Sermons on Twin:

Pushing Past The Pain

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jan 14, 2007

This sermon deals with pushing past the pain caused by tragic events, such as the death of a loved one.

Opening story: A little boy was seen digging in his yard by a neighbor. The neighbor approached and inquired what the young man was doing. “I’m burying my goldfish and having a funeral for it”. ‘O, I’m sorry,’ said the neighbor who continued: “That’s an awfully big hole for a goldfish, isn’t it?’ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:11-24, 2 Samuel 12:11-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Deepening Your Relationship Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 22, 2006

Looking thru the song of songs and what it teaches us about relationships and sex.

INTRO: A farmer was sitting on the porch of his house when a stranger came by and asked, "How’s things?" "Tolerable," came the reply. He continued, "Two weeks ago a tornado came along and knocked down all the trees I would have had to chop down for this winter’s firewood. Then last week lightning ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Long Day's Night

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jul 14, 2006

Jacob’s Wrestling match with the man of God how it changed Jacob to Israel.

Jacob the Wrestler Genesis 32:22 – 32:32 Today we’re going to look at Abraham’s grandson, Jacob. Unlike Abraham, who has a reputation for being a Godly man and doing the right thing, we must use different words to describe Jacob; words like shyster, liar, manipulator, cheater, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Band Of Brothers Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 27, 2006

4 of 4 messages on becoming Mighty Men of God. This message focuses on the importance of standing with one another.

Mighty Men of God Band of Brothers Two Lies Many Men Believe I CAN DO IT BY MYSELF The first statement is one made by the man who is in denial and is dishonest in his assessment of himself. This statement is born out of the desire and need to be in control. Face it; most of us want to believe ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jeremiah's Temple Sermon

Contributed by John Nichols on Mar 5, 2007

Worship is not about appearing, it is an active, lively part of the complete sacrifice God desires from all who claim to be His.

Jeremiah’s Temple Sermon Jeremiah 7 Jeremiah wanted to know why…The temple in the Old Testament was characterized by beauty on the outside and on the inside. The temple had pure bronze columns, golden incense altars and lamp stands, wooden cherubim, each ten feet tall with outstretched wings. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:1-20, Jeremiah 7:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Purity

Contributed by Craig Smee on Mar 27, 2007

Defeat sexual impurity while the battle is at its hottest.

INTRODUCTION Have you ever wondered how those folk who live in rural SA and in informal settlements are able to get their washing so white? Have you seen it? You drive along the road near the farm houses of the farm labourers and there hanging on the fence of the most basic home is the washing. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:9-10

Denomination: Christian Church

"Peace Be With You"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 9, 2007

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Easter Thomas

2nd Sunday of Easter John 20:19-31 "Peace Be with You" "On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." When he had said this, he showed them his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Old Life: Low Salt Diet

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

Don’t look back on that old life of yours it will bring you great harm.

Lot’s Living Large. In our Scripture this morning the account of Sodom and Gomorra a fantastic story. One that always struck me as….kind of, unusual -Angels visiting, Lives threatened, Lot gets away by the skin of his teeth and this curious thing of his wife (who is never named) turning into a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bury Your Burdens

Contributed by Raleigh Richter on Nov 2, 2006

How do we give our heavy burdens to Christ?

Bury Your Burdens Have you ever had a terrible day? Just when you thought things could not get any worse it does. You learn quickly that things could always be worse but you’re not sure how. Top ten signs it’s going to be a bad day 10. Your twin sister forgets your birthday 09. You see a "60 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

The Worst Of Times Or The Best Of Times

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Nov 27, 2006

Christ the King Sunday. Despite how dangerous the world is, we know that Christ reigns.

The Worst of Times or the Best of Times? Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 November 26, 2006 One of the things that I most appreciate about the book of Psalms in the Old Testament is its honesty. The people who wrote those hymns and poems and songs were utterly and completely open and sincere with God. If ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

These Heroes Are No Sandwiches

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003

Sermon honoring firefighters, police, EMT’s

These Heroes Are No Sandwiches The June 14, 1999 issue of Time Magazine offered a list of 20 people they considered to be heroes of the last 100 years. Some of those names I recognized and possibly agree could be considered heroes, names like Billy Graham, Anne Frank, Helen Keller, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

One Nation - Under God?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 30, 2005

A shorter Sunday evening sermon for the 4th of July, explaining why we have our freedoms and what we must do to keep them.

Have you ever thought about why America is so great? Could it be because America is so different? Let’s take a look at just some of the ways in which we are so different. . . . Only in America can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance. . . . Only in America do drugstores make the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: *other

Flying By The Seats Of Our Pants Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 29, 2005

Sometimes we find ourselves in horrible predicaments without an answer. Yet, with God’s help, we can often find the “way of escape” if we do not give up and keep trusting Him.

Flying by the Seats of Our Pants (Esther 4:4-5:14) Intro 1. A wise person once said, "Life is a continuous process of getting used to things we hadn’t expected." 2. A New York City businessman decided to avoid a $20 service charge by replacing a fluorescent light himself. After he had smuggled a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sometimes Our Obedience Hurts Others Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 4, 2005

5th in long series on Joshua. After doing a recap of the events so far, this shows the little-spoken truth: Sometimes, in order for us to obey God, we must hurt other people.

Joshua 3:1-17 – Sometimes Our Obedience Hurts Others It was testimony night in the church. A lady got up and said, "We are living in a wicked land where sin is on every hand. I have had a terrible fight with the old devil all week." Then, her husband, who was sitting glumly by her side ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jake The Snake Wrestles God

Contributed by Mike Turner on Sep 18, 2005

A message about Jacob’s wrestling match with God

Jake The Snake Wrestles God Gen 32:21-32 I grew up watching Pro Wrestling. It was fake way back then, and it’s even more fake now. But I would have never told my daddy that. Me and Daddy used to have a ringside seat beside our black and white t.v. set on Sat’s at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:21-32

Denomination: Baptist