Sermons on Total Turnaround Unto God:

Rejoice, Hear And Follow

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 23, 2002

A Christmas Sermon

Sermon for 12/22/2002 Rejoice, Hear, Follow Introduction: A. Around Christmas time the post office has to hire temporary workers to deliver the Christmas cards. Business goes up for them around this time of the year. B. Also business goes up for the Card Makers. Big cash cows for them. C. A love ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leading Indicators Of Spiritual Decline (Part 2)

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 18, 2002

Part 2 of spiritual decline message

11, August 2002 Dakota Community Church Leading Indicators of Spiritual Decline Part II Introduction: Review When there is economic decline, governments pretend all is well. When there is spiritual decline, Christians pretend all is well. Sometimes you know but others don’t and sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-22, Zephaniah 1:11-18

Denomination: Mennonite

Amram & Jochebed: Bringing Up Godly Children Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 18, 2005

In some circumstances, raising children can become a conflict-ridden roller coaster ride. Although we don’t know much about them, Moses’ parents did something right! (Based on a book by Bob Russell)

Sermon Notes Amram & Jochebed: Bringing up Godly Children Exodus 2 (Fifth in the series Marriage by the Book) Introduction: Which of these two statements are true? “Children are a great blessing to marriage.” “Children put a great deal of pressure on marriage.” Of course, both are true. Kids ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Man With The Foot Shaped Mouth And The Cross Shaped Heart

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Feb 11, 2005

Peter, In all His faults was still worthy to serve Christ

1. WHO WAS THIS MAN SIMON? • He was the third disciple called by Jesus (VS 42) • Andrew 1st and John 2nd • Peter was Andrews brother (VS 40) • Jesus recognized Simon before he was officially introduced • He immediately recognized Simon’s leadership qualities and changed his name • This was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage

Contributed by Donald Jewell on May 28, 2004

Biblical guideline for marriage

Marriage This week a friend of mine asks me to find some books that deal with marriage relationships. Basically he wanted books that would teach Christians how to instruct their mate without driving them. And he also wanted information on how to be a better Christian leader in his community. He ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

It's Never Too Late

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 11, 2004

The encouragement of the Parable of the Lost Sheep is that Jesus is not interested in 99%’ He wants 100% in the Kingdom

NR 8.00 12-09-04 Luke 15:1-10 Parable of the Lost Sheep Story: The Diver NR 8.00 12-09-04 Luke 15:1-10 Parable of the Lost Sheep Story: The Diver A young man who had been raised as an atheist –was training to be an Olympic diver. The only religious influence in his life came from his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

The Anatomy Of Sin

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 15, 2005

Sin starts small but snowballs quickly

The Anatomy of Sin 2 Samuel 11 February 8, 2004 2 Samuel 11:1-5 The following spring, the time of year when kings go to war, David sent Joab and the Israelite army to destroy the Ammonites. In the process they laid siege to the city of Rabbah. But David stayed behind in Jerusalem. [2] ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mustard Seed

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 22, 2005

In the parable of the Mustard Seed, Jesus predicts the growth of the Church from small beginnings - from Israel to Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the world

NR 24-07-05 Story: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. They set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke his faithful friend. "Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see." Watson replied, "I see millions of stars." "What does that tell you?" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Anglican

My Brother's Keeper

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Sep 6, 2005

Jesus’ teaching in this chapter reminds us that sin is a public matter and not just something "between me and Jesus."

“My Brother’s Keeper” Sermon on Matthew 18:15-20 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. September 4, 2005 One Christian cannot call out another Christian about their sin without conflict. Conflict has been a part of the church since its inception. It is somewhat comforting even to know that we are not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The True Vine

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 9, 2005

Abiding in Christ is our vital connection to eternal life.

The True Vine Jn. 15:1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. Intro: In the 15th chapter of the Gospel of John a drama is unfolding in the form of a parable told by Jesus. A drama is unfolding in this passage, and indeed, in our lives. As in many good plays, the primary ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go And Bear Fruit!

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 13, 2004

At the time Jesus spoke it, He knew His time is running out, but He still had much that he wanted to share with His disciples before he leave.

"I CHOSE YOU AND APPOINTED YOU SO THAT YOU WOULD GO AND BEAR FRUIT." At the time Jesus spoke it, He knew His time is running out, but He still had much that he wanted to share with His disciples before he leave. In this few hours of life He remains in this world, He taught every important thing ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To The Future - An Easter Message

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Apr 2, 2004

When we look back to the resurrection of Christ we are free to live life in a radical new way - life doesn’t end at the grave.

In the trilogy of Back to the Future movies, Michael J Fox takes a wild adventure into the past through the use of a souped up Delorean that is turned into a time machine. In the first adventure, he travels back to the year of his parents’ high school prom. He realizes that making any changes in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reality Of Truth

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 22, 2004

Truth is real.

A. Introduction: Dialogue introduction to “Pilate and His Wife” in the Lenten Series, “Overheard: Conversations by the Cross” written by Arden W. Mead. Copy written by Creative Communication for the Parish, 1983. B. “Dialogue” between Pilate and His Wife. C. Remarks “What is truth?” Is it merely ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Church Of God

Giving To The Poor

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There is a tension between being generous people & responsible stewards.

Thesis: There is a tension between being generous people & responsible stewards. Intro.: 1. Illust. "The Good Woman of Szechwan" is a play by Bertolt Brecht. The play captures the tension between being generous and being responsible. Shen Teh is a poor Chinese woman who one day shows hospitality ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

What Has The Lord Done For You?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There is tremendous power in simply telling the truth about how we came to the Lord.

Thesis: There is tremendous power in simply telling the truth about how we came to the Lord. Intro.: 1. It's Sunday AM and you're "channel grazing" through the TV channels. a. Your attention is drawn to a popular "Christian Talk Show." 1) Host (immaculately dressed, hair perfect) is all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:15-19