Sermons on Sweetness:

When Jesus Gave Himself Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007

When Jesus gave Himself to mankind, He gave it all.

Christmas: It’s All About Giving WHEN JESUS GAVE HIMSELF TO MAN Philippians 2:5 - 8 One of the joys of being a parent is the opportunity to reflect on how much my parents gave to me. As a child I really did not understand the sacrifices they made in order that my brother, sisters and me could ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unto Us A Son Is Given

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Dec 19, 2007

The Christmas Season is about God giving us the greatest gift of all.

Unto Us A Son is Given Isa 9:6 Introduction Every year there is an increasing assault on the celebration of Christmas There is always a push by those who want to take Christ out of Christmas because they don’t want non-Christians to be offended I want you to know that without Christ, there is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Story From One Ancient Guy

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 21, 2007

The christmas story from the shepherd’s viewpoint giving hope for all people.

Would you give some time to an old man? I have seen lots of things in my life but what I am about to share, if I did not experience it myself, I am not sure if I’d believe it myself. But let me share about my background first. My life revolves around my work and let me tell ya, it can be quite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christmas 2007

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 23, 2007

Christmas 2007 message

Christmas 2007 Luke 2:1-19; 1 Corinthians 11:27-32 Introduction During our morning service we will be celebrating the Lord’s Supper, so please keep that in mind as we study the Word together – I encourage you to listen for the voice of the Lord and respond as it directs. Open your bibles with me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unpack Your Bag Series

Contributed by Roy Probus on Dec 27, 2007

We have all been packed by God for a specific function, what is yours?

Survival Game.... (15-20 min) As we compare your answers to the experts, how much more does the importance of what you pack for a trip mean to you. This exercise helped us to understand the important uses for everyday household items. Most of those supplies can be found around your house, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Are You A Risk Taker? Series

Contributed by Roy Probus on Dec 27, 2007

We all take risk, are they ones you are taking worth the eternal reward?

How long does it take you to get dressed in the morning? (Get someone to give you their morning routine) Why do we worry about the clothes we wear to school? Most of you have to deal with a dress code, does that make it easier or hardeer to figure out what to wear? All of us have worried about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: United Methodist

In A Time Of Need?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 2, 2008

We face times of trouble and needs. God has a plan. We must learn the beauty of faithfulness to prayer!

WHAT SHALL WE DO IN A TIME OF NEED? COME BOLDLY TO THE THRONE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1 Cor. 14:8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle? Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fathers Day 2007

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 15, 2007

If you are part of a blended family and you have a step-father you need to know that your step-fathers capacity to love you is no less that of your biological fathers. Like Jesus you share a special relationship to your father.

Fathers Day 2007 1 Timothy 1:1,2 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, 2 To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today marks a special day on our Western ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Planting Tomorrows Harvest

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 6, 2007

We see the principal of reaping and sowing played out in our lives every day. Whether we are aware of it or not, we are today eating from the harvest of the seeds we planted in the past. And while we can not change the past, we can choose to plant good

Planting Tomorrows Harvest, Galatians 6:7-10 Introduction I read a story recently about a little four year old girl named Deborah, who was helping her father in plant seeds in the garden one sunny afternoon. As the little girl worked alongside her father in the garden, he explained to her about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Christian Church

The God Who Gave Them Up...

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jul 11, 2007

God’s Word speaks not only of the love of God, but also of “the wrath of God” (Rom. 1:18). In Romans 11:22, we also read: “Behold then the goodness and severity of God…”

“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hinder the truth in unrighteousness; because that which is known of God is manifest in them; for God manifested it unto them. For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

Exaltation Through Denial Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 12, 2007

Exposition of Acts 3:11-16 about the people’s denial of Jesus as the Christ, and how that was glorifying to God

Text: Acts 3:11-16, Title: Exaltation through Denial, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/15/07, AM Opening illustration: In what some call a denial of a basic civil right, a Missouri man has been told he may not marry his long-term companion. …The man claims that the essential elements of marriage – love and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Calls The Sinner

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 13, 2007

Pentecost 3(A) - Jesus calls the sinner unto eternal life and into kingdom work.

JESUS CALLS THE SINNER (Outline) June 17, 2007 PENTECOST 3 Matthew 9:9-13 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Jesus was always, always busy about his father’s business. That is to say – his heavenly Father. Not matter where Jesus would always seek out and save ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Privilege Of Being Persecuted Series

Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Dec 26, 2006

The meaning of “for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven” in Matthew 5:3 is that they will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. But the meaning of the same words in Matthew 5:10 is that they will rule in the Kingdom of Heaven along with Lord Jesus.

Scripture portion: Matthew 5:10-12 “BLESSED ARE THEY WHICH ARE PERSECUTED FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS SAKE: FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. BLESSED ARE YE WHEN MEN SHALL REVILE YOU, AND PERSECUTE YOU, AND SHALL SAY ALL MANNER OF EVIL AGAINST YOU FALSELY, FOR MY SAKE. REJOICE AND BE EXCEEDING GLAD: FOR ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Religious But Hard-Hearted Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 2, 2007

If God does not soften ones heart, one may dabble with religion, but one will never find a saving relationship with the true God.

The Religious But Hard-Hearted (Exodus 8:20-9:12) 1. What if God was politically correct? Imagine this: Moses was sitting in the Egyptian ghetto. Things were terrible. Pharaoh wouldn’t even speak to him. The rest of the Israelites were mad at him and making the overseers even more irritable than ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being Like-Minded

Contributed by Robert Castile on Jan 2, 2007

The ONLY way we can be persons of compassion is to first become Disciples, true followers of Jesus Christ. That is, to be Christ-like in both heart and mind.

BEING LIKE MINDED Scripture: Luke 22:39-46 Big Idea: The ONLY way we can be persons of compassion is to first become Disciples, true followers of Jesus Christ. That is, to be Christ-like in both heart and mind. I. Introduction: QUESTION: DO YOU EVER WONDER WHAT LIFE WOULD BE LIKE IF YOU HAD THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Holiness