Sermons on topical preaching:

How Jesus Exemplified The Answer To Life's Problems

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Doubting Thomas once said to Jesus, "Lord, we don't know where you  are going, so how can we know the way?" Instead of engaging in  philosophical or theological discussions Jesus used His life as the  answer to one of life's most perplexing problems when He answered and  said, "I am the way and

1. Doubting Thomas once said to Jesus, "Lord, we don't know where you  are going, so how can we know the way?" Instead of engaging in  philosophical or theological discussions Jesus used His life as the  answer to one of life's most perplexing problems when He answered and  said, "I am the way and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Faith To Faith

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. IMPACT OF THIS EPISTLE 1.

A. IMPACT OF THIS EPISTLE 1. "When anyone gains a knowledge of this Epistle he has an entrance opened to him to all the most hidden treasures of Scripture." - John Calvin 2. "Time and again in the course of human history it has liberated the minds of men, brought them back to an understanding of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Word Of Honor

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

Our word is power. It can be used to heal and inspire, or it could be used to wound and discourage.

October 16, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Subject for tonight’s study—Word of Honor: Be Careful What You Say B. We begin with the statement: “Word is power.” 1) From God’s word to ours, word is power. a) Genesis reminds us that it is by God’s word that the universe came to be. 1. God said, “Let there ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Adventist

Ministry Of The Word: Truth, Understanding & Change

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. REVIEW The Church of the Saviour at Myersville, Maryland was founded by a group of believers whose goal was to establish a New Testament church in this community, one fully engaged in the ministry of "equipping the saints for the work of the ministry.

A. REVIEW The Church of the Saviour at Myersville, Maryland was founded by a group of believers whose goal was to establish a New Testament church in this community, one fully engaged in the ministry of "equipping the saints for the work of the ministry." We concluded our study last week by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:11-13

God-Spell

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION The title of this morning's message is the Anglo-Saxon word from which modern English has derived "gospel," the most common translation of the Greek noun euangelion, or "good tidings.

A. INTRODUCTION The title of this morning's message is the Anglo-Saxon word from which modern English has derived "gospel," the most common translation of the Greek noun euangelion, or "good tidings." The origins of the word itself are not of the church, but its rendering as "good tidings" or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Bringing The Law To Life

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Our Summer Series for 1996 is part of the most carefully-studied and widely-known record of the teachings of Jesus Christ, Matthew 5 - 7, popularly (and, I think, unfortunately) known as "The S __ __ __ __ __ on the M __ __ __ __." Much of what this passage contains of Christ's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Can You Here Me Now?

Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Jul 8, 2004

Stop what you are doing and listen for God.

“Can you hear me now?” 1 Samuel 3: 1-12 Many of us know of Samuel because of the 2 books of the O.T. that bares his name. We know Samuel to be used of God to anoint the 1st King God recognized. Samuel was a broken vessel mended by god, used to establish the kingdom of the house of Israel. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foolish Sin Of Presumption

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 27, 2002

The great sin described by King David was not his adultery with Bathsheba, his murder of Uriah, or his numbering the multitude of Israel. The great sin is presuming God to be what you imagine. The idolatry of imagination was described by Karl Marx as "s

No one goes to hell on purpose. The pied piper lulls and rocks you into a state of slumber. He removes all urgency for immediate response. Yet as you wait for your time to live for God, your day to die without Him is unexpectedly racing to swallow you up.. You hesitate seeking the Physician ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:11-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Jesus Never Became Obsessed With Anything Except His Love For The Father

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

(Luke 10:27- Love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind and strength) 1.

(Luke 10:27- Love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind and strength) 1. Jesus refused to let anything take a higher priority in His thinking than loving His Father with all His heart, soul, strength and mind. (Luke 10:27) Even though there were many things that tried to vie for His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day Of Redemption

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

This is the First Sunday in Advent and the focus is on Christ's second coming. On that day the Day of Redemption will be complete. What is this day and how has it and will it affect me?

Introductory Considerations 1. "Stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near." These words were spoken by Jesus to His disciples nearly 2,000 years ago and are spoken by Him to us today. 2. This day is has come, is coming and will come - and we should hear these words ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Ministry Of Motherhood

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The church needs to take special care of mothers who nurture children in the faith without a husband's help.

Thesis: The church needs to take special care of mothers who nurture children in the faith without a husband's help. Intro.: 1. Today is "Mother's Day." A day we honor those who have (with God's help) given us the gift of life. Many different typesof mothers here today: a. Women who want to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-3

A Heart Examination

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

But this baby is not the only one in our midst with heart problems, not the only one here who needs a new heart.

Introductory Considerations 1. Today we get right into the heart of the matter of what being a Christian is all about. We have witnessed the baptism of Chance, Griffen and Gary. We have heard three people make confession of faith. And now we are each asked to examine ourselves. 2. We rejoice that ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 11:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Glorifying God Through Suffering

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Job's suffering brought glory to God. This evening we see how his and our suffering glorify God.

Introductory Considerations 1. Fred had lived a long and successful life. But time had caught up with him. He knew he was dying and he accepted that. But he sent along time reflecting back over his life. 2. He had been blessed with a good wife, children, and friends. His work did not make him ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6, Job 42:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sin Of Gossip

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: A Christian does not talk about the private affairs of others.

Thesis: A Christian does not talk about the private affairs of others. Intro.: 1. Two weeks ago I preached a sermon entitled, "Taming the Tongue." a. I received a lot of feedback on it, even though it was general. b. Like to follow up that lesson with a much more practical one on gossip. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:13

God's Name Is Reverend

Contributed by Steven Swaggerty on Oct 18, 2000

TEXT- PS 111:9 HE SENT REDEMPTION UNTO HIS PEOPLE: HE HATH COMMANDED HIS COVENANT FOR EVER: HOLY AND REVEREND IS HIS NAME.

TEXT- PS 111:9 HE SENT REDEMPTION UNTO HIS PEOPLE: HE HATH COMMANDED HIS COVENANT FOR EVER: HOLY AND REVEREND IS HIS NAME. THE BIBLE DOES NOT IMPLY IN ANYWAY THAT MINISTERS ARE FORBIDDEN TO USE THE WORD REVEREND IN REFERENCE TO THE OFFICE THAT THEY HOLD. THE SAME WORD IS USED IN RESPECT FOR OUR ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:9