Sermons on The Greatest:

It's Friday, But Sunday's Coming

Contributed by Richard Deem on Feb 28, 2001

I want to tell you this morning that the suffering and anguish Jesus Christ experienced was on Friday-- we live on the Sunday-side of the cross!

"In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulcher. 2And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Worship: Expressing Your Love To God Series

Contributed by Tim Olson on Mar 14, 2001

The object of this message is to get you to evaluate your relationship with God and to point out ways to strengthen your love for God.

SERIES: PRIORITIES FOR PLEASING GOD #1 WORSHIP: EXPRESSING YOUR LOVE FOR GOD KBF & 00-01-14 & Tim Olson INTRO: WORSHIP IS EXPRESSING YOUR LOVE FOR GOD There’s a new "reality" TV show on Fox Network called "Temptation Island" that is the subject of discussion these days. Many people are very ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

God's Forgives. God Requires Forgiveness. Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 22, 2001

This study looks at the incredible depth of God’s forgiveness and also His requirement for us to forgive.

God’s Forgives. God Requires Forgiveness. One of the greatest challenges to human nature is the issue of forgiveness. Those who can’t forgive themselves are filled with guilt and despair, and those who won’t forgive others are filled with anger and bitterness. The most miserable people are the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:18-19, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

God's Directives To Husbands Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Mar 25, 2001

The husbands responsibility topwards his wife

Studies In The Christian Family (2) The Christian Husband Introduction We come this evening to our second of four studies in this short series on the Christian Family. In the scriptures God has given us His blueprint for a happy home-life and as part of that blueprint He sets out the primary duty ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Perfecting Power Of Patience

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 26, 2001

I saw a plaque recently that said, “Lord, give me patience, and give it to me now!”

James 1:2-4; 5:7-12 The antiquated train on a branch line was creeping slowly through the countryside when suddenly it came to a dead stop. The only passenger in the car, a salesman riding the line for the first time, asked the conductor why they had stopped. The conductor said, “Nothing to worry ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

It Friday But Sunday's Coming!

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 26, 2001

The resurrection of Jesus Christ has the power to transform our lives.

"IT’S FRIDAY BUT SUNDAY IS COMING" READ LUKE 23:44-46 IN 1948 HARRY S TRUMAN RAN FOR RE-ELECTION AS THE 33RD PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. IT WAS TRUMAN’S FIRST TIME TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT. HE BECAME PRESIDENT WHEN FDR DIED 83 DAYS INTO HIS 4TH TERM. TRUMAN WAS RUNNING AGAINST THOMAS DEWEY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Egypt To Heaven - Part Iii Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 6, 2001

A study of the exodus

“Behold, The Lamb of God” (The first Passover) “The next day he saw Jesus coming to him, and said, ‘BEHOLD, THE LAMB OF GOD WHO TAKES AWAY THE SIN OF THE WORLD!’” John 1:29 “...FOR CHRIST OUR PASSOVER ALSO HAS BEEN SACRIFICED” I Cor 5:7 “knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

Guilt And How To Deal With It. Series

Contributed by Charles Holt on Apr 13, 2001

This subject deals with the good/bad conscience and guilt, using David’s encounter with King Saul as examples of how to handle guilt.

email: cholt@gt.rr.com GUILT and How to Deal With it. 1 Sam. 24:1-8ff. Garrison Keillor said, "GUILT: The Gift That Keeps on Giving." Last Thursday I talked with my daughter who lives in Houston. When I called, she asked, “What are you doing?” I told her I was working on a message for Sunday ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Setting Priorities: Loving Our Children

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 17, 2001

God appears to Abraham & says, "I want you to take your son & offer him as a sacrifice on the mountain that I will show you." I can’t begin to imagine how Abraham felt inside when God asked him to do that.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. In Genesis 22 is a story that we need to consider this morning. It starts in vs. 1 & you can follow along in your Bibles if you wish. Here is how it begins: “Some time later God tested Abraham. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Carpet Made Of Coats Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Mar 27, 2002

An authentic biblical community will affirm Jesus’ identity. On Palm Sunday, those who recognized Jesus honored Him. We can do the same when we follow their example.

His Name Is Jesus – Part 4 March 24, 2002 Big Idea: An authentic biblical community will affirm Jesus’ identity. INTRODUCTION ILLUS - Picabo Street first joined the U.S. Ski Team when she was only 17. She went on to become the only American skier to ever win the World Cup downhill ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Love Of God Displayed In The Cross

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 31, 2002

God’s love is supremely exhibited in the cross of Christ.

The cross of Christ – by which we mean his suffering, and death, and resurrection – is a topic packed with significance. Without the cross, there would be no Christianity. No forgiveness of sins, no eternal life, no hope for the future, no power for this present life. The cross is more than a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Beauty For Ashes

Contributed by Charles Holt on Apr 9, 2002

When hopes and dreams turn to ashes of disappointment and heartache, what to do? David’s experience at Ziklag serves as an inspiration to all who would arise out of seeming defeat.

 BEAUTY FOR ASHES Luke 4:18,19 1 Samuel 30:6 If I serve you well from this pulpit–-if I achieve the goal I have set–-my message today will be filled with hope and encouragement. First, we will hear what Jesus said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Friendship - Pathway To Growth

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 14, 2002

Friendships are important to our spiritual health and spiritual growth

Good morning! And welcome to WestShore Community Church, on this our first-ever Friendship Sunday. It’s always good to see our members and regular attenders, but this week we’re thrilled to have with us so many friends, both new and old. It reminds us that many of the people Jesus ministered to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ecclesiastes 4:9

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Most Of The Good And The Bad - Rom 8:28,29

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 15, 2002

Making the Most of the Good and the Bad - Rom. 8:28,29

Making the Most of the Good & the Bad – Rom. 8:28 Illustration: DETOURS The year was 1920. The scene was the examining board for selecting missionaries. Standing before the board was a young man named Oswald Smith. One dream dominated his heart. He wanted to be a missionary. Over and over again, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Outreach Factor

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 16, 2002

The Christian needs to understand that we must reach out to our society because it is a matter of life and death. We cannot sit back and let the vices of the world destroy the people in our community.

The Outreach Factor Jared DEA director of Polk County will share on the problem with drug use and abuse in our county. Thesis: The Christian needs to understand that we must reach out to our society because it is a matter of life and death. We cannot sit back and let the vices of the world ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17, Matthew 9:35-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational