Sermons on Strife Between Disciples:

The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 31, 2006

We see in this passage that the kingdom of God is available to all, that it was achieved through the Cross and that it is costly.

02-04-06 NR/NC Story: 26 Christians were crucified at Nizhizaka Hill in Nagasaki, Japan on 15 February 1597. Amongst them was a young seventeen year old boy, Thomas Kosaki, who had been sentenced to die for his Christian witness - along with his father. He wrote a letter to his mother the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:22-32

Denomination: Anglican

The Call

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Apr 3, 2006

I think we need to un-complicate the idea of being called, lest it become something people think they cannot attain or aspire to. We have all been called out...

I would say that one of the questions that people ask me most these days is this, “How can I know what my calling is? Or what am I supposed to be doing as a Christian?” I believe these questions come from two places: one is a sincere desire to begin doing what you and I were made for; the other is ...read more

Scripture: John 21:13-23

Beautiful Things For Jesus

Contributed by Ken Durham on Aug 1, 2005

Let’s be open to the heart of Jesus that He may reveal to us the beautiful things He has planned for us to do.

1. Introduction: You know Jesus has some very strange friends! We are told that this dinner was held in the home of Simon the Leper from the details recorded both in Matthew 26:6 and Mark 14:3. I don’t think His friends would be considered “Cool” do you? After all, we can be sure that no ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-7

Your Seeing Eye Dog

Contributed by Virgil Gibson on Oct 17, 2007

Guided by God’s Spirit into all truth.

YOUR SEEING EYE DOG! John 16:12-13 (KJV) “12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-13

Denomination: Apostolic

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger & Thirst After Righteousness Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 17, 2001

Fourth in a series of sermons on the Beatitudes - Developing Christian character

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger & Thirst After Righteousness INTRODUCTION · IN THE ANTARCTIC SUMMER OF 1908-9, SIR ERNEST SHACKLETON AND THREE COMPANIONS ATTEMPTED TO TRAVEL TO THE SOUTH POLE FROM THEIR WINTER QUARTERS. THEY SET OFF WITH FOUR PONIES TO HELP CARRY THE LOAD. WEEKS LATER, THEIR PONIES ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Walking In Proof Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 13, 2003

This is the 5th study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

WALKING IN PROOF 1 John 3:1-10 The United States Treasury Department has a special group of men whose job is to track down counterfeiters. These men need to know a counterfeit bill when they see it. How do they learn to identify fake bills? They are not trained by spending hours examining ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Theme: Complete In Christ (Christ Plus Nothing) Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

THE SUFFICIENCY OF CHRIST PROTECTS US AGAINST FALSE TEACHING

BIG IDEA: THE SUFFICIENCY OF CHRIST PROTECTS US AGAINST FALSE TEACHING INTRODUCTION Have we truly grasped the concept that we are complete in Christ? That He is sufficient for everything we will ever need? Why should we ever be attracted by empty philosophies that attempt to add something else ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Knowing Jesus Impacts Your Relationship With God

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 8, 2002

Knowing Jesus is fundamental to your relationship with the Father.

Knowing Jesus Impacts Your Relationship with God August 31, 2002 Knowing Jesus has an incredible impact on your relationship with yourself. We looked at that a few weeks back, and, from what I’ve heard in comments, what we looked at was very helpful to a lot of you. That’s great and I hope it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-5, John 12:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hail To The Chief

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

Why we should look to Christ and not political leaders for guidance and salvation.

Intro Presidential Politics and campaign Throughout this last week I have paid special attention to the Presidential politics by watching the Democratic National Convention on TV. After it was all over I began to realize that something odd was happening, and at first I dismissed it, but then I was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:5-9

Denomination: Methodist

Discipleship 101

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 2, 2004

This sermon helps believers understand some of the basics of being a Christ-follower.

“DISCIPLESHIP 101” John 8:31 INTRO – Talk about disciples all the time. Know that Jesus called them from their ordinary lives to begin an extraordinary adventure with Him. Changed their lives forever as a result. He has done the same thing w/ us. Called us from our ordinary lives to follow ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31

Denomination: Baptist

A Rock And A Hard Place

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Sep 30, 2006

This sermon is for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost and addresses the need we all have to cut off from our lives the things which keep us from a deeper relationship with Christ.

“A Rock and a Hard Place” Sermon on Mark 9:38-50 Pentecost +17-B October 1, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. 43If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life maimed than to have two hands and to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire. 45And if your foot ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: United Methodist

Celebrating All Of The Saints Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Oct 30, 2006

A sermon celebrating all Saints’ Sunday, saints of the past, present and future.

Sermon for All Saints’ Sunday Yr B, 5/11/2006 Based on Isa 25:6-9 & Rev 21:1-6a By Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Celebrating all of the saints” Well, here we are on All Saints’ ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Strong Or Weak ?

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 14, 2006

Sermons shows us how to correctly evaluate whether a person is a strong or weak Christian

ARE YOU STRONG OR WEAK ? By : Ng Wah Lok Text : 1 Sam 16:6-7, Gal 5:22-26, Judges 16 When Samuel was sent to anoint the new king of Israel, he learned that God’s measure of a person was different than man’s. 1 Samuel 16:6-7 – When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and thought, "Surely the LORD’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-7

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Be Like Jesus

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 1, 2008

The search for answers begins when we are young. We all want answers to the big questions of life. Jesus starts by giving us answers and not questions. He already knows the things we want to know about.

How to be like Jesus This simple sermon title involves a lot of profound teaching from Jesus. A lot of people today and in Jesus time too were looking for the fast solutions to the problems of life. Life was no less complicated for the people of Jesus time than it is for us today. We all want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Follow Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

The first of Jesus great commands to "come, follow me".

THE GREAT COMMANDS OF JESUS Part One—Follow Matthew 4:19 Sunday, November 11, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction I was driving the other night and saw a car with those stick on characters that depict their family. Usually it has the stick outline of a dad, mom, a couple of kids and maybe a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Wesleyan