Sermons on The Process:

"Celebrating The Season Whatever Your Circumstances" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

We can have the joy of the Lord no matter what our circumstances

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Third Sunday of Advent Joy December 15, 2002 “Celebrating the Season Whatever Your Circumstances” Psalm 126 INTRODUCTION: No Christmas This Year We won’t have a Christmas this year, you say For now the children have all gone away And the house is so lonely, so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The End Is Just The Beginning Series

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Mar 23, 2003

Diligence and vigilance mark the life of an effective Christian. It’s not enough to make a "one time commitment"- God calls us to a marathon of faith.

“The end is just the beginning” Nehemiah 6:15 through 7:3 Last weekend...just one week ago...60 of our men were up on a mountain for a retreat. We were planning and had our ideas of what the weekend would look like. HOW we would keep the men busy and active and engaged…and then came the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Depression

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

Depression is one of the most common psychological problems, affecting nearly everyone through either personal experience or through depression in a family member. Each year over 17 million American adults experience a period of clinical depression.

(Slide #1) Job 30:16-17 16 "And now my heart is broken. Depression haunts my days. 17 My weary nights are filled with pain as though something were relentlessly gnawing at my bones. NLT (Slide #2) Job 30:25-28 26 So I looked for good, but evil came instead. I waited for the light, but darkness ...read more

Scripture: Job 30:16-17, Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Everything We Need Series

Contributed by James Buchanan on Mar 27, 2003

The first in a series of 5 sermons dealing with abundant living from 2 Peter 1:3-11. We have everything we need for life and godliness!

Two old friends met one day after many years. One attended college, and now was very successful. The other had not attended college and never had much ambition. The successful one said, "How has everything been going with you?" "Well, one day I opened the Bible at random, and dropped my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4, John 10:1, John 10:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Saved Soul, But A Lost Life

Contributed by Edwin Hardy on Mar 28, 2003

It is a word of warning to the church of an unproductive life for God.

Saved Soul, But A Lost Life 1Cor. 3:14-15 [14] If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. [15] If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. Jesus said, “ I have come to seek and to save that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Do We Tell The Children?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 29, 2003

What do Christians tell children about the war in Iraq?

WHAT DO WE TELL THE CHILDREN? Ecclesiastes 3:8 - Ecclesiastes 3:8 says that there is a time for war and a time for peace. On Wednesday night of this past week, United States forces, in response to orders given by President George Bush, launched an armed attack on the nation of Iraq. The ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:8, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Bring About Change

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 7, 2003

Jesus realized that His job was not to change everything and everyone in society. He also understood that His primary job was not to bring about social, political or economic changes in his community. (Mark 10:45) "For even the Son of Man did not come to

Quote: Some people will change when they see the light. Others change only when they feel the heat. Traditional. Quote: Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change by forces impressed upon it. Issac Newton, First Law of Motion. Quote: Cornford’s Law: Nothing is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Love A Parade!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 12, 2003

Palm Sunday - moving quickly from the joy of the moment to the Journey of Jesus life. From Light to heavy.

I love a Parade! Mark 1: 1-11 Palm Sunday always reminds me of parades when I was a kid in Douglasville and especially since I have lived here. Personally, I don’t like being in them as much as watching them. This week I immediately thought of my favorite parade. It was on the Fourth of July ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

Cheers, Jeers, And Tears

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 14, 2003

THe triumphal entry of our troops in Baghdad It reminded me of another Triumphal entry, which also contained cheers, jeers, and tears – the entry of our Lord into Jerusalem on the first Palm Sunday.

INTRODUCTION: This past week my heart was thrilled as I watched our United States Military drive into Baghdad. It was amazing watching the cheering crowd rallying as they pulled down the massive statue of Saddam Hussein. In that crowd there were mixed reactions. There were those, the majority, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Life Series

Contributed by Peter Parry on Apr 18, 2003

All power in Heaven and on earth has been given to Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.

The Power of Life (Mt.28:1-7;16-20) Each Easter we celebrate the victory of Jesus Christ rising from the dead: “up from the grave He arose (we sing) with a mighty triumph oer His foes; He arose a victor from the dark domain, and He lives forever with His saints to reign…Hallelujah! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Congregational

Called To Be The Salt Of The Earth

Contributed by John Hamby on May 31, 2005

Five Qualities in which Christians are to be Like Salt.

“Called To Be the Salt of the Earth” Matthew 5:13 “A Peanuts cartoon, showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown. She said, "Guess what, Chuck. The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office. It was your fault, Chuck." He said, "My fault? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

"When Abram Heard From God"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 3, 2005

God initiates His contact with us. How do we repond?

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Churches June 5, 2005 “When Abram Heard from God” Genesis 12:1-7 INTRODUCTION: In today’s scripture God chose an ordinary person to carry out His plan and purpose in the world. He was a person who lived in a world of responsibilities duties, temptations and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Be Holy

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 4, 2005

God calls all His children to a life of holy living by His grace, and this call is not optional but imperative. This sermon was originally prepared as my farewell message to the people of Decatur Central United Methodist Church.

Be Holy --I Peter 1:13-16 Leviticus 20:6-9 Leviticus 20:6 - 9 (NRSV), “If any turn to mediums and wizards, prostituting themselves to them, I will set my face against them, and will cut them off from the people. 7Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy; for I am the LORD your God. 8Keep my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Sins Against The Spirit Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 6, 2005

A sermon outlining the sins of blasphemy, grieving and quenching of the Spirit

Sermon Series: ¡§God, The Holy Spirit¡¨ Sermon #3 ¡§Sins Against the Spirit¡¨ Text: Matthew 12:30-32 OPENING JOKE: ¡§Four Preachers Confess¡¨ Four preachers met for a friendly gathering. During the conversation one preacher said, ¡§Our people come to us and pour out their hearts, confess certain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:30-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Involved Or Committed?

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 6, 2005

In the family of God, the heart of commitment follows the footsteps of Jesus.

Involved or Committed? Romans 15:4-13 (New International Version) 4For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. 5May the God who gives endurance and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Lutheran