Sermons on The Protest:

Freedom Of Conscience Series

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Feb 22, 2005

The role of conscience in interpretting Scripture.

Freedom of Conscience On January 5th 1527 Felix Mantz, who was one of three of the initial leaders of the ‘Anabaptist’ movement in Switzerland during the reformation, was charged with re-baptising people. The Magistrate condemned him because in the Magistrate’s opinions Mantz’s doctrines were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Blessing The Boondocks

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005

Focusing on the relative obscurity of Mary and Elizabeth in their historical contexts, this sermon encourages Christians who are "out in the boondocks" in any sense to take courage that God is pleased to do His work through them.

Second Sunday in Advent, Luke 1:26-45 Comparison shopping is a fairly standard technique for shoppers these days. The internet has made it really easy to do. Many websites have a standard format for describing the various features of a product, and you can select a number of different brands ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Rev.# 11~laodiceia- The Church That Makes Jesus Sick: Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 24, 2009

The 7th church, the church of Laodicea, the last day church, the church of mostly pretenders, they come to a church house in many cases for the sake of their reputation and to promote their business. This is the church that makes Jesus sick, as we’ll see

REV.#11~3:14-22 ~LAODICEIA- The Church That Makes Jesus Sick: Today we’ll continue in our study of the book of the REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST, today Lord willing we’re going to read and study a little to do with the 7th church, the church of Laodicea, the last day church, the church of mostly ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And Anger Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 5:Sermon on the Mount Series - Jesus addresses the issue of anger, and explains the greater way He has made for the believer.

The Great Commission Part 5 – Sermon on the Mount – Jesus and Anger Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † The Sermon on the Mount – The Beatitudes † We are the Salt, staying pure with God’s Holy Word † We are the Light, showing that Word to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Bible Church

Be Still And Know That I Am God

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Aug 26, 2008

There are people filled with turmoil and pain and only God can reveal to them what real peace is and that God is in control.

Psalm 46 reads, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. There is a river whose streams make ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Our Spiritual Metamorphosis: Step 1 – Conversion Series

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Sep 12, 2008

2nd in the Series on Spiritual Transformation

Our Spiritual Metamorphosis: Step 1 – Conversion John 3: 1-10a; 16-17 As you may recall, I began last week’s message with a Poem entitled “Metamorphosis.” I would like to use a portion of the opening, as well as the closing stanzas of that poem again this week as both a reminder of some of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: *other

Shaking Philippi Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 1, 2008

Exposition of Acts 16:25-40 regarding the Philippian Jail events

Text: Acts 16:25-40, Title: Shaking Philippi, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/5/08, AM A. Opening illustration: One sunny Sunday morning, Henry Jones awoke to find his wife standing over him, shaking him by the shoulder. "You have to get up," she urged. "We have to get ready for church.” "I don’t want to go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Role Of The Government, The Response Of The Christian Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 28, 2008

This sermon unpacks the role of the goverment in relation to God and the Christian. And the appropiate response it requires from the believer.

ROMANS 13: 1-7. GOVERNING AUTHORITIES PAUL HAS SHOWN US PREVIOUSLY HOW TO RESPOND TO THE MERCY OF GOD TO OFFER OURSELVES AS LIVING SACRIFICES INN THE CHURCH AND TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER SEEKING TO FAN INTO FLAME THOSE GIFTS WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN AND TO DEVELOP MORAL TRAITS WHICH ARE CHRIST LIKE TO ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Visit To The Upper Room

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 23, 2008

A dramatic monologue to use at communion.

A Visit to the Upper Room A Dramatic Monologue The setting is the upper room. The character is Thaddeus, one of the 12. He is straightening the room. Opening: Thaddeus turns is acts surprised to see someone. Oh, Hi there! You startled me. I did not expect anyone to be up here with me. My name ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

That They May Be One (A Sermon On John Chapter 17)

Contributed by David Smith on Jun 3, 2008

Jesus said, "I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by your name, the name that you gave me, so that they may be one, as we are one." (John 17:11)

“Kiss me Hardy” “Et Tu, Brute” “Strike the tents!” What do these statements have in common? They were each the last words of famous men (Lord Nelson, Julius Caesar and Robert E. Lee, respectively). Let me add one from a famous woman: "Hold the cross high so I may see it through the flames!" ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26, John 17:11-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Becoming Good Dirt

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jul 14, 2008

The Parable of the Sower teaches us not only what not to be, but what we can be to become fertile soil for the seed of the Spirit.

Introduction: The first recorded parable of Jesus is “The Parable of the Sower.” It is the only parable which Jesus explains line by line. One of the important things for us to understand is that fields in biblical times were not like our fields today which have been prepared by modern ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"I Want To Be Somebody"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 15, 2012

A sermon about the wisdom and power of God.

1 Corinthians 1:18-31 “I Want to Be Somebody” I just want to “be somebody” cries the burned out, workaholic father who comes home so tired and frustrated each night he has little energy for his wife and kids. I just want to “be somebody” bemoans the teenager ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Great Grace #5: Crucified With Christ And Living By Faith Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 3, 2013

The Good News of the Gospel tells us that we are justified by faith, crucified with Christ, and we can now live by faith.

GREAT GRACE & FREEDOM #5: CRUCIFIED WITH CHRIST; LIVING BY FAITH INTRO TO TOPIC: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO LIVE BY FAITH? STORY #1: One night a house caught fire and a young boy was forced to flee to the roof. The father stood on the ground below with outstretched arms, calling to his son, "Jump! I'll ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: *other

Follow God’s Plan For The Family

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 14, 2012

Follow God’s Plan for the Family 1) Wives, submit to your husband. 2) Husbands, love your wife. 3) Children, obey your parents. 4) Fathers, instruct your children.

XL Foods has been in the news quite a bit recently. Their beef has been less than X-L-ent thanks to unchecked E. coli contamination at its meat-packing plant in Brooks, AB. It turns out that the plant wasn’t even following its own safety plan for packaging meat. Nothing good happens when you ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

It's All About Religion (Part 15 ) Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 22, 2012

We are looking at what Jesus "really meant" and in doing so I hope that at this point you have come to at least consider that what you were taught about Christ Jesus, His claims, attitudes, actions warrant a reasoned second look.

Part 15 It’s All about "religion" I was walking across a bridge one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. So I ran over and said 'Stop! don't do it!' 'Why shouldn't I?' he said. I said, 'Well, there's so much to live for!' He said, 'Like what?' I said, 'Well...are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8, Exodus 30:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible