Sermons on Thomas Becket:

Today God Is First Part 1 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

Putting God first requires resetting our priorities.

Have we ever promised something to the Lord and then we failed to follow through on our commitment? We promised to give a certain amount to the mission pledge card last year but reneged on that pledge? At that time, our business was doing well. Then, the oil crisis came. The peso-dollar exchange ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Enslaved No More Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 20, 2008

We too were enslaved once. We too were held down by the bonds of sin, and yes, we can remain in slavery on account of our ignorance. We are no longer slaves, we are now in fact sons, entitled to the full rights of an heir.

William Knibb sailed for Jamaica in November of 1824. He traveled to replace his missionary brother Thomas, who had died just a few months before his departure from England. His school in Jamaica dedicated to the children of slaves prospered. Slaves flocked from the sugarcane fields every night ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Toward Spiritual Maturity - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2008

Sermon 7 in Hebrews Series

Toward Spiritual Maturity Part 1 Hebrews 5:11-6:3 Warning Signs of Arrested Development Ears that Don’t Hear the Word (5:11) Mouths that Don’t Speak the Word (5:12) Stomachs that Don’t Digest the Word (5:12b-14) What is Milk? The basics of Salvation The basics of the Church The basics of End ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Pentecost

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 31, 2009

The Holy Spirit birthed the church on Pentecost. He is alive today and the Christian’s challenge to work out his/her calling in the light of the Resurrection and Pentecost.

Sermon for CATM – Pentecost Sunday – May 31, 2009 It had been the most intense experience of their lives. A Jewish carpenter and Rabbi had called each of them out from where they were. Some were fishermen - 5 of them actually; one was a tax collector; most were of unknown occupation; some were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Failures Should Pray Part Ii

Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 11, 2009

Who wouldn’t want God’s forgiveness? It’s free, forever, and complete. If Jesus is offering this kind of forgiveness for anybody, then why is He shunned and hated so much? Some public prayers are tolerated in our society as long as they don’t mention the

Purpose: To describe the proper goals for repentance. Aim: I want the listener to pursue inner holiness. INTRODUCTION: King David was a great sinner who needed great forgiveness. Last time we looked at God’s pathway to forgiveness. When we ask for forgiveness God’s way, we are forgiven. Period! ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Ourselves Beyond Ourselves Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

If we truly want to "find ourselves" we shouldn’t look within but look outside of ourselves.

Beginning a series called LIVING BEYOND SELF…about how we truly find our lives by living beyond ourselves. Today I want to explore the quest to find ourselves. Many may feel the paradox of our cultural quest… feeling lost in the mass of humanity… even while becoming more self aborbed. Perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Rumors Become True: Easter Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jun 15, 2009

EASTER AND THE RUMOR OF THE RESURRECTION AND OUR RESPONSE TO IT IS THE PIVOTAL POINT IN EVERY PERSON’S SPIRITUAL JOURNEY.

When the Rumors Become True -- Easter INTRODUCTION I’d like you to take a quiz. Which of the following stories is true? Woman Marries Eiffel Tower. Erika Eiffel said Her love of the Eiffel Tower is somewhat recent, and two years ago the San Francisco woman had a commitment ceremony and changed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Prostitutes, Skater Kids, And All Other Manner Of 'sinners' Welcome!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 3, 2008

Do the most reviled of sinners feel welcome and loved in our churches?

Matthew 21:28-32 “Prostitutes, Skater Kids, and All Other Manner of ‘Sinners’ Welcome!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org In their book Justice in the Burbs: Being the Hands of Jesus Wherever You Live Will and Lisa Samson ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: United Methodist

The Pattern For Church Life

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 9, 2008

Mary wasn’t perfect put she is the perfect example of motherhood and Christianity.

May 11, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Luke 1:46 Subject: Mother’s Day Sermon Title: Holy Ghost Mama Happy Mother’s Day! And Happy Pentecost! I wonder if there is any significance to the fact that Mother’s Day and Pentecost fall on the same day this year? You men may not know it but being a mom has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Pursuit Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 16, 2011

Paul speaks of the pursuit of holiness, the path to holiness, the path we all need to take. 1- Go after holy living 2- Fight the good fight 3- Cling to the good confession 4- Seek to honor the King

INTRO.- 11 But you, man of God, flee from all this. All of what? The previous verses about lack of godliness, material discontent, and the love of money, etc. We must flee evil or run from evil. We cannot purse something if we don’t leave something behind. And we cannot pursue godliness if we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wonder Of It All Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 3, 2011

Paul looked at the history of Israel and whre others saw no meaning he saw God at work. He knew God had called Israel and that call still held Though a mystery, God's call is effectual.

“Between the Lines: The Wonder of It All” Romans 11:25-36 A man was determined to read the entire New York City telephone directory – every name and every number. When he was about half way through someone asked him how it was going. He responded, “There’s a whale of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Free Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011

The moment every Christian begins to truly grow in Him is when we realize we’re completely dependent on Him for forgiveness. It is only then that we become free to fully yield our lives to God. But God does not leave us there. He has given us his Spirit t

Breathe: Living Free Acts 2:42-47 and 2 Corinthians 3:17 In London, the ad agency handling T-Mobile’s account hired dance troupes in the Liverpool London train station to dance to music piped in over the station’s intercom system. The dancers had two minutes to get everyone to dance to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

A Heart Like His Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 24, 2011

This sermon introduces a series about having a heart like Jesus based on Max Lucado's book, "Just Like Jesus."

A. The story is told of a doctor who told his rich, old man that he was going to die if he didn't get a new heart soon. 1. The old man told the doctor to search the world for the best heart available, and money was no object. 2. A few days later the doctor called the old man and said he found ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

At One Time We Were Foolish Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 7, 2011

1- We were once slaves to sin but now we are saved 2- We were once lacking mercy but now we are recipients 3- We were once ignorant of grace but now we are heirs

INTRO. - At one time we were foolish. We all have a past. And sometimes our past is not the best. Haven’t we all done some foolish things? ILL.- The running of the bulls. Did you ever want to run with the bulls in PAMPLONA, Spain? Thousands of daredevils dashed through the narrow streets of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Age Before Beauty Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Dec 6, 2011

Paul writes to the churches in Galatia about how being under the Law is like being a child but when we are set free in Christ we finally come of age as God’s people.

I sat in a restaurant this week at a table next to two guys who when their food arrived they decided which one would pray by saying, ‘Age before beauty’. I thought they both fell into the same category and unless they were waiting for someone else to arrive there was no ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7