Sermons on Strong In The Word:

The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

The continual theme of Jesus’ preaching was the kingdom of God; what it’s like, how to become members in it, how we are to live as members of it.

Q What subject did Jesus speak on more than any other? A. The Kingdom of God The continual theme of Jesus’ preaching was the kingdom of God; what it’s like, how to become members in it, how we are to live as members of it. Luke 19 is parable about the Kingdom of God. READ TEXT As mentioned, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

What Subject Did Jesus Speak On More Than Any Other?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

A. The Kingdom of God The continual theme of Jesus’ preaching was the kingdom of God; what it’s like, how to become members in it, how we are to live as members of it.

A. The Kingdom of God The continual theme of Jesus’ preaching was the kingdom of God; what it’s like, how to become members in it, how we are to live as members of it. Luke 19 is parable about the Kingdom of God. READ TEXT As mentioned, this parable is about Jesus and the Kingdom of God. You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Death To Life

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

Quite a few years ago a movie was made about nostalgia and reminiscence.

Quite a few years ago a movie was made about nostalgia and reminiscence. It was entitled, "The Way We Were." Paul begins this chapter in the same way. He begins with the way we were. But there is nothing fond or nostalgic about that former condition. There are three views concerning man and his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Divine Impact Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 28, 2000

"Thy Kingdom Come?" God has created His church to have a divine impact on the destiny and lives of people living today on earth!

Have you ever seen the poster of “Deep Impact” from Harding? One year Harding University centered the theme of their yearly camp for high school students around the title: Deep Impact. They were playing off the movie that recently been released by the same title. The tease-line from the movie was: ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do I Get On God's List?

Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Nov 29, 2000

This sermon tells how to make sure our names are in the Book of Life.

Do y’all remember way back in elementary school, whenever the teacher had to leave the room for some reason? She’d assign someone to come up to her desk and keep watch over the class, lest they do something they weren’t supposed to - like talking or laughing or throwing spitballs. If anyone ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: *other

Serving The Lord In Light Of His Coming

Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Nov 30, 2000

A challenge to be fervent in our work until Jesus comes.

“SERVING THE LORD IN LIGHT OF HIS COMING” Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Introduction: Romans 12:11 “Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord”  TEV – “Work hard, and do not be lazy. Serve the Lord with a heart full of devotion” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Worship In Heart And Praise

Contributed by Don Walker on Dec 21, 2000

We can join in worship of Emmanuel -- God With Us -- the One Who took on human flesh, was born of a woman, lived among people, died on the cross and was resurrected by the power of the Living God.

Worship in Heart and Praise Revelation 4:1-11 Pastor Don Walker Twentieth Street Baptist Church, Huntington, WV www.GoToJesus.org Morning, December 24, 2000 Every Sunday we have a “Call to Worship.” In ancient times, a ram’s horn was used to call Israel to worship. We were called to worship ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Would Do Anything Series

Contributed by Christopher Perry on Jan 1, 2001

At Christmas God showed He was willing to reach us by any means necessary. This is about God’s Extreme Christmas.

I Would Do Anything (By Any Means Necessary, part 1) - December 24, 2000 {Using the song "Love Song" by Third Day is an excellent lead in to this sermon} Introduction At Christmas there is a lot of talk about the Incarnation, which has been described in many ways. J. Robert Oppenheimer, inventor ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, 1 Corinthians 1:23

Denomination: Methodist

A Simple New Year’s Resolution

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001

In this new year, let’s make this one simple resolution -we’re going to make a change for the better.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) ILL. Have you heard about the man who moved into a retirement community to spend the rest of his life there? It wasn't long until he had made a number of friends among the other residents. There was one lady he was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Survivor: When Life Is Full Of Rats Series

Contributed by Mark Milioni on Jan 11, 2001

Sometimes the world is full of rats. Full of people that want what you have and will hurt and climb all over you to get it.

Have you ever felt like it was a really bad day? You know it’s a bad day when you turn on the morning news and they’re displaying emergency routes out of your city. You know it’s a bad day when the sun comes up in the west. You know it’s a bad day when your boss tells you not to bother to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1

Denomination: Baptist

Him Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 19, 2001

Paul roots the troubled Corinthian Church in the source of their identity- Him!

Him January 20, 2001 How many of you are gardeners? This is the time of year when we start to think about gardens. It seems that when the snow is deepest and days are coldest, days are shortest and nights are longest, we get out seed catalogs, if we received them, or start to look longingly at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Purpose - Seeking The Lost Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

Let’s understand why we seek the lost. Secondly, let’s look at how we seek the lost. Thirdly, let’s see the reward of searching.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. During the next few weeks I want to speak on subjects that we, as a congregation, need to consider again, messages that deal with our purpose, why we are a church, & why God has called us to do the things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Values Life!

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Feb 3, 2001

In a world that is becoming more selfish, and life seems so cheap, we can be sure God places great value on human life.

Someone sent me this letter: Dear God, Why didn’t you save the school children in Littleton, Colorado? Sincerely, Concerned Student And the Reply... Dear Concerned Student: I am not allowed in schools. Sincerely, God There is in our society today a disregard for God as our Creator. It is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, Psalm 139:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Is There No God? Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 2, 2001

God wants us to turn to him in everything.

- I love the true story of a small town in Kentucky which had two churches and a bar owned by a devout and well known atheist. It seems that one night the people from the two churches called a special prayer meeting and spent the whole night praying that the bar would close down. Well, lo and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is That Your Final Answer Series

Contributed by Todd Randolph on Mar 8, 2001

Paul’s appearance before King Agrippa.

Tonight I would like to continue the “Who Wants to Be A Millionaire” theme. I don’t know if you have noticed when you watch the show, but on the first five questions Regis rarely asks the contestant if that is their final answer. Typically, this is because these first five questions are meant to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:24-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational