Sermons on Unforeseen Gratitude:

Will Work For Perks

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 26, 2001

Who do you work for and why?

Will Work If Perked If you live in a metropolitan area, you will see people standing on corners holding various signs. They might say, "Will Work For Food" or something similar. One person was at least honest and the sign said, "I Need A Beer, Not Work." Ironically, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Count My Blessings?

Contributed by Larry Wise on Dec 1, 2000

Keeping my perspective when times get tough.

How Can I Count My Blessings? I Peter 4:12-19 So, how was your Thanksgiving this year? Consider Job. He has come to represent the epitome of suffering. His children were killed in an accident. He is financially ruined. He has been stricken with an incurable illness--and is in such constant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gloria! Series

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 5, 2001

An in-depth look at the angels who proclaimed Christ’s birth.

The Songs of Christmas: Gloria Luke 2:8-14 As we approach this third message in our series of “songs” from Luke’s gospel, I must begin today by confessing some of the discoveries made in preparation for today. A lot of my preconceived notions have been shaken, and my opinions have had to take a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Welcome Jesus Into Your Home

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 28, 2001

The familiar story about Jesus visiting Mary and Martha serves as an encouragement for us to clear the clutter that keeps Jesus out of our homes and lives.

“For Christian homes, O Lord we pray.” Hymn 500 in our hymnal begins with those words. Whether we are married or single, whether we have children or not, whether we live in a home or an apartment that is our prayer isn’t it? We want our homes to be Christian homes. But what makes the place ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

The Truth, The Whole Truth, And Nothing But The Truth

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001

Christians love to listen to and live the truth that Jesus offers them.

Lying seems to be a way of life for many people in America today. The book The Day America Told the Truth says that 91 percent of those surveyed lie routinely about matters they consider trivial, and 36 percent lie about important matters; 86 percent lied regularly to parents, 75 percent to ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Have Integrity

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus did two things that turned the major institutions of his day against him: First, he pointed to the real condition of the institutions of his time: In Matthew 23:13-32 he says, "How terrible for you, teachers of the law and Pharisees! You are hypocrites! You travel across land and sea to fi

Jesus did two things that turned the major institutions of his day against him: First, he pointed to the real condition of the institutions of his time: In Matthew 23:13-32 he says, "How terrible for you, teachers of the law and Pharisees! You are hypocrites! You travel across land and sea to find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Successful Harvest

Contributed by Johnny Beaver on Jan 13, 2001

A sermon about what it takes to have a successful harvest for the kingdom of God.

Philippians 2:1-11 The book of Philippians has some missionary tones to it. It is a missionary book in many ways. AThe Gospel@ means a great deal to Paul It is a book about a harvest. And how can we have the harvest that God would want us to have. I. The Conditions of a successful harvest Look ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Learning How To Be Truthful Without Being Harsh

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 3, 2004

Jesus was full of grace and truth. Let us learn how to speak the truth without being harsh or uncaring but gracious. Seventeen points.

Learning How to be Truthful Without Being Harsh John 1:14,15 - For the law was given through Moses but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. Learning how to balance the Bible’s emphasis of truth and grace is a continual struggle for most people working with legalists. There is such a thing ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking Time To Remember

Contributed by Douglas Snipes on Jun 8, 2004

Memorial Day

TAKING TIME TO REMEMBER Ex. 12:14 We set aside time in America each year to remember some of the important dates of our history. This didn’t start with us, it is a practice that goes back as far as the Bible. Here we see that God instructs the Jews to have a feast every year to remember His ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer Choices-Part 2 Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004

Each line of the Lord’s Prayer confronts us with spiritual and life choices. How will we pray? How will we live?

The Lord’s Prayer Choices---Part 2 Matthew 6:9-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO “Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel Of The Gates

Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003

A study of the gates of Jerusalem provides us a beautiful picture of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

“The Gospel of the Gates” Nehemiah 3 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. In our study of Nehemiah, we learned that Nehemiah was a man who desired to make a difference for the glory of God. B. In Ch. 1 we learned that Nehemiah was a man who knew “How to Pray”; In Ch. 2 we learned that he ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32, Nehemiah 8:1-6, Nehemiah 9:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing To Worship God

Contributed by Timothy Jones on Jan 27, 2003

If we are going to bring honor to Christ, we must prepare to worship, not just show up....

Preparing to Worship God-Pastor Tim Jones Exodus 19 1. Everything takes preparation! ?Those that Fail to plan-Plan to Fail? a. When your kids go to school-you don?t just go off to college- b. Weddings-You don?t just get married???? c. Moving into a new home?.. d. It all takes Preparation Joke: A ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

God's United Nations

Contributed by Dana Chau on Feb 8, 2003

Learn to overcome certain differences that divide Christians

Some of you know that I was at a church leadership conference last week. There were about 2,000 attendees from all around the world. I’m very thankful for the inspiration and the learning I received. I came home Thursday night and received a call from a friend. She asked if Susan and I went out ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: *other

The Pastor's Heart - Part Two

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 20, 2003

If a pastor’s heart is true, what will the hearts of true believers do in responding to God through the ministry of a pastor?

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ---------------------- October 19, 2003 ---------------------- 6Now Timothy has just returned, bringing the good news that your faith and love are as strong as ever. He reports that you remember our visit with joy and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Free To Forgive Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 10, 2003

I want you to know tonight that you can enjoy the benefits of forgiveness. You are free to forgive. You are free to accept forgiveness.

REVIVAL 2003: FREEDOM FREE TO FORGIVE COLOSSIANS 3:12-17 INTRODUCTION [summarize] BALTIMORE, MD - If one is angry about being diagnosed with the HIV virus, can that hamper his or her immune system? If bitter about how one was infected, is that person at higher risk of infecting others in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17, 1 Peter 2:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ