Sermons on Thomas Keating:

Getting Ready For Great Things

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 29, 2007

Are you tired of merely making it. Do you wish to do great things? We must realize that Jesus said we would do great things. He clearly tells us in John 14 that great things come from a personal, practical, patterened, powerful faith in a great God.

Intro: This is a wonderful passage. It is a passage that is full of Jesus. Jesus is comforting His disciples who are just beginning to realize he is going to die. Thomas says we don’t know the way Lord and Jesus says I am the way. Philip is looking for a spectacular sign and Jesus just wants ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

I'm A Transformer And I'm More Than Meets The Eye

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Dec 31, 2007

This sermon is one of encouragement to the believers to never conform to this world because we have been transformed by the Spirit of the living God through Christ Jesus. We are TRANSFORMERS and we are MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE because when we were transfo

Introduction: I remember when I was at the Clifton Park Junior High School on Hartford Road, there was a cartoon out by the name of Transformers. Its theme song was Transformers, more than meets the eye. Transformers, robots in disguise. Little did I realize that there was going to be a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Real Happiness Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007

In the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus begins by teaching his disciples what real happiness is.

INTRODUCTION - In the OT, the 10 Commandments were given as instructions for living. - Paul, in Galatians 3, shares that the purpose of the 10 Comm are to expose sin. - Jesus in Matthew called his first disciples and then immediately began to teach them - He uses one word, “Blessed”. GRK word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Humbled And The Exalted

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Aug 28, 2007

Jesus’wisdom teaches us to win in the struggle between pride and humility.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, there is an old saying, “A nail that sticks out will be pounded.” Although this saying might be appreciated by those in the building trades, I think it originated in the military. It’s nice to receive recognition, but not too much. You don’t want to call too ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The End Of Faith?

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 13, 2007

Dear saints of God do not believe the lies that this increasingly secular culture would have you accept! In order to be a person of faith you need not abandon the mind which God gave you. And in order to be a person of reason you need not abandon faith i

The End of Faith? Psalm 14 Introduction One day the zoo-keeper noticed that the orangutan was reading two books - the Bible and Darwin’s Origin of Species. Surprised, he asked the ape, “Why are you reading both those books?” “Well,” said the orangutan, “I just wanted to know if I was my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Faith Endures Despite The Disappointments Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 2, 2007

This message explores Joseph’s example of faith that endures disappointments.

Have you ever wondered what determines if a person will or will not be a success? What are those vital ingredients necessary for success? For decades many considered the intelligence quotient or IQ test to be an important measure of potential. However, through the years we have seen many people ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary: Living A Life Of Purity

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 12, 2007

Mary’s life reveals the extraordinary blessings and favor that God pours upon those who live a life of moral purity.

Mary: Living A Life Of Purity Luke 1:26-35, 38 Introduction: The Consequences of Wrong Choices Traci stood before the church, tears in her eyes, head bowed to the floor, her mother at her side. It must have been the most difficult situation she had ever been in in her short fifteen years. Yet it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Shepherd (Psalm 23)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 27, 2007

The Lord is my shepherd. Of course, the problem is that most of us have never even seen a shepherd! ...

Psalm 23 The Lord is my Shepherd The Lord is my trainer I shall not fear the fight. He is constantly with me, working my corner He refreshes me between rounds with cool water And with even cooler advice Yeah, though I walk to centre-ring To stare out an opponent twice ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Loyalty, Lovingkindness, Mercy, And Redemption” Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Nov 6, 2006

A sermon on levirate marriage, and the significance of the marriage of Ruth and Boaz in the saving history of our God.

Sermon for 23 Pentecost Yr B, 12/11/2006 Based on Ruth 3:1-5 & 4:13-17 By Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Loyalty, Lovingkindness, Mercy, and Redemption” Today’s first lesson from ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Heaven

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Nov 8, 2006

The greatest thing about heaven does not concern what is there, but rather who is there. Do you thirst for God’s presence?

An elderly couple passed away and found themselves at the pearly gates. Peter was there to welcome them. First he showed them their mansion. The man overwhelmed by the sheer luxury of it all asked, "How much does this place cost per night?" Peter replied, "Sir, this is Heaven, it doesn’t cost ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Meet Jethro Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 10, 2006

Happenings on earth are not unknown to God in heaven; God intervenes in His own good time.

Meet Jethro (Exodus 2:15b-25) 1. It can be irritating when someone who is not "in the know" interferes just because he has a title. 2. I have done this more than once over the years, and I try to guard myself. I like to interfere. It is my anti-spiritual gift. 3. One man learned his lesson: A ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:15-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Has Happened To Our Worship?

Contributed by Michael Fritz on Nov 12, 2006

We come to church and participate in all the schedule, but are we worshipping? What do we need to do to really worship?

What has happened to our worship? Text: John 4:21-24 John 4:21 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. 22 Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. 23 ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Holiness

Commitment

Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006

Commitment - It separates the “Doers” from the “Dreamers”

Commitment: It separates the “Doers” from the “Dreamers” Foundational Scripture: Psa 37:5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. Pro 16:3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. This morning we will establish ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Momentary Troubles To Eternal Majesty

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 2, 2013

God uses trouble to teach His children precious lessons. They are intended to educate us. When their good work is done, a glorious recompense will come to us through them. There is a sweet joy and a real value in them. He does not regard them as difficult

Momentary troubles to Eternal majesty “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” (2 Cor. 4:17). If there is one thing that this world is not short of it is troubles and disadvantages. But turning that adversity into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our God Who Comforts Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 24, 2013

Jesus Christ is our God and He is the God of comfort, but with that comes a responsibility to be comfort for those we come in contact with in our everyday lives.

Our God who comforts 2 Corinthians 1:3-1:11 Introduction- Last week we began a series “Lessons learned from Apostle Paul” We looked at the unity that is needed in the body of Christ. We saw that the big picture of the church was not only a building that people meet in and where ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Nazarene