Sermons on The Elderly:

Creativity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001

How we are made in the image of our Creator to be innovative

Unit 2 – Creativity Lesson 3 Definition of creativity – Using the abilities and gifts God has given us to do His work Key Verse – I Cor. 9:22b – I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some. For the Teacher’s Preparation 1. The Aim: To help the people learn ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Dwelling Place For God

Contributed by Steven Oltz on Jul 6, 2002

God desires a Dwelling place among us. In all that we do, even in His name, do we create a dwelling place for God in our hearts and lives?

A Dwelling Place for God (Exodus 25:8) If you were invited to house-sit you could not make any substantial changes in the house while you were there because the house would not belong to you. Even if you found the color of the paint highly objectionable and didn’t like the floor plan or the way ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Small Wonder

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jul 15, 2002

With God, even what is small can be used to make something wonderful!!

SMALL WONDER MICAH 5: 2-5a SUNDAY PM SERVICE JULY 14, 2002 INTRODUCTION: One summer evening during a violent thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small boy into bed. She was about to turn off the light when he asked with a tremor in his voice, "Mommy, will you sleep with me tonight?" The mother ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Building Community - Serve One Another Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 1, 2001

We build communitiy in the church by bearing one another’s burdens and serving one another.

“Community.” A sense of belonging, of being connected with people. Knowing that if you don’t show up, someone will notice, knowing that people care if you show up or not. Having things in common – common values, priorities, beliefs. Having people to share things with – joys and sorrows, work and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2, Romans 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

The True Way To Heaven

Contributed by Terry Tuley on Nov 21, 2000

An evangelistic Message to stir people to realize there is no other way to heaven except through Jesus

THE TRUE WAY TO HEAVEN John 14: 1-6 It was the time of the Last Supper. Here we find Jesus and his disciples gathered in a little upper room preparing to eat together for the last time. Jesus had tried to prepare his disciples for what was ahead. They had literally left all to follow him and had ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Directs Us To Help People At The Point Of Their Need

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How the Holy Spirit Directs Us to Help People at the Point of Their Need - John 16:13-24

How the Holy Spirit Directs Us to Help People at the Point of Their Need - John 16:13-24 Illustration:HOLY SPIRIT, power of Author Jamie Buckingham once visited a dam on the Columbia River. He’d always thought that the water spilling over the top provided the power, not realizing that it was just ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us To Always Experience A Winning Attitude

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Trust the Lord to help you adopt a positive mental, emotional and spiritual attitude with Philippians 4:13 as a personal promise to you from God. Ask the Lord to help you gain a greater assurance of the Spirit’s ability to work this attitude into every pa

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us To Always Experience a Winning Attitude - I Cor. 2:14-17 Illustration:Author Jamie Buckingham once visited a dam on the Columbia River. He’d always thought that the water spilling over the top provided the power, not realizing that it was just froth, that deep within ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Bridges

Contributed by David Parks on Sep 18, 2002

Bridges bring us together. Walls seperate us.

Building Bridges TEXT: John 4:1-14 INTRODUCTION: 1. Bridges really fascinate me. 2. How many of you have ever crossed the Mackinac Bridge? 3. List of famous bridges and theirlengths. 4. Bridges bring people and things together. 5. Whoever designed them was a great benefactor to man. 6. First one ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Followers

Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 4, 2002

God’s Holiness will demand our purification and service!

THE GOD FOLLOWERS MALACHI 2:17-3:18 SUNDAY PM SERVICE SEPTEMBER 29, 2002 INTRODUCTION: A small-town prosecuting attorney called his first witness to the stand in a trial -- a grand-motherly, elderly woman. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know me?" She responded, "Why, yes, I do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Limitations Lead To God's Opportunities

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 27, 2003

When Job reached the end of his rope only then was he ready to realize God’s opportunities.

Our Limitations Lead to God’s Opportunities (Job 30:1-31) When Job reached the end of his rope only then was he ready to realize God’s opportunities. "But now I am mocked by those who are younger than I, by young men whose fathers are not worthy to run with my sheepdogs." (Job 30:1) 1. Job ...read more

Scripture: Job 30:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Refuse To Give In To Legalistic Pressures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 8, 2003

What happens to people who prefer to live by the letter of the law rather than by the Spirit of grace? While the Bible urges us to perfection, you do not become holy through the keeping of the law. Do not give in to pressure.

Avoid being blinded to the Spirit by relying on works of the flesh.(Gal 3:1-5) Question - What are the problems of living by the flesh and not by the Spirit? What happens to people who prefer to live by the letter of the law rather than by the Spirit of grace? While the Bible urges us to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Saw The Face Of The Pilot

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 24, 2003

A sermon for Transfiguration Sunday

Transfiguration Sunday Sermon Mark 9:2-9 "I Saw The Face Of The Pilot" 2 And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves; and he was transfigured before them, 3 and his garments became glistening, intensely white, as no fuller ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Praise

Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 22, 2003

The purpose of my message this morning is to encourage us to praise the Lord that we might enjoy the benefits and pleasure of this aspect of our worship toward God

Title: Praise Text: Isaiah 43:21 This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise. Psalm 107:8 "O that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men" Rev. 3:15 "I know thy works, that thou art neither cold or hot, I would ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:21, Isaiah 43:21-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Train Up A Child

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jan 29, 2004

to encourage the church to make children’s ministry a priority and to encourage parents

Train Up a Child Deut 6:4-7 Primary Purpose: To talk about the responsibility of parents and the church to raise up their children to a mature faith in Christ. When I first met many of you, I talked to you for a little bit about what some of my goals are for the church. I mentioned prayer, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Our Security Is In God

Contributed by David Quackenbush on May 3, 2003

The assurance and security of those who make God their refuge and tower

Our Security Is In God Psalm 91:1-11 Introduction •The consideration of the past month with S.A.R.S here in Toronto •The perplexity of the medical profession •The worry and fear among the elderly •The announcement of World Health Organization (Read Travel Advisroy) •The general worry and anxiety ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God