Sermons on The Disciples:

Proclamation And Demonstration Belong Together!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 2, 2006

Jesus taught, Jesus preached Good News, and Jesus demonstrated the compassion of God. We are called to represent him by doing the same.

Jesus is now being followed by Peter, Andrew, James and John. They have all left their fishing nets (Matthew 4:20) to follow Jesus; and James and John have left their Father Zebedee to follow Jesus (Matthew 4:22). I know that some of you have left things behind to follow Jesus, left things behind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Anglican

The Call

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Apr 3, 2006

I think we need to un-complicate the idea of being called, lest it become something people think they cannot attain or aspire to. We have all been called out...

I would say that one of the questions that people ask me most these days is this, “How can I know what my calling is? Or what am I supposed to be doing as a Christian?” I believe these questions come from two places: one is a sincere desire to begin doing what you and I were made for; the other is ...read more

Scripture: John 21:13-23

Learning And Growing

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 7, 2006

This sermon is part of a series dealing with our church mission statement. LOVE like Christ. L=learning and growing

L .O.V.E LIKE CHRIST . . LEARNING AND GROWING January 8, 2005 Jay Robison Matthew 6:31-34 Happy New Year! last wk talking about New Beginnings If you know what your purpose is much easier trip On front of Bulletin TBC exists to LOVE like Christ L=learning and growing O=with Open hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Being Vessels Of Service

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 7, 2006

This is from a series based on our church mission statement "LOVE like Christ" V=vessels of service. I’ve used sermon central in my research.

L.O.V.E like Christ being Vessels of Service Romans 12:1-5 Jay Davis Robison January 22, 2006 It started early this morning as people rolled out of bed For some it started a little after 5 as they got ready Our Praise team was here at 8:45 SS teachers worked all wk gave it 1 more look raring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Cares

Contributed by Donato Solano on Feb 7, 2006

We can make people believe that Jesus really cares for them if we let them see and experience through us the love and compassion Jesus has for the lost.

INTRODUCTION Does Jesus cares? Remembering special dates like anniversary is also a time to revisit the very purpose of ones existence. It is very fitting today that as you celebrate your 8th anniversary to remember our mission and vision as a church. I hope that through this message, we can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Excuses Are Like Noses

Contributed by David Mcgowin on Feb 9, 2006

Excuses are like noses, everybody has one....

Excuses Are Like Noses Exodus 4:1-13 01/22/06 Have you ever wondered what it would sound like if excuses for church related things were used elsewhere, such as at a ball game? Fortunately, someone came up with such a list, a list of church excuses but they are related to a ball game. 1) Every time ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

"Seeing Humanity Through Jesus' Eyes"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 10, 2006

The ultimate good in life is when we are liberated, let loose to become such lovers of God that we surprise ourselves by loving those whom God loves.

“Seeing Humanity Through Jesus’ Eyes” Mark 1:40-45 2 Kings 5:1-14 By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Both in our Old Testament Lesson and in our Gospel Lesson for this morning we come face to face with the disease of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: United Methodist

That's My Story And I'm Sticking To It

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Feb 11, 2006

THERE’S A SONG THAT BOAST "YOU CAN’T MAKE ME DOUBT HIM (GOD/JESUS), I KNOW TOO MUCH ABOUT HIM." THAT’S THE STORY OF THE BLIND MAN WE SEE IN JOHN 9. THAT’S THE TESTIMONY EVERY CHRSITIAN SHOULD HAVE.

THAT’S MY STORY AND I’M STICKING TO IT JOHN 9:1-12 SOMEONE SAID TO HELEN KELLER, "WHAT A PITY YOU HAVE NO SIGHT!" TO WHICH SHE REPLIED, "YES, BUT WHAT A PITY SO MANY HAVE SIGHT BUT CANNOT SEE!" TEXT – PEOPLE WHO COULD NOT SEE. NOT JUST THE BLIND MAN . . . THE DISCIPLES OF JESUS WERE BLINDED BY ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take The Next Step

Contributed by James May on Feb 12, 2006

While we may have to follow our heart in devising the path that we are to walk in, we can rest assured that Jesus is still directing our steps.

TAKE THE NEXT STEP By Pastor Jim May Sometimes life can be so confusing. I cannot tell you the number of times that I have come to a point in times of confusion when I did not know which way to turn or what to do next. In those times I often think of the words of Moses to the Children of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Going For The Gold

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Feb 13, 2006

This sermon compares the need for Motivation in order for Olympic athletes to win the Gold to our need for God’s Love to be our Motivation n Going for the Gold in Life.

Going for the Gold in Life 1John 4:7-21 Intro.: A. This weekend the Winter Olympics started. Some of the events include Figure Skating, Bobsleding, the Luge, Downhill Skiing, Speed skating, Cross Country skiing, snowboarding, etc. One of the elements of the Olympics is hearing the stories of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Adventist

Back To Slavery Or Forward To A Christ Filled Life

Contributed by James Tetley on Feb 15, 2006

BIG IDEA: The formation of Christ in us should be our life’s desire and work BIG RESPONSE: To see the formation of Christ as our TOP priority

INTRODUCTION Have you ever noticed how all of the recent blockbuster hits at the cinema have at their core a battle of good vs. evil. In Harry Potter its Potter vs. Voldamort, in Narnia its Aslan vs. the White Witch, or going back in Star Wars we see Skywalker vs. Darth Vader. Here in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For Our Lives.

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Feb 16, 2006

God has a blue print for our lives. We need to discover it.

God’s plan for our lives by Gerald Van Horn Acts 9:6 “lord what wilt thou have me to do?” These words were uttered by Saul of Tarsus. Later he becomes Paul the Apostle. He is our guide in our search for the will of God for our life. This truth is is exemplified in the life of Paul. God has a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Hole In The Roof

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 16, 2006

There are two groups in every organization: the doers and the complainers. The story of the paralytic is a vivid example of both.

Mark 2: 1 – 12 - A Hole In The Roof Intro: Imagine you have a very close friend who has a desperate legal problem. They’ve been to lawyers, courts and all sorts of legal actions to no avail. You hear the President is coming to Nederland to visit another of your friends. The President could ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What A Difference

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 16, 2006

3rd Sunday after Epiphany What a contrast between the story of Jonah and the Gospel

3rd Sunday after Epiphany, January 22, 2006 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we have gathered here this morning, because you have called us through your Son to worship and praise you for your ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-45

Denomination: Lutheran

"Caller Id"

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 16, 2006

2nd Sunday After Epiphany, Series B

2nd Sunday after Epiphany, January 15, 2006 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Lord, in each generation you call forth those to follow you. Through the power of your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to your ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran