Sermons on Thirsty People:

The Great Commandment

Contributed by Steve Greene on Jan 23, 2006

The challenge is for all of us to learn to love God and love people on a deeper level.

The Great Commandment A minister was speaking about all the things money can’t buy. “Money can’t buy happiness, it can’t buy laughter and money can’t buy love” he told the congregation. Driving his point home he said, “What would you do if I offered you $1,000 not to love your mother and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Nazarene

Everyone's Golden Rule

Contributed by Eric Muirhed on Oct 20, 2000

Jesus removes barriers between people and gives us a common ground of love.

Everyone’s Golden Rule In the name of Jesus Christ, who teaches us to found our lives on love. Amen. “Do unto others.” This pretty much sums up the Golden Rule. We’ve all heard about it, and to be honest it is a very simple, sensible statement that reflects wisdom in the matters of interpersonal ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Mission To Evangelize The World Series

Contributed by John Ojewole on Oct 20, 2000

The great commission of Jesus to all believers to make disciples of all people-groups.

The Mission To Evangelize The World Matthew 28:16-20 By John Ojewole The text of the message preached at the 2nd Annual Conference of the North American Fellowship of African Baptist Pastors, held in Nashville Tennessee from September 18 – 19, 2000. Today, I am speaking from a familiar passage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Love In Overalls Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 23, 2000

How to love people enough to like them by developing the art of unconditional acceptance.

Love In Overalls (Message #12 of the Series: View From God’s Mountaintop) Matthew 5.1and John 13.34-35 October 22, 2000 ------------------------- This morning we connect two texts. The first is the prologue to Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Matthew 5:1

Denomination: United Methodist

Turn Ye, Turn Ye, For Why Will Ye Die?

Contributed by Larry Meador on Nov 2, 2000

God does not delight in people going to Hell, but desires you to turn to Him.

SERMON 15 TURN YE, TURN YE, FOR WHY WILL YE DIE? EZEKIEL 33:11 (11) Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel? I ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:11

Divided We Fall

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

Church conflict dishonors the Lord and can do great damage to people's souls

RYAN: Oh, don't give me that, Andy! Anyone with half a brain knows that I am right. ANDY: Are you saying I am stupid? Listen, Ryan, you better take back what you said or I'll throw you halfway across the room! RYAN: Yeah? You and what army? ANDY: Don't get me mad, Ryan. These hands are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Giving Church Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 27, 2000

A giving church is filled with people who have fully given their lives to God.

- I once read of a farmer who went to the office of a televangelist and asked if he could see "the Head Hog of the Trough." The receptionist was offended and said in response, "Sir, if you're talking about our beloved minister, you may call him Reverend or Pastor, but I don't think it would be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gambling With The Cross

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

Far too many people are playing around the edge of faith and gambling with the cross

Gambling with the Cross Luke 23:26-43 Good Friday Service April 10, 1998 Introduction I. Poem by George MacLeod A. We have come to commemorate the crucifixion: We need to put this event into perspective, focus needs to be on content not cosmetics - we want to look good, focus on christ rather than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-43

Denomination: Church Of God

Being An Example For Jesus

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 21, 2000

To show how believers are suppose to live in front of other people as examples for Christ

1 TIMOTHY 4:12 "BEING AN EXAMPLE FOR JESUS" INTRO: Timothy was a young man, therefore there was the possibility that some in the church would have difficulty in accepting his ministry. How could he overcome the opposition to his being so young? There was only one way: he had to prove that he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12, 1 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Past The Past

Contributed by James Groce on Apr 18, 2001

All the promises of the Bible for God’s people were claimed by pleading the blood

Past The Past The Bible says come and let us reason together. • There is something we have to reason together so that we are the victorious people we were saved to be. Pleading the blood has been a part of the faith of the old-timers when they experienced attacks from the devil or needed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Bricks

Contributed by David Anderson on May 5, 2001

God builds His people together for their benefit and to show His Kingdom in the world.

 Sermon: "Living Bricks" Anderson Isaiah 62:1-5; I Cor. 12:1-11; John 2:1-11 + + + In the light of Epiphany, as it shines in the words, hearts and hands of God’s people, I would like to share two texts from today’s readings. First from the prophet Isaiah, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:2, 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Denomination: Lutheran

A Call To Commitment Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

The success of God’s work depends on the willingness of his people to play their part.

It’s appropriate to ask, on the day of our AGM, how committed are you to the work of God here at St Theodore’s? It’s a question that we all need to consider as we come to look at Haggai ch 1. If you’ve been here over the last month or so, you’ll know that we’ve been working our way through ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1

Denomination: Anglican

What Insights Can The Bible Give Us For Relating Effectively To Our Authorities?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Ask the Lord to put people of wisdom, knowledge and Godliness in positions of leadership.

1. Ask the Lord to put people of wisdom, knowledge and Godliness in positions of leadership. Moses wrote, "And now let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man and put him in charge of the land of Egypt." 2. Respectfully remind authorities to serve with a healthy reverence for the Lord. David ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Majestic Presence Of The God Of Israel Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD’S VICTORY PROCESSION ESTABLISHES HIS PEOPLE AND SCATTERS HIS ENEMIES

BIG IDEA: GOD’S VICTORY PROCESSION ESTABLISHES HIS PEOPLE AND SCATTERS HIS ENEMIES INTRODUCTION: Commentators point to a wide range of forms included in this psalm so that it has been classified "as a medley of songs and hymns". (Wycliffe Bible Commentary) Looking at God’s repeated victories ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Want A King

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

On Palm Sunday, the people wanted Jesus to be their king, but on their terms. Much has not changed.

Introductory Considerations 1. Don’t you wish you had been there? Standing along the side of the road waiting and watching Jesus come in the holy city of Jerusalem, into the place where He would establish His rule. People shouting and waving palm branches, even laying their cloaks on the road to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed