Sermons on The Church In Corinth:

Pilate's Politics Served A Good Purpose Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 9, 2005

This sermon reflects on what motivated Pilate to do what he did, and how it affected what happened to Jesus.

March 9, 2005 Pilate’s Politics When you put people into your car to ride with you, you are putting their lives into your hands. One wrong turn or one moment of indecision could lead you into a quick and fiery death of the most painful kind. Imagine, for instance, that as you were driving ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus' Approach To Prayer Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 16, 2005

A look at the various elements in the Lord’s prayer.

C.L. Null, in Christian Reader says, “My Sunday school class of youngsters had some problems repeating the Lord’s Prayer, but they didn’t lack in imagination. One child prayed, ‘Our Father, who art in heaven, how’d you know my name?’” It is a wonderful thing when we realize that God knows our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Methodist

5 Attitudes Of Effective Prayer

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 1, 2005

This sermon outlines five principles needed for an effective and active prayer life.

Our Scripture text for today is found in LUKE 1. While you are turning to it, let me tell you about a young girl who once wrote a missionary, to let him know that she was keeping him in her prayers. She had been told not to request a response to her letter because the missionary was very busy, so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-23

Denomination: *other

Hope In A Dark World

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jul 19, 2004

Now that you have seen His passion let me tell you about His purpose.

1Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark,Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. (John 20:1) 1What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Experiencing Loss Without Becoming Lost Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004

Seeking the Lord’s guidance during times of loss and grief.

YOUNG GIRL AT COVENANT HOUSE WITH PAINT CAN OF MOTHER’S ASHES Some years ago I read the story of a young girl that came what became well known as Covenant House here in L.A…. “She came to our front door Tuesday morning, dressed in dirty rags, holding a little aluminum paint can in her arms. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The End Is Near ( And It's Just The Beginning)

Contributed by Brian B on Aug 13, 2004

In this sermon, I'll demonstrate that there is an end! I’ll show when it will be! What it will be like! also if the end is just the beginning, what is it the beginning of? ends with a closing challenge!

*disclaimer.. I was a Nazarene pastor at the time of this writing. I have since changed some of my positions but I will leave this sermon here. Brian Then end is near! (And it’s just the beginning!) (This is an original sermon. any similarities are coincidental. most of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Of Chaos And Dignity Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 24, 2004

Ther Apostle’s Creed - Maker of Heaven and Earth

At the beginning of the 21st century it seems that we human beings are faced with a huge dilemma. Our understanding of the world we live in is greater now than at any time in history, yet our understanding of our place in that world is perhaps at its lowest point ever. If you were to come into my ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

A Theology Of The Future Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 24, 2004

The Apostles Creed - From whence he shall come to judge the living and the dead

Do you remember how paranoid people were during 1999 as we came up to year 2000? I have with me this morning the box from my filter coffee maker. Looks innocent enough, doesn’t it? But it shows how paranoid everyone was. The coffee maker has a Y2K compliance sticker on it. The sticker says ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5-12

Denomination: Anglican

Part 2: Fasting & Prayer Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Aug 30, 2004

Fasting is a powerful weapon in spiritual warfare: a type of Christ’s sacrifice. Through fasting, we lay down our life (needs, wants, desires) for a friends...

“The Weapons of Spiritual Warfare II: Fasting & Prayer” (Roll delicious food footage) When it comes to food, we humans can get pretty territorial, can’t we? Food is an all-consuming passion for people today, especially here in America! We love our food, don’t we? Some of us eat to stay alive, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Part I: Fervent Prayer Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Aug 30, 2004

If we want to make a difference in the natural realm of our living, we have to start with the spiritual first. “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power [not natural power, but divine power] to d

“The Weapons of Spiritual Warfare Pt I: Fervent Prayer” Doing warfare in a world we cannot see… Most of you have a cel phone… How does a cellular phone know there was a call coming in? It receives a message from the presence of radio waves, which are transmitted through the air invisibly. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Imitating The Faith Of Abraham Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2004

Fifth in the romans series dealing with Abraham’s faith.

Chico Alliance Church June 10, 2001 Pastor David Welch “Imitating the Faith of Abraham” Romans 4:1-25 The theme of Romans is the “righteousness of God.” God will restore righteousness throughout His creation. • Righteousness of God – His very nature • Righteousness by God – an absolute universal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Free Indeed Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2004

Part 20 of the Romans Series dealing with our freedom in Christ.

Chico Alliance Church October 28, 2001 Pastor David Welch Title slide “Free Slaves” Review In our study of John’s gospel I compared his writing to a marvelous musical or symphony of vital truths with the first chapter serving as an overture introducing the numerous themes developed throughout the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Challenge Of Patience Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 15, 2004

A sermon on patience as one of the fruits of the Spirit. (Sermon 4 in the series)

Introduction: 1. Patience, just the word is enough to remind most of us that we haven’t arrived. I don’t care who you are, I know that you sometimes struggle with being patient. It doesn’t matter whether you are a kid or a senior adult, there are times when other people get to you. 2. I had to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

My Peace I Give Unto You Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 15, 2004

The third fruit of the Spirit, peace.

Introduction: 1. Open your Bibles to Galatians 5:22. The Great Chicago Fire occurred in 1871. Over 300 people died & another 100,000 were left homeless. Tragedies like this one, always bring out hero is some people. One of the heroes of the Great Chicago Fire was Horatio Gates Spafford. Spafford ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Zechariah 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

When Dreams Die Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 7, 2003

50-DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE A look at the life of Judas to see what happens when dreams die, so we don’t have to miss the resurrection.

Running after dreams without God is futile. When we achieve our own ambitions apart from God’s dream we come up empty. ▸ Alexander the Great was not satisfied, even when he had subdued the nations of world. He wept because there were no more worlds to conquer; Alexander died at an early ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16, Matthew 27:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God