Sermons on Systems:

The Guantlet

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003

Consumerism is running rampant

The Gauntlet Sayings intrigue me. I am often curious about where the saying came from and what it meant back then. Many have probably heard this saying, maybe you’ve used it or your parents. But I remember my friend’s parents often saying that "this world’s going to hell in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Escaping The Trap Series

Contributed by David Asch on Feb 16, 2005

How do we escape the traps of life, religion, etc? How do we get out, how do we keep out? In this message we discover the keys as we see some religious leaders try to trap Jesus.

ESCAPING THE TRAP Mark 12:13-27 INTRO: Pitch the hamster – feeling trapped. A hum-drum existence, punctuated by brief moments of excitement. Eat the food. Run on the wheel. Over and over again. Not able to be all a hamster could be. You could tell it was getting to her – more urgent climbing and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Bad Things Happen

Contributed by Jon Miller on Feb 23, 2005

How to deal with life when bad things happen

God is Our Refuge and Strength Against the Elements of Nature Itself. A. Every day we hear of floods, droughts, volcanos, earthquakes, etc. 1. Thousands are killed by these disasters. 2. Many times there is little or no warning. Man can do nothing, not even hide! 3. Many ask, "Where is God in ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:27

Citizen Christian Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 5, 2005

What is our obligation to the world as alien residents?

INTRODUCTION „X SLIDE #2 „X Aliens in a strange land, strangers, citizens of heaven, children of God, saints, chosen ones, holy ones, beloved of God. „X These are but a few words the bible uses to describe the Christian. „X Many of these words paint what seems to be an impossible standard for a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing Is Believing Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Feb 2, 2003

4th in the series "Conversations with Jesus." The royal official’s faith grows as a resuslt of his time with Jesus.

If I told you there’s a city called Paris and it has this thing called the Eiffel Tower would you believe me? Why? Because you believe the testimony of those who have been there, 5.5 million of whom have posted pictures of themselves in front of the thing on their personal web sites. Now, what ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Assembly Of God

New Wineskins

Contributed by Harold Rose on Feb 16, 2003

God is in the business of saving people and taking them to heaven - He is also in the business of preserving Israel.

New Wineskins Matthew 9:14-17 HCSB “Then John’s disciples came up to Him saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples do not fast? Jesus said to them, “Can the wedding guests be sad while the groom is with them? The days will come when the groom is taken away from them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Blessings Can Be Lost

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002

If we are not careful, we can lose God’s blessings.

JUDGES 16:15-21 "GOD’S BLESSINGS CAN BE LOST" A) Our lives today are full of questions! * We question the matter of security! * I am secure in Christ, but the truth is that I can shipwreck my faith by making a conscious decision to leave the Lord! * I don’t like the phrase, "losing your ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

No Condemnation! Series

Contributed by Gary Davenport on Jan 13, 2003

A series of sermons looking at Romans 8

More Than Conquerors! A Study of Romans 8 #1 “No Condemnation!” Romans 8:1 (Romans 8:1-2 NIV) "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, {2} because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death." This great chapter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

United With Christ As His Body! Series

Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Jul 31, 2004

A Christians’ Union With Christ Is Like The Union Of A Body!

“United We Stand!” United With Christ As His Body! Part 4 Introduction: 1. Continue To Explore A Christian’s Union With Christ! - Answer: “What Is It Like To Be United With Christ?” 2. First Figure: According To Ephesians 2:19-22: - Your Union With Christ Is Like A Building! - You Are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Baptist

Meaning Of Communion Bread Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 31, 2003

Simple bread has incredible meaning when it’s used to celebrate the Lord’s Supper.

Meaning of the Bread For Christians, this is a season of remembering. We look forward to celebrating and remembering Christ’s death and resurrection but, in advance, we remember many other events and words that led up to that horrific sacrificial offering of Himself. During his final meal with his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, Mark 14:22, 1 Chronicles 5:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Source, Means And Goal Of Success

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 18, 2003

Only when we are able to come to the full realization and trust in that God’s Sovereign will are people able to come to grips with the incomprehensible. For this reason Paul writes, “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To be Him be t

Rom. 11:33-36 Every day the news is filled with incomprehensible stories of tragedies which causes some people to ask the question, “Why does God allow so much suffering in the world?” The terrorists attack on the World Trade Center has caused billions to ask the question, “Why did God allow ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:35-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mark Of The Beast

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 8, 2003

The actual design of the mark of the beast is not known, but the spirit of the mark of the beast is in exsistance today.

“The Mark of the Beast” by Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. The mark of the beast is something that many people are curious about but have great reservations in trying to fully understand. Superstitions, uncertainty, and fear have gripped the minds of people and have caused society to live a life ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Apostolic

The Sequel: Where Is Jesus Now? Series

Contributed by Brad Crocker on Mar 10, 2004

Jesus’ ongoing mission, which will be fully accomplished, is to restore us to the Father. Last in the series "Dying was His Reason for Living."

Dying Was His Reason for Living The Sequel: Where Is Jesus Now? Brad Crocker Landmark Christian Church, Chippewa Falls, WI 3/10/2004 It was December 1997, the Christmas season, when a fire started in the home of Luzaida Cuevas. She made it to safety, but she was not able to rescue her 10-day-old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Intro To Revelation 17 Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 27, 2004

Intro to Revelation 17

Dear brothers and sisters in Messiah, Praise be unto the Lord Jesus Christ who gives us this new life through His blood atonement on the Cross, rising from the grave to give us new life, and ascending to the Father in heaven to sit at His right hand. Glory unto Him in the house of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Get Along Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on May 18, 2004

This sermon shares the secrets to getting along in the family.

The Secrets for Getting Along Ephesians 5:21 Last week we looked at What Women Wished Men Knew about Women. Today we turn our attention to the Secrets for Getting Along in the family. As Debbie pointed out, “The Family is the smallest unit of society, yet it plays a vital role in shaping the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21

Denomination: Methodist