Sermons on The Good Samaritan:

It Will Never Work

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jul 17, 2001

God’s grace can overcome.

Last Wednesday, while we were in Louisiana, Christopher introduced us to his new favorite television program. It even has surpassed wrestling in his mind, thanks be to God. Unfortunately, when he comes back home it will probably switch back. We don’t get the Learning Channel on the cable and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Evidence For Christ's Resurrection (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 22, 2001

Part of an adult Sunday school series on the Person of Christ.

Luke wrote in the opening of the book of Acts Jesus’ knew He had risen because of “many infallible proofs.” "To whom [the apostles] he [Jesus] shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Door To Abundant Life

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 3, 2001

IN THIS SERMON, WE SEE THAT JESUS IS THE DOOR TO ABUNDANT SALVATION, IS THE DOOR TO ABUNDANT SERVICE, AND IS THE DOOR TO ABUNDANT SUPPLY

THE DOOR TO ABUNDANT LIFE John 10:9-11 There three classes of people here today, 1) People who have existence, but no eternal life, 2) People who have life, having been saved by Jesus, 3) People who have been saved by Jesus and have abundantly life. Some are saved, they have life, they have ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Missionary Burnout: Causes & Cures

Contributed by Greg Waddell on Aug 10, 2001

A personal testimony of one missionary’s struggle with burnout and how he found relief.

MISSIONARY BURNOUT: CAUSES & CURES BY GREG WADDELL II CORINTHIANS 2:14-17 "WHO IS EQUAL TO SUCH A TASK?" I. INTRODUCTION A. Background My wife and I have been missionaries for 18 years. In 1982, with $150 of monthly support coming in, we hit the road with our one-year-old daughter to raise funds ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, 1 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Jesus And The Seeker"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 28, 2002

Nicodemus sought out Jesus, and found new birth.

John 1:1-8 “Jesus and the Seeker” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Back in 1976, Jimmy Carter was running against President Gerald Ford. And you might recall that Jimmy Carter caused a bit of a sensation. Because during his campaign, Jimmy ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

The Art Of Waiting

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002

Why is self-control important?

The story is told about the man who prided himself on being exceedingly punctual. He followed a very precise routine every morning. His alarm went off at 6:30 AM. He rose briskly, shaved, showered, ate his breakfast, brushed his teeth, picked up his briefcase, got into his car, rode the ferry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:5-14

Denomination: Church Of God

From The Depths To Deliverance

Contributed by Jerry Dunn on Mar 14, 2002

The depths of sin and despair cause us to recognize our need for deliverance which can come only through Christ. It is from the depths that we cry to God.

From the Depths to Deliverance Psalm 130 Many of the 150 psalms recorded in the Old Testament were written by David, King of Israel, and they vary between praise and petition. In some, David gives praise unto God for the wonder of His Person, and the power of His might as One who provides for and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Christ: Judge And Peacemaker"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 14, 2002

A sermon for Palm Sunday

In His letter to the Philippian church, Paul sings the praises of Christ, who “...emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men, ...humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” The second chapter of Philippians ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-15

Denomination: Orthodox

The Blood That Ran Part 3: By His Stripes A Cross Is Won Series

Contributed by Randy West on Mar 14, 2002

There are 7 times that Jesus Bled for you and I...

The Blood that Ran… Part 3-By His stripes a crown is won Text: 1 Kings 22:35 (basis scripture) Text: Isaiah 53:5, John 18:38-40 9:1-3 Intro: (refresh the congregation as to the first 3 times Jesus bleed) Now we find ourselves to a place where Jesus is being brought before Pilate. He is brought ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:35

Denomination: Church Of God

Birthmarks Of A Christian

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002

Learn the four marks of a true Christian.

We continue in our study of 1 John, beginning in chapter 5, verses 1-5. If you’ve not been with us over the last few Sundays, this will be new material for you. If you’ve been with us over the last few Sundays, this will be repetitive, but that does not mean you can take a nap. Very few of us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: *other

For Heavens Sake-Have A Heart Series

Contributed by Michael Schwer on Mar 19, 2002

From Phillipians 2 - a sermon about brokeness and a heart set towards the cross

“For Heaven’s Sake – Have a Heart!” Philippians 2: 5-11 Introduction [Create Interest] Have a few colored glass bottles or glassware. Hold them up to the congregation, explaining that we often view ourselves, as we desire to see ourselves instead of the way God sees the work He is doing in us. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Empty?how Full?how Much? Series

Contributed by Michael Schwer on Mar 19, 2002

A Sermon which spurs us to consider the condition of our hearts each time we approach God in prayer and devotion. It causes us to examine the state of our heart.

How Empty? How Full? How Much? Matthew 26:39 Introduction [Hook] When ordering a drink at a restaurant – would you really care how clean the glass was once it was offered to you? (Have two clear glasses, one with remanents of “crud” and one that is clean. Get a picture of water. Fill both ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hungry For The Highway Series

Contributed by Michael Schwer on Mar 19, 2002

God has made a way through our wilderness of sin, Weakness of humanity and Wickedness of the World. A way through the worlds "facade" of what it calls life.

Hungry for the highway Isaiah 35 Introduction [Hook] In the Movie "the Truman show" Truman doesn’t realize the truth that his great hometown life is a façade-orchestrated and created by an evil producer who wants to hold him captive to increase the shows ratings. The movie is a parody of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dating

Contributed by John Howard on Mar 24, 2002

How should we date and if we do date, what is the purpose? What are teh pitfalls of dating and how do we avoid them? What doeis teh Bbile say about dating?

Dating I found this sermon one of the most difficult of all the ones I have prepared - Perhaps it was so difficult - For the same reason - That people, particularly our young people - Have with dating - It isn’t something God wrote directly into the Bible - If I were to preach on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10, 2 Corinthians 6:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Coaching From A Crook Series

Contributed by Tom Evans on Apr 1, 2002

Jesus uses a clever crook as an example of God’s investment strategy.

COACHING FROM A CROOK Luke 16:1-13, Selected THERE ONCE WAS A MAN WHO WENT ON AN OCEAN VOYAGE CARRYING A LARGE BAG OF GOLD COINS. THE BAG REPRESENTED HIS ENTIRE NET WORTH. A TERRIBLE STORM BLEW UP, AND THE CALL CAME FOR ALL HANDS TO ABANDON SHIP. THE MAN STRAPPED THE GOLD AROUND HIS WAIST, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:20-21, Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Adventist