Sermons on Teaching Of The Apostles:

Preaching The Truth In Love Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2004

Sermon 2 of 14 based on Bob Russell book. The truth MUST be preached and taught in love

INTRODUCTION „X As our church grows, it is important that we cling to certain principles that will ensure we are building God¡¦s Church God¡¦s way. „X Last week we looked at principle of truth. We looked at how important it is for us to first believe the truth. We will not build on or proclaim ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I've Got Love On My Mind

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Sep 16, 2004

Without Love We Cannot Serve God

When Natalie Cole penned this song in the late 70’s – I imagine she had no idea that it would be preached one day. But when I looked at the words after the Holy Spirit placed it in my heart – I became excited. Because the words that she wrote should be the way we feel about God. It is filled to ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Is The Light

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 21, 2004

Jesus is the light of scrutiny; Jesus is the Light of salvation; Jesus is the Light that Shows Through

Sermon for 9/19/2004 Jesus is the Light John 3:19-21 Introduction: Making decisions in the dark can lead to some regrettable consequences. Back in the days before electricity, a tightfisted old farmer was taking his hired man to task for carrying a lighted lantern when he went to call on his best ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eat, Drink & Be Sorry

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 22, 2004

A sermon for the 17th sunday after Pentecost Series C Proper 21 A sermon about Dives and the rich man

17th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 Luke 16:19-31 "Eat, Drink & Be Sorry" ""There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, full of sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord Jesus, My Good Shepherd

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 22, 2004

A GOOD SHEPHERD PROVIDES EVERYTHING FOR HIS SHEEP

A GOOD SHEPHERD PROVIDES EVERYTHING FOR HIS SHEEP. I. A GOOD SHEPHERD IS A PROVIDER/SUSTAINER (VS.1-2) A. He provides foods (v.2a) B. He provides water (v.2c) C. He provides shelter (v.2a) D. He provides opportunity (v.2a) II. A GOOD SHEPHERD IS A RESTORER/REBUILDER (V.3) A. He builds broken life ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord, The Shepherd Of His People

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

THE LORD PROVIDES FOR ALL THE NEEDS OF HIS PEOPLE.

THE LORD PROVIDES FOR ALL THE NEEDS OF HIS PEOPLE I. GOD PROVIDES FOR HIS PEOPLE (VS. 1-3a) A. He provides for their physical needs (v.2) “He makes me lie down in green pastures” B. He provides for their emotional needs (v.3a) “He restores my soul” C. He provides for their spiritual needs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Centurian Servant

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 24, 2004

Jesus honors the Centurian, no greater faith in all Israel.

Luke 7;1-10 MUB Sept. 26, 2004 When Jesus had finished saying all this in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. 2There a centurion’s servant, whom his master valued highly, was sick and about to die. 3The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some elders of the Jews to him, asking him to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking For That Which Is Lost

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

Restoration.

LOOKING FOR THAT WHICH IS LOST LUKE 15: 4-7 I. INTRODUCTION ONE OF THE WORST PLACES IN THE WORLD TO BE IS OUTSIDE THE WILL OF ALMIGHTY GOD. YES MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, TO BE LOST CAN HAVE ETERNAL CONSEQUENCES THAT NO ONE CAN BE DELIVERED FROM. THE WORLD IS PERMEATED WITH SOULS WHO ARE LOST BUT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Ego Makes A Fool Out Of You

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

The dangers of thinking more highly of yourself than you ought to.

WHEN YOUR EGO MAKES A FOOL OUT OF YOU LUKE 14:8-11 I. INTRODUCTION WHENEVER WE LIVE AS IF THE WORLD CAN’T GET ALONG WITHOUT US, AND WE MAKE OURSELVES TO BE MORE THAN WHAT WE ARE, IT IS LIKE LIVING IN A GLASS HOUSE JUST WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO THROW A STONE, WHICH WILL CAUSE OUR HOUSE TO TUMBLE DOWN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

Our dependence on Jesus

THE BREAD OF LIFE JOHN 6:35; 8:54-58 I. INTRODUCTION BREAD IS THE MOST WIDELY EATEN FOOD IN THE WORLD. IT PROVIDES A LARGER SHARE OF PEOPLE’S ENERGY AND PROTEIN THAN ANY OTHER FOOD AND IS OFTEN CALLED THE STAFF OF LIFE. BREAD IS MADE BY BAKING DOUGH THAT CONSISTS CHIEFLY OF FLOUR OR GRAIN MEAL ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of Hell

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

THE REALITY OF HELL.

THE REALITY OF HELL REV. 14:9-11 I. INTRODUCTION THERE IS A VAST POPULATION WHO CANNOT DISTINGUISH WHAT IS REAL AND WHAT IS FANTASY. FOR SOME, ALL OF LIFE IS JUST MAKE BELIEVE. THEY DO NOT BELIEVE IN THE VALIDITY OF GOD, ON THE CONTRARY, THEY VIEW HIM AS A FICTITIOUS FAIRY TALE CONJURED UP BY THE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Up Appearances

Contributed by Paul Cull on Jan 3, 2005

The danger of the Pharisee tendency today

Matthew 23 Keeping Up Appearances Introduction We all know Hyacinth Bucket from the television sitcom ‘Keeping up Appearances’. Now although it may not be politically correct to make judgements about people, we all know that we all do it. And we can all make a judgement about the character. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Danger With Wineskins Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 3, 2005

If the New Year is new wine, then what wine skins should we be avoiding?

FORGET IT JANUARY 2nd 2005 PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14 It’s gone, finished. 2004 is just a memory as we stand on the threshold of 2005. during the first week of a new year it’s not unusual to reminisce about the past and to dream about the future. Were there things that we would change about the past ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

For A Limited Time Only

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 3, 2005

THE AVAILABILITY OF SALVATION.

FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY LUKE 13:23-28 I. INTRODUCTION DEPARTMENT STORES OFTEN HAVE SALES AND SPECIALS THAT THEY OFFER TO THE CONSUMER. OCASSIONALY, THEY WILL SEND ADVERTISEMENST IN THE MAIL. COUPON AFTER COUPON ARRIVES TO NOTIFY US OF SUCH SALES. FOR SOME, THESE COUPONS ARE LIKE GOLD, WHILE FOR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Clock Radio And The Alarm Clock

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Jan 3, 2005

Whatever direction our spiritual life takes, can depend greatly on whether we are asleep or awake.

The Clock Radio and the Alarm Clock When morning breaks and it’s time to rise and shine, is your clock radio set to stir you gently out of bed with soft music or are you rudely awakened and jarred out of bed with loud clanging noises of an alarm clock? And as much as you would like to hit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

Denomination: Catholic