Sermons on The Lord Is My Strength:

Are You My Mother

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Mother’s day 2002

Are you my mother? Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ May 12, 2002 Have you heard about the next Survivor show they have planned? Six men will be dropped off on an island with 1 van and 4 kids for 6 weeks. Each kid plays two sports and takes music or dance lessons. There’s no ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Feel My Pain Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 14, 2001

Jabez’ name meant "giver of pain" and that may have been part of the reason he prayed as he did. To whom do we give pain and how should that influence our prayers?

Years ago, Johnny Cash sang a song that began with these verses: "My daddy left home when I was 3 and he didn’t leave much to ma and me… just this old guitar and an empty bottle of booze. Now I don’t blame him cause he run and hid, but the meanest thing he ever did was before he left, he went and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will You Be My Neighbor? Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2001

One of the ways that we reach and touch others as we build bridges of care and friendship in Christ’s name is by reaching out to our neighbors like the innkeeper

(Begin with side entrance to the theme of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. Go through the opening routine.) For many years Fred Rogers sang to us, "Will you be my neighbor?" The idea of the neighbor came into the discussion between a Pharisee and Jesus Christ when Jesus was asked, "Who is my neighbor?" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Loosing My Religion

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION We continue this morning our study of the apostle Paul's elaborate assessment of the plight of a hopelessly sinful mankind before the face of the eternally righteous God, as set forth in the first three chapters of the Epistle to the Romans.

A. INTRODUCTION We continue this morning our study of the apostle Paul's elaborate assessment of the plight of a hopelessly sinful mankind before the face of the eternally righteous God, as set forth in the first three chapters of the Epistle to the Romans. We began last week a consideration of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Jesus - My Friend

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Mar 26, 2001

Jesus calls me His friend - who me?

I first met Ken when I was three and he was three and a half, when our Mothers started us at Sunday School on exactly the same day. Later, when we were eight, we joined the Church Choir together, and then, when our voices broke at about the same time, we went into the Mens` section, singing ...read more

Scripture: John 15:14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

This World Is Not My Home Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 31, 2001

Paul says our citzenship is in heaven. This is an expostion of how that truth affects our daily lives.

This World Is Not My Home Philippians 3:17-21 So... --My mind is not on earthly things verse 19 earthly models of behavior verses 17-19 earthly values or attitudes verse 17- "the pattern we gave you." --I look to the day when God will make all things right verse 21 --I live ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Holiness

My Brother's Keeper

Contributed by Donovan Myers on May 4, 2002

A justification for being a good neighbour

My Brother’s Keeper GENESIS 4 Donovan W. Myers Rosemount Missionary Church Am I my brother¡¦s keeper? Cain¡¦s question to God after he had killed his brother is interesting, if not infuriating. In my mind his question was insincere, dishonest and defensive. He knew what he was doing, and in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God; My Source

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 15, 2002

This message is about learning to depend upon God for all things.

INTRO: Pit and sheep READ SCRIPTURE / PRAY Background: David’s situation… Purpose Statement: We need to recognize our need… I) For Patience A) We are not a very patience people 1) Instant coffee, microwave… 2) Short attention span, entertainment/pleasure driven B) God’s Timing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

My Name Is Noah

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 7, 2001

This is a 1st person re-enactment. It tells the story of the flood from a grandfatherly, though gruff Noah’s perspective.

(delivered in a gruff but loving manner of a dottery old man) My name is Noah, the son of Lamech, who was the son of Methusaleh, and he in turn was the son of Enoch… Now there was a man for you. Enoch. Walked with God he did. They say that one day he and God were out walking and God said: ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Purpose In Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

Our relationships with other people are vital avenues for God’s Spirit to reach people and touch lives. We are instruments that God uses to love people and offer them the gift of faith.

Mark 8:27-38 “My Purpose In Life” INTRODUCTION Have you ever found yourself questioning the purpose of your life—asking “Why?” Often, we find ourselves questioning our purpose for living, when we are confronted by difficult times in our lives. We wonder about our purpose in life when we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-46

Denomination: Lutheran

It Is Well With My Soul

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Dec 4, 2003

It Is Well With My Soul

Introduction: The hymn "It is wel with my soul" expresses the joy of a Christian poet over the glad consciousness of a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. Assurance of salvation is possible for every believer (1 John 5:13). Assurance makes peace of mind and heart possible and also makes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:26

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is My Neighbor

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Sep 6, 2005

This is a message that is meant to encourage us to help those ravaged by the recent hurricane along the Gulf Coast.

Who is My Neighbor? Luke 10:25-29 I. The Thieves Saw a Victim to Exploit (v. 30) A. The thieves represent the world (the devil) 1. It’s motive is stealing 2. It’s motive is killing 3. It’s motive is destroying B. The thieves of the world care nothing for the individual 1. They tend to look at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

My Brother's Keeper

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Sep 6, 2005

Jesus’ teaching in this chapter reminds us that sin is a public matter and not just something "between me and Jesus."

“My Brother’s Keeper” Sermon on Matthew 18:15-20 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. September 4, 2005 One Christian cannot call out another Christian about their sin without conflict. Conflict has been a part of the church since its inception. It is somewhat comforting even to know that we are not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Decorations For My Heart

Contributed by Jennifer Mathews on Dec 28, 2004

This sermon demonstrates the power of the Holy Spirit to liberate Christians from Satan’s lie that Christmas is merely a commercial holiday.

Decorations For My Heart By Rev. Jennifer Mathews This holy season has been one of great joy for me, because this year I got Christmas for Christmas! Perhaps you are wondering, "What does she mean, Christmas for Christmas?" You see, I have not truly celebrated Christian holidays ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enlarge My Vision

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Feb 25, 2005

A french message for enlarging the vision, who stopping so often our conquest for the glory of God !

¶ ¶"AGRANDIR VOTRE VISION POUR" ¶ OUVERTURE : ¶À l’église de JOIGNY, nous croyons à de nouveaux commencements. C’est une ¶Grande chose de rêver un rêve… ¶Fondé par des hommes qui ont compris la puissance de transformation de l’amour. ¶Joigny Joigny Bethesda est un endroit de possibilités ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal