Sermons on The Good Samaritan:

The Resurrection Through Peter's Eyes

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 2, 2002

Jesus forgives Peter’s denial and reinstates him to his place of leadership. There is nothing that God will not forgive.

Easter Through Peter’s Eyes John 13:31-38,18:15-18,25-27,20 & 21:15-19 I was listening to a radio program about how the tragedy of September 11th had affected people’s behavior. They interviewed one woman who’s husband worked in the World Trade Towers. He was at a meeting in another site when ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19, John 18:15-27

Denomination: *other

The Master Key Of Effective Prayer

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

What makes for an effective prayer life?

READ: John 15:1-8 (Text: v7). [Read v7 again]. What EXACTLY does this verse mean? What is being promised here? It appears to be a kind of "BLANK CHEQUE" that God has signed for us, so that we can have whatever we want; but is that really the case? If it IS a "blank cheque", then why have I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wanting What Jesus Had

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 16, 2002

We need a passion for God.

MATTHEW 6 WANTING WHAT JESUS HAD Matthew 6:9-13 S: The Lord’s Prayer Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: WE NEED A PASSION FOR GOD ?: How? How is it communicated? KW: Truths TS: We will find in Matthew 6:9-13 six truths we communicate to demonstrate our passion for God. The ____ truth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Awesome Power Of God

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002

The power of God is available to those who will allow faith to work in their lives.

Human beings are always impressed with power. A. At an Air Force base....... when there is an air show...no matter what one feels about the military and warfare...you can’t help but be impressed with the awesome power of these air machines. 1. When I was in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"I Trust You, Lord, Even In Moments Of Seeming Madness” Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 29, 2002

Faith when life is chaotic, when the unexplainable unfolds

“I Trust You, Lord, Even In Moments of Seeming Madness” The story of the high school shootings in Littleton, CO began to unfold on Tuesday evening in the news. The horror of what happened there only deepened as the week went on. Two boys -- who were intelligent, healthy, and from advantaged ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Believing For The Impossilble Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 29, 2002

Trust God for everything

Believing God for the Impossible Hebrews 11: 29 Some of the most popular shows on TV are what we call ‘reality based’ programs including a series called World’s Most Amazing Videos. We like those shows because we are able to see people do things and survive incidents that look impossible. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Christian Suffering Is--And Isn't

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on May 9, 2002

Christians can expect to suffer, but in Christ suffering is a time for joy, praise, humility, and faith.

WHAT CHRISTIAN SUFFERING IS—AND ISN’T 7th Sunday of Easter (1 Peter 4:12-17; 5:6-11) Introduction: “OK, Doc, give it to me straight.” When you go to the doctor, do you want him to only hint that something might be wrong, or do you want him to honestly and clearly discuss the details of your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11, 1 Peter 4:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Suffering And Glory Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 9, 2002

An Exposititory Message on Romans 8:16-18 Concerning How The Christian Can Be Certain Of Future Glory Despite Present Suffering..

Romans Series # 37 May 08, 2002 Title: Suffering And Glory Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 8 of Romans as we continue with message #37 of our verse-by-verse study of the Book of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Am I Here?

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 9, 2002

Why am I here - God answers this question, among others, in this section.

Acts 17:22-31: ONE QUESTION FOR GOD: WHY AM I HERE? Today, as you well know, is Mother’s Day. Today is the day that many people give and receive cards that express appreciation to their mothers for all the things that they do for their children. But not all children know who their mothers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Even Death Is Not A Barrier Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 16, 2002

What happened when Death crossed Jesus path.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 16 “Even Death is Not a Barrier” Luke 7: 11-17 “Joseph Bayly knew what the loss of a child was like. In fact, he and his wife Mary Lou lost three sons – one at eighteen days, after surgery; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Tychicus: A Faithful Servant

Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 20, 2002

Tychicus demonstrates 4 key areas for effective, heartfelt Jesus-centered service.

1. By all accounts, Edward Kimball was really an NORMAL MAN. a. He worked a normal job. Attended a normal church. b. He even faithfully taught a normal Bible study class. One day a young man named Dwight visited his class. It was clear Dwight didn’t know the Bible. One Saturday as Ed was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Jerusalem Road Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 1 of 4 of the series, Roads of Passion. Jesus resolutely set his face towards Jerusalem and it was on the road the Jerusalem that we find the road of humility, the road of fulfillment, the road of obedience and the road of destiny

"The Jerusalem Road" Matthew 21:1-11Read at beginning of Service: Matthew 21:1-11 (NIV) 1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

12 Inches From Glory

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 6, 2003

Many people have a "head" knowledge of God but we need a HEART KNOWLEDGE OF HIM.

" TWELVE INCHES FROM GLORY " REVELATION 2:1-5 OVER THE YEARS I HAVE COME TO REALIZE ONE PROFOUND THING ABOUT MY REALTIONSHIP WITH GOD, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PLEASE GOD WITH MY LIFE IF I LIVE IT IN SUCH A WAY THAT DENIES HIS GUIDANCE. IT IS MORE THAN POSSIBLE TO MISS THE MARK IF WE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Touching The Untouchable

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 10, 2003

The leper in this miracle story obviously had a problem and needed a solution. At the end of the story we see the evidence of his cure as he was able to become a member of the crowd from which he had formerly been an outcast.

TOUCHING THE UNTOUCHABLE Text: Mark 1:40-45 I will never forget a story that I had to read in College. It was called Bartelby The Scrivenor, and it was written by Herman Melville. In that story, through the eyes of the characters, we got to see a man who was a mystery simply because no one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: United Methodist

Life And Light

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Feb 24, 2003

How do we live "in the light"? We live in the light by renouncing sin as our way of life; by confessing our sin to God; and by believing and trusting our God who is faithful and just.

LIGHT AND DARK - A STUDY OF CONTRAST Do you know what’s significant about tomorrow? No. It’s not my birthday. Tomorrow is the winter solstice. Tomorrow is the day that has the least number of hours of daylight of any day this year! It’s enough to make you want to stay in bed. When you stop and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational