Sermons on The People Of God:

Mary Of Bethany Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 29, 2004

The significance is not in the cost but in the importance attached to it by Christ

MARY OF BETHANY MARK 14.3-9 Have you ever done anything extravagant for love’s sake? The advertisements tell us to buy diamonds as an expression of love. All sorts of things are suggested at Christmas time to express our love for someone. Matthew, Mark and John all record this incident of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Is Your Duty?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 23, 2007

This is the story of Mary and Martha. What is our duty - to be a Mary or a Martha?

What is Your Duty? Luke 10:38-42 July 22, 2007 For the past couple of years, I have been preoccupied with retirement. If you have spent any time around me at all, you know how I talk about our retirement plans all the time. I am eight years away from retirement – perhaps eleven – depending on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Methodist

How Will You Be Remembered?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 4, 2006

Message discussing the various people involved in the death of John the Baptist.

How Will You Be Remembered? Matthew 14:1-12 October 1, 2006 Introduction I don’t know about you, but one of my favorite things to read are biographies of people who made a difference. People like Teddy Roosevelt and Winston Churchill. Daniel Boone, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington. Pee Wee ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Speak Well Of God's Church

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001

We must speak well of God’s church, God’s people, and God’s servants to promote a positive and healthy atmosphere within and without the church.

Proverbs 16:24 “Speak Well Of God’s Church!” Intro: The tongue is a small flappy piece of meat…… (This message is not for your neighbor…..) ***A little boy just got saved and sat on a bench next to old man who looked upset. The little boy said to the man, "Sir, do you need to get ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Yourself A Real God

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 16, 2012

Idolatry has been the threat to the people of God from earliest days. God calls us to destroy the idols of the heart and worship Him, the True and Living God.

“Their idols are like scarecrows in a cucumber field, and they cannot speak; they have to be carried, for they cannot walk. Do not be afraid of them, for they cannot do evil, neither is it in them to do good.” [1] Churches in the western world are pathetic caricatures of the once ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:5

Denomination: Baptist

Harry Potter And Decent Christian Values

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 11, 2001

Many Christians are against Harry Potter, but look at what he stands for: not magic as evil, but decency, loyalty, honesty and prevailing against oppression. Don’t reject Harry without thought.

Sermon: Second Sunday of Advent - Evensong 9th December 2001 In the name of the +Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen We had been eagerly awaiting the evening for some time, and not just since the film’s release. In fact, the entire family had been looking forward to this moment ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How To Walk On Water!

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 1, 2002

Are you defeated? You can still break out of it

Many years ago, when I was a young Curate I took our Youth Club to Scargill House in the Yorkshire Dales in England. We were sharing the week-end with another Youth Club from Garston in Liverpool under the leadership of another young Curate, a friend of mine called Roy Baker. On our first full ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Did Jesus' Resurrection Mean To Mary Magdalene? Series

Contributed by Michael Thomas on Mar 22, 2002

A mesage on what the Resurrection may have meant to Mary Magdalene

What Did Jesus’ Resurrection Mean....? Series Sunday March 10/01 What did the Resurrection Mean To Mary? Intro: This month for the month of March leading up to Easter on the 31st, I am planning on doing a series of messages entitled, "What Did Jesus’ Resurrection Mean? Today, I would like for us ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Brethren Of Christ Iii” Series

Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Oct 26, 2000

This Sermon examines the names of the Brothers of Jesus.

“Brethren of Christ III” Heb. 3-4 James = Supplant: Works, Wisdom, Willingness Joses = Sympathy: Nearness, Necessity, Neighbor (Jepthah) “Simon = He that Hears” Intro: Heb. 3:7-11 1) Hear of His Promise 1A) To the Apostates v. 11-12 1B) To the Admonisher v. 13-15 1C) Of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:55

Denomination: Baptist

The Judas In All Of Us

Contributed by Leon Sanders on May 2, 2001

Judas, the man, was the sum total of the decisions that he himself made.As believers, we make some of the same decisions that effect not only ourselves, but to those to whom we are to reach for Christ.

Introduction: Many of us see The man Judas as a sinister precesence, someone who had an evil look or a devilish grin. In fact, as schocking as it seems, I believe that Judas was just an ordinary man who, because of some of the decisions that he made, missed the truth of who Jesus really was. More ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are They Saying About You?

Contributed by Carlton Coon on Dec 27, 2000

Reputation . . . what people are saying about you . . . have you given consideration to it lately?

What Are They Saying About You? I. How does one pick a plumber? a mechanic? a carpet-layer? an evangelist? a truck driver? The answer: By referral. What others are saying about that person. II. Very heavy weights (like people’s respect and confidence) are hung on the thin wire of reputation. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Like Barnabas

Contributed by Robert Fleener on Jan 11, 2001

Barnabas is a wonderful example of a godly Christian servant.

"BE LIKE BARNABAS" Acts 11:22-24 April 11, 1997 1. HE WAS WILLING TO SERVE They sent Barnabas . . . [22] 2. HE WAS OBEDIENT TO DIRECTION . . . he arrived . . . [23] 3. HE HAD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT . . . he . . . saw the evidence . . . [23] 4. HE HAD THE RIGHT ATTITUDE . . . he was glad ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

La Historia De Zaqui Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on May 14, 2004

Un relato modernizado de la historia de Zaqueo

La Historia de Zaqui Lucas 19:1-10 Zacarías (Zaqui para sus amigos) parecía tenerlo todo. Tenía un departamento hermoso con un auto deportivo en la puerta. Tenía un cómodo puesto en el gobierno, ganando muy buen dinero. Algunos insinuaban que el puesto era demasiado cómodo y el dinero era ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Matthew

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004

Matthew

Matthew MATTHEW: A Teaching Outline Part One: The Presentation of the King (1:1--4:11) I. The Advent ot the King 1:1--2:23 II. The Announcer of the King 3:1-12 III. The Approval of the King 3:13--4:11 Part Two: The Proclamation of the King (4:12--7:29) I. The Background for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of A Child Of God Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 31, 2008

The purpose of this message is to help us understand that the church is to minister to all walks of life and all kinds of people as God gives us the opportunity and to encourage us to reach out to the needy in our communities.

THE MINISTRY OF A CHILD OF GOD Acts 9:32-43 INTRODUCTION: A. The summer Olympics ended this past week in Beijing, China. 1. And it is natural for the games to be nationalistic – we each root for those who are of our own nation taking pride in those who win a. Who could not shout when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist