Sermons on Tender Heart:

"Step Into The Light"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 22, 2002

Darkness is above all else; deceptive. The call of Christ if for us to step out of this darkness and into the light of His glory and grace.

“Step into the Light” I remember when I was very young, probably three or four years old. I had a re-occurring problem, and this problem always surfaced at night... It happened like this; we kids would all be down in the den watching television and mama would be somewhere in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, John 12:46

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Priority Of Prayer

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 26, 2002

Who are we to pray for? Why are we to pray? How are we to pray? These are three questions that we must answer if we are going to make a difference for the kingdom of God.

Sermon Title: The Priority of Prayer Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Sunday Evening, July 2, 2000 Scripture Introduction: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Before we begin this evening let’s take a look at what the purpose of this letter by Paul to his beloved Timothy was. Timothy was a favorite pupil of Paul. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: *other

Are You A Pebble Or A Rock?

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 27, 2002

We have the plans for our house, the blueprints and now we are looking at the final product. Does our house resemble the plans from which it was constructed? The Bible, God’s written Word is the blueprint of how we are to live our lives, do our lives ac

Sermon Title: Are You A Pebble or A Rock? Sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:4-12 Ralf HT Bergmann Bethel Christian Church Date: November 5th, 2000 Scripture Introduction: It has been said that a picture is worth a thousand words, so apart from bringing out the chalkboard, Peter resorts to the next best thing, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: *other

God Reconciles The World To Himself Through Christ

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 28, 2002

PENTECOST 5(B) - June 23, 2002 - As God is reconciling the world to himself through Christ: This is God’s message to the world and our ministry into the world.

GOD WAS RECONCILING THE WORLD TO HIMSELF THROUGH CHRIST 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 - June 23, 2002 2 CORINTHIANS 5:14-21 14For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. 15And he died for all, that those who live should ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Easter - We Will Awake!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 28, 2002

In this passage we see 2 different kinds of life, 2 different kinds of death, and 2 different kinds of resurrection.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. This is Easter, & today many churches are experiencing their biggest crowd of the year. I wonder why? Why do some people go to church on Easter when for the most part they never go to church at any other time of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Job 14:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Being "Wise And Learned” Vs. "Humility.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 29, 2002

July 7, 2002 -- SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 9 Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Color: Green Title: “Being “Wise and Learned” vs. “Humility.”

July 7, 2002 -- SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 9 Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Color: Green Title: “Being “Wise and Learned” vs. “Humility.” Jesus teaches that he is the way to the Father and that the way to him is the humble way. Chapters eleven to thirteen, are largely concerned with those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Following Jesus Is Not Easy

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 8, 2002

We follow Jesus (no matter how hard it is!).

WHY FOLLOWING JESUS IS NOT EASY John 6:60-71 S: Discipleship Th: Following Jesus Pr: WE FOLLOW JESUS (no matter how hard it is). ?: Inductive KW: Turns TS: In the recorded incident of John 6:60-71, we will find six turn of events of what it is like to follow Jesus. The _____ turn ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Baptist

How To Meet God's Expectations

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jul 9, 2002

This sermon teaches us about the greatness of God’s kingdom and the high expectations that go along with it.

WHAT DOES GOD EXPECT FROM ME? Matthew 13:31-33;44-50 July 14, 2002 Pastor Steve Dow INTRODUCTION: Too many Christians today take their religion too lightly. Commitment among Christians is at an all time low? The Bible commands us to give ten percent of our income to God and yet the average ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-50

"Parables”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 12, 2002

July 21, 2002 -- NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 11 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Color: Green Title: “Parables”

July 21, 2002 -- NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 11 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Color: Green Title: “Parables” The Parable of Weeds among the Wheat 24 He put before them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good seed in his field; 25but while everybody ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Sends Out Harvest Workers.

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 18, 2002

PENTECOST 8(B) - July 14, 2002 - When Jesus sends out His harvest workers He provides them with His divine call and with His holy Word.

JESUS SENDS OUT HARVEST WORKERS MARK 6: 6b--13 July 14, 2002 6b Then Jesus went around teaching from village to village. 7 Calling the Twelve to him, he sent them out two by two and gave them authority over evil spirits. 8 These were his instructions: "Take nothing for the journey except a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:6-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Radical Giving

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Jul 23, 2002

How do we fill up our Churches with radical givers determined to make a difference for the kingdom? Read or use this sermon to inspire a wave of generous- sacrificial giving.

"Radical giving" Acts 4:32-37 Pastor Bob Hunter (read scripture) (opening illustration) In our home these days, there is such a thing that rules called toddler control. Our children are young, and from a very young age human beings understand that possession is 90% of the law. Only in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Holiness

Blessed Promises From The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 28, 2002

Blessed Promises From the Good Shepherd - Psa 23:1-6

Blessed Promises from the Good Shepherd - Psa 23 Quote: HUDSON TAYLOR(founder of China Inland Mission) used to hang in his home a plaque with two Hebrew Words on it: EBENEZER & JEHOVAH JIREH They mean ‘Hitherto hath the Lord helped us’ and ‘The Lord will see to it or provide’ One looked back ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Light

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 2, 2002

This message deals with three ways in which Christians can live in the light of Christ.

Living In The Light Text: I John 1: 6 & 7; I Pet.2: 9 & 10 Intro: In perhaps an elementary, yet practical sense, to walk in the light is to walk where one’s path is illuminated. The Christian is supposed to be one who has been illuminated, for they have received into their hearts He who is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10, 1 John 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Leave It All In Jesus' Hands

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 3, 2002

Pentecost 10(B) - JULY 28, 2002 - Believers are encouraged to leave it all in Jesus’ hands BECAUSE Jesus knows all our needs AND Jesus provides His solution.

LEAVE IT ALL IN JESUS HANDS JOHN 6: 1-15 JULY 28, 2002 JOHN 6:1-15 1Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias), 2and a great crowd of people followed him because they saw the miraculous signs he had performed on the sick. 3Then ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15, John 6:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Get Some Rest!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 3, 2002

Pentecost 9(B) - JULY 21, 2002 - Jesus invites us to "Come with me...get some rest", both for the body and for the soul.

Come With Me?Get Some Rest MARK 6:30-34 - July 21, 2002 30The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. 31Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, "Come with me by yourselves to a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Lutheran