Sermons on Time Capsule:

The Giver God Blesses

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 8, 2003

This is a sermon on the stewardship of giving based on the account in Mark 12 about "The Widow’s Mite."

THE GIVER GOD BLESSES—MARK 12:38-44 --by R. David Reynolds Dr. Haddon Robinson is Co-host and teacher on the radio broadcast “Discover the Word,” a writer for the devotional guide Our Daily Bread, and Harold J. Ockenga Distinguished Professor of Preaching at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Methodist

A Destroyer, A Doubter, And A Few Disciples

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 30, 2001

Discusses the importance of baptism in conversion by comparing three conversion stories from Acts.

DECISION DAY A Destroyer, A Doubter, and a Few Disciples Acts 8, 9, 16, 19, 22 INTRODUCTION: ILL> The Obit Brad and Mike were two old retired widowers who lived close to each other and would constantly check on the other. Their friendship was more practical rather than a real friendship and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-33, Acts 19:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Anointed One

Contributed by Jim Pye on Jan 30, 2001

Jesus is the Messiah

7/1/01 6.00 p.m. Luke 3:15-22 ( Romans 6:1-11 ) 15 The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John might possibly be the Christ. 16 John answered them all, "I baptize you with water. But one more powerful than I will come, the thongs of whose sandals I am not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus Defines Servanthood

Contributed by Bobby O on Feb 4, 2001

This sermon gives us six was we can act like Jesus

“Jesus defines servant hood” Matthew 12:15-21 Transitional Sentence: In the midst the beginning of the attack of Jesus by the religious leaders, Matthew gives to us some of the outstanding characteristics of the Servant Jesus. But Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. And many followed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Consequence

Contributed by Todd Riley on Feb 20, 2001

an exposition of Genesis 3:7-19

Islington Baptist Church February 18, 2001 Sermon Text: Genesis 3:7-19 Scripture readings: Psalm 32, 139 In Psalms 32:1-6a it says “Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

Centuries Come And Go -- But God Remains Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2001

As the new century begins to unfold, what will be the source of our values? (First in a series of the Ten Commandments)

Ten Commandments Series First in a series -- An Introduction to the Commandments -- January 9, 2000 "Centuries Come and Go -- God’s Law Remains" By the Rev. Dr. Maynard Pittendreigh Exod 20:1-17 1 And God spoke all these words: 2 "I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Can The World See The Difference Series

Contributed by Luciano Lombardi on Feb 27, 2001

Objective: As Jesus looks to the future, his desire is for the church to primarily be the place where the world finds God.

Can the World See the Difference? Subject: The Community of Believers Theme: Being the Place where the world finds God Time: Sunday Morning July 30, 2000 Question: Can the World see the Difference? Introduction: How do we define “being different?” - in the past this has been shaped by what ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Final Instructions Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 2, 2003

Just before Jesus returned to his rightful place in Heaven there were final things he wanted to do for his disciples. He still offers to do these for his followers today.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 70 “Final Instructions” Luke 24:36-53 It was an almost impossible situation that the eleven remaining disciples (after Judas’ death) faced as they met in private to discuss the plan for their next move. They were frightened and confused. Their initial response ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-53

Denomination: Baptist

The Aliens Have Landed

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Sep 5, 2003

Find out where you come from and your mission on this planet with this message about "real" aliens.

The Aliens Have Landed Knowing Where You Come From 8/20/03 I. Introduction One day a space ship landed in the middle of a huge field just outside a small, rural community. The aliens looked friendly enough, so some farmers cautiously approached them, hoping to establish a good relationship with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Strongman Contest

Contributed by David Ritsema on Sep 7, 2003

Jesus takes on the strong man (the devil) and plunders his stronghold demonstrating his power over the enemy and mutual victory through Christ.

It was June 18, 1815, the Battle of Waterloo. The French under the command of Napoleon were fighting the Allies (British, Dutch, and Germans) under the command of Wellington. The people of England depended on a system of semaphore signals to find out how the battle was going. One of these signal ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith For Life's Fires

Contributed by William Wyne on Sep 8, 2003

A lesson on handling the fires of life as faithful believers.

Someone has so rightly said, "Life is ten percent of what happens to us and ninety percent how we respond to it". During my year residency in CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) at Children’s Hospital in Detroit, I learned as an eyewitness and a Pastoral Care Giver, the contrasting responses of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:13-30

Denomination: Baptist

Unlearning The Church Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 9, 2003

Unlearning the Church seeks to present the reasons the early church had church meetings.

UNLEARNING CHURCH MEETINGS Hebrews 10:24-25; 1 Corinthians 14; John 21 Welcome back to our Unlearning Series. There are so many things that we have learned in life that keeps us from following Jesus in a healthy way. For three weeks the Lord taught us on unlearning our proneness to hide, and to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-33, Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Church Of God

I Believe In The Forgiveness Of Sins Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 12, 2003

1. We all stand in need of forgiveness. 2. We are all offered forgiveness. 3. We must individually receive God’s forgiveness.

Last week the news broke that Dr. Laura Schlessinger is no longer a practicing Jew. Dr. Laura, the psychologist whose radio talk show is second only to Rush Limbaugh, is heard on 300 radio stations with an estimated 12 million listeners. She comes from a home where her mother was Roman Catholic ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

What Do You Mean, "Born Again?" Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jan 19, 2003

2nd in the series "Conversations With Jesus." Jesus tells Nicodemus he must be born again. This sermon examines John 3:16 as the "Gospel in a Nutshell."

It was March 18. Leanne tried not to think about the fact that Melvin would have been 39 today. The face of the man driving the van flashed in her mind. She tried not to feel the anger. Once more the scream of brakes, the crash and then the silence replayed itself in her memory. She thought of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sweet Taste Of Love Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 8, 2002

What is the defining mark of your life? For those connected to Jesus, the true vine, the fruit of our lives should have THE SWEET TASTE OF LOVE!

Think with me for just a moment. If you were given only ONE WORD to describe Jesus, what would that word be? What single word best describes His heart for people, His personality as He interacted with His disciples and others He came into contact with? What word best describes how Christ has ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17, John 15:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God