Sermons on Thanks Living:

Extravagant Demonstration

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 2, 2004

Anointing of Jesus feet - an extravigant deonstration of Love - Worship

Extravagant Demonstration John 12:1-8 Throughout history there have been people who have done extravagant things in the name of love. There was Prince Reinier of Monaco that gave up his opportunity to be king, and he gave it up to marry the American Grace Kelly. And she gave up her acting ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Why Settle For Hamburger When You Can Have Steak?

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 10, 2004

As Christians,we settle for far less than what we can have in Christ.

Matthew 4:18-22 NAS 18. Now as Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee. He saw two brothers, Simon who was called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fisherman. 19. And He said to them, “Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men.” 20. Immediately they left ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Invitation Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 4, 2002

Talking about the invitation time of a worship service, based on Matthew 22:1-14 and James 5:14-16

Sermon for 11/3/02 The Invitation Matthew 22:1-14 Introduction: A. My favorite invitations are the ones that come in the mail in nice envelopes with pretty pictures and fancy stationary and say something like, “Mr. and Mrs. John Doe request your presence at the wedding of their daughter…” It makes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, James 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fshs 20.02

Contributed by John Beehler on Nov 6, 2002

Invest in some long-term stock that will NEVER depreciate

FSHS 20.02 How many of you here invest in the stock market in some form? Bonds? Mutual funds? Own shares of some company? CDs? Okay, now let me ask those of you who have money in some form of investments: How many of you have made money this year? How many of you are pleased ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12, 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Remember The Rooster, Ed?

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 8, 2002

Our guilt eats away at us when our conscience will not let us rest.

REMEMBER THE ROOSTER, ED? Text: First John 1:9 Benjamin Franklin once said, " A quiet conscience sleeps in thunder, rest and guilt live far asunder". (Elanor Doan. Speaker’s Sourcebook. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1988, p. 68). Ivan Krylov once wrote, "Your guilt ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Does God Choose Left Handed Leaders?

Contributed by David Petticrew on Nov 15, 2002

God uses our weaknesses for his glory.

Judges 3:12-30 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Judges 3:15 ‘Again the Israelites cried out to the Lord, and he gave them a deliverer, Ehud, a left handed man, the son of Gera the Benjamite.’ Introduction Bean was small and insignificant, or so everyone thought. That was how he got his name. He was a street ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Judges 3:12-30

Denomination: Holiness

What Will Heaven Be Like?

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

Secrets of the New World God is Preparing for You.

What will Heaven be Like? by Randy A. Croft For several years, I taught a group of high school students some of the basics of Egyptian life. We studied the Egyptian worldview concerning their gods, about the afterlife, and why they took such great detail with the pyramid design and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Life And Times Of A Fallen Hero, Samson

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 15, 2002

This is an inductive sermon done in a narrative form, with the application at the end. These are hard for me, Enjoy the effort.

NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE OF SAMSON I. THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF HIS BIRTH. 1. Israel had done evil in the sight of God and was under the domination of the Philistines for 40 years. 2. This was a usual cycle for Israel. EXPLAIN a. Sin b. Servitude c. Sorrow d. Salvation 3. The nation needed a savior ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Its Who Instead Of Why Series

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Nov 21, 2002

An encouragement to trust in God, no matter what the circumstances look like!

IT’S "WHO" INSTEAD OF "WHY" Exodus 5:21-6:9 THERE ARE TIMES IN OUR LIVES WHEN WE WANT GOD TO MOVE EXACTLY AS WE WANT HIM TO MOVE. BUT GOD MOVES IN HIS OWN TIME, AND IN HIS OWN WAY. A STORY IS TOLD OF PHILLIP BROOKS, A FAMOUS PASTOR OF THE 19TH CENTURY WHO WAS IN ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Will Work For Food

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Apr 21, 2005

This message deals with the neccessity for the church to be willing to work together rather than take a watch and see position.

WILL WORK FOR FOOD 2 Thes. 3:10 (KJV) For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. Over the past number of years, I honestly cannot count the number of times that I have seen the scene played over. There he is on the side of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Paradox Of A Plenteous Harvest

Contributed by Rory Chance on Apr 14, 2007

This message details the great potential paired with the great responsibility that comes with a "plenteous harvest."

America is in a Peculiar place… Since the turn of the century and the outpouring of the Holy Ghost in the Azusa street revival … over 600 million people have come to call themselves Pentecostal. In retrospect the Catholic church took over 1500 years to reach the same 600 million member mark. Our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Thomas In All Of Us

Contributed by A. David Hart on Apr 15, 2007

To show that we all have a little Thomas in us.

THE THOMAS IN ALL OF US John 20:24-29 My brother and sisters as we examine these first sayings after the resurrection, I discovered that there is a little Thomas in all of us. Especially when someone shares what you had not experienced. We act as if ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Abnormal Guest List

Contributed by Robert Hoos on Apr 19, 2007

This sermon is meant to show the Audience that we ought to reach out to the outcasts of society because Jesus reached out to them, we’re compared to them, and they’re who make up the kingdom of heaven.

The Abnormal Guest List (Part of a series about who Jesus is) Luke 14:12-24 We ought to reach out to the outcasts, because that’s what God does. Jr. High Service at Plainfield Christian Church Rob Hoos Introduction A year or so ago, I was dating this girl named Jessica. There was a great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Is Worship Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005

Unbelievers and believers look at Christmas in very different ways. This sermon seeks to point out these differences.

Christmas is Worship Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: Christmas isn’t just for Christians anymore. Nearly half of adult Americans report they personally know someone who doesn’t believe in God but will still celebrate the yuletide this year according to a survey of 1,001 people conducted by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life Without Christmas

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 21, 2005

Christians are experiencing "Christmas" in a pluralistic culture. The secular culture and marketplace want to keep the profits but do not want to acknowledge the "Incarnation" which does not sell computer games. M.Luther sought to explain the mystery..."

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2005 Christmas Eve Redeemer Lutheran “Life Without Christmas” How did Christmas become so complicated? Some stores won’t allow the Salvation Army to collect donations to help them meet the minimal needs of the poor and down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-23

Denomination: Lutheran