Sermons on The Problem Of Evil:

Perpetuation Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 21, 2008

Fourth of a four part series on how our church cares for our community through the ministry of our members.

Many of you have probably seen the 1995 movie “Mr. Holland’s Opus” starring Richard Dreyfuss. It’s a movie about an aspiring composer named Glenn Holland whose real passion is to compose a symphony, but who takes a job as a high school band teacher to pay the bills and to, he hopes, provide him ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who's The Boss? Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

The way you pray reminds you who is in charge. Before Jesus ever taught us to ask Him for anything, He tells us to recognize the One who is in charge of everything.

Years ago, when we lived in Gulfport, MS, my job was such that I had to spend a lot of time away from home. For 8 years, I averaged 300 days a year on the road. That’s a lot of nights away. Some of those were in field conditions. Some of them were in military billeting. But most of them were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing God Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

Have you ever wished that God would show Himself to you? Did you know that He already has? We’ll see that in our passage today as we look at the prologue to John’s gospel.

Do you ever wonder what it must be like to see God? I’ve heard it said that for us to try to see God in His fullness and completely describe Him would be like a germ trying to describe the universe. In and of Himself, God is completely incomprehensible to man. In His eternal three-in-one ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Motley Crew, In Chains

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 3, 2008

Tychicus, Onesimus, and Aristarchus chose to chain themselves to ministries of encouragement, inclusion, and support.

If you follow the rock music scene, I guess I should hurry to assure you that the sermon today is not about a heavy metal group, nor is it about some kind of kinky fetish. The theme, "A Motley Crew, In Chains" is evoked by the long list of names which Paul singles out as he finishes the Colossian ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Promises In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 9, 2008

Jesus is the Messiah as promised in the Hebrew Scriptures.

PROMISES IN THE DARKNESS S: Incarnation C: Prophecies fulfilled Th: I Love It When a Plan Comes Together Pr: JESUS IS THE MESSIAH AS PROMISED IN THE HEBREW SCRIPTURES. ?: How? How do we know? KW: Proofs TS: We will find in our study of Scripture eight proofs that Jesus is the Messiah as promised ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Likes Kids!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

Message about Jesus’ attitude toward children and the child-like.

Jesus Likes Kids! Matthew 19:13-15 January 27, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: You know, I kinda like kids. In fact, I love kids – at least certain ones. I think kids are a good idea – especially ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Place Of Possessions (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

Discussion of the Rich Young Man.

The Place of Possessions (Part 1) Matthew 19:16-30 February 17, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: When I was 7 or 8 years old, living in Pine Ridge, my life was forever changed by a show on TV ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work!

Contributed by Daniel Harman on Mar 5, 2008

A sermon promoting the explosive power of teamwork in our Families, Churches, Communities & Work Place - it encourages working together in unity & co-operation to fulfill God’s plan & purpose not only for our own lives, but also for the lives of those in

TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK MEDIA CLIP (optional suggestions): Chicken Run, Toy Story 2, Gladiator fight scene OR get 2 people to carry a large box/table for a visual demonstration Introduction (the hook to get attention): How many people would like to see this church packed every Sunday? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Questioning Jesus Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Mar 10, 2008

The ups and downs in life.

Questioning Jesus - The Tempter Matthew 3:16-4:4 February 10, 2008 Not long after Jesus gives an inspiring - revolutionary - spell-bounding speech on what it is that he represents -what it is he is about. -what he is for. A teacher of the law - a man with a good mind - a man who thinks well - a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does Everyone Who Believes Believe? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 11, 2008

True faith seeks glory from God.

Scripture Introduction “Seeing is believing,” or is it? Is “seeing, believing,” or is “believing, seeing”? A group of men stand meters from Jesus; they believe he is there; they know he exists; they see his miracles. Yet he says that they do not believe. Earlier we read James’ indictment of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

More Than A Conqueror!

Contributed by Paul Johnson on Mar 16, 2008

This sermon encourages everyone to rejoice because we are more than conquerors do to the love of Christ Jesus.

Sermon Title – More than a Conqueror! Sermonic Text - Matthew 21:1-11 As a pastor I cannot endorse any candidate for President. I think America is very fortunate this year in that any of the remaining three candidates would probably make a good president. Given the intense scrutiny and voracity ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Never Called Shotgun

Contributed by Kirk Wannop on Jan 17, 2008

Jesus tells us to give up the seat of honour so His grace can flow through our humility

Jesus Never Called Shotgun Luke 14:1-14 Jan 20th, 2008 I have to confess that when I hear someone call “shotgun” it gets my hackles up a bit. When they say shotgun I hear “me; me; me.” It reminds me of when our kids were young I would tell them not to say “I’m the king of the castle and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Mennonite

Love God. Love People. Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 20, 2008

When Jesus was asked what mattered most to God, he said two things: Love God. Love People. This is the begining of series abou these two commands.

This sermon is taken from my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 Love God. Love People. Scott Bayles, pastor First ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Christian Church

The Loving Pastor Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 27, 2008

Jesus demonstrates the heart of a true pastor when he leads the lost sheep of Israel to green pasture... litterally.

The Loving Pastor Pastor Jesus. It’s not a phrase you hear very often. In fact, you may never have heard Jesus referred to quite like that. Nevertheless, Jesus was and is our pastor—the Good Pastor. The word pastor—which we often use to describe our church leaders and preachers—is derived from the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:31-44

Denomination: Christian Church

A Big Picture Perspective Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 29, 2008

This series explores the Sermon on the Mount. With this introductory message, we examine the overall themes and structure of this dynamic teaching from Christ. Extensive inspiration for this series derived from D. Martin Lloyd-Jones "Studies on the Ser

(Recite Matthew 5:1 & 2). And with those words we are launched into one of the most famous, worldwide known sermons of all time. Let’s see how well we know the Sermon on the Mount. A little Sermon on the Mount Trivia. (Give trivia quiz) Well today we want to establish a big picture ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan