Sermons on Trouble In The World:

Nehemiah's Vision

Contributed by James May on Jan 7, 2004

Nehemiah had a vision and a call to do a work for God. He would let no one nor anything stand in his way. Through hardships, planning and perseverance the job was done and Israel had a home once again. God has not changed. Your dream and calling will c

NEHEMIAH’S VISION Nehemiah 2:11-20, "So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days. And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I any man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither was there any beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon. And I went ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Service Is Faith In Action

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 14, 2004

We get in shape for God as we learn to serve and be a servant to others.

Before us this morning are three items: a watch, a billfold, and a Bible. The watch represents the time given to us each day. The billfold represents the financial resources that we earn or are given to us. The Bible represents the faith that we proclaim. Now, keeping in mind the meanings of these ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4, James 2:14-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Worship That Pleases God Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 30, 2004

God wants all of you, presented to him in worship that goes beyond Church time, to include all the time.

Worship that Pleases God Purpose Driven Life #13 Montreal/Cornwall November 8, 2003 God wants all of you. He wants you to present yourself- your whole self- as a living sacrifice to Him and in your doing of this, you will be offering the worship to God that He made you to offer Him. He has brought ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24, Hebrews 12:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Symptoms

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 14, 2004

You’re terminal but there’s a cure!

Symptoms When you go to a Doctor, he asks you if you are experiencing shortness of breath, dry cough, etc. etc. He is asking for your symptoms so that he can diagnose your disease. Now the problem with this is that many diseases share the same symptoms so he has to ask tons of questions and run ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23, Romans 5:12, Galatians 5:19-21, Romans 3:20-25, Romans 8:10-13, Matthew 13:8-9, James 2:14-26, 1 John 1:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Running For The Greatest Prize

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Feb 15, 2004

Paul tells us that in this life we are in a race. This Gospel message looks at how we can win the prize that Paul describes and what exactly that prize is.

Running for the greatest prize. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25:Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stick To One Model

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 1, 2004

A sermon on sexual immorality from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Sermon for 2/29/2004 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Introduction: More and more people seem to forget Henry Ford’s sage advice when asked about his rule for marital bliss and longevity on his 50th wedding anniversary. He replied, “Just the same as in the automobile business, stick to one model.” Stick to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Price Of Doing Things Halfway Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 5, 2004

Moses, Pt. 11 of 15

THE PRICE OF DOING THINGS HALFWAY (NUMBERS 13-14) Isaac Asimov told of a rabbi who was at odds with his congregation. The president of the congregation said, “Rabbi, we must have a conference to settle the dispute once and for all.” The rabbi, the president and ten elders met together to discuss ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus With A Tax Collector Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 15, 2004

We will look at how Zacchaeus the Tax Collector repsonded when he encountered Jesus. This will also force us to consdier how we should respond when we encounter Jesus through His Word.

“Encounters with Jesus: A Tax Collector” Introduction: Whenever the President and his motorcade drive through a town people line the streets to see him drive by. People come from miles away just to wave to the president. I remember seeing videos of John Kennedy before his assassination. People ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anaias And Saphira - Wasn't It Just A Tad Ott To Kill Them?

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

A look at the story of Ananias and Saphira to see that God treats sin seriously and that we are called to be people of Integrity

Introduction Have any of you seen the movie Catch Me If You Can. I have to say before I say it I thought it was recipe for disaster. I mean it starred Leonardo Di Capreo. But actually it turned out to be quite good. It’s the true story of Frank Abignail, who as a teenager runs away from home and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Holiness

Why The Resurrection?

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 31, 2004

The resurrection of Jesus teaches us many important things.

“Why the Resurrection?” David Owens Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-28 3/20/03 Introduction: A. The movie Amistad tells the story of a group of African slaves who seize control of their slave-ship and demand to be returned to their homeland. 1. The shackled captain tricks them by taking them to an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Crucifion: The End Of The Beginning

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 14, 2004

JESUS FINISHED THE WORK FOR OUR SALVATION!

THE CRUCIFION: THE END OF THE BEGINNING JOHN 19:28-37 PALM SUNDAY APRIL 4, 2004 INTRODUCTION: Here’s why The Passion of Christ is rated "R". The "R" of course is because of the violence, the gore. In movie terms "R" stands for RESTRICTED, but in this movie "R" stands for RELEVANT, for REALISTIC, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-37

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Cleanses The Leper Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 20, 2004

Sixth in a series on the miracles of Jesus, this miracle concerns the healing of a leper in the synagogue.

Miracle # 6 “Jesus Cleanses the Leper” Mark 1:40-45, Luke 5:12-15, Matthew 8:1-4 As we noted in the last lesson early on the morning after Jesus had healed Peter’s Mother-in-law and all the other sick who had been brought to Him; Jesus retired to a quiet ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45, Luke 5:12-15, Matthew 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

153 Life-Changing Fish

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on May 7, 2004

With his appearance and miracle by the Sea of Galilee, Jesus assures his disciples of everything they will need to keep on following him and be fishers of men.

April 25, 2004 — Third Sunday of Easter Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson John 21:1-14 153 Life-Changing Fish I. Jesus meets us where we are II. God can and does take care of our every need III. Christ repeats his miracles in our lives Grace and peace to you from God ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

"Why Do You Look For The Living Among The Dead?"

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on May 7, 2004

“Why Do You Look for the Living among the Dead?” I. You Have a Risen Lord II. You Have a Reason for Believing III. You Have a Reason for Living

April 11, 2004 — Easter Sunday Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 24:5 “Why Do You Look for the Living among the Dead?” I. You Have a Risen Lord II. You Have a Reason for Believing III. You Have a Reason for Living Grace and peace be with you, from our risen Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:5

Denomination: Lutheran

Keep The Home Fires Burning

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Sep 11, 2004

Sexual intimacy in marriage

1 Corinthians 7:2-5 Keep The Home Fires Burning Introduction “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.” Last week we examined this one verse of Scripture. It’s found in the book of Genesis and it gives us God’s blueprint ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:2-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible