Sermons on The Holy Place:

Count The Cost

Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 22, 2001

The cost of following Jesus is but a faithful recognition that he comes first.

Sermon Text: Luke 14:25-33 Count The Cost! Dog owners often post signs on their property saying, “Beware of dog.” A friend of mine had one of those signs on his fence. The only problem was that his dog didn’t fit the warning. His dog was a lazy, old hound that barely moved. If anything you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

O Brother, Where Art Thou? Series

Contributed by William Yates on Sep 29, 2001

This sermon highlights the need to share our faith since many are searching for spiritual truth since the tragedy on September 11th.

Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few." --Matthew 9:37 You know I have a confession to make. I am somewhat of a Science Fiction nut. In fact, I am a die hard Trekkie. I even like to write Science Fiction. So I decided to write a little story that I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37

God's Contempt Of Complaint

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 1, 2003

Complaining in self-pity is a practice that hurts the heart of God, influences others to do the same, and results in God’s judgment.

God’s Contempt Of Complaint Text: Num.11: 1-3 Intro: Complaining is an activity all of us have participated in at one time or another. Most of us utter complaints without even thinking about it. It seems almost natural to vocalize our displeasure when things don’t quite turn out as we think ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Words From A Broken Record

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 8, 2003

Can we distinquish between what is important and unimportant? Do we spend our lives working for things that do not matter?

Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 I thought in my heart, "Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good." But that also proved to be meaningless. "Laughter," I said, "is foolish. And what does pleasure accomplish?" I tried cheering myself with wine, and embracing folly-- my mind still guiding ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed Ignorance, Jesus Is Mine Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 9, 2003

We claim to know too much, as we want to make ourselves elite, we want to close off new ideas. Know nothing but the servant heart (a sermon for deacon ordination).

The psalmist says, “He has put a new song in my mouth.” And so I took that very literally and composed a new song for church today. Do you want to hear me sing it? It’s called, “Blessed ignorance, Jesus is mine” You say you don’t think you know that one? You say you think I got that wrong? ...read more

Scripture: John 7:45-52

Denomination: Baptist

It Doesn't Take Long To Change The World Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 12, 2003

Amazingly the world, entirely, or for an individual, can change dramatically in an incredibly short time. Although this is often hard for us, it’s going to happen again and we look forward to that time.

It Doesn’t Take Long to Change the World Easter 2003 It doesn’t take long to change the world in very dramatic ways. “The 1989 Armenian earthquake needed only four minutes to flatten the nation and kill thirty thousand people. Moments after that deadly tremor ceased, a father raced to an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One More Question Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 13, 2003

Jesus answers the question, Is there an after life? Will people really be raised from the dead?

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 57 One More Question! Luke 20:27-40 As Jesus taught in the temple one group after another came and took Him to task. First, there are those who came to question his authority to cleanse the temple and to continue to teach daily there (vv.1-2). He defeated them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-40

Denomination: Baptist

Multifarious Human Relationships

Contributed by David Cambridge on May 15, 2003

This lesson considers the scripturaul guidelines regarding appropriate behavior in connection with the differing relationships we form during our lives.

Multifarious Human Relationships Hierarchy, Involution, Influence, And Mutability Introduction 1. Forming relationships is both natural and essential to our well-being: "And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him." (Genesis 2:18) 2. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Long Walk Series

Contributed by Matthew Wright on May 20, 2003

Noah.

Title: A Long Walk Text: Genesis 6-8 Subject: Faithfulness Series: The Walk Series; #2 Introduction: Just last week we took our first walk together. If you remember, it was a glorious walk in the Garden of Eden with a couple named Adam and Eve. By the end of our walk though, Adam and Eve ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Friends Of God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 24, 2003

Trying to fathom the love that God has for us.

John 15:9-17 “Friends of God” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA To what great lengths would many of us go to be friends with…say…our favorite celebrity… …or some wealthy dignitary… …or our boss… …or just someone that we admire? Many of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: United Methodist

This Town Ain't Big Enough

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 28, 2003

The demonstrations on Palm Sunday show that good and evil cannot coexist easily; but there is always room for those who repent and receive grace.

Today the city is jammed with people who have come to demonstrate. They have a point of view, and they intend to speak their minds. It may be crowded, it may be inconvenient, it may disrupt business; but the issues are too important. The demonstrators will speak their minds, they will march for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:29-33

Denomination: Baptist

Building People,questions Of Leadership? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2003

Building people? Are we asking the right questions? What must we consider?

BUILDING PEOPLE --- questions of leadership By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.   Kyfingers@aol.com I did this in three parts. I went searching for a beautiful tree, I searched all through the forest, I learned one thing in the forest, it is hard to see a tree, I can’t see a tree. We are so busy, we run ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18, Ecclesiastes 12:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Heartbreak To Heartburn Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 13, 2003

Moving past hurts and turning them into usefulness is difficult, but Jesus wants to change us.

Luke 24:13-32 – From Heartbreak to Heartburn I remember reading once a true story about a man who was saved from his burning house in the middle of the night. The house was a total loss, but no-one was hurt. After some work, it was discovered that the fire started in the bedroom, the same room ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Baptist

"A Great Dad" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 14, 2003

What makes a great Dad according to scripture.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches June 15, 2003 Father’s Day “A Great Dad” Psalm 103:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Today is Father’s Day. Anyone can be a father but it takes a special person to be a Dad. The title for today’s message is a “A Great Dad.” Just what are the characteristics of a great Dad? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Convicted (Power Over Sin Series Part 5) Series

Contributed by Derek Joshua E'lon Sr. on Jun 15, 2003

This is the fifth message in the series, “Power over sin.” This message deals with the fact that sinners and saints are convicted by the law because the law is good.

Before we read the scripture for this morning. I want you to hold up your Bibles and repeat after me. “This my Bible.” “I believe what it says.” “I believe I can do,” “What it says I can do.” “I believe I have,” “what it says I have.” “I believe this Word.” “This is,” “My final authority.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-13

Denomination: Baptist