Sermons on Sweetness:

Happy Are Those That Are Sad Series

Contributed by Edward Cook on Jun 11, 2003

Only those who mourn over their sinfulness are truly happy.

HAPPY ARE THOSE THAT ARE SAD! Scripture reading: Matt. 4:23 - 5:16. Text: Matt. 5:4. I propose to: I. Examine the setting of this verse: in a general way as part of the Sermon on the Mount, and more specifically as one of the Beatitudes. II. Prove that this mourning is of a specific kind, i.e. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me? Series

Contributed by Eric Bland on Jun 16, 2003

The fourth of the seven last words of Christ on the cross.

Matthew 27:46, ?Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? That is to say, My God, my God why hast thou forsaken me?? This scripture really made me think. It made me think because of the statement mentioned by Christ Himself about the Father. And it is an interesting statement because if you think about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Baptist

The Call

Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 24, 2003

WE ALL MUST HEAR THE CALL OF GOD!

THE CALL JEREMIAH 1: 4-10 SUNDAY PM SERVICE SEPTEMBER 21, 2003 INTRODUCTION: FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE!! A little girl had been trying for months to learn the art of tying her shoes. She finally grasped the knack and was able to do it by herself. Her parents expected the child to be delighted, but ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Parousia

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Sep 28, 2003

The "True" Second Coming of Christ

September 28, 2003 Title: Parousia Text: Rev. 19:11-21 Introduction 1. Well, it has been an interesting month! We have covered the span of time from before the creation of the world... we have talked about the Rapture... We have talked about the tribulation... and now we come to the Second ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-21, Revelation 14:14-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Thyatira Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Oct 15, 2003

1. Let’s look at the City. 2. Let’s look at the Church.

Sunday, October 5, 2003 Title: Thyatira Text: Rev. 2:18-29 Introduction 1. Praise the LORD! He hasn’t forgotten His churches! He hasn’t forgotten His people! He is still communicating... He is still seeking a relationship... He is still ministering... He is still disciplining... He is still ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Grace That Makes You Say Wow!

Contributed by Jeremy Herr on Oct 16, 2003

Exploring and applying the amazing grace of God.

Grace that makes you say, “WOW!” Illustration- Christian Conference in Britain, “oh that’s easy, its grace.”- C.S. Lewis What do you think of when you hear the word grace? In the Christian community we are surrounded by the word. I mean I go to a school named Grace Bible College, this church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

269 - Called From The Womb Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Aug 16, 2003

Discover biblical evidence that we have all been called from our mother’s womb.

ILL: A sobbing little girl stood near a small church from which she had been turned away because it "was too crowded." "I can’t go to Sunday School, "she sobbed to the pastor as he walked by. Seeing her shabby, unkempt appearance, the pastor guessed the reason and, taking her by the hand, took her ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom Personified

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 6, 2003

Pentecost 13: Foolishness and Wisdom are personified for us in the Book of Wisdom - Proverbs. But "who or what" is Wisdom. This message points us to the fulfillment of the Proverbs passage - Jesus Christ.

I can remember – as if it were yesterday - some of the “home-spun wisdom” that my dad used to share with me. Once, when I was a boy, one of my friends tried to sell me his bicycle. Of course I didn’t have to the money to buy it, so I went to my dad. He must’ve noticed my excitement and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Just Say No To Hakuna Matata Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 10, 2003

This word “ignorant” occurs 13 times in the Bible and is connected with some important spiritual facts we should all know. That is why today we cover the spiritual Truth that the past many times teaches us how to live today.

IGNORANT SERIES: JUST SAY NO TO “HAKUNA MATATA” 1 CORINTHIANS 10:1-13 INTRODUCTION According to the American Heritage Dictionary, the word “ignorant” means unaware or uniformed. I would like us, for the next few weeks, to look at some spiritual facts that you may be unaware of or have forgotten. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Hebrews 3:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pleasing Aroma Of Living Worship

Contributed by Scott Bresee on Sep 16, 2003

In Romans 12, Paul instructs us as believers on what type of worship is pleasing to the Living God.

The Pleasing Aroma of Living Worship Text: Romans 12:1-2 In Genesis 8, we see the life of Noah, a man noted by God as “a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God”. Noah was a man of God in the corrupt days and world in which he lived. He fearfully obeyed God in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Promise Of His Word

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

Text:Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

Text:Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. As Jesus and His disciples came out of the temple, they asked him three question back in verse 3. When shall the temple be destroyed? What shall be the signs of His coming? and the end of the world? In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:35

Denomination: Baptist

A Mary Or A Martha Christmas

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Many Christians work hard for Jesus but, they neglect the more important task of spending time with the Master.

WILL YOU HAVE A MARY OR A MARTHA CHRISTMAS? TEXT: Luke 10:38-42 INTRODUCTION: A. MARTHA AND MARY HAD A HOME IN BETHANY 1. It seems probable that Martha being the older sister was the owner of the house. 2. Martha’s younger sister, Mary lived with her. 3. Martha definitely ran ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Dealing With Temptation

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Consideration From Temptation to Death James 1:12-17 1.

Introductory Consideration From Temptation to Death James 1:12-17 1. "I try so hard not to talk about others, but before I realize it, the words are out of my mouth". "I believe I am a Christian, but I sure wonder when I act theway I do." " I feel like giving up. I just cannot overcome the evil ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why We Observe Christmas

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Do not judge or criticize others for an honest, worshipful, loving, and giving attitude about the Christmas holidays.

WHY WE OBSERVE CHRISTMAS TEXT: Romans 14:5-6 INTRODUCTION: Some Christians are touchy, sensitive, and full of objections about Christmas. To you I say (in the words of Scripture): If you regard the day, regard it unto the Lord. If you do not regard the day, then BE SURE YOU ARE CHRISTIAN ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:5-6

Look! Up In The Sky!

Contributed by Gary Robinson on Oct 18, 2000

God rescues us from meaningless, purposeless, hopeless living.

You can forget "The New Adventures of Superman." As far as I’m concerned, his old adventures are the greatest. I remember jumping off that big, yellow school bus, racing across the road and into the living room. I’d snap on the TV and wait for the tube to warm up. If I’d gotten home in time, I’d ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:3-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ