Sermons on Swimming:

Three Pictures Of Grace

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 12, 2002

The story of Elijah and the Widow of Cherith. A sermon that just begins to touch the surface of God’s Grace.

Three Pictures Of Grace I Kings 17 Illustration Story of a young preacher preaching his first sermon in a little country church in Arkansas. All of his family and relatives came to hear him preach. Afterwards nobody said anything about his sermon. They just left quietly. He was dying to know how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

230 - Choose To Lose Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Aug 24, 2002

A great paradox in the Christian walk is the more we lose, the more God wins.

Sermon Study 230 – CHOOSE TO LOSE (1) CHOSE TO LOSE – YOU WILL FIND Mat 10:39 Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. ILLUST: One evening a woman was driving home when she noticed a huge truck behind her that was driving uncomfortably close. She ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:39

Denomination: Baptist

Hannah: Prayer Of Pledge Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002

"Lord if You will...I will"

HANNAH THE PRAYER OF PLEDGE “Lord, if You will, I will” Date: March 30, 2002 PM Place: Allendale Baptist Text: 1 Samuel 1:9-18 Introduction Some one once said, “Behind every great man stands a great woman.” I can certainly testify to that statement. I am so thankful for the wonderful women in my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

This Is What The Kingdom Is Like

Contributed by Maryann Meador on Sep 26, 2002

A narrative depiction of the Kingdom based on Matthew 20: 1 - 16

What if you got to heaven and found out that God had decided to let everyone in? Sermon for Pentecost 18A 9/22/02 Maryann M. Meador Matthew 20: 1 – 16 Once upon a time, in a small town, a town a little bit like Rockford, there lived a woman with her son. No one knew how old or young she was. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

What If I Forgot To Say Thank-You?

Contributed by Stephan Sandness on Dec 19, 2003

An open letter to God on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Eve November 24, 1999 Luke 17:11-19 Trinity Lutheran Church What If I Forgot To Say “Thank-You?” An open letter to God: Lord, I have a question. It’s something that’s been on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

277 - Worry-Free Thanksliving

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Dec 27, 2003

How do we measure our life’s worth? Why worry?

Opening Humor: Before a pastor began to preach one Sunday morning he thought he should explain why he had a Band-Aid on his chin. "As I was shaving this morning I was thinking about today’s sermon when I lost my concentration and accidentally cut my chin with the razor." He then went on to preach ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

What Have You Fixed Eyes Upon

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 10, 2004

Walking on Water or staying on the boat what are you focusing on. Faith. Are you trusting Christ or are you taking your eyes off of HIM?

What Have you Fixed Eyes Upon Matthew 14: 28-33 In the Verses three words stick out COME- in the present tense, come NOW SAVE- (lord save me) delivers or protect DOUBT- to weaver- to stand in two ways The more we believe = less doubt We must go forth to meet him in a way of duty PRAYER INTRO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-33

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism Is Just The Beginning

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 11, 2002

Baptism is not just the beginning, it is a life of faith that is required

Swanton Novers 14-04-02 2 Tim. 3:10-17 and 4: 6-8 - Baptism of Joshua Paul, in this morning’s reading, is writing to Timothy who is a Bishop in Ephesus, in modern day Turkey. He encourages Timothy to remain faithful to the Christian faith. He reminds him how ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

#3remove The Weight Of No Evaluation Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2002

Part #3 considers the weight of no evaluation systems in place.

#3 of a 12 part series. #3 REMOVE THE WEIGHTS ... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 12: 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT AND SIN WHICH DOTH SO EASILY BESET US, AND LET SO RUN WITH PATIENCE THE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You A Visionary Or A Vision Vandal?

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Feb 14, 2002

Have the vision and faith as Joshua and Caleb in taking the Promised Land!

Are you a Visionary or a Vision Vandal? Numbers 13:26-33 The passage in a nutshell: Numbers 13:1-16: Choosing of one member of each of the twelve tribes to go and spy out the Promised Land. Numbers 13:17-20: A commissioning of the twelve. Numbers 13:21-25: 40 days of spying. Numbers ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:26-33

Denomination: Baptist

Confess Your Sins To One Another

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. This A.M. we continue our series on "OA Passages" of NT. 2. Read James 5:13-16. a. Questions that come from reading this passage. b. Three (3) things this passage does NOT say. c. Some reasons why we should "confess our sins to each other." I. QUESTIONS COMING OUT OF THIS ...read more

Confess Your Sins To One Another

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. This A.M. we continue our series on "OA Passages" of NT. 2. Read James 5:13-16. a. Questions that come from reading this passage. b. Three (3) things this passage does NOT say. c. Some reasons why we should "confess our sins to each other." I. QUESTIONS COMING OUT OF THIS ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

The Problems Created By Desertion

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

We live in an age when it is common for Fathers to desert their wives or children because they get tired of marriage. Some desert their callings because of the sufferings involved seem tougher than they originally conceived.

Illustration:During WWII six Navy pilots left their aircraft carrier on a mission. After searching the seas for enemy submarines, they tried to return to their ship shortly after dark. But the captain had ordered a blackout of all lights on the ship. Over and over the frantic pilots radioed, asking ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Megan's Baptism - Just The Beginning

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 1, 2001

Our commitment as Church to children - to pray and support them on their Christian journey

Faringdon Bible Reading 2 Tim. 4:6-8 In our Bible reading this morning we read the last written words of St. Paul that have been preserved. Paul says at the end of his life: “I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race and have remained ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Anglican

Sheep And The Goats

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 16, 2005

Does this parable really teach salvation by works?No!

The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats Story: A young police officer was taking his final exam for the police academy. And he comes across this question: “You are on patrol in the outer city when an explosion occurs in a gas main in a nearby street. On investigation you find that a large hole ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Anglican