Sermons on Tuning:

A Dividing Peace

Contributed by James May on Dec 17, 2003

The Prince of Peace was born in Bethlehem but his birth didn’t bring the peace this world longs for. Instead, he brought a sword. The peace that Jesus offers is a peace with God.

A DIVIDING PEACE Luke 2:13-14, "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." One of the best things about Christmas has always been that people were kinder and more generous ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14, Matthew 10:34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Word, The Assurance, The Promise

Contributed by David Richardson on Dec 26, 2003

The Word brought to Abram comfort, protection, and blessing, and it can do the same for us.

The Word, The Assurance, The Promise Genesis 15:1-21 Every New Year many people desire to make a promise with themselves for self-improvement. They promise such things as quitting smoking, eating less or more healthy, exercising more, etc. And, usually these New Year’s resolutions end up being ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

In God's Time

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003

God makes the decisions

In God’s Time We all have dreams. I’m not talking about the kind of dreams you have when you’re sleeping. I’m thinking more along the lines of the kind that kids have. Kids often dream about what they want to be when they grow up. You know, things like being a singer, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Tainted Money

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003

A Stewardship sermon

Tainted Money There was a man who called at the church and asked if he could speak to the Head Hog at the trough. The secretary said "Sir, if you mean our pastor you will have to treat him with a little more respect than that and ask for the ’Reverend’ or ’The Pastor.’ But certainly you cannot ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:41-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Stuck In The Past? Series

Contributed by James Buchanan on Jan 1, 2004

Part one in a two part series on a vision for the future for the church. This particular sermon deals with those who long for the "good old days" for some reason or another.

I hope that all of you have had a happy new year. And I hope that you’ve all made your New Year’s Resolutions, and that you’ve all kept them up to this point. She may have missed the point of New Year’s Resolutions. With an eagerness to make some changes in the area of financial habits, the lady ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stay With The Lord

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jan 4, 2004

Stay with the Lord no matter what the situation might be.

Let us pray Welcome............ How many of you here today are getting tired of living the Christian life; you are even thinking about throwing in the towel, and going back to your former lifestyle? Sometimes you feel discouraged, and you think maybe it’s best to quit; if that’s happening to you, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Church Of God

Good Advice For A New Beginning

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 5, 2004

The general principle stated in this passage is simple, “Be careful how you live your life.” And then we are given three important directives to consider.

“Good Advice For A New Beginning” Ephesians 5:15-17 Just one year ago a thug, dictator and mass murderer by the name of Saddam Hussein was trying to be the modern incarnation of Nebuchadnezzar, the great ruler of Babylon. He built himself opulent palaces while his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Wisdom And Avoid Destructive Waywardness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 12, 2004

The Spirit of God teaches us how to gain a healthy fear, awe and worship of the Lord so we gain a spiritual wisdom that gives us the perspective on truth, love and the realities of people, problems and situations.

Choose Wisdom and Avoid Destructive Waywardness How the Holy Spirit Leads Us With Wisdom - (Isa 11:2) "The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him - the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord." Illustration: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Witnessing

Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Sep 15, 2003

. How many of us are actively going out and spreading the word? How many have you added to the kingdom this week, month, year, decade, ever? Jesus seems to be absolutely correct about us when he made the statement in Matt 9:37 that "The harvest i

*Witnessing = The spreading of the gospel of Jesus Christ with the goal of converting the listener. *When witnessing, there are usually 3 different ways that occurs: you actively pursue the unsaved, they seek you, or they see how you live. I. We are to pursue the unsaved: The Great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Letting God Be God In Death #2 Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003

This is the second message in allowing God to be God in our Death-Experiences. I pray that this offering will be of comfort to you.

The truth which lies at the basis of these series of messages is: THERE IS STUBBORN OPPOSITION EVEN RESISTANCE TO AUTHENTIC AUTHORITY AND LEADERSHIP IN ALL OF US AT TIMES. I said “Authentic Authority and Leadership” because not all leaders and authority figures are authentic. Some have arrogated ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing What Is Most Needful

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 24, 2003

Special Quinceanera Message: Jesus has choosen what is most needful. He gives us the capacity to do the same. Because of this we get the miracle instead of a sermon.

It is truly a joy to be here – privileged to be a part of this wonderful celebration. Paola, we are here with your parents and with your friends and with your church family to thank God. It is through his grace that we can celebrate today. And our prayer today is that God may accompany you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 11:1-46

Denomination: Lutheran

A Whole New Wardrobe

Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 27, 2003

Christ allows us to put on new clothes of righteousness.

Colossians 3:1-17 (The Message) A Whole New Wardrobe The Message, “So if you’re serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. Don’t shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front of you. Look ...read more

Denomination: *other

Are You Chained Or Are You Anchered

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Feb 6, 2003

This sermon deals with the chains of sin that binds us from the relationship with Christ and what we need to set our Anchor on the Rock.

ARE YOU CHAINED OR ANCHORED 1/27/03 Hebrews 6:19-20 Are you chained or anchored? What is the difference? To be chained means that you are bound to something. Remember the master of Magicians, Houdini, would chain himself in some form or another and hang upside down, or submerged ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19-20, Hebrews 6:9-20

Denomination: *other

Active Participants Through Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Eric Muldoon on Nov 18, 2002

We are meant to be active participants in the Body of Christ, and God has assigned each one of us a function in the Body.

At conversion - God incorporates us into the Body. He puts us in a community relationship w\all believers, and we share a common life in Christ. We are not meant to be passive participants - eg. "silent partners" God intends all Christians to be active participants and has assigned each one of us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Holiness

The Staff Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 2, 2002

From the moment God asked Moses, "What’s in your hand," the life of Moses was never to be the same again. That simple shepherd’s staff was the tool by which God shook the foundations of mighty empire, but there was something Moses needed to do first. What

This past week I got to wondering about a few things… for instance: 1. If you throw a cat out a car window, does it become cat litter? 2. When a cow laughs, does milk come out its nose? 3. Since a fool and his money are soon parted, how did that fool and his money get together in the first ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ