Sermons on Termination:

"Can You Let It Go?" - A Message To Ministers From A Lay Person

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 2, 2014

This message is intended to encourage ministers who are afraid of losing what is good or who are burdened by what is bad.

I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, 11if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead. 12Not that I have already obtained this or have already reached the goal; but I press on to make it my own, because ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Good Thing....1 Series

Contributed by George Izunwa on Nov 10, 2014

Using Gods wisdom to make God honouring and fulfilling marital choices

Topic: It's a Good Thing....1 Pro 18:22 says; "Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD". Note 3 - simple thoughts as we take this marital journey: (a)- love & marriage were designed to add colour to life! (b)- when what is meant 4 good, is not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Sacrifices To Stones

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 15, 2013

"Some days you're the windshield. Some days you're the bug." - Unknown

“Celebrity nowadays is so fleeting.” Aubrey O'Day Indeed, in life there are many one hit wonders in every career field. In the military, we said that one “Aww, Nuts!” wiped out ten “Atta Boys!” You can be the fair haired boy on the fast track one day and a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:18-19, Acts 16:16

Denomination: Baptist

Honor- That Comes From God

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 17, 2013

Long ago a sculptor was working on a block of stone that would stand at the top of a tall column. He carved the stone with great care, laboring long over details that he hoped would be flawless. An observer remarked that the sculptor was being foolish, sp

Honor- That Comes From God John 5:39-44NLT Long ago a sculptor was working on a block of stone that would stand at the top of a tall column. He carved the stone with great care, laboring long over details that he hoped would be flawless. An observer remarked that the sculptor was being ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beyond Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 27, 2013

Jesus power over sickness and death is demonstrated in both the presence and absence of faith.

Luke 7:1-17 “Beyond Faith” INTRODUCTION It used to be so easy. If something bad happened to you, it was God punishing you. God was seen as a God of judgment and vengeance. When Job lost everything, he’s friends tried to console him by telling him that he obviously sinned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Church And Excluded Fathers

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 5, 2012

A Christian response to fathers being excluded from their children’s lives.

Today is fathers’ day. While I would prefer it was celebrated on the Feast of St. Joseph, the patron saint of fathers, I am grateful Amanda and Maria are making today memorable for me. To mark fathers’ day, I will be speaking about the Church and pastoral care for men, specifically those whom I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:23-24

Denomination: Anglican

It's Time To Get Serious About Mercy

Contributed by Theresa Ratliff on Mar 26, 2013

We are poor witnesses when we fail to model God's love, mercy, and grace.

In the book of John, Jesus often uses words and phrases that have more than one meaning to make a point. For example, when he discusses being “born again” with Nicodemus, he uses a word which means both “again” and “from above”. In today’s scripture lesson, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: *other

Good Friday

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 26, 2013

The image of the cross and skull bones compared and contrasted with Jesus on the cross.

Good Friday Text: Luke 23:33 Place: St. Peter, Medicine Hat Date: March 29, 2013 The procession ended at the “Place of the Skull”. Seems appropriate for what was going to happen there. Did you know that some crosses bear the sign of the skull and cross bones? The symbol of the skull ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Celebrate Life!

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 25, 2011

All human beings, by virture that they are people, have certain rights and responsibilities. What does God say about the sanctity of human life? (parts of this sermon came from a sermon by Larry Moyner, What does God say about Sanctity of Life?)

Celebrate Life! Introduction Unborn, elderly, disabled, terminally ill- are they a burden to society or do they have intrinsic value? Abortion, euthanasia, physician assisted suicide, what do these speak to us about the value of human life? Sept 11, 2001- over 3500 people died- WTC. Did you know- ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Charismatic

Romans, Part 25 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 18, 2011

The hope that God provides brings salvation to all, if only we will live a life that is directed by the Holy Spirit and submits to the will of God. (Ref: Romans 8:23-27)

Romans, Part 25 Romans 8:23-27 Introduction - The Law (shedding of blood) had to be fulfilled for mankind to be forgiven -- Hebrews 9:22, “In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” - It is true ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hypocrisy In Different Forms

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 27, 2011

What mask are you hiding behind?

Hypocrisy is an inconsistency. Hypocrisy is the discrepancy between what appears and what is. Between the way things seem and the way they are. The Pharisees appeared to be righteous on the outside, but in reality they were wicked. Hypocrisy is a deliberate deception. Hypocrisy is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Live A Sinful Life . . . Why Shouldn't I" Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 16, 2009

As children of God, we live a life of grace and forgiveness. So, since we are forgiven, why not indulge a little? This sermon points to I John 3 to revel that there is more to living a holy life than just dutifully living in purity.

Authentic Christian Living Live a sinful life . . . Why not? I John 3:4-10 We are saved by grace through Jesus Christ and regardless whether or not you believe in eternal security, one can say that God will forgive any and all of the sins I commit when I ask Him. So why not indulge a little? We ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah - Shabaoth

Contributed by Darryl Womack on Nov 8, 2009

The Lord of Host

JEHOVAH-SABAOTH Psalm 46:7 The Lord of Host’s To summarize, the LORD of hosts, Jehovah Sabaoth is the Name of God we find used in Scripture when a man or woman is at the end of their rope so to speak -- Jehovah Sabaoth is the Strong Tower which God has made available for those times when we fail & ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Cremation Of The World Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 25, 2010

Just as surely as God created the earth, cursed the earth, flood the earth, and visited the earth, so surely will God one day destroy and recreate the earth, whether the skeptics believe this or not.

The Cremation of the World (2 Peter 3:3-10) 1. All of us have probably done some day-dreaming about traveling through time. 2. What would it be like to visit the past. But our main area of curiosity is the future. What will things be like in 5, 10, 25, 50, or 100 years? 3. In 1896, H. G. Wells ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Extra Ordinary Jesus- Resurrection Power Series

Contributed by Nicky Evans on Oct 25, 2011

Part 12 of a series looking at the Extra Ordinary Man Jesus

First thing I want to ask you is this -- What's the greatest source of power you can think of? Next thing I want to ask you is this -- Has that power ever brought anyone back from the dead and given them a new, sinless, sickless, weakless, glorified, eternal body? And the last thing I want to ask ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist