Sermons on The Holy Place:

What More Must I Do?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 11, 2001

This is such a familiar Bible story that some of you may think, "I already know everything about this, so I can shove my mind into neutral & quit listening to the preacher." You see, familiarity often breeds contempt.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX I am going to read this morning from the 19th chapter of the Gospel of Matthew, vs’s 16-26. The same incident is also recorded in Mark & Luke, but I have chosen to read it as recorded in Matthew 19. (READ Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26, Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grandparents: Faithful And Fruitful Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 18, 2001

Grandparents leave a legacy that impacts Grandchildren and future generations in either a Godly way or sadly in an ungodly way.

Faithful Grandparents-The key to faithful Greatgrandchildren Tonight we are beginning our series on Family Relationships and I want to begin with Grandparents because I talked about Fathers, not too very long ago. How many of you in here are grandparents? Do you think your life will have any ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5, Genesis 5:18-24, Genesis 5:18-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Along In God's House Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2001

Avoiding the things that divide us.

GETTING ALONG IN GOD’S HOUSE – 15:1-13 BEN FRANKLIN: As I look over a congregation like this I feel like he must have felt when he saw lightning and thought, ‘Oh if I could ever harness that energy’ Church could become an unstoppable army but for three things. Gideon’s army in Judges 5 was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Jesus Is Not Sent To The Jews Only

Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 5, 2001

“So all bore witness to Him (Jesus), and marvelled at the gracious words which proceeded out of His mouth” Luke 4:22.

Theme: Jesus is not sent to the Jews only Text: Jer. 1:4-5, 17-19; 1 Cor. 12:31-13:13; Lk. 4:22-30 The eagle is a majestic bird that represents the perfect picture of glory and splendour. Many nations use it as a symbol of strength and glory and the symbol of our nation are two eagles, Freedom and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:22-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Reward Of Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Daniel’s colleagues faced a dilemma - compromise their faith in God or die - but refusing to do so, God stood by them in their hour of peril.

The story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the burning, fiery furnace is a favourite in the Old Testament and it has enjoyed its popularity since the earliest days in the Christian church when the first generation of Christians in Rome were being persecuted for their faith. The story was ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Cheating Others! Series

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

#9 in 10 Commandment Series

#9 “CHEATING OTHERS” TEXT: Ex. 20:16; Deut. 19:15-19; James 4:11-12; Matt. 18:15-17 INTRO: The 9th commandment affects the whole world whether they are Christians or not. In fact, that is the marvel of the 10 commandments, they stand alone as truth whether people believe in God or not. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16, Deuteronomy 19:15-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dealing With An Imperfect Family Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 19, 2001

Insights on how Joseph was faithful to God even in an imperfect family.

When Life is the Pits A Study of the Life of Joseph Sermon # 1 “Dealing with an Imperfect Family.” Genesis 37: 1-11 The term dysfunctional is used quite often today in regard to families. The word refers to the sense of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Cure For Hiccups

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 24, 2001

A sermon on how John 3 - 16 can point to God’s cures for the various hiccups we face in life,

God’s cure for Hiccups.. Today I would like to give a sermon on how God can cure Hiccups. Drink a glass of water - have someone creep up behind you and burst a paper bag - Stand on your head and drink a glass of water - there must be a book somewhere called a thousand and one cures for hiccups. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Many Children To Glory

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2001

Funeral message for Chastine Bailey, whose life had been devoted to children as a mother, grandmother, teacher, Sunday School teacher, and neighborhood "mom".

If you are in any way involved with children, I have bad news for you. I have somber tidings. If you are involved with children, your work is not complete. It has not been completed, it is not completed, it never will be completed. Anyone who works with children knows that they will never quite ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Season Of Mourning Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

The hope of the Christian is not that we will never experience grief or sorrow. Our hope and confidence is that when we do, Christ will strengthen and comfort us.

This is week two of a series of messages on the topic of “seasons” in the Christian life. What’s a season? A season is a period of time, long or short, when our lives tend to be dominated by one particular issue. For instance, last week, we looked at “waiting” as one of these seasons. The purpose ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:2-4, Lamentations 3:32-33

Denomination: Baptist

God Of Truth Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 30, 2001

What is truth? God is truth and the world needs to know that God is truth.

INTRODUCTION  A husband stepped on one of those penny scales that tell a person’s fortune and weight. "Listen to this," he said to his wife, showing her a small, white card. "It says I’m energetic, bright, and resourceful." "Yeah," his wife nodded, "and it has your weight wrong, too." ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Death Is Dead!

Contributed by Keith Wessel on Apr 14, 2001

The prophecy of Hosea is fulfilled, that death is swallowed up in victory.

Hosea 13:14 Easter Sunday (Historic) April 15, 2001 Death is Dead! Where were you when Elvis died? Even though I was only twelve, I remember it clearly. Our family was vacationing in northern Minnesota. We were at a gas station in International Falls, on the Canadian border. Where were you ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 13:14

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope Risk

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 11, 2002

A sermon for the 26th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 A sermon about talents

26th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 Matthew 25:14-30 "Hope, Risk"   14 ¶ "For it will be as when a man going on a journey called his servants and entrusted to them his property; 15 to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 16 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

A God Of Grace Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 11, 2002

God is filled with grace even when we don’t deserve it.

First Baptist Church Like it or not. . . Grace Happens Jonah 4:1-11 August 4, 2002 Have you ever read the children’s book called Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst. It’s about a little boy whose day starts out bad and goes downhill from there. He gets gum ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Leah

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Nov 18, 2002

By examining the experiences of Leah, the modern church need to learn three basic lessons in order to better minister to people needs.

Lessons from Leah Genesis 29:31-35 The best teacher is Experience. When nothing else can teach us some of life’s most important questions, Experience can. We should learn from our own experiences, Experience is the best teacher. The lessons we learn from experience we seldom forget. If a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:31-35

Denomination: Baptist