Sermons on True Worship:

The Sanctity Of Human Life Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 18, 2005

The commandment against murder is a statute of liberty, especially in light of Jesus’ interpretation in the Sermon on the Mount.

“THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE” (Exodus 20:13) The commandment against murder is a statute of liberty, especially in light of Jesus’ interpretation. In the Sermon on the Mount He said, “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

God Or Friend? (3) Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 18, 2005

God desires to perfect us in Christ Jesus. As we move upward in that perfection, we become closer to God as we become more Christ-like. As we become closer to God, we move into a different relationship with God.

God or Friend? (Exodus 20:1~2a) And God spake all these words, saying, 2 I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage… (James 2:23) And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for ...read more

Scripture: James 2:23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Wearing The Wrong Clothes

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 23, 2005

IN THIS MESSAGE WE SEE THREE THINGS ABOUT ADAM AND EVE: I-THEIR CONDITION BEFORE THEIR SIN, II-THEIR CONSEQUENCES AFTER THEIR SIN,AND III-THEIR COVERING FOR THEIR SIN.

WEARING THE WRONG CLOTHES GENESIS 2:15-17,25-3:6-10,21 There was a little cartoon of a couple leaving church one Sunday. They had made their way around the preacher. But in this particular church, the preacher was out in the front and the couple was going around him. The man’s wife was about a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Teach In Parables?

Contributed by William Mouser on Jul 24, 2005

By teaching in parables, Jesus simultaneously revealed truths to his disciples, and concealed truth about himself from those whose hardened hearts had already rejected it.

Isaiah 6:1-10, Romans 11:1-11, Matt. 13:1-3, 10-16 Why Parables? In preparation for today’s homily, I went to Amazon on the internet and punched up all the titles they had with the word “parable” in them. I got about a thousand hits. Next, I requested a listing of all the titles they had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Avoiding Half-Minded Living Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Aug 3, 2005

Too many people live lives of worry and anxiety. This sermons deals with letting go of your worry through God.

Avoiding Half-Minded Living! Every person has baggage and so far I have not met one person who likes their baggage. Everyone wants a place to check their bags. They all want a place to lie down and rest and put their cares aside for a while. Today we are going to look at a form of baggage that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:16-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Will Go In Your Permanent Record

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 8, 2005

A sermon on the Book of Life (Thanks to Shane Williams on his sermon The Book of Life for much of this sermon)

Sermon for 8/7/2005 The Book of Life Revelation 20:11-15 Introduction: A. “That will go into your permanent record,” -Teachers are fond of saying this. B. Those aren’t the only records: There’s also one being kept by the all-knowing, everywhere-present God. A time is coming when all the dead ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#5 Divine Possibilities: Dying In The Rut Of Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 15, 2005

Let’s consider how getting stuck in a rut will hinder Divine Possibilities and Development! Get out of the rut of unforgiveness!

SPEAK TO GOD’S POSSIBILITIES: DYING IN A RUT OF UNFORGIVENESS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are studying Divine Possibilities: 1. Climb into God’s Envelope; 2. Accept the Mantle; 3. Starving at a feast; 4. Let God! 5. DYING IN A RUT! When an unforgiving preacher preaches 6. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Worry, Be Happy Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 19, 2005

2nd message on James. Troubles and trials are part of the core curriculum of life. James shows us how to deal with them.

Lucy offers one of her unsolicited observations about life in a “Peanuts” cartoon. “Life,” she muses to Charlie Brown, “is like a deck chair. Some place it so they can see where they are going. Some place it so they can see where they have been. And some place it so they can see where they are at ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12, James 1:16-18

The Race Toward Evil - Which Way Will You Run? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 22, 2005

Judah had embraced wickedness in their lives... but why? Did they just wake up one morning and say "I’m going to be wicked?"

wOPEN: Why do people do “evil things?” About 7 years ago (8/31/98), Charles Colson wrote that “A generation of liberals in academia and government has accepted the view that if only the evils of society – such as poverty, unemployment and racism – were overcome, crime would disappear.” Former ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Major Mistakes We Make With Our Money - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ted Mulder on Dec 30, 2004

12 Dumb things we do with our money. Here’s the problem - Here’s the answer!

Major Mistakes We Make With Our MONEY As I was studying at my desk, I looked out my window and I saw bodies flying everywhere. My son Jonathan and his friends had a bunch of toys laying on the trampoline and when they started bouncing they flew everywhere. Our financial life sometimes seems that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Gift—hope! Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 30, 2004

IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS (Part 3) Someone has said, “Christmas is not about presents but presence—His presence.” Jesus is Emmanuel—God with us. Christmas makes it possible for God’s presence to fill our hearts and lives, and with His

INTRODUCTION: In the classic Dr. Seuss story, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” the Grinch comes upon a sinister plan to stop Christmas from coming to Whoville. Once the last Who in Whoville had gone to sleep on Christmas Eve the Grinch disguised as Saint Nick sneaks into every house in the village ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Naked Souls

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 2, 2005

A sermon about God’s knowledge of us, His mercy inspite of that knowledge, and the response we should have to these truths.

21, November 2004 Dakota Community Church Naked Souls Introduction: Have you ever felt there is a distance between you and the Lord? Has the enemy convinced you that God is tired of forgiving you? Do you ever wrestle with feelings of unworthiness before the Lord? Tonight I want to look at what ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:3

Denomination: Mennonite

Training Time For Reigning Time (Part 1)

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jan 14, 2005

Four demands are placed on belivers who desire to win the race of the Christian life.

Shiloh Bible Church Introduction America is a sports-crazed society. And various cities in the US vie for the honor of being known as the sports city. Chicago Sun-Times columnist Ron Rapoport writes: “The thing I like most about writing sports in Chicago is that there is no off season. Wake up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bartimaeus A Man Who Took Steps To Change His Life That We Can Use To Chang

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 15, 2005

Step to abundant living

PARABLE OF THE PENCIL---------------The Pencil Maker took the pencil aside, just before putting him into the box. "There are 5 things you need to know," he told the pencil, "Before I send you out into the world. Always remember them and never forget, and you will become the best pencil you can be." ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-52

Denomination: Wesleyan

From Faith To Faith Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jan 21, 2005

This sermon is 5 things that we have got to do to get from faith to faith. The outline was taken from Bruce Howell, and I am greatly indebted to him.

You know how some sermons are just easy to listen to? Maybe they hit on a subject you were just wondering about, or they address a need you felt but hadn’t put a name to, or they re-affirm something you believed but didn’t have the words for. Some sermons just seem to hit us right where we are at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ