Sermons on Theology:

When The Shepherds Met The Shepherds

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Dec 14, 2009

The Lord’s humble coming tells us more about His glory than any spectacle ever can.

From my family, I would like to greet each one of you a blessed Christmas! In their December 13, 2004 issue, exactly 5 years ago, Newsweek came up with a cover story about “The Birth of Jesus.”[1] Its subtitle was “From Mary to the manger, how the Gospels mix faith and history to tell the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Mission Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 22, 2009

Jesus came to be our prophet, priest, and king.

THREEFOLD OFFICE OF CHRIST Many notable people have commented on Jesus’ place as the most famous, important, and significant person in history: • “I am an historian, I am not a believer, but I must confess as a historian that this penniless preacher from Nazareth is irrevocably the very center of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Salvation

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 26, 2010

A GREAT CHALLENGE WE FACE WITH REGARDS TO SALVATION IS TO BELIEVE THAT GOD CAN LOVE US ENOUGH TO SAVE US. THIS MESSAGE DEALS WITH THIS ISSUE.

THE CHALLENGE OF SALVATION ACTS 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: ONE SUNDAY MORNING A PREACHER WAS MAKING THE POINT THAT DEATH IS A NATURAL PART OF THE LIFE CYCLE. HE QUOTED GENESIS 3:19 SAYING THAT WE CAME FROM DUST AND TO DUST WE WILL RETURN. AFTER THE SERVICE A FIVE YEAR OLD BOY CAME RUNNING UP TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Some Profound Heresies

Contributed by John A. Peck on Jan 27, 2010

On the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee, a clear look at some distorted teachings on Atonement and Salvation are presented, one by one, and a brief look at the therapeutic nature of Atonement.

Some Profound Heresies Luke 18:10-14 Today, I’m going to teach you some profound heresies! In today’s Gospel, we have two men. This is a short, but important parable. First, the Pharisee. The Pharisee begins his prayer “O God, I thank you that I am not like other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-14

Denomination: Orthodox

Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 25, 2011

After 4 weeks talking about anger, we will dive into what forgiveness means.

Amazing Grace January 31, 2010 Eight people entered a glass enclosed biosphere in September 1991, in Tucson, Arizona. Four men and 4 women volunteered for a 2 year experiment of isolation. All were scientists and had undergone intense psychological evaluations. Yet, within months, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

Getting To Know Jesus, #8 - The Church Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Apr 9, 2010

Jesus is THE Master Builder of His church, and this church. He uses lots of different people in many different ways to create something wonderful, unique, and pretty cool I might add.

Getting to Know Jesus, #8 – The Church A couple of weeks ago, we had some friends come to visit us for a few days. They also came to visit us here at WCC. But their main purpose in coming was to build something, along with friends of theirs, and some of their friends, etc, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit: The Gift Of Unity

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 27, 2010

Delivered in 1986, shortly after pastoral call. The Spirit gives us unity in a time of riskiness and danger. That gift is more than unanimity; it is dedication to God's purposes.

Not everything in every sermon has to be communicated in words. Words and speech are only a part of the way you get a message across. A part of what you folks receive is not only what you hear, but also what you see. What you see and what you pick up just from being here is certainly a part of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Sojourners Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 21, 2005

27th and final in series on Joshua: Taking New Territory. This sermon is about the journey we are on, and some advice for the road.

Joshua 24:1-27 – Sojourners And now, here we are. We have reached the end of Joshua. Congratulate yourselves for surviving over 2 dozen sermons from one book. In truth, actually, I hope you have gained insight and wisdom on how to apply what you believe to how to behave. I hope that you have ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

How To Persevere In Prayer

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 19, 2003

Five points on how to persevere in prayer

How to Persevere in Prayer October 19, 2003 Introduction: Survey on Prayer: On March 31, 1997, Newsweek magazine published the result of a survey on people’s prayer beliefs and habits. The title of the survey was “Is God Listening?” 87%--of the people believe that God answers prayers. 54%--say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:41

Denomination: Adventist

Life And Simple Acts Of Kindness

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Jul 2, 2011

Our role in taking on the burdens of others and living a Christian life.

2nd Pentecost 11 Life and simple acts of kindness. Mathew 10: 40-42 This morning’s gospel is one of the shortest in the lectionary only being 2 verses long so I wanted to back up and take in two more verses so that this will make more sense to you the hearer. 38* and he who does not take his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Anglican

The Way Of The Jedi

Contributed by Christopher Young on Mar 29, 2010

What is one thing a soldier cannot do with out? Combat gear. We are at war, Not against terrorism but against pure unadulterated evil.

“The Way of the Jedi” Ephesians 6:10-20 I. Introduction: a. Have you ever been at a place in your life that you didn’t know which way to go? b. I have this week, we have been so busy with trying to get things ready to move that it seems like we’re getting no where ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Or Antichrist: The Fact Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 18, 2015

Who comes first, Christ or antichrist? This message lays the groundwork upon which we can build.

1. INTRODUCTION Yes, there are apparent contradictions in the Bible. A number of them! (I said apparent, not actual!) Ever tried to reconcile Divine Sovereignty with human free will? Justice with mercy? A Divine yet human Saviour? Ever struggled with the place of grace vs works in salvation? And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Takes Away Shame Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 13, 2016

Shame is a powerful negative emotion, more painful than guilt. See how Jesus takes away shame

I love the words of Apostle Paul to the Philippians, where he says "But one thing I do, forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on towards the goal for the prize of the upward call of Jesus Christ." Looking forward to pressing into more of what the Lord has ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Live It!!! Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 9, 2015

Having established our position in Christ and the glorious gifts of HIs presence, we are challenged to live in a manner worthy of our gift.

Live It! Ephesians 4:1-5 One of the themes in Ephesians is that Christ in a life in this wicked world must make a difference. You cannot have the King of Glory in your life and live as a secret agent for the Kingdom. You cannot be forgiven and receive the title deed of God in your heart by the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Chose You

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 29, 2019

Some of us might have trouble believing that the big, eternal God would ever even notice little old me. But Paul, right from the start of his letter to the Ephesians, emphasized that God had chosen them to be his.

This is our third Sunday now focusing on the book of Ephesians. At last we're getting around to starting at the beginning. We have already peaked at parts of chapter 2 and chapter 3 because of special themes for Epiphany and Human Relations Sunday. But now we get back to a more orderly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14