Sermons on The Green Movement:

A Jain Believer In Christ - Manilal C. Parekh

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Jul 31, 2003

The Jains can see that at the cross, Jesus won the final victory and became an authentic Jain (i.e. conqueror). Jesus shall draw all men to Himself, and among them the Jains.

"But I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself." Intro Manilal C. Parekh was born in 1885 in Rajkot, western Gujarat, India, belonging to the Bania Jain community. He was attracted to Christ when during in illness when in 1903 after entering University he read the book ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer-Works Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 16, 2008

Why ‘work’ instead of ‘activity’ of prayer or ‘picnic’ of prayer? Why does ‘prayer concert’, or ‘prayer vigil’ sound so gray and bland? The answer is obvious. Prayer is hard work! It is rewarding; it is life-changing; but it is hard.

We continue today on our topic, “Learning to serve in a Service-less Age”, more specifically looking at “The refurbished Life”. God refurbishes our lives, in part, through “The Habit of Prayer”. I confess my struggle with this topic. It is complex yet simple. So complex that we will not even begin ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

The King Is Coming

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 6, 2009

What King are you waiting for?

The King Is Coming! Revelation 19:11-16 Introduction After church, where she had been taught about the Second Coming, a little girl was quizzing her mother. “Mommy, do you believe Jesus will come back?” “Yes.” “Could he come this week?” “Yes.” “Today?” “Yes.” “Could he come in the next hour?” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Counterfeit Christianity Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006

John gives us several characteristics of counterfeit Christianity, as well as several characteristics of true Christianity.

WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY I John 2:18-29 For almost two thousand years of Christianity there have been those who would offer a counterfeit faith as a substitute for the real. In verse 18, John reminds us that the antichrist is coming. According to Nelsons New Illustrated Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007

Seventh of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9 So far we have been the fruit of Jesus Christ—the Peacemaker. He has brought peace between God and us, and he has taught us to live in peace with one another by loving one another. However, at this stage, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs: Costly Habits Part I Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 5, 2006

The sermon deals with a costly habit in Ben Hadad’s life. It also deals with the freedom that comes from knowing Jesus Christ.

Avoiding Costly Mistakes at All Costs - Costly Habits I Kings 20:1-11 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church In the early years of the 20th century, a woman’s movement took the states by storm. Their cause was not equal rights, but rather the prohibition of a common product: alcohol. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Of Streams And Pathways Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

A call to unity amidst the great diversity that makes up our churches.

Of Streams And Pathways Series: How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God Jan 15, 2006 Intro: Last Sunday I introduced you to nine different “Sacred Pathways” – nine different ways that different people worship, experience, and respond to God. We linked them to nine different examples from Scripture: ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Over Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006

There comes the point in every congregation when we must decide to move forward.

Building on Faith: Past the Point of No Return Joshua 3 Interview with Ron Jones about the moment in the take-off pattern that a pilot must make a decision to commit to take-off or abort the flight. This “crossover principle” finds an arresting illustration in the lives of God’s Old ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

A Parting Shot Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 16, 2007

Exposition of Galatians 6:11-18

Text: Galatians 6:11-18, Title: A Parting Shot, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/19/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Two ministers in a small town were openly critical of each other’s efforts and constantly opposed one another. After a joint meeting in which they planned a community-wide effort, one took this ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Meets Ronald Mcdonald (A Sermon On Luke 24)

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 25, 2008

The passsage is Luke 24:13-35 - the story of the diciples who meet Jesus on the road to Emmaus. The occassion was the 4th Sunday in Easter. The connection with Ronald McDonald was an article that had recently been published by a Diocesan heavyweight, enti

I’ve made it a rule over the years never to discuss church politics stuff in a sermon. Indeed, I try to avoid bringing up issues that are specifically churchy altogether, in a sermon especially - partly because I don’t think it’s appropriate to try to polarise people over issues that are ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Creation - One Of God's Great Missionaries

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jul 13, 2003

He spoke our creation into existence. He was that First Cause that set our world into motion. The creation now speaks to us of the Creator. In fact, the Creation is one of God’s great missionaries; it sings His praises and so should we.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I would like to share with you some things that I learned while on my recent trip to Colorado for a Pastor’s Family Conference at Focus on the Family in Colorado Springs. These are things that I didn’t know or hadn’t thought much about before. 1. There is nothing to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 148:1-14

Learn How God Loves Your Praise Behind Your Song!

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 4, 2014

Without Songs we would burst; Jesus agreed, & said so to the Pharisees. Great works of God have always been accompanied by joyful song. Do you enjoy praising the Lord, or just enjoy singing, there is a vast difference, as few can do both, read on ….

Word Count: 2370 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26 Romans 16: 25-27 Luke 1: 26-38 Summary: Without Songs we would burst; Jesus agreed, & said so to the Pharisees. Great works of God have always been accompanied by joyful song. Do you enjoy praising the Lord, or just enjoy singing, there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Episcopal

Introduction Continued - The Spirit’s Energizing Of The Existence. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Oct 12, 2010

The real source of energy behind the universe.

Intro: 1. The scientists were all excited about what is called "dark energy" but lately articles have brought the idea into doubt. One such article notes: "It was only a few years ago that astronomers shook up current models of the Universe with the theory of dark energy; which says ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing The Loneliness Of The Cross

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015

This good Friday message speaks of the abandonment that Jesus expresses when God turns away from him. But it is loneliness that has meaning and purpose -- our salvation.

Hearing The Loneliness Of The Cross Matthew 27:45-46 Usually, we have the cross posted at the top. Today, we have it right up front, some place that it can not be overlooked. On Tuesday, as the Worship Team prepared for rehearsal someone asked about the cross. It was said that it looks so much ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bowing Down: A Surrendered Heart Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2011

The basics of genuine thanksgiving to God.

Outline 1. Introduction 2. Transition 3. Major Exposition a. Textual Movement i. Heart-Commands, Love for God-Love for God’s Word. b. The gift of purity. (v.9-13) c. Rejoicing over God’s law as with great riches. (v.14) d. Covet the things of God. (v.15-16) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Christian Church