Sermons on Thomas Becket:

Forgiveness

Contributed by Michael Mccosker on Sep 20, 2007

Psalm 32 speaks of the Blessedness of Forgiveness

This morning we will be looking at Psalm 32. Psalm 32, a psalm of David was originally written as a song in which many believe was to be sung on the Day of Atonement, (the day in which all Israel would gather for the sacrifice of sin). As David pens this psalm, he is instructing the readers of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking The Fear Out Of Halloween

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 26, 2005

The truth of God’s Word will take the fear out of Halloween.

INTRO.- ILL.- One dark night two guys were walking home after a party and decided to take a shortcut through the cemetery. When they got to about the middle of the graveyard they were startled and stopped moving. There was this terrifying noise, “TAP-TAP-TAP” coming from the shadows. Trembling ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wise And The Otherwise (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 21, 2005

In order to know if you are truly wise or otherwise, you must first know what true wisdom is. In today’s lesson, James teaches two important truths about the nature of true wisdom.

Scripture Warren Buffett is one of the greatest investors in our day. He is also the second richest man in the world, with an estimated worth of $44 billion. Buffett is so famous that a special edition of the Monopoly board game features him and his companies. A couple of months ago, in June 2005, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"When Temptation Overwhelms Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 20, 2005

3rd in series on James. True faith is often displayed in its reaction to trouble. Trials produce opportunities for growth and development in the Christian life.

Chuck Swindoll tells of a mountain man from West Virginia who had never seen a city, or bright lights and modern inventions. He married a girl of the hills and they spent all their married years in the backwoods. Their one son, creatively named “Junior,” reached his sixteenth birthday, [and] his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18, James 1:9-12

Another Chance

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 28, 2005

We all need another chance. God graciously offers it if we’ll just accept it.

TEXT: JOHN 21:15-19 TITLE: “ANOTHER CHANCE” INTRODUCTION: A. I read about a fellow who definitely needs another chance in the employment scene. This fellow described his plight this way: 1. My first job was ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Know The Holy Spirit?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 1, 2005

A sermon showing that God’s Spirit is holy; an attribute we so often fail to remember. We discuss the absolute need to rely upon the Spirit or we will be powerless as Christians.

A man who was raised in the city bought a farm and moved to the country. He soon bought a cow. When he went to buy the feed for the cow, he was told the best way to use it for maximum milk. Several weeks later, the man came back to the store and said there was something wrong with the feed ...read more

Scripture: John 3:5-6

Denomination: *other

Honoring Some, Helping Others

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

In the light of grandparent’s day and the victims of Hurricane Katrina, we must honor some and help others.

INTRODUCTION: ILL.- One grandmother said, “My granddaughter came to spend a few weeks with me, and I decided to teach her to sew. After I had gone through a lengthy explanation of how to thread the machine, she stepped back, put her hands on her hips, and said in disbelief, "You mean you can do ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commitment

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

Commitment to worship and work.

INTRO.- ILL.- A journalist was assigned to the Jerusalem bureau of his newspaper. He got an apartment overlooking the Wailing Wall. After several weeks he realized that whenever he looked at the wall he saw an old Jewish man praying vigorously. The journalist wondered whether there was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39, Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Setting Up Your Life To Succeed In The Eyes Of God

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Feb 14, 2008

1. Success comes when you put God first. 2. Success is obedience to God’s laws, especially the law of love. 3. Success is generational.

Setting up your life to succeed in the eyes of God Grant van Boeschoten December 30th, 2007 Proverbs 3:6 (NCV) 6 Remember the Lord in all you do, and he will give you success. We are at the end of 2007 and a fresh new year is waiting in store for every single one of us. You haven’t made any ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:6

Living In Sin For Jesus Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 19, 2008

Part 1 in series Getting Free, a series that looks at growth in the Christian life, this message shows that for a while the struggle with sin continues to play a part in the life of a person even after coming to faith in Christ.

GETTING FREE Sermon One: Living in Sin for Jesus Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers February 17, 2008 I’m so excited about starting this series today! As most of you know by now I went to Indianapolis for a couple of weeks in January to take some classes. While I was there, I had the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

Hopeful

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 3, 2008

5th Sunday in Lent Sermon The raising of Lazarus

Fifth Sunday in Lent John 11:1- 45 Hopeful "Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. It was Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was ill. So the sisters sent to him, saying, "Lord, he ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Final Words, Part One Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Mar 9, 2008

Lessons we can learn from Jesus’ final words on Good Friday. Part one of two-part message.

<>The final words of a person are very important. --Our judicial system gives the final words of an individual extra weight, extra status in court trials, deeming death-bed testimonies to be of a special nature. --The final conversations of a pilot and others in the cockpit of an airplane provide ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:66-71

Denomination: Baptist

Meeting God When You Are Hungry Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 12, 2008

God allows us to participate in building his kingdom.

Introduction Thomas Edison (inventor of the light bulb) said, “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” Today we are with Jesus’ disciples when they miss an incredible opportunity. Not dressed in overalls, but as the much despised Samaritans. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Study The Ministry Of Jesus Christ_part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 12, 2008

The third of four reasons Luke suggests to study the ministry of Jesus Christ - to gain a perfect understanding of His life, death, and resurrection.

TITLE: WHY STUDY THE MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST SERIES: THE INCOMPARABLE MINISTRY OF JESUS THE MESSIAH TEXT: JOHN 21:24-25; LUKE 1:1-4 Introduction: As we continue studying the reasons for examining the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, we discover Luke’s desire for us to have a perfect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Shepherd's Credentials Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 13, 2008

In the 23rd Psalm we see the Shepherd’s CHARACTER, the Shepherd’s COMPASSION, and the Shepherd’s COMFORT.

In this Psalm trilogy, Psalms 22-24 present a wonderful view of our Savior. In the twenty-second Psalm, we witness the redeeming work of our Suffering Servant. In this Psalm, we experience the love and care of a Good Shepherd. In the twenty-fourth Psalm, we will rejoice in the finished work of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist