Sermons on Thy Seed Which Is Christ:

Compassionate, Praying Jesus - Mark 1:30-39 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 3, 2023

A dramatic look into Jesus' compassion and prayer life

Mark 1:30 Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told Jesus about her. 31 So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them. 32 That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed. 33 The whole ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:30-39

Camels And Kingdoms

Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001

looking t the kingdom of God through the eye of needle

Last week we began looking at what it means to follow Christ and be a disciple. This morning we are going to continue upon that same theme. Just in case you don’t remember last week, or you weren’t here, I’ll just recap. I said there are two roads we can take in our journey with Christ. the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Restoring Your Household Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 3, 2002

Biblical insights on family restoration.

Notice the word "restored" in the following Bible passage: 2 Kings 8 1 - Then Elisha spoke to the woman whose son he had RESTORED to life, saying, "Arise and go, you and your household, and sojourn wherever you can sojourn; for the LORD has called for a famine, and furthermore, it will come upon ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 8:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

New Life- The Raising Of Lazarus Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 26, 2000

The raising of Lazarus - the centrality of belief in Jesus - how far does it go?

Introduction: Belief Do you believe in Jesus? Do you BELIEVE in Jesus? Do you really believe in Jesus? That I think is the compelling question that we’re faced with as we read this passage today. What does it mean for you to believe in Jesus? As an abstract question it’s probably easy enough to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Anglican

The Great Adventure Of Vision

Contributed by Barry Hidey on Jan 12, 2001

A church needs to know that it needs a vision

"The Great Adventure of Vision" Ezekiel 37:1-14 Hebrews 11:1, 8; 12:1-2 God Almighty is a God of Vision. Now when I say "vision" I am not necessarily talking about some mystical sight that someone sees. Occasionally a vision from God is like that as the Bible shows us. Paul saw a vision of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

They Gave Too Much??

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 9, 2001

Story of Exodus 36 when the people gave to much and Moses had to ask them to stop giving. When was the last time we heard something like this happening in the church?

Sermon for 7/29/2001 Exodus 36 They Gave Too Much? Introduction: Praise the Lord TV program. Also asking for more money. They had a mansion house and an air-conditioned doghouse. If always asking for money? WBTU: A. Missionary J. Hudson Taylor- When God’s work is done in God’s way for God’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:4-9, Exodus 36:2-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Attitudes Of Worship

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 29, 2002

Learn the three most important attitudes that usher the worshipper into the presence of God

We continue this morning with our mini-series on the topic of worship. Last Sunday, we studied Psalm 135 and saw God’s revelation for worship. God revealed Himself to us, and our healthy response is deep reverence for God. We saw that God is good in His choice and care for us, and that He is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: *other

Do You Really Care?

Contributed by Judah Thomas on May 17, 2002

We ask people how they are doing, but do we really care? This message is to inspire people to reach others.

Tell a story of when you did help someone in need. [Romans 12:9-11] Don’t just pretend that you love others. Really love them. (What do people answer when asked, “How are you doing?” When we ask the question do we really care?) Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good. {10} Love each ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Plan For Intimacy

Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002

The need for intimacy is fulfilled in marriage, family, and the church.

God’s Plan For Intimacy Genesis 2:18-25 A small child came home from Sunday School and told his mother: "The teacher told us how God made the first man and the first woman. He made man first, but the man was very lonely with no one to talk to, so God put the man to sleep, and while he was asleep, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Ruin Your Lives

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Dec 7, 2001

Lot’s escape from Soddom and Gommorah offers relevant insight on how to ruin your life - or things to avoid so that this does not happen.

Sometimes people just push the Lord too far. And this time it is the people of Sodom, a city on the plains of Jordan near the Dead Sea. Do we all remember the story of this town Sodom? Abraham leaves his home after making a covenant with God in chapter 12. He settles in the hills of Canaan, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:11-12

Denomination: Methodist

Taking Your Prayer Life Seriously Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Mar 3, 2002

In this sermon we take a close look at James 5:13-18.

Taking Your Prayer Life Seriously Intro: Statistics on # of people who pray in America. An overwhelming majority of Americans believe in prayer and believe that God answers prayer. 54% said they pray every day 29% said they pray several times a day. Newsweek March 31, 1997, pp. 57-65 ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Transitions

Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001

A message from the lay leader on the changing of pastors.

Transitions I. A look at this change in pastors A. Subtitle – Why do United Methodists seem to torture themselves every few years by changing pastors? II. History lesson A. Methodism goes back to a renewal movement in the Church of England in the 1700’s 1. Footnote: Church of England is also ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, John 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Fix Your Purity Series

Contributed by David Salisbury on Jan 16, 2003

Lesson 5 in a series. This sermon focuses on Jesus’s words regarding sexual purity.

Quick Sermons for Permanent Fixes Lesson 5 Fix Your Purity Matthew 5:27-37 Return to series this week. Examine Jesus’s words on adultery, divorce, and keeping your promises. There is a lot of power in these words and Jesus says there is a lot of power in our words. “I do” is a big thing to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Need You Now!

Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Jan 27, 2003

We need Isaiah’s passion to ask God to come & make a difference now! Sin infects us & brings us down; but thank God for Jesus, who, through his death we can come to God forgiven.

Isaiah cries out for God to come and visit the earth with such magnificence, such ferocity, that the mountains quake, and absolutely everything recognises exactly who God is. This is revival. He prays for God to come down and impact himself and those around him (God…who acts on behalf of those who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12, Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knocking At Your Door

Contributed by Paul Durbin on Feb 17, 2003

The sins that have entangled other people you know are at your door, and those same sins can entangle you, too.

Read Acts 4:36,37; 5:1-10 A. This is a strange story, yes? B. Why did the two of them die? 1. They tried to deceive men 2. Peter pointed out that they really didn’t lie to men, but to God ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal