Sermons on Sufficiency Of Word:

You Need A Samwise

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

5 Relationships You Can’t Live Without! Each of these relationships are crucial for you to live a healthy and successful life!

“5” Part 1 – You Need A Samwise I. Introduction Samwise Gamgee, a hobbit, is first introduced in Tolkien’s The Fellowship of the Ring. Samwise is Frodo Baggins’ gardener. Tolkien called Sam the "chief hero". As "punishment" for eavesdropping on Gandalf’s conversation with Frodo regarding the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Side Of The Coin Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We sit. We soak. We sour. There has to be more! How do we shake off the apathy and impact our culture? It is time to get engaged.

Let’s Get Engaged Pt. 4 – Two Sides of the Coin We have talked about assuming the position. We are called to be gap standers between the living and the dead and stop the plague. We have been challenged to examine our priorities . . . pigs or people? Money or men? And finally I told you last ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Your Name

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 2, 2008

Discovering your name sometimes requires experiences of dark nights and aloneness. God must test our behaviour. He pushes us to see things that are not good for us, things that must change. He loves us far to much to leave us to our destructive behaviour

The unknown author of the following story captures the value of a name. “After the American Civil War the managers of the infamous Louisiana Lottery approached Robert E. Lee and asked if he’d let them use his name in their scheme. They promised that if he did he would become rich. Astounded, Lee ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Salvation Army

Hands Holding Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 5, 2008

For World Communion Sunday: God restrains us from destructive behavior; but even if we ignore that, His hand continues to hold us back.

You may have noticed that I am a creature of habits. I do what I do according to the clock and by the book. If it is time for staff meeting, I will be here, seldom early, sometimes late because of traffic, but I will be here. It’s on the calendar, so I do it. I am a creature of habits. If it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How Great Leaders Serve Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 7, 2008

God exalts leaders who humbly serve others.

Scripture Introduction As we have seen often in this book, in John 13 Jesus again acts out a parable to teach his disciples, and with them, us. Michael Card sings, The Basin and the Towel, to capture the text in music and poetry: In an upstairs room, a parable is just about to come ...read more

Scripture: John 13:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Have A Purpose Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 7, 2008

We Christians know who we are and why we are here and where we are going. God has given us both general purposes and specific purposes to live for.

A. One of golf’s immortal moments came when a Scotsman demonstrated the new game of golf to President Ulysses Grant. 1. Carefully placing the ball on the tee, the Scotsman took a mighty swing. 2. The club hit the ground and scattered dirt all over the President’s beard, while the ball sat waiting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding Revelation #7 Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 25, 2008

In Revelation Chapter 7-9, we see Jesus’ sealing His people with the Holy Spirit’s protection, and we are introduced to the seven trumpets of God’s Judgment

SESSION #7: REVELATION #7 – THE 144,000 AND THE GREAT MULTITUDE: (Pastor Chris Jordan - 2011 - Beausejour Community Church) “After these things I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, on the sea, ...read more

Denomination: *other

Creados Con Deseos Parte 1 Series

Contributed by Serafin Contreras on Apr 19, 2008

Dios nos creo con deseos. Èl desea quiere que esos deseos sean satisfechos y para ello puso a la Familia como canal de satisfacciòn. Si la familia falla, Dios tiene el Plan B a travès de la Misericordia, Gracia y Bondad en su Hijo Jesucristo.

Los Siete Deseos: Raíces de una Relación Saludable. • Fuimos creados por Dios para las Relaciones y Dios mismo puso dentro de nosotros siete necesidades básicas que hombres y mujeres tenemos. Cuando la vida se torna agria o el amor parece disiparse, a menudo buscamos falsos sustitutos los cuales ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let's Settle This Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Dec 1, 2006

Should Christians sue other Christians? Should Christians sue anyone? Is it ever right to use the laws of this nation to achieve a measure of justice? What does Paul say about this?

LET’S SETTLE THIS How should Christians settle differences of opinion with each other, disputes, or even instances of personal damages? Through lawsuits? Lawsuits have become a way of life in North American culture. I remember as children when someone wanted to throw a nice icy rip-your-skin ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Trouble In The Church

Contributed by Douglas Duvall on Dec 3, 2006

What if trouble arises in the Church? It is not what if, but more like when.

Trouble in the Church ACTS 15:1-12 I. Decision 15:1-4 A. Men 15:1 B. Method 15:2 C. Messages 15:3-4 II. Demand 15:5-6 A. Demands 15:5 B. Deliberations 15:6 III. Declaration 15:7-12 A. Choice 15:7 B. Comparison 15:8-9 C. Conversion 15:10-12 Introduction Peter had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of Frustration...peace Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 11, 2006

Just as God worked in the frustration of the first Christmas, He can use our frustrations and hurts to bring peace to us and to others.

Introduction: [“12 Crazy Days of Christmas” video from Sermonspice.com] Holiday frustration. I think that little clip sums it up pretty well. The time of year when we focus on peace, we often find very little of it. The season that is supposed to celebrate the birth of the “Prince of Pease” is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Good Example Of A Bad Man

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 26, 2007

Spiritual humility is pleasing to God.

Title: The Good Example of a Bad Man Text: Luke 18:9-14 Thesis: Spiritual humility is pleasing to God. Introduction Do you remember the old Mac Davis tune? OOOH… it’s hard to be humble when you’re perfect in every way. I can’t wait to look in the mirror cause I get better looking each day. To ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

T-E-A-M

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 31, 2007

We are the body of Christ and members of one another. It takes all of us to make a team for the well-being of the church.

T – E – A – M Romans 12:3-8 October 28, 2007 We come today to the third in the series of stewardship messages as we move along toward our Consecration Sunday celebration. Two weeks ago, we talked about our commitment. If you remember, I said that God has made a commitment to us so perhaps it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Methodist

One Can Make A Difference!

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 2, 2007

This sermon examines Jesus influence upon Zacchaeus and how we can make a difference on others for God.

(This sermon was introduced by playing a video clip from the movie “Mama Heidi.” This movie touches on one of the deepest desires that lies within the heart of man. This desire is in the heart of believers as well as non-believers. Every person was created with a desire to make a difference. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Fixing It When It's Broken Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Nov 2, 2007

A look at Jesus’ instructions to His disciples in the steps for resolving disputes, restoring unity and restoration within the church and between individual believers.

--ILL>One of Aesop’s fables is the story of the Lion and the Boar. On a summer day, when the great heat induced a general thirst among the beasts, a lion and a boar came at the same moment to small well to drink. They fiercely disputed which of them should drink first, and were soon engaged in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-18

Denomination: Baptist