Sermons on Tyranny:

The Journey Of Mary & Joseph Series

Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Dec 20, 2000

How can we deal with the unexpected curves along the journey of life? Mary and Joseph serve as a model for us.

Introduction… Life is a journey/ an adventure. And as we journey on the road of life we sometimes encounter unexpected curves: · The medical report you didn’t expect · The accident you didn’t see coming · The job being over · Having a baby · Losing a baby · Losing someone without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: *other

God's Antidote To Busyness

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

How do we escape the "busyness" trap?

How many of you would say that you are busy? We almost feel obligated to stay busy, don’t we? If you meet someone at the grocery store or run into them at McDonald’s, and you ask them how they’re doing, almost invariably they’ll tell you how busy they are and start rattling off a list of activities ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:32-38

Denomination: Baptist

Soaking In His Love

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Sep 4, 2001

This sermon encourages folks to find their rest in His presence... that in His presence is fullness of joy!

Soaking in His Love May 27, 2001 1. Over the past few week’s we’ve been looking at Paul’s deep passion to know Jesus - I want to know Him… - One thing I do, forgetting what is behind… - 3:8 I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus 2. We’ve seen this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8

Extraordinary Things Can Happen (The Miracle Of Christmas) Series

Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Sep 13, 2001

Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak

Introduction… Life is a journey/ an adventure. And as we journey on the road of life we sometimes encounter unexpected curves: · The medical report you didn’t expect · The accident you didn’t see coming · The job being over · Having a baby · Losing a baby · Losing someone without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: *other

Here I Am To Worship

Contributed by Neil Briggs on Dec 1, 2004

Prayer, the missing jewel of worship

1 Timothy 2 : 1-3 The passage that we have read together this morning is headed up in the NIV Instructions for worship. At first glance you may well think, hang on , this chapter say’s nothing about worship, we however need to ask our selves is this really true and that is what I pray that we can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mystery Of Peace

Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on Dec 2, 2009

Complete peace; inward peace and the fullness of peace is in fellowship with God. Total freedom at all times from any form of physical and spiritual harassment can only come from God.

Complete peace; inward peace and the fullness of peace is in fellowship with God. Total freedom at all times from any form of physical and spiritual harassment can only come from God. It can be argued a lot of marriages and certainly, the work environment have become battle grounds for many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Just War, Or Just A War? Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

Sermon 24 of our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

Peace and War (BFM #24) A Just War; or Just A War? Text: James 4:1 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now today’s sermon should be required listening for any person running for the office of President of the United States of America. Now if you’ve been with us here at church or following along at home ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Free At Last

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Nov 21, 2006

Although there are some who make light of their struggle with sin, those of us who take our walk with Christ seriously are keenly aware of the reality of that struggle. It is real. And sometimes it is overwhelming.

Free At Last Text: Romans 8:1-4 Introduction: Everytime scientists come up with a cure for a physical ailment that has been plaguing humankind, an air of excitement is felt. We anticipate the day when a cure for cancer, the common cold, or AIDS is found. Any time a cure is discovered it is a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Be Angry, But Do Not Sin

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 5, 2015

Anger is one of the hardest emotions for Christians .to deal with. We often do not acknowledge we have it .because we feel we are not supposed to have it In the first place. There has to be a better way and beloved there is! Updated August 2018.

Everyone has their Pet Peeve... One of mine is ……telemarketers. Is there any group more persistent than telemarketers? Like the determined character in a horror movie, once a telemarketing company has you in its sights, it won’t stop chasing you until you agree to buy some product you have no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32, James 1:19-21

Denomination: Anglican

Two Different Relationships To Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 16, 2016

Two sisters loved Jesus immensely - but only one cultivated her relationship with Jesus for which she is commended

Trinity 8 TSJ and WSG 17-07-2016 Luke 10:38-42 - Martha and Mary Introduction To get to the root of a Gospel reading you need to look at it in context. Darrell Bock in the NIV Application Commentary on Luke says this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Anglican

Just Connect: Make It Last

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 26, 2016

For the manifestation of the only redemption story known that saved man was in the testimony of a believer.

JUST CONNECT: MAKE IT LAST by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 26, 2016) “Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness [3:11, KJV]...But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made ...read more

Scripture: John 3:9-36

Denomination: Friends

Praying For Politicians

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 18, 2016

Sometimes we may be frustrated with our political system, with what our leaders do while in office, with our government as a whole. Yet, God calls us to obey the law, pray for our leaders, and above all, follow God.

Romans 13:1-5, 1 Timothy 2:1-4 Praying for Politicians NASA recently reported it has received a record high number of 18,000 applications for its astronaut training program. NASA said it shows a growing interest in space exploration. Then people said, "Nah, we just wanna get off the planet before ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-5, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Our Christian Legacy

Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 22, 2015

In our world where trying to get ahead of one another seems to be the rule, God asks us to consider a new reality: to love genuinely and reciprocally, to clutch that which is good and to compete to show the most integrity.

Have you ever thought about the legacy you want to leave behind when you die? I’m not talking about a physical legacy such as the things you own. I’m talking about how you want people to remember you. The type of legacy you leave behind will depend on the kind of life you lead on earth. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Anglican

Peace, The Church And Society

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 3, 2015

God will deal with the evil people of this world who do not repent and turn from their evil ways. We as members of the church are not to judge but are to be shepherds of the sheep, seekers of the lost, friends of sinners, the poor and broken-hearted.

“You have heard it said of old, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, but I say unto you; do not resist the evil person. If he strikes you on the left, turn to him on the right”. Jesus tells us in Matthew 5 verses 38-39 not to contribute to further violence by retribution, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-39

Denomination: Anglican

On The Road To Emmaus

Contributed by Richard Francis on Sep 12, 2011

Are your hearts on fire for Jesus, do you know he walks with you on the road of your life, he does so lets find him anew.

Two travellers: This is a great short story in the gospels and shows the value of the gospels, each picking up part of the multi faceted story and illuminating that part In Mark 16 this story is reduced to: 12 Afterward Jesus appeared in a different form to two of them while they were walking in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational