Sermons on The Commandment Of Love:

Seasoning The Season Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005

The opeing message that kicks off a six part series on making Christ more central in our Christmas celebrations.

Seasoning the Season TEXT: Luke 2: 9-14; Hebrews 9: 1-10 Sunday, November 24,2002 I’m always confused about this service because there are two things that need to be accomplished at the same time. Advent begins next Sunday and if we are to get the most out of our Advent season, it is important ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Transformed People And Institutions Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005

Part 8 of 8 on Jesus preached during Lent with this message focusing on the transformative power in placing ones life in Jesus’ hands.

Jesus Transformed People and Institutions Sunday, April 28, 2002 TEXT: Mark 11: 15-17 Last week we completed a series on Celebrating Jesus. As I looked over the whole series and pondered the things that really drew people to Jesus, there is one that I think was missing on the list. I find it very ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am Joseph

Contributed by Duane Brown on Feb 20, 2006

7th in a series on the life of Joseph

Why was Joseph considered great? Why does the spirit of God seem to hover over his life more than any other person in the book of Genesis? Joseph wasn’t any superhero; he was just a mere man. He never walked on water, he didn’t possess a halo, he never performed a miracle, this guy seemed to be a ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

A Set Up

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 12, 2006

We can adjust to the change God brings.

A SET UP Acts 6.8-15 S: New Covenant C: Adapting to Change Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE CAN ADJUST TO THE CHANGE GOD BRINGS. Type: Narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • Be a person of faith, like Stephen – a man of character and courage. • Adjust yourself, adjust your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

We Have To Make This Better Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 22, 2005

Believers courageously make a difference for Christ.

WE HAVE TO MAKE THIS BETTER Acts 3:1-10 S: Courage – Ministry Th: Walk in Spiritual Courage Pr: BELIEVERS COURAGEOUSLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR CHRIST. ?: Where? Where does it happen? KW: Places TS: We will find in our study of Acts 3:1-10 four places where we can make a difference for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Ever Had An Everybody Moment

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005

A look at Nehemiah’s determination to get the nation of Israel rebuiliding the wall.

Have you ever had an everybody moment? You know what an everybody moment is. – It’s the moment when something happens and with no prompting or scripting, everybody does the same thing. EGS OF EVERYBODY MOMENT It may have been a rock concert when the performer holds his or her mike to the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

A Prize Every Time - Which Way Will You Run Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 30, 2005

Many Christians don’t understand the prize they should be running for. Do you?

(synopsis: I Corinthians 9:19-27 tells us that Paul was running toward a prize. A goal that each of us should pursue) OPEN: Hall of Famer Bob Feller was a major league pitcher for the Cleveland Indians back in the 30s, 40s and 50s. He was signed up in 1935 when he was only 16 years old, and in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Eye Of The Storm Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Sep 22, 2005

DID GOD SEND THE HURRICANE TO NEW ORLEANS? IF WE EXAMINE THE SCRIPTURES, WHAT WILL IT TELL US? ARE THERE SOME LESSONS WE CAN LEARN ABOUT GOD DURING THIS TRAGEDY?

THE EYE OF THE STORM TEXT- Mark 4:35-41 INTRODUCTION I guess there are great emotions when a huge hurricane is bearing down on you. I’m sure this is how the people felt in Honduras in 1979 when Hurricane Fife was on its way to their coast. The storm toke its toll on the people and their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whose That Lion

Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 8, 2001

Too often we give the too much credit and too much power. This message’s purpose is to bring his ability into focus.

I want to talk about what I feel to be one of the most misunderstood scriptures in the Bible- 1 Peter 5:8 This scripture has been interpreted as a warning - be careful your going to get attacked.......WHEN IT WAS GIVEN FOR INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL! Tonight we will find out what this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Truth In Advertising Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 11, 2001

The same angel gives the same basic message to Zechariah and Mary. Zechariah reacts with skepticism while Mary responds with calm acceptance. Why the difference?

OPEN: I recently ran across an article that gave some of the signs of the Christmas season: - A toy store advertised: “Ho, ho, ho spoken here.” - In a bridal boutique sign declared: “Marry Christmas.” - Outside a church – this proclamation: “The original Christmas Club.” - From a department store: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Our Eternal High Priest

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 7, 2002

Pentecost 24(B)(Reformation) - Jesus is our eternal High Priest who saves completely and always intercedes.

JESUS IS OUR ETERNAL HIGH PRIEST HEBREWS 7:23-28 NOVEMBER 3, 2002 HEBREWS 7:23-28 23Now there have been many of those priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office; 24but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. 25Therefore he is able to save completely ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:23-28

Denomination: Lutheran

See Yourself Standing Before The Seated One

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 8, 2002

sermon on Last Judgment Sunday - standing before God

November 10, 2002 Daniel 7:9-10 “As I looked, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took his seat. His clothing was as white as snow; the hair of his head was white like wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. 10 A river of fire was flowing, coming ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9-10, Daniel 6:1

Denomination: Lutheran

To Receive Freely Or Fairly

Contributed by Michael Semon on Nov 8, 2002

God’s relationship with you is the template for how you are to have relationships with others.

A successful relationship begins with several characteristics that when placed together form a beautiful tapestry of growth, strength and health. These characteristics include: self-regulation, "going in the other direction," facing your anxiety, receiving freely, relationship continuum, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Laughter Of Disbelief

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 25, 2002

Nothing is impossible with God.

This past week during some devotional reading, I read an excerpt from one of Fredrick Buechner’s books entitled, Peculiar Treasures: A Biblical Who’s Who and one of the passages that he addresses in the book is our main passage of this morning. "Quantitatively speaking, you don’t find all that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Will Anyone Get Out Of The Boat When They See You?

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Nov 30, 2002

Jesus calls us to be light to the world. When others look at you do they see the light of Jesus or do they see the darkness of this dying world.

Will anyone get out of the Boat when they see you? Minister Cedric Portis 12/01/02 Matthew 14:22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. Matthew 14:23 And when he had sent the multitudes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed