Sermons on Treasure Hunt:

The Journey

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 7, 2002

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost Call of Matthew

Third Sunday after Pentecost Matthew 9:9-13 "The Journey" "As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax office; and he said to him, "Follow me." And he rose and followed him. And as he sat at table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

God As Good Shepherd

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 23, 2002

Symbolic language is used throughout the Bible to describe God. Among the most precious and universally undertood is that of God as Shepherd.

pI PETER 5 TRINITY 3 SHEPHERD SUNDAY Introduction Use of symbols - by Jesus in communication. Among the most powerful are those comparing Jesus to the life of a Shepherd. This is an old thought -- God was referred to as "The Shepherd of Israel." This imagery is used to communicate who God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Anglican

The Journey

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 16, 2002

A Sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 5

Third Sunday after Pentecost Matthew 9:9-13 "The Journey" "As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax office; and he said to him, "Follow me." And he rose and followed him. And as he sat at table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Examples Of True Friendship

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Lessons on friendship from the life of David

Friend Day 1 Sam 18 Intro: This sign was seen at the front desk of a country inn, over in England: “Please introduce yourself to your fellow guests since we are one big, happy family. The management is not responsible for valuables left in your room!” We live in a society today that is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Questions That Need Answers

Contributed by John Scott on May 1, 2007

I will ask 6 of life’s most important question but only answer 5.

Questions That Need To Be Answered TEXT: Romans 11:30 and James 1:5 Introduction: 1. kids are full of questions (who, what, when, why …) a. they are not afraid to ask b. have no foolish pride that hinders them from getting the info they need. 2. Adults have may questions too a. Often too scared ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:30

Denomination: Baptist

Questions That Need Answers

Contributed by John Scott on May 1, 2007

I will ask 6 of life’s most important question but only answer 5.

Questions That Need To Be Answered TEXT: Romans 11:30 and James 1:5 Introduction: 1. kids are full of questions (who, what, when, why …) a. they are not afraid to ask b. have no foolish pride that hinders them from getting the info they need. 2. Adults have may questions too a. Often too scared ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:30

Denomination: Baptist

Men Are From Mars Women Are From Venus Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Feb 27, 2007

Society spends millions making us laugh about our differences about men and women. Men wish women would quit nagging and women wish men were more sensitive. But I believe God desires for us to celebrate our differences and use those differences for His Ki

What ever happened to Ice tea and Front Porches? Part 3- Men are from Mars Women Are From Venus Romans 12:1-8 Pastor Ryan Akers Me- In my short life I have learned many things. rewind an electric motor, change oil in a car, build computers from the ground up, properly mow a yard. I have read ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are You Content - Part 2

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

This second part of the sermon on Godly contentment focuses on our covetous attitudes.

Are You Content – Part 2 Let me give you a picture of contentment. It’s a Saturday morning. I’m sitting in my new office, in my new chair. I have a hot cup of black coffee in my hand and a toasted bagel on the saucer. The dog is sitting quietly beside me waiting on a handout. Joyce is sitting in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Revelation, Part 22 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 10, 2007

Study of the Book of Revelation

Revelation Part 22 Revelation 13:1-8 Introduction Today begins the study of the Book of Revelation, Chapter 13. In this chapter we will examine the beast, the anti-Christ, the false prophet, and of course the relevance of the number 666. Chapter 13 should take us two messages to get through, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going To Extremes Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 16, 2007

Goes beyond taking note of the effects of the kingdom of darkness, to addressing the characters behind all the destruction.

Dakota Community Church September 9, 2007 Going To Extremes Review: Spiritual Warfare – I am sure there must be some who feel uncomfortable with topic. Why talk about these things at all? This battle should be the framework for our Christian lives. When we ask the vital question, what is God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:12-14

Denomination: Mennonite

8. The Parable Of The Weeds Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007

Give up your dreams of a “pure church”. The reality is there will always be a mixture of true followers and hypocrites. Make sure you’re ready for the judgment day and get on with the work of being fruitful!

INTRO: I’ve got a confession to make. I love Roundup. I love the feeling of just going around, spraying a little bit of poison and then in a few days seeing those weeds shrivel up and die! It’s so much more fun than actually pulling the weeds up! But, the problem with Roundup is it can be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Constructing Christian Character

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 8, 2007

We often compare ourselves to others to see how "good we are." However the mark that God commpares us to is perfection. We are challenged and commanded to constuct Christ like character. The passage in 2 peter gives us 7 essential components so we can c

Intro: A wife remarked to her husband after the church service: "Did you see the hat Mrs. Jones was wearing?" "No," said her husband, "I didn’t." "Did you see the new dress Mrs. Smith had on?" she asked. "I’m afraid I didn’t," said her husband. To this his wife replied: "Well a lot of good it does ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Live Like You Were Dying

Contributed by Weston Blankenship on Jul 16, 2007

Sell out to Jesus, Give Him your all. Don’t hold back.

LIVE LIKE YOU WERE DYING From the desk of Pastor W.C. Blankenship TEXT: 2 KINGS 20:1-6 1 ¶ In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. 2 Then he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-6

Denomination: Apostolic

Great Expectations

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Dec 29, 2006

This is a New Year’s message from Isaiah 54:1-3.

Great Expectations Isaiah 54:1-8 This sermon has been written using an outline from Colin Coombs. I added my own to it as well. Sincerely, Steve Boldin Two hunters got a pilot to fly them into the far north for elk hunting. They were quite successful in their venture and bagged six big bucks. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

You Might Be A Redneck If ...

Contributed by Karen Wheat on May 23, 2005

A look at Pentecost through the motif of Jeff Foxworthy

YOU MIGHT BE A REDNECK IF... 5/14/2005 Acts 2:1-21 Jeff Foxworthy has made the word "redneck" a very popular one in today’s culture with his humor statements which begin "You might be a redneck if..." ( YOUTH GROUP GIVE THEIR ONE LINERS) Other good ones are : ( Like) "You might be a redneck if ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Methodist