Sermons on the evening star:

Even Perfect Crimes Backfire Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 2, 2004

An investigative look at Jesus’ last days before crucifixion Our search for the killer of Jesus: Prime suspects are Pharisees, the Chief Priest, Caiaphas, Judas, and the crowd. The crime seemed perfect. The Pharisees started it all, but turned it over to

CSI: Jerusalem Even perfect crimes backfire An investigative look at Jesus’ last days before crucifixion Michael Wiley 04/20/03 Introduction: Our search for the killer of Jesus: Prime suspects are Pharisees, the Chief Priest, Caiaphas, Judas, and the crowd. The crime seemed perfect. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5, Romans 3:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Even Champions Can Stumble

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

The word of God warns us to take heed lest we fall

" EVEN CHAMPIONS STUMBLE " 1 CHRONICLES 13:1-4 WHEN YOU THINK OF THE MEANING OF A CHAMPION, WHAT COMES TO YOUR MIND? 1. MOST OF US THINK OF PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES CHASING THE RECORD BOOKS A. MARK MCGUIRE AND SAMMY SOSA B. FLORENCE GRIFFITH JOYNER, OLYMPIC ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Loneliness…even In A Crowd

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jan 12, 2003

Few emotions are more painful than the emotion of loneliness. Deep loneliness is often experienced right after the holidays. The gifts have been opened. The parties have been given. All of the friends and family have returned home and the cookies have bee

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME Opening Statement: Few emotions are more painful than the emotion of loneliness. Deep loneliness is often experienced right after the holidays. The gifts have been opened. The parties have been given. All of the friends and family have returned home and the cookies have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-23

Even Dogs Eat The Crumbs

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 12, 2005

A sermon on the great faith of the Canaanite woman.

August 14, 2005 Matthew 15:21-28 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession.” Jesus did not answer a word. So ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Peace Even In Troubled Times

Contributed by Melinda Richardson on Aug 20, 2001

Jesus promised us peace even in the midst of troubled times.

Illustration 1 As Christians we experience situations that could bring perplexity and turmoil. Jesus never said we would no longer have trials after making a decision to follow Him. He did, however, leave a promise that we could experience peace because of Him. By applying three elements found ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Even The Courageous Need Encouragement"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 1, 2005

Sometimes it’s difficult to see the worth of our work. But God is there to encourage.

“And the Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision, ‘Do not be afraid any longer, but go on speaking and do not be silent; for I am with you, and no man will attack you in order to harm you, for I have many people in this city’.” (vs 10) When I preached from chapter 15 a few weeks ago, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Orthodox

I Surrender...even If It Is Reluctantly

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 25, 2005

God is not interested in your lip service, He seeks your obedience. This message is based on the parable of the two sons.

Matthew 21:28 (NLT) "But what do you think about this? A man with two sons told the older boy, ’Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.’ Simple Instructions  God has given us simple instructions – The expectation is obedience • 1 Samuel 15:22 • Colossians 2:6 1 Samuel 15:22 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revenge: The Odds Of Getting Even

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

Revenge. Taking revenge will lead us to ruin – spiritually.

Trucker is in a restaurant minding own business and a motorcycle gang begins to harass trucker. One in particular got right in his face. "Big man in the 18 wheeler, out of your truck you’re a wimp", he shouted, pouring coffee all over his food. Trucker pays his bill and walks out. The biker says ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:27-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Even In The Beginning God Attracts

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Nov 27, 2008

Our physical eyes and other human faculties tend to perceive only the wonder of the physical creation; but, even from the beginning, if we have the spiritual eyes to see, we can already admire the Splendour of God!

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. Then God said, ‘Let there be light’; and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Rebellion Even More

Contributed by Jack Martin on May 12, 2008

Speaking of rebellion in todays society and its devistating effect even on the church.

Talk this A.M. about a problem that stands to destroy the entire core value system of not only our nation but the world if it is allowed to continue unchecked! REBELLION Rebellion: The Websters Dictionary defines it this way - re•bel•lion - noun 1: opposition to the one in authority 2 open, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Even If He Doesn’t

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Dec 7, 2009

Would you worship God even if He didn’t respond to your request? It’s a tough question to answer, but our worship should not be contingent on what He does.

We are often moved by people who have great stories of courage in difficult circumstances. It takes a certain resolve to be able to stand in the face of suffering or danger and not give an inch. “A man in Dundee, Sctoland, was confined to bed for forty years, having broken his neck in a fall at age ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-28

Obedience Is Required Even In Persecution Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 19, 2007

Our responsiblity to God to be obedient and share our faith does NOT go away when persecution flares up in our face. We are responsible to be obedient when we are chastised for our faith, when we are lied about and dinegrated for our faith, even when we a

Sermon Date: February 18, 2007 INTRODUCTION: Sharing our faith… being obedient to the call of Christ is NOT an option and we cannot dictate the circumstances under which we will be obedient or disobedient. So many of us look to the missionaries of old and praise them for their courage and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Even An Old Man Can

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 15, 2008

There remains for all of us, Jewish believers, Christians and Muslims only one name under heaven by which we can be saved. Jesus Christ. Do you need to take your spiritual life into the garage for an overhaul?

Even an Old Man Can I know many of you have heard this passage many, many times and can probably quote it to me. But before you all take a mental holiday I want to try to present this passage with a new perspective that may interest you. Easter is a time when we think about the sacrifice, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Will Anyone Even Remember Me? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2008

This message explores the God given desire to have a deep and lasting impact. Inspired by "The Seven Longings of the Human Heart" by Mike Bickle.

("DeathBed" - ReliantK Music Video) The saying goes something like there are two certainties in life, death and taxes. And near the end of the year, as a middle aged pastor, I find myself pondering both. This past year I preached Victor’s funeral, and then a few weeks later traveled to Kansas ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don’t Even Try

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 28, 2009

The only way to get there.

DON’T EVEN TRY No other but the Lord. John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 1. NO OTHER FOUNDATION 1st Cor: 3: 10According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist