Sermons on Takers And Givers:

Repent Now

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 10, 2001

Year C. Third Sunday in Lent Luke 13:1-9 March 18, 2001

Year C. Third Sunday in Lent Luke 13: 1-9 March 18, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father, thank you for all of the examples ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Last Words Of Jesus On The Cross

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 1, 2004

IN THESE LAST WORDS OF JESUS, WE SEE THE PRAYER HE OFFERED.THE PEACE HE EXPRESSED AND THE PATTERN HE SET.

THE LAST WORDS OF JESUS ON THE CROSS LUKE 23:46 Last words are important, especially of the dying. Last words usually indicate the kind of life you live. Someone said, said, you die as you lived. There was a tour group that was going to the top of the Empire State Building. At about the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Series

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 7, 2007

Peace finding the peace of Christ at Christmas

Two Ladies on a Train • Years ago a man found himself on a train between two ladies. • And Unfortunately for him the two ladies were arguing constantly about whether the window should be open or shut. • The lady farthest from the window argued that she would die of heat stroke if it wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Such A Time As This Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

Esther, Pt. 5

SUCH A TIME AS THIS (ESTHER 5) In 2006, America’s Public Broadcasting Company aired a documentary on Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Who was this man who had inspired Martin Luther King, Jr., Desmond Tutu and millions of Christians around the world? The calendars of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gods Glory Whats The Story - Haggai?

Contributed by Richard Francis on May 19, 2007

Teaching of Gods covanent, Gods promise and the glory of his temple, the silver and gold are Gods and Gods alone, the blessings he brings to those who seek and love him and him alone

Intro - History Haggai means festival, feast, festive, I get the impression from reading this book that Haggai was the least scary of the OT prophets, a man with a heart of love, not condemning but trying to help the people truly find God and all his blessings for them. The prophet was most likely ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Not An Island

Contributed by Chip Monck on Dec 5, 2006

This sermon explores Jeremiah 29s call for us to be engaged with our community, and recognize that "in their peace, we will find ours."

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for wholeness and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” The famous words of Jeremiah 29:11. A well-known, well-publicized, well-memorized, even a life verse for many. But do we know the context for that verse? Do we know ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Get Right Church And Lets Go H.o.m.e

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 10, 2003

We must get out of a Traditional Obligation and develop a Realistic Commitment. Get right church and lets go home.

Get Right Church and Let’s Go Home Mark 7:3-9 → Traditional Obligation Luke 9:23-26 → Realistic Commitment What do I mean when I say Get Right Church and Let’s Go Home, We must get out of a Traditional Obligation and develop a Realistic Commitment We find in these scriptures ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26, Mark 7:3-9

Denomination: Apostolic

Jesus, The Branch Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 18, 2006

This is #3 in the Jesus in Isaiah series and focuses on Jesus as the Branch of Jesse’s root in Isaiah 11. This shows some of the prophetic signs pointing to Jesus as Messiah.

Isaiah #3 Jesus: The Branch Isaiah 11:1-16 SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 11:1-9 INTRODUCTION: (background to ch. 11 and the concept of comparing Jesus to a Branch) So far we have looked at the introduction to Isaiah including chapter 1 of Isaiah, and we have examined Isaiah’s call by God in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Strength Of Sacrifice Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 16, 2006

As we try to put ourselves into a position to be able to share the gospel with others, there are few things that will get their attention more than self-sacrifice.

A. Self-sacrifice. A word we are not too familiar with, right? 1. Certainly, we understand its meaning. It is not too hard to define, but it is hard to embrace and embody. Wouldn’t you agree? 2. And yet when we witness self-sacrifice, we are drawn to it. We are amazed by it. 3. Sacrifice ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Such A Time As This Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 21, 2006

Esther, Pt. 5

SUCH A TIME AS THIS (ESTHER 5) In 2006, America’s Public Broadcasting Company aired a documentary on Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Who was this man who had inspired Martin Luther King, Jr., Desmond Tutu and millions of Christians around the world? The calendars of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Life God Intended Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

An exposition of Genesis 2 that reveals the life God intended before sin entered the picture.

The Life God Intended Genesis 2 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: One of my favorite parts of Boy Scouting was orienteering. I was a scout for about a year before I dropped out in favor of sports. During that year, I learned the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Recognizing The Power Of Place Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 30, 2006

Second in a three part series exploring the need for the church to rise up, and go into the city. This message looks at the implications of operating with "strength and courage."

(This sermon launched with the utilization of Google Earth to provide screen shots of the community we are located in. Could be personalized to each church’s community.) Kenneth Scott Latourette writes that from A.D. 500 to 1500 the church did not grow. It merely exchanged real estate. We gave ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christmas Cast Of Characters (Mary) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2012

The story of Christmas is wrapped around people... real life people. This four-sermon-series looks closely at this special cast of characters in an attempt to find our stories in theirs. Alliterated and expository, with PowerPoint available if you e-mail

Christmas: Cast of Characters (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/2/2012 Each December as Christmas gets closer and closer the story of Jesus’ birth is told many times and many ways. Maybe you enjoy reading the story from the Bible with your family on Christmas Eve, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Rocky Revelations - Part 3 - Too Civilized Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 23, 2009

The "Italian Stallion" faced some serious opponents. He squared off with the "Master of Disaster", "The Southside Slugger", and "The Siberian Express" just to name a few. Each time Rocky shocked the world! He won our hearts. He can also teach a thing o

Rocky Revelations Part 4 – Too Civilized I. Introduction We have talked about pain. We have heard testimony about pain. We have examined how a knock down punch can become a knockout punch if we are not careful. If we allow the hits we take to separate us from the head, we will stay down. If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discernable Differences For Disciples Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 14, 2009

Followers of Christ respond when he calls, corrects and commissions them.

Title: Discernable Differences for Disciples Texts: Mark 1:16-20, 9:33-37 and 16:14-16 Thesis: Followers of Christ respond when he calls, corrects, and commissions them. Series: The Bible in 90 Day Whole Church Challenge Introduction A disconnect exists when there is a gap between our claims ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational