Sermons on Trees:

Wise Or Otherwise? Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Jul 25, 2005

IT SEEMS THE CHRISTIANS IN JAMES’ DAY WAS HAVING TROUBLE DECIDING BETWEEN TWO TYPES OF WISDOM. DO WE HAVE THAT PROBLEM TODAY?

Wise and Otherwise Text: James 3:13-17 Introduction. Sometimes late at night, it’s hard to find a good movie to watch. The other night, as I manned my remote to look at the listings, I noticed a movie called “Dumb and Dumber”. If you’ll remember back to the time when we were kids on the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life-Styles Of The Revived & Fervent In Spirit

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Sermon examines the life style of the early church to learn principles for Spirit-filled living.

Life-styles of the Revived & Fervent in Spirit Acts 2:42[1] 12-26-04 There used to be a series on TV entitled “Life-styles of the Rich & Famous”. Each week they would give the viewer a candid glimpse of how some celebrity lives. They would show all their expensive clothes and cars. They would ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Do You Think To Thank?

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 25, 2003

Admonition for us to remember daily the blessings of God and how a life lived with Thanksgiving can bless us and others.

SPECIAL DAY: THANKSGIVING TEXT: LUKE 17:11-19 TITLE: “DO YOU THINK TO THANK?” INTRODUCTION: A. Rudyard Kipling lived from 1865 to 1936. He was British but born in Bombay, India. He wrote poetry and authored books. You might now some of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Paul Never Gave Up!

Contributed by Louis Bartet on May 23, 2004

Paul gives us four reasons for perservering.

Preached at Point Assembly by Pastor Louis Bartet Why Paul Never Gave Up or Four Reasons For Going On! Galatians 6:9¡XAnd let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. (KJV) Galatians 6:9¡XAnd let us not lose heart and grow weary and faint in acting nobly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-16, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Too Little, Too Late Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

Parables of Eternal Life, Part 9 of 9

TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE (MATT. 25:31-46) Shortly after the Pope had apologized to the nation of Israel for the treatment of Jews by the Catholic Church over the years, Ehud Barak, the leader of Israel, sent back a message to the College of Cardinals. The proposal was for a friendly game of golf to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Wise These Three Be!

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Feb 29, 2004

Have you ever stopped to ask when hearing the account of the birth of our LORD, "How did the Wise men know of the birth of the KING OF THE JEWS?" I mean, think about it? It wasn’t broadcast over TCN (The Camel Network). It wasn’t aired over short-wave rad

How Wise These Three Be! Tree of Life Ministries Association http://www.treeoflifeinc.org Pastor Eric Aschendorf 12-11-2003 pastor@treeoflifeinc.org Mat 2:1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11, Numbers 24:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 3: Great Faith Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Aug 30, 2004

A challenge to be people of Great Faith. It’s more than just head belief: it’s heart belief. Believing without depending on our natural senses.

“Weapons of Spiritual Warfare Series, Part III: Great Faith” This morning is part three of our 3-fold series on the weapons of spiritual warfare. Allow me to introduce spiritual warfare weapon number 3: Great Faith. Not just faith: Great Faith. All the other spiritual weapons are null and void ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ruth: A Loyal Love Story Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 26, 2003

This morning we’re going to listen to a loyal love story from the Book of Ruth. Many people have said that the Book of Ruth is the most beautiful short story ever written. It’s an account of anxiety, fear, love, and commitment that inflames the imagin

Ruth: A Loyal Love Story I like looking at old scrapbooks. For most of us, our family picture albums are stored away in boxes somewhere. Whenever I pick up one of my mom’s old albums, the ancient black and white pictures start to fall out, and I get to relive the memories of my youth all over ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Time For War

Contributed by Cole Phillips on Mar 18, 2003

There is a time for everything under the sun, even war. When is the right time for war? What does God think about war? How should we fight a war? And how should a Christian respond?

Since September 11, 2001, America has been at war. We didn’t choose to be in this war, but we were violently awakened to the reality that we are under attack, and there are those in our world today who would destroy us if they have the opportunity. Today, we are facing a war with Iraq, and many ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:8, Deuteronomy 20:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lordship And Stewardship

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Jan 26, 2004

Stewardship is a reflection of my relationship to my God and Savior. It is the management of my God-given resources for His glory & for the good of others. From an outline by Gerald Flury, 9/2002.

NOTE: The outline and 3 of the illustrations are taken from the very helpful sermon “STEWARDSHIP IS LORDSHIP” by Gerald Flury from September 2002. LORDSHIP AND STEWARDSHIP - Proverbs 3:5-10 INTRODUCTION: When we think of stewardship, we often consider it merely as a matter of our giving of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-10, Malachi 3:7-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Paradox Of The Cross

Contributed by John Covell on Oct 20, 2000

Outreach message describing our value to God

Introduction (title slide) Everyone wants a good deal, but what’s a good deal for one person may not be such a good deal for another. Whenever I fly, I like to read “Sky Mall” magazine , the mail-order catalog that is found in the seat pocket in front of your seat. This magazine contains some of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Daydreams Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 22, 2001

People spend their time thinking of many things when their time is their own with no distractions. They may stare at a fire, the stars, or out a window, and there is as much variety in those things we think about as there are ways to do it. We think abo

December 10, 1995 -- AM: The Dreams of Christmas, Part II CHRISTMAS DAYDREAMS Luke 2:8-19 INTRODUCTION: From the closing words of Charles Dickens’ Hard Times, come these insights to the ponderings of the human heart: Here was Louisa on the night of the same day, watching the fire as in days ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Increase Our Faith

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 18, 2001

how the lord asks us to watch ourselves and each other - a difficult task that needs faith!

October 21, 2001 Luke 17:1-10 Jesus said to his disciples: “Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. 2 It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him to cause one of these little ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

#7 - God's View Of Sex Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 7, 2005

Commandment #7 - There are lots of myths about how Christians view sex. But what does the Bible really say about it? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. Adultery ‘‘You shall not commit adultery.”Exodus 20:14 Now, the word adultery specifically refers to a sexual relationship with someone other than ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Holiness

I'm Dreaming Of A Wise Christmas

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 23, 2005

Christmas 2005

I’M DREAMING OF A WISE CHRISTMAS (MATTHEW 2:1-18) I look with amusement once at Christmas e-cards prominently displayed on websites. The most frequent themes and images on the cards are Santa Claus, Snowmen, Christmas trees, stockings, reindeers, penguins, polar bears, candles, angels, tree ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible