Sermons on Taste:

My Attitude Toward Suffering

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

Everyone is going to have suffering. But our understanding of it and attitude toward it determines if it destroys us or makes us.

James 1:1-8 “My attitude toward suffering” May 16, 1999 - morning 1. We have someone who can identify with us in our pain (1:1-2a) someone who is on our level - “a bondservant” someone who understands our pain - “scattered abroad” someone who cares about our pain - “My brethren” NOTE: Jesus ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Finished

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 5, 2002

Easter Message

John 19:28-30 28Jesus knew that everything was now finished, and to fulfill the Scriptures he said, ¡§I am thirsty.¡¨„T 29A jar of sour wine was sitting there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put it on a hyssop branch, and held it up to his lips. 30When Jesus had tasted it, he said, ¡§It is ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Cyril And The Flesh And Blood God Series

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 26, 2006

Saint Cyril of Alexandria and the Flesh and Bloodness of Jesus Christ.

Opening Question: What does it mean to have a flesh and blood God? You may even wonder at times if you do have a flesh and blood God. Some of the representations of Christ that we see in religious society tend to have the effect, at times, of making Jesus more distant from our present day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Last Enemy

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Sep 2, 2005

The Last Enemy to be destroyed is death.

INTRODUCTION: Ø Man was created to live o Man became a living soul--Gen 2:7 o He was created for fellowship with God. Ø Death came because of sin. o There was only one restriction in the Garden--Gen 2:16-17 o Disobedience brought death--Rom 5:12 Ø Death is the last enemy we will face. BODY: I. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:26

Denomination: Baptist

Here Comes The Son

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 22, 2007

Life without God is scary like being alone in the dark. God shows us His love by bringing the Sonrise.

A. Have you ever been stuck in the dark? a. Ever been lost somewhere at night? b. Ever been at home at night when the power went out? c. In the house all alone during a bad storm? d. Do you remember what it felt like to be all alone in the dark, without any light – ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Obedience And Art In Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 9, 2009

As the disciple is obedient to the word of Christ, so we can witness our obedience to the Father in the world by respecting the need for beauty in worship.

May 11, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis When we read the words of the Last Discourse in John, which we will hear each day between now and the Ascension, we can be struck with an apparent disjoin in the conversation. The apostles often ask a question, and Jesus appears to give a good answer to an ...read more

Scripture: John 14:21-26

Denomination: Catholic

Qualifying For The Kingdom

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

What did Jesus have in mind when he brought the child and set him in the midst of them, and said…

QUALIFYING FOR THE KINGDOM Matthew 18: 1-7; 10 Test vs. 3 Our children are precious to each and every one of us. What did Jesus have in mind when he brought the child and set him in the midst of them, and said… Verse 3 I. I THINK HE HAD IN MIND THE COMPULSION OF CHILDREN TO GROW (1Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

We Must Have Positive Salvation

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 18, 2009

The word of God reviels to ushow to be saved

WE MUST HAVE POSITIVE SALVATION Text :1st John 3:14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. 2nd Tim:1:12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Roommates, Bad Dates And Great Mates: Temptation Series

Contributed by Nelson Searcy on Nov 2, 2006

Throughout this series, we have said that God created sex and He wants us to enjoy it, but He created sex to be best experienced between one man and one woman, within the context of a life long committed marriage. And today, we are talking about temptati

ROOMMATES, BAD DATES & GREAT MATES Temptation “. . .the fruit looks so fresh and delicious” I’m glad you have chosen to be with us today, as we continue our series, Roommates, Bad Dates and Great Mates. Go ahead and pull out your message notes. We have had a lot of fun in this series so far. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Mighty Word Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 13, 2021

1 Peter 2:1-3. “His Mighty Word” 1) Remember our Life Source (1 Peter 2:1a), 2) Eliminate our Sins (1 Peter 2:1b), 3) Admit our Need (1 Peter 2:2a), 4) Pursue Spiritual Growth (1 Peter 2:2b), and 5) Survey our Blessings (1 Peter 2:3).

1 Peter 2:1-3 1So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. 2 Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, -- that by it you may grow up into salvation 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. (ESV) A recent report from the Christian ministry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Other

Being Salt Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 31, 2023

Immediately following the Beatitudes, Jesus turned the instruction from character qualities of his followers to their function in the world as salt and light. Matthew 5:13 warns about failing to function as salt.

Intro We have found in our study of the Beatitudes that a certain kind of person is blessed (approved and favored by God). This follower of Christ has the same characteristics developed in him that we see in Christ. He is poor in spirit, mournful of anything that does not glorify God, meek, etc. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-16, 1 Peter 2:9-12, Ephesians 4:1-3, John 3:1-19, Luke 14:35, 2 Corinthians 11:4-15, John 17:1-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

What We Are Called To Be Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

Jesus uses two metaphors to describe our influence in the world today. As salt, we are to make people thirsty for Jesus. As light, we have the privilege of pointing people to the true light of the world. Our challenge is to make sure we are “out of the

What We’re Called to Be Rev. Brian Bill 2/11/01 A Peanuts cartoon showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown in which she said, “Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office. It was your fault, Chuck.” Charlie Brown responds, “My fault? How could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Safehouse Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 29, 2001

Three reasons we can be sure we are securely included in God’s plan.

Is there any place that’s really safe anymore? We used to think our homes were safe, but we’ve become more and more aware of just how dangerous some people’s homes are. Domestic violence keeps getting worse. Just last week a San Bernardino man was sentenced to life in prison for shooting his wife ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time To Straighten Up Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 3, 2008

2 of 4 on Hebrews (2nd part of study). This message focuses on the warning about not falling away from following God in Hebrews 6

A Severe Warning It is impossible… Hebrews 6:4a We are continuing in our series on “Hebrews – Higher Standards – Less Sin… You may not have noticed but are logo is a take-off from the Meijers stores. They are pushing the idea of higher standards and lower prices! We’re talking about a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Miracle Of Restored Joy

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 5, 2008

Maybe you are here this morning and you’ve lost some of your joy,We read here in John how Jesus restored joy to those who attended a marriage celebration in Cana.

The Miracle of Restored Joy John 2:1-11 A young couple very much in love were getting married in church. However, Sue the wife was very nervous about the big occasion and so the Pastor chose one verse that he felt would be a great encouragement to them. 1 John 4:18 which says “There is no fear in ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist