Sermons on Turkeys:

Smyrna, The Suffering Church Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

The faithful of Smyrna suffered hardship, but they were spiritually prosperous and steadfast in their devotion to Christ.

"Smyrna-the Suffering Church" -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts. Sermon series on the Letters to the 7 Churches of Rev 2-3 When school report cards are issued, it’s can be a stressful time. Any assessment we receive is supposed to help us see our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-12

Denomination: Congregational

"Nicholas The Wonder Worker”

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 16, 2002

The real story of Saint Nicholas, stripping away the myths and discovering a man who honored Christ

“Nicholas the Wonder Worker” Rev Dr Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Clement Moore writes, “With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be Saint Nick!” Moore was inspired by a plump, bearded Dutchman who took him by sleigh through the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

Commitments For A New Year

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002

A New Year gives us the opportunity to make new starts in our commitment to God.

INTRODUCTION A. George C. Scott in A Christmas Carol 1. Based on Charles Dicken’s work. 2. Story of Ebenezer Scrooge, despicable old man with no joy. 3. Disturbed by the joy and waste he sees at the Christmas season. 4. Hounded by singing carolers and harassed by those wanting a generous donation ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 21, 2002

Pentecost: the people, the phenomena, the power (for praise and proclamation)

Pentecost WBC 19/5/2 am Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost is the middle of 3 annual Jewish ‘Harvest Festivals’ = the ‘grain harvest’ - called ‘Pentecost’ as is 7 weeks (or 50 days… hence ‘Pente’) after Passover - the previous Jewish Festival which commemorates their Exodus from Egypt, and the Passover lamb ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Authentic Christmas

Contributed by James Wilson on Dec 22, 2000

An authentic Christmas will be accompanied with a "Fear of the Lord."

An Authentic Christmas Luke 2:8-9 And in the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields, and keeping watch over their flock by night. [9] And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Power Failure

Contributed by Chris Thron on Aug 28, 2002

Spiritual Powerlessness: symptoms, cause, and cure

Power Failure How do you feel about coming to church? Does this describe you: I like meeting my friends and talking with them I like the music, I like the beat BUT When we pray or talk about the Bible, it’s Boring, Irrelevant, I don’t connect, Puts me to sleep. Why is this? We can try to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24, 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's My Bottom Line Responsibility As A Believer?

Contributed by David Haun on Jan 9, 2004

Wouldn’t it be a help to know the bottom line responsibilities for our Christian life? If we only could know all the demands we have to fulfill to be satisfactory in God’s sight. This sermon discusses our Responsiility to God.

"What’s my Bottom Line Responsibilities as a Believer?" Hope Christian Church Tamarac, Florida Dr. David L. Haun Introduction A. I remember when I was a young boy living in West Virginia. On Saturday mornings, I would wake up all excited. "It’s Saturday, and I’m free from school. It’s a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Struggling Joy Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 22, 2004

Part 4 of study of Philippians

THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor The challenge of Christian decision-making Philippians 1.22b ------------------------------------------- What shall I choose? Have you ever been faced with choices? None of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Stand Fast In The True Grace Of God

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 16, 2004

The theme of 1 peter is "stand fast in the true grace of God".So how does one begin?

Text: I Peter 1:1-2 Title: Stand fast in the true grace of God For the next several Sundays we are going to look together at the book of 1Peter. 1Peter was written to encourage the Christians of that day to endure the persecution that was prevalent in the area and to prepare the readers for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lydia--Rescued From Idolatry Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 18, 2003

It’s tempting to make one’s business one’s religion. God delivered businesswoman Lydia from bondage, and can deliver us as well.

Conversions in the Book of Acts> “Rescued from Idolatry” Acts 16:11-15 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Though most of my life I’ve served in the military, in the past four years I’ve been involved with the Saugus Rotary and Business Networking ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15

Denomination: Congregational

Rekindle The Love

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 7, 2004

Rekindle the love for God’s work, his word, and for one another by focusing on his promises.

“You don’t bring me flowers, You don’t sing me love songs, You hardly talk to me anymore…” So sang Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand in 1977. The song became a hit because it spoke about something we all experience - fading love. Think about your pets. Do you love them as much today as when you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Abortion --The Lord Hates Hands That Shed Innocent Blood

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Dec 6, 2005

There is no sin that the blood of Christ can not wash away and make as white as snow. As much as Jesus hates the sin, He Loves the sinner

December 6, 2005 Text Proverbs 6:16-17 ...The Lord hates …… hands that shed innocent blood. When I entered my usual coffee stop this morning, I noticed a discarded newspaper on top of the garbage can. I like to read –what luck – I saved 50 cents. I should have read the comics and done the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

What Did You Get For Christmas?

Contributed by James May on Dec 25, 2005

A short message and Lord’s Supper observance for Christmas Morning services.

WHAT DID YOU GET FOR CHRISTMAS? By Pastor Jim May It’s Christmas Day, 2005. One more Christmas Eve has passed. Once more the gifts that have been laid under the tree are already opened or will be very shortly. Did you get what you wanted? Did you get what you needed? Did you get what you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Who Will Inherit The What? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Part 3 in Sermon on the Mount Series, looking at the meaning of meek.

"The Who Shall Inherit the What?" Rev. Denn Guptill, BCC, Sept. 29 1996 If you were to survey a select group of people in 38 countries asking them this question, "Taking all things together, would you say you are: 1) not at all happy, 2) not very happy or 3) quite happy or very happy" where do you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Do I Suffer?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 9, 2003

Suffering is a part of the Christian life no one really enjoys. In the book of 1st Peter, the apostle explains to us why suffering is a part of our life, and God’s purpose in it.

Passage: 1Peter 1:1-9 Intro: number of months, been intrigued with the topic of suffering. 1. few things produce more frustration, few things produce such amazing growth in Christlikeness 2. my journey towards understanding has involved a few of you, class on Job 3. that class served to open ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free