Sermons on Two Faces:

Patience In Suffering Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2006

While we are suffering, James says that there is one thing we must do, and two things we must not do.

Introduction: A. Dr. Robert Lightner, a long-time faculty member of the theology department at Dallas Theological Seminary was involved in a terrible plane crash. 1. He was in a single-engine plane that flipped over during takeoff. 2. He was badly injured and bruised beyond recognition. His ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

5 Questions Part 4: Am I Relevant?

Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000

Luke 15:11-32 11 Then He said: "A certain man had two sons.

Luke 15:11-32 11 Then He said: "A certain man had two sons. 12 "And the younger of them said to his father, 'Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.' So he divided to them his livelihood. 13 "And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, journeyed to a far country, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Caution, Lion Country! Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 10, 2001

Nearly two out of three adults-62%-agreed that Satan "is not a living being but is a symbol of evil."

"Caution - Lion Country!" "Knowing Our Enemy" series - Part 4 of 7 Text: Eph. 6:10-12; 1Peter 5:8 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church July 16, 2000 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Up to Date! Ephes. 6:10-12 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Bible Church

Which Mountain Will We Ascend?

Contributed by Robert Eggers on Feb 26, 2001

There are two kinds of Christians, those who follow rules and those who follow Chirst--which are you?

Today’s gospel is from Luke 9, the account of Jesus’ transfiguration. But I would like to juxtapose that reading with an Old Testament text from Exodus. I read the Exodus passage first: The LORD said to Moses, "Come up to me on the mountain and stay here, and I will give you the tablets of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:27-36

Denomination: Lutheran

The Priest And The Peasant Girl Series

Contributed by Greg Stine on Dec 8, 2000

The frist of two sermons comparing and contrasting the responses of Mary and Zacharias to the announcement by the angel of the upcoming births of their sons.

THE PRIEST AND THE PEASANT GIRL 9/19/99 Luke 1:5-25 I. Godliness of Zachariah and Elizabeth 5,6 A. Priest and daughter of a priest B. Godly - Righteous, obedient, blameless Significance - Israel under Herod the Great endured a deplorable political status ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Paying The Vows Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

Was preached to a pastor’s conference. Two vows are mentioned in Jonah which has particular application to preachers.

INTRODUCTION Years ago there was a trial in Chicago. The famous lawyer, Clarence Darrow, was making his closing arguments and said of one man’s damaging testimony, “Why, a person could as easily believe this man’s testimony as he could believe that the whale swallowed Jonah.” Well, there were some ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Mysteries Of The Kingdom” Series

Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 19, 2004

Part two of a series of messages on the 7 parables of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven. (power points available by email)

“Mysteries of the Kingdom” Part 2 Matthew 13:24-30 Matthew 13:24-30 Jesus presented another parable to them, saying, “the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while his men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went away. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

An Awesome Encounter With The Living God

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 6, 2004

An encounter with God does two things - it reveals our unworthiness and releases our God given calling

An Encounter with the Living God Story: Last Friday (06-02-04) I went to the funeral service of my CME tutor John Aves, who died on the Lord’s Day in Bethlehem from a heart attack at the age of 52. John was over in Bethlehem as an “Ecumenical Accompanier” and has, for his work there been awarded ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Ten Virgins

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 7, 2002

Matthew 25:1-13 is a parable about two groups of maidens or virgins---the prepared and the unprepared.

THE TEN VIRGINS Text: Matthew 25:1-13 "Although Douglas MacArthur graduated from West Point at the top of his class, he continued to prepare himself for service to his country. He studied every military textbook he could get his hands on. He visited battlefields and personally reviewed the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Choose To Change

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 3, 2002

Study of two men who had the opportunity to change but only one had the courage to do so.

CHOOSE TO CHANGE Luke 18:18-23 - 19:1-10 Introduction: Our world has changed dramatically in the past 100 years, and futurists predict that even greater changes are coming. Consider these facts: We now watch as routine as space shuttles propel people into space and land routinely, yet it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-23, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Creating A Masterpiece: Part One Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

Jesus painted a masterpiece of words with the parable of the rich man and Lazarus as we see two contrasting lives.

Creating a Masterpiece: The Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man, Part 1 Luke 16:19-31 Jesus was a master story teller. Throughout his ministry, Jesus used the parable to illustrate the intimate details of the kingdom of God. With each parable Jesus told, he painted vivid pictures in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

Lesson: Nehemiah: Building & Battling

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 27, 2005

Finish WHAT YOU START. “The wall was finished in . . . fifty and two days” Nehemiah(6:15).

A. INTRODUCTION (Nehemiah 1-6) 1. After the Babylonian captivity was over, two men helped restore the city of Jerusalem. a. Zerubbabel built the TEMPLE. b. Nehemiah built the WALLS. 2. This is the first of two lessons about Nehemiah (his name means comfort of the Lord) who was the Persian ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Attack Of The Male Seed - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Charles Hughes on Jun 14, 2004

The male seed (man) is under attack today. This is part two of the message "The Attack of the Male Seed".

In Part I of the message "The Attack of the Male Seed", we began to look at seven issues of what it means to be a man. Our goal is to get men to examine themselves and see how we measure up to God’s standard as men. IV. A man isn’t abusive or disrespectful. This is a big problem today. We see, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Armour Of God

Contributed by Mike Hallows on Oct 18, 2005

What is the armour of God and how do I put it on? This is part one of a two part sermon.

Hands up if you believe saving souls is a vital part of the work of the Church. "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations" (Matt 28:18-19). Do you know that the very moment we affirm this, someone reels on his phony temporary ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The 12 Stone Memorial Part 6: Issachar & Zebulun Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on May 23, 2009

In part 6 of this series, we revisit Leah and the birth of her final two sons, Issachar and Zebulun.

-- We once again return to Leah giving birth to two more sons (her 5th and 6th). -- Now that the family has been through a time of trying to make things happen on their own through their maidservants, they get back to producing the final four sons through Leah and Rachel. -- These 2 final sons are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:14-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God