Sermons on This Too Shall Pass:

The Security Guard Did Some Good Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 24, 2005

An Easter Sunrise sermon reflecting on how the posting of the guard worked out to the Lord’s favor.

March 27, 2005 Matthew 27:62-28:10 About a year ago I used to drive past a local bank and see a rather overweight man with an official uniform standing outside of the building. He was known as the security guard. Whereas he stood outside in the freezing cold, I don’t know how much he could ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Become Righteous

Contributed by David Asch on Mar 31, 2005

This message answers the question, "How do you obtain, accrue, get righteousness? How can you go from having no righteousness to being declared full of righteousness?

How to Become Righteous Romans 4:1-5; 13-15 Americans are more in debt than ever before. It’s worse than you think… Last week we talked about the debt we owe God; how we all start out in life in a hole, so to speak, with God. God declares us unrighteous because of sin – Romans 3:10. This starts at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Time To Laugh Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Apr 25, 2005

When was the last time you had a good laugh? Let me ask you an important question. Was life meant to be enjoyed or endured? To be honest, you might have to do a little bit of both.

IT’S TIME TO LAUGH (series) HOW TO ENJOY LIFE Philippians 1:1-2 This is from the desk of some travel agents concerning people who shouldn’t be allowed to leave home. 1. I had someone ask for an aisle seat so that their hair wouldn’t get messed up by being near the window! 2. A client ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living A Life Of Love Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

How we act and how we speak to each other really does matter to God. You may be just mirroring what you see people doing and saying around you - but is it right?

The cover story of the September 14th issue of Newsweek magazine is very revealing about our culture today. The story is entitled: "How to say no to your kids." What I found interesting wasn’t the tips of saying "no" but on why it’s so hard for parents to do it. Some statistics jump off the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Passion To The Christ

Contributed by Steve Rutherford on Sep 13, 2005

This message is to challenge listeners to be passionate in their worship of Jesus Christ.

Passion To The Christ (Joh 11:34 KJVR) And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see. (Joh 11:35 KJVR) Jesus wept. (Joh 11:36 KJVR) Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him! (Joh 11:37 KJVR) And some of them said, Could not ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 16, 2005

Pentecost 17(B) - God’s mercy triumphs over judgment when believers realize that mercy is the law of God’s love and mercy acts with deeds of love.

MERCY TRIUMPHS OVER JUDGMENT James 2:8-10; 12-18 - September 11, 2005 - Pentecost 17 Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Today we are going to talk about the deeds and actions of Christian faith. But before we do that, it is important to remind ourselves that the faith we have, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Running For Freedom - Which Way Will You Run Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 19, 2005

Why did God send Philip witness to the Eunuch? This was an important official in Ethiopia. Why not send Peter, or John or one the other apostles?

OPEN: On our vacation last month we went to Philadelphia. We took the guided tour of the city in a double-decker bus and saw various statues and parks, Betsy Ross’s home, as well as Benjamin Franklin’s grave. Our guide told us that people throw approximately $3000 in pennies on Franklin’s grave ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Matthew 14:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healing For The Soul

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2005

When you soul needs healing: rest, tell God all about it, rediscover God, Develop an Others Orientation.

Sermon: Healing for the Soul 1 Kings 19:1-18 March 13, 2005 Rest, Tell God all about it, Rediscover God, Develop an Others Orientation. Police officer Ricky Orlowski was on patrol about 5 pm March 11 when he noticed a minivan with Illinois plates parked on a secluded street near a church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8, 1 Kings 19:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Impossible Becomes Possible

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 4, 2005

Pentecost 20(B) - The impossible (eternal salvation) becomes possible: not by our works or not by our wealth, but only by God’s grace.

THE IMPOSSIBLE BECOMES POSSIBLE Mark 10:17-27 - October 2, 2005 - Pentecost 20 Dear Fellow-Redeemed & Saints in the Lord: All things are possible with God. Today our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ teaches us that even the impossible becomes possible. Maybe in your lifetime you have seen ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Comfort-Able Christianity

Contributed by Ryan Sato on Jan 13, 2005

“COMFORT-able” Christian faith…. A faith that is able to comfort ‘cuz it’s grounded in reality of the ups and downs of life. (Don’t ya hate it when someone is trying to comfort you and they’re not in touch with reality….or there not even connecting with

Opener: There’s always talk of needing to get out of our Comfort zones….And often it is thought of as noble or daring but in the end, don’t we all just long for comfort??? At the end of the day are we a people who long to have a miserable night or are we thinking “once I get home, I’m gonna put ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Life That Pleases God

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 30, 2005

The life that pleases God: 1. "Bear Fruits" 2. "Keeps on Growing" 3. "Endures Forever" 4. "Live Gratefully"

THE LIFE THAT PLEASES GOD Colossians 1:9-14 What does it mean to live a life that pleases God? If you are like most people, that simple question may leave you tongue-tied. It’s likely that you never thought about the question in such simple form. But, if you were pressed for an answer, you would ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Yes It's Worth It!

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 1, 2005

Our main text today is I Corinthians 15:58. And in this verse Paul tells Christians what they need to do to overcome discouragement as they live for Christ, he tells them how to breakout, from the dungeons of despair.

"YES! IT’S WORTH IT" TEXT: I CORINTHIANS 15:58 INTRODUCTION I am really excited about the study we will be doing together today. I was already to study another text with you this morning, BUT I was convicted, I believe by the Holy Spirit, of the need to share and study I Corinthians 15:58 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose-Full Church: An Overview Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003

4 of 18 messages on moving toward greater health as a church

The Purpose-full Church: An Overview (NTC4T-4) I. Discovering the Purposes of the Church A. Purpose-Driven vs. Program-Driven B. Why Be Purpose Driven? C. The Great Commandment D. The Great Commission Introduction Years ago on a variety show, a guest appeared who was a body builder. The crowd ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:21-22, Ephesians 1:22-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Breathe Like A Believer

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Nov 19, 2003

In Psalm 51 King David gives us a picture of the "spiritual breathing" believers do every day. We exhale our sorrow and repentance over our sins. We inhale God’s mercy and forgiveness by faith.

Take a deep breath and hold it. Now exhale. What just happened? You took some air into your lungs. Your lungs removed the oxygen from the air for your body to use. You then exhaled what your body doesn’t need—carbon dioxide. What you took in sustains your life. What you breathed out is of no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Sharing Christ With Hindus

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Nov 28, 2003

The following article is meant to give you some practical suggestions in sharing Christ with Hindus. Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. (II Corinthians 9:6)

Hinduism is the major religion of India and Nepal. The diaspora of Hinduism means great populations of Hindus are found in almost every part of the world. With one out of every seven people of the world being Hindu there are numerous occasions to share Christ with Hindus. The need for Hindus to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6

Denomination: Baptist