Sermons on Umbrella Effect:

Narnia: "In Our World: The Spell Of The White Witch” Series

Contributed by Harper Brady on Dec 13, 2005

2nd of 3 Narnia sermons. This one focuses on the Witch and her spell. "Always winter and never Christmas" and the power of sin and evil and death in our world.

“IN OUR WORLD: THE SPELL OF THE WHITE WITCH” Romans 8:18-25 [Sermon 2 of 3] Even though I am getting older every year, there’s still enough youth in me that I get enjoyment out of some aspects of winter. Call me a bit crazy, but I actually like snow! I like the stillness of a morning when you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Philip – The Penny Drops Eventually Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 14, 2005

When it comes to sharing the Gospel we don’t need to have all the answers. We just need to be willing to invite not-yet-believers to “Come and See”.

Message John 1:43-46 Philip – the penny drops … eventually We all know that sharing the Gospel and telling others about Jesus is an essential part of being a disciple of Jesus. After His resurrection Jesus commanded the eleven to go and make disciples … baptising them and teaching them to do ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46

Denomination: Baptist

0203 Epiphany Iii: Sign And Nexus Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jan 23, 2006

The turning of water into wine was a sign. It’s also a nexus of the human and the divine.

Sermon: Sign and Nexus Text: John 2:1-11 Occasion: Epiphany III Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, January 22, 2006 Audio link: http://providencerec.com/Sound%20Files/Srmn060122WoolseyJohn02;01-011EpiphanyIIISignAndNexus.mp3 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Seize The Day

Contributed by Will Langford on Jan 24, 2006

This message describes characteristics found in the lives of believers who are seizing opportunities to impact their world for Christ.

Seize the Day Acts 3 Years ago I can remember hosting an older pastor who our church was holding in revival. He was a wonderful preacher and really had a heart for people. Everyplace you took him he seemed to develop a meaningful conversation with someone, regardless of it was at a restaurant or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Armor Of God Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 26, 2006

God has supplied His children with armor and weaponry to be victorious in their daily spiritual battles. Do we know how to use them and are we willing?

Christian Warfare - Pt. 1 The Apostle Paul is ready to close his letter to the Ephesian congregation. He began the letter, in the first three Chapters, reminding them of their privileged position in Christ and His Church. In Chapter Four, he taught them how they can grow to spiritual maturity ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lent

Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on Feb 26, 2006

Fasting during Lent and why it’s Biblical.

Lent is a common practice among Christian denominations. In the Eastern churches they consider Advent to be Lent, and the western Lent to be the Great Lent. In most western churches Lent is the 40 days not counting Sundays before Easter. The word Lent comes from the Anglo Saxon word lencten, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:13

Denomination: Catholic

Consistently Inconsistent

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 14, 2004

A Character study on the life of Peter

Consistently Inconsistent A Character Study on Peter INTRODUCTION: Looking at the life of Peter, it is easy to make comparisons. One of the most vivid would be to that of the Prophet Elijah. Peter seems to be the New Testament Elijah, at least in his emotions. Up and down in relatively short ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Facts Of Life

Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Oct 7, 2004

God gives each of us a promise for our lives, but life has a way of taking us through pit experiences just as in Joseph’s life, however we must never take our eyes off the promise and the reward of the palace!

THE FACTS OF LIFE Text: Genesis 50:20 / Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION TEXT: Genesis 50:20 And as for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present results to preserve many people alive. Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sardis: The Church Of The Dead Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004

Sardis: The Church of the Dead

Sardis: The Church of the Dead Revelation 3:1-6, "Write this letter to the angel of the church in Sardis. This is the message from the one who has the sevenfold Spirit of God and the seven stars: "I know all the things you do, and that you have a reputation for being alive--but you are dead. 2Now ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is Greed A Poor Man's Vice?

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 3, 2005

Greed is every bit as much -- maybe more -- a poor man’s vice as it is a rich man’s folly.

Fifthteenth Sunday in Trinity: Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Ecclesiasticus 5:1-10 "Is Greed a Poor Man’s Vice?" The lessons appointed for today have three things in common. First of all, both contain teaching from men who were named Jesus. Jesus ben Sirach composed the passage from the apocryphal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"It's Ok To Wonder" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2005

It’s OK to Wonder about spiritual things but after awhile we must move on to respond.

Iliff and Saltillo UM church Easter Sunday March 27, 2005 “It’s OK to Wonder” Luke 24:1-12 INTRODUCTION: True or False. Fact or Fiction. Fiction or Non-Fiction. These are the questions which plague us this morning and which plagued the women and disciples 2000 years ago on the first Easter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

A Proven Strategy For Increasing Your Happiness Series

Contributed by Dave Weidlich on Apr 21, 2005

"You and I were created for joy, and if we miss it, we miss the reason for our existence.” The findings of "Positive Psychology" researchers are remarkably similar to what the Bible teaches about finding happiness.

"You and I were created for joy, and if we miss it, we miss the reason for our existence.” That’s what it said in the book I pulled from the bookstore shelf, You Gotta Keep Dancin’. The subtitle really intrigued me. It said, "In the midst of life’s hurts, you can choose joy!" Well I wasn’t very ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Most Extreme Makeovers

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Jan 18, 2005

This sermon lays out the most extreme "makeovers" God performs, the 1st being a spiritual one (regeneration), the 2nd a physical one (resurrection), and the 3rd a home makeover (the new cosmos).

The Most Extreme Makeovers Pastor Greg Tabor Ridgeway A/G 1/16/05 Introduction How many of you have ever watched one of these shows on TV that show an extreme makeover of a person or a house? The end results of surgery or reconstruction are astonishing. Might I suggest this morning that the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:21-53

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Divine Interplay Of Prayer In God's Unfolding Plan 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

This is the first 1/2 of a two part sermon addressing the link between God’s sovereignty to act without us and his requirement that we pray so that he can act.

I think in the last year we’ve learned much about what it means to pray. True enough most of our prayers are for healing and comfort but we certainly have been learning to pray by practicing I think. But praying, by definition is speaking to God, worshiping God, Thanking God, or imploring God to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Partners In Prayer

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 4, 2005

In times of crisis we quickly go to the Lord in prayer. The Amalekites attack Israel and Moses took Aaron and Hur with him on a hill to pray.

Partners in Prayer Exodus 17:8-13 One night in 1968, the pilot of an airline bound for New York realized that the landing gear of his jet would not engage. Traveling ever closer to his destination, he continued to work the controls, trying to get the wheels to lock into place, but he had no ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Free Methodist