Sermons on Traditional Barriers:

Turning Your World Upside Down For Christ Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

A study on our role in evangelism.

The mission of the church begins with Jesus Himself. “God had an only son,” David Livingstone wrote, “and He was a missionary…” His was not a self-appointed job. He was commissioned or sent by God to accomplish a purpose. Jesus multiplied His effectiveness by transmitting God’s commission to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep On Fighting

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 8, 2005

This is a message for our annual Veteran’s Day Service

Keep on Fighting 1 Samuel 30 November 6, 2005 Veteran’s Day Message Morning Service Introduction On November 11, 1918, a treaty was signed by the Allies and the Germans to end the hostilities of World War I. In 1938, congress passed a bill to declare November 11 Armistice Day to honor the veterans ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

0805 Trinity V: Failed Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 5, 2005

Peter’s prayer of Luke 5:1-11 failed because he had too much faith!

Sermon: Failed prayer Text: Luke 5:1-11 Occasion: Trinity V Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, July 3, 2005 (which is really Trinity VI, I know) Where: TI Morning Prayer When: Friday, July 8, 2005 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Christian A&p 101: The Unity Of The Body Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 4, 2005

The first in a series of 4 sermons reflecting on Paul’s favorite description of the Church as the Body of Christ. In this message we reflect on the unity and diversity in the body of Christ.

CHRISTIAN A & P (Anatomy & Physiology) 101 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 1. Last Sunday afternoon, on our drive back home to Issaquah, Anne and I stopped in at our middle daughter, Gabrielle’s home to visit with her, her husband Scott, and our little grandson, Kyle. • Barely 3 minutes into our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Sonnet Saints Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 25, 2002

What Kind of Work of art are you?

SONNET SAINTS Ephesians 2:10 · This morning we looked at this wonderful gift of salvation that we possess. It is BY GRACE - THROUGH FAITH - OF GOD. As we look to verse 10 it reminded me of a story I once heard. There was a minister out taking a walk on a beautiful street. He noticed a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Ephesians 2:8-10

Unity In Community Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 10, 2002

Second in a series on Building community

The terrible attack on our land just a few days ago has had one tremendous positive result: Unity People are praying and singing together. Sports Stadiums filled with singing and praying people. Congress sang "God Bless America on the steps of the Capitol Building. Children have been praying in ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, 2 Corinthians 3:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Askng For Mountains

Contributed by Elizabeth Mccaskill on Jul 31, 2003

What God expects of His Church; and the results of obedience

The problem with us church is that we want the easy way in life. We want the easy jobs, we want to easy route to our jobs, we want to sing the easy songs, some preacher like to preach the easiest sermons and pastor the easiest churches. We find that it is easier to stay home on Wednesday night ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:12

Denomination: Methodist

If You Only Knew

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 22, 2003

A real understanding of who Christ really is can result in dramatic change, as in the case of this Samaritan woman.

If You Only Knew John 4:1-10 1 The Pharisees heard that Jesus was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John, 2 although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples. 3 When the Lord learned of this, he left Judea and went back once more to Galilee. 4 Now he had to go through ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Welcome To Resurrection Central"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 26, 2003

Every church, is, at least potentially, a Resurrection Central!

Acts 4:32-35 “Welcome to Resurrection Central” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Many people are willing to accept Christianity as an explanation of life, but they are not yet prepared to accept it as a way of life. It is clear—from a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: United Methodist

The 144,000 Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on May 5, 2003

In the Christian classic, Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan wrote this parable about the character Faithful: First they scourged him, then they buffeted him, then they lanced his flesh with knives; after that they stoned him with stones, then pricked him w

THE 144,000 Revelation 7:1-17 In the Christian classic, Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan wrote this parable about the character Faithful: First they scourged him, then they buffeted him, then they lanced his flesh with knives; after that they stoned him with stones, then pricked him with their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Minimalism

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 14, 2003

We often try to get away with putting forth the least effort possible in order to achieve the greatest results. But this is far from a Biblical concept. God has a better idea in mind, as he has already shown in Christ.

Passage: 1 Peter 1:13-21 Intro: One of the most prevalent tendencies among human beings is our desire expend as little effort as possible to achieve our goals. 1. weight loss without diet or exercise, pill. 2. destroy Iraqi regime in a week. 3. “what do I need to do to pass this course” 4. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Foundations - Going Beyond Repentance Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2002

The writer of Hebrews tells us we must mature in Christ to the point where we go beyond the "elementary truth" of things like repentance. But how can we do that?

OPENING: A fellow named Louie, deep in debt, was thinking of ending it all. "That’s ridiculous," says his neighbor, who was a chemist. "Look, I can give you a pill that will put you in a state of suspended animation. I’ll say you died - but then I’ll ship your body to another state, where you ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Why Worship" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

Considering the value and necessity of worship

Psalm Steps>> “Why Worship?” Psalm 122 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I spend a lot of my time talking to people who don’t go to church. I’ve heard all the flimsy excuses people give for not attending worship. One I hear a lot is, “There are too ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

"Happiness Is An Oily Beard" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

Unity among Christians does not require uniformity Community is rooted in relationship

“Happiness is an Oily Beard” Psalm 133 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Here’s an interesting observation—there is a Commandment about honoring our mothers and fathers, so why isn’t there one about brothers and sisters? There is: “Thou shalt not kill.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Congregational

"God's Paternity, Our Unity" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

When we pray the Lord’s Prayer, we show solidarity with our fellow Christians. The Lord’s Prayer breaks down all social, ethnic, economic and denominational distinctions.

"God’s Paternity, Our Unity" Scripture: Romans 8:14-17 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Two guys were talking and one of them made a comment about prayer. The other scoffed: "If you’re so religious, let’s hear you quote the Lord’s Prayer. I bet you ten ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4, Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Congregational