Sermons on Thanks Giving:

Simply Church

Contributed by Rob Ross on Apr 9, 2003

Are we participants or spectators? That is a question that each believer needs to ask themselves. The church is on mission. Believers need to make a choice.

Introduction When I was preparing this sermon I felt God ask me two questions. The first question that I felt God ask me: "What is your passion?" Music, Enviroment, Work, Politics, Technology, Cooking, Sports (Basketball, Baseball, Football, Soccer Etc.), Sports in particular provided me with a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Easter Story: What It Is Not Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 12, 2003

a challenge to think through the authentic easter’s message

16For we were not making up clever stories when we told you about the power of our Lord Jesus Christ and his coming again. We have seen his majestic splendor with our own eyes. 17And he received honor and glory from God the Father when God’s glorious, majestic voice called down from heaven, "This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Holy Ground

Contributed by John Nadasi on Apr 17, 2003

Easter Baptismal Service. The sermon leads us together to the empty tomb. In it we find God’s promises revealed. We are covenanted into that promise through our baptism.

John 20:1-18 Paonia United Methodist Church April 20, 2003 Death is an unpleasant subject. No matter how you look at it, There is nothing good about the idea of growing old and dying. I think I have told you before about the day that I became an “old people.” For those of you who have not ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Christ Is Risen!

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 19, 2003

What the Resurrection means to us

1 Corinthians 15:3-8, 17, 20-22, 56, 57 CHRIST IS RISEN! This Easter morning is a celebration of the fact that Christ rose from the dead. If there is one truth as necessary as the fill in for us death of Christ on the cross, it is the resurrection of Christ from the tomb. The great news, ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Faithful Thomas

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 19, 2003

Thomas found his faith when he confronted his doubts.

Jeremiah 17:5-8 5 This is what the LORD says: "Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who depends on flesh for his strength and whose heart turns away from the LORD. 6 He will be like a bush in the wastelands; he will not see prosperity when it comes. He will dwell in the parched places of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Ready For The Rapture

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 26, 2003

This message seeks to show that since the Rapture could take place at any time, we need to be ready, by knowing that we have trusted Christ as Savior, and by living holy and godly lives.

ARE YOU READY FOR THE RAPTURE? Text: I Thess.4: 13-18 Intro: Though the word “rapture” is often used in theological discussions, it is never used in the Bible. This does not mean however, that it is an unscriptural term, or that it should not be used. In verse seventeen of our text we find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Bout With The Doubts

Contributed by William Nickles on Apr 26, 2003

Using Thomas as an example of resurrected faith overcoming blinding doubt

I know we all have heard about Thomas. “Doubting Thomas;” poor ole doubting Thomas. The guy has caught grief for 2000 years and my guess is that he will catch grief for the next 2000 years – or until the Lord returns. To be honest, I feel for the guy. Our tradition has singled him out as having ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Troubled Waters – Hope For Sinners

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Apr 27, 2003

I am astonished by this place. Bethesda pool was a kind of hospital packed with people: the blinde, the lame, the paralyzed. And rumor was that the chief doctor was an angel! Bethesda - reflecting, refracting and diffracting everything and everybody arou

I am astonished as I visit this place - Bethesda Pool. It’s like an hospital packed with sick people: the blinde, the lame, the paralyzed. And rumor was that the chief doctor was an angel! The Bible states here the popular belief. An angel encouraging competition? The fastest, the strongest ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-8, John 5:1-15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What We Believe: God (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 29, 2003

Discover what difference the one true God who is victorious makes in our lives

Three Sundays ago, we looked at the fact that God is self-existent. In other words, God is the first cause of all there is. The Bible tells us that in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. God existed before there was anything. God’s self-existence also means that He did fine ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:4-6

Denomination: *other

Reasons For Our Suffering

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 1, 2003

Suffering can teach us that we may have to realign our priorities, values and sense of what is essential vs. non-essentials

Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it." Unknown. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trusting God Series

Contributed by Yu Chai Tan on Dec 27, 2004

A challenge to all Christians to live lives full entrusted to our Almighty God

Talk 1 : Living in Liberty - The Beginning Place 1. Introduction : a. Theme : Saved to Serve. Being a Christian is a joyful and purposeful life, the reason for being left on earth by our Saviour and Master – John 17: 15, “My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but …”, primarily we ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-24

Denomination: Brethren

Calming The Storm

Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 28, 2004

We have been the same boat as the disciples. We have the same fears and doubts and ask the same question, "Who is this man Jesus."

The Holy Gospel comes to us this morning from Mark the 4th chapter, beginning at the 35th verse. On that day, when evening had come, Jesus said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Inspecting The Wall Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 7, 2005

The principles of wisdom that opened the door for Nehemiah to go to Jerusalem and inspect the walls. When he and we inspect the walls- what do we find?

Inspecting the wall. Nehemiah 2:1-20 WBC 9.1.05am At the beginning of a new year, a high school principal decided to post his teachers’ new year’s resolutions on the bulletin board. As the teachers gathered around the bulletin board, a great commotion started. One of the teachers was complaining. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Great People Need To Bathe

Contributed by Edward Boyce on Jan 7, 2005

Through his baptism, Jesus transforms believers, heals us and we are adopted into God’s covenant community and thus we are no longer estranged from God.

EVEN GREAT PEOPLE NEED A BATH SOMETIMES II KINGS 5:1 14 MARK 1:1 11 POWER AND GREATNESS HAVE A TASTE. MAYBE YOU KNOW THAT TASTE. FOR YOU THE TASTE MIGHT BE SWEET AND STICKY, LIKE COTTON CANDY FROM THE COUNTY FAIR, EATEN ON A WARM AUTUMN NIGHT. IT MIGHT BE THE SALTY PLASTIC TASTE OF A ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Is Greater Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 7, 2005

Hebrews presents Jesus as the Greater Revelation - greater than any prophet - and the Greater Representation of God - greater than Angelic Beings

INTRODUCTION: The book of Hebrews is not the easiest book in the New Testament to study. It is, however, one of the best books for learning exactly who Jesus is. That’s why we’ve chosen Hebrews as the book we’ll be studying in our Pueblo groups for the next 12 weeks. The book of Hebrews is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ