¡§Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.¡¨ 14Jesus replied, ¡§Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Groaning Faith

Contributed by Richard Francis on Aug 31, 2005

We groan as we wait in our earthly tent, have faith and reach out to those in the darkness for Christs love compels us

Earthly Tent Our bodies are is what Paul is referring to as an “Earthly Tent” Inspiring eh, we are not even a small semi detached, but a thread bear, patched up, letting in the rain and blowing in the wind tent, causing more grief than bringing shelter type tent (or at least that’s how I might see ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping The Main Thing The Main Thing

Contributed by Trey Harris on Feb 2, 2005

Remembering what really matters in our walk with Christ.

“KEEPING THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING” LUKE 10:38-42 TREY HARRIS T-Boy and Marie had a farm. Mule died. T-Boy said, “Hitch me up.” Marie got behind the plow. Got to end of the row the man kept going. Marie yelled, “Stop!” T-Boy kept going until he was so caught up he couldn’t get out. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Methodist

Life By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

The Holy Spirit brings us to life through a heart transplant and a renewed mind

Keys To Life Series July 18, 2004 Romans 8:1-17 Life by the Spirit This summer we are doing a series called “Keys to Life.” Jesus gives us life through his death and resurrection on the cross, and he promises that life will be an abundant life. We engage that abundant life by following ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: *other

The Source Of Significance Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 7, 2004

1st in series based on John 1&2. The problem is that we human types keep trying to find the good life in all the wrong places, using all the wrong tools, with all the wrong resources, and getting miserable empty results.

Living the Good Life A Study of John 1 & 2 Having what it takes to make it in the world today… Jesus came for one purpose John 10:10b “…I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” To give us an abundant life. God never intended that we be miserable, hurt, damaged, or ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cry For Revival Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jul 17, 2007

First in a 7-part series on revival, hoping to spur revival (at the Spirit’s behest, of course).

The Cry For Revival – DO IT AGAIN, LORD! First in the series: Revival – Reviving Me, Reviving the Church & Reviving Our Community Perth Bible Church July 15, 2007 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRO1: On Monday, August 14, 2006, NASA reported that it had misplaced or lost the original recording ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Denomination: Baptist

Are Your Priorities Out-Of-Whack?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 20, 2007

When we focus on listening to Jesus, our priorities will be in proper order.

Title: Are Your Priorities Out-of-Whack? Text: Luke 10:38-42 Thesis: When we focus on listening to Jesus, our priorities will be in proper order. Introduction I don’t know if this is a true story or not, but I suspect it is true, in that it was printed in a book by Steve Farrar titled, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wilderness Wanderings Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jan 9, 2005

Are we wandering aimlessly in the wilderness rather than entering into the Promised Land of service and fulfillment?

Reading: Psalm 139 Text: 4:9 There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. … 11 Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience. Last time we looked at Hebrews 3 and 4 and the story of the Jews at Kadesh Barnea and applied them ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Life And Light

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Feb 24, 2003

How do we live "in the light"? We live in the light by renouncing sin as our way of life; by confessing our sin to God; and by believing and trusting our God who is faithful and just.

LIGHT AND DARK - A STUDY OF CONTRAST Do you know what’s significant about tomorrow? No. It’s not my birthday. Tomorrow is the winter solstice. Tomorrow is the day that has the least number of hours of daylight of any day this year! It’s enough to make you want to stay in bed. When you stop and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gunfight At The Ok Corral Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007

But good triumphs over evil.

The Gunfight at the OK Corral Matthew 10:24-25 Sermon Objective: We are Christ-followers. That means our identity, values, and mission is intimately linked to Jesus. Supporting Scripture: John 15:1-17; Philippians 1:29; Philippians 3:10; 2 Timothy 2:12 SUMMARY We are in a series called “Lessons ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Chain Reaction Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

God seeks to fuse his life with ours, so we may truly live. His love started the greatest chain reaction the universe has ever seen.

Chain Reaction Series: Turn on the light Sunday Sermon / December 16, 2007 Intro: Author, Lisa Rogak has written a book on Funeral Foods, Rituals & Customs from Around World It’s entitled, “Death Warmed over.” In it she tells the story of one man who was very near death. He was dying at home in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Laboring With The Gospel (Part Ii)

Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 13, 2007

A continuation of a study of the parable of the minas

“I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but as for the one who has nothing, even what he has will be taken away.”—Luke 19:26 LABORING WITH THE GOSPEL (Part II) In our Early Morning Worship, we began a discussion of Jesus’ Parable of the Minas or the Pounds. We said that this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-28

Denomination: Baptist

Why "Doubting Thomas" Got A Bad Rap

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

In our world today we face doubts all the time. Doubts in our ability to be salt and light. Doubts in God’s ability to use us for his great plan. Doubts about our worthiness to God. But Thomas let his doubts bring him closer to Jesus.

Sermon – 060423 (Set up: Time Hack request with music minister -- Check watch at start of sermon, tap it a few times then ask music minister the following:) “What time is it?" (No matter what answer is given say:) "Naw, that can’t be right. (walk over to her to look) Let me see your ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Transfiguration – The Glory Of Christ

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019

THIS MESSAGE DEALS SPECIFICALLY WITH THE TRANSFIGURATION AND THEREACTION OF THE DISCIPLES.

THE TRANSFIGURATION – THE GLORY OF CHRIST MATTHREW 17:1-13 MARCH 17, 2019 WE ARE CONTINUING ON OUR JOURNEY TO THE CROSS BY LOOKING AT THIS ACCOUNT IN MATTHEW CHAPTER 17. WE CAN DRAW A BIT MORE DETAIL FROM THE OTHER GOSPELS AND GET A MORE COMPLETE PICTURE OF WHAT HAPPENED THERE. IT IS ALSO NOT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13

Denomination: Baptist