Sermons on unified body: showing 1,351-1,365 of 87,833

Someone With Skin

Contributed by Rich Young on Mar 10, 2001

Guidelines from Paul for getting along with others.

Someone with Skin TEXT: Phil 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION · In a parable she has written, Karen Mains describes the following wedding: DOWN IN FRONT STANDS THE GROOM IN A SPOTLESS TUXEDO - HANDSOME, SMILING, FULL OF ANTICIPATION, SHOES SHINED, EVERY HAIR IN PLACE, ANXIOUSLY AWAITING THE PRESENCE OF HIS ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Have The Office Of A Deacon? A Biblical View

Contributed by Joel Carwile on Mar 27, 2001

Looking at the Office of a deacon from a biblical perspective.

Why Have the Office of a Deacon? A Biblical View 13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. 1 Tim 3:13 1 Timothy 3: 8-13 Greek word: diakonos {dee-ak’-on-os} Vine’s Word(s): Deacon, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Our Mission

Contributed by Eric Amundson on Mar 29, 2001

Anointing for Ministry

Anytime we read of Jesus, we need to be conscious of two main things. We ask what Jesus has done for us. And we ask what example he is for us. 1 Peter 2:21 says, ’to this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.’ Jesus has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Unbroken Spirit

Contributed by Michael Poston on Sep 3, 2001

There is an unbroken spirit in the Church today that simply co-exists with lost humanity never reaching out to them with the message of Jesus.

Today we are living in a very unusual age as far as the church is concerned. A day when the hearts and lives of Christian people are not moved at all by the things that are happenning around them. If the world could ask of us some questions tonight I believe they would be: Do you still care ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9, Luke 7:36-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

4 Epiphany C Jesus Comes Home

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 4, 2001

It is hard to come home, but why did Jesus come looking for a fight?

4 Epiphany C Luke 4:21-30 28 January 2001 Rev. Roger Haugen If you grew up in a small town, you know about small town rivalries. The hockey teams that play just a little tougher when playing a certain town. The anger at the boys because the girls want to date boys from the other town. Won’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Hope Of His Calling

Contributed by James Groce on Sep 5, 2001

That ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

--------------------------------------------- Eph 1:18 - 2:6 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, And what [is] the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Pictures Of Paul The Pastor

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Sep 10, 2001

IN THIS SERMON WE SEE THE COMMITMENT OF PAUL AS A FAITHFUL STEWARD, WE SEE THE CONCERN OF PAUL AS A LOVING MOTHER, AND WE SEE THE CARE OF PAUL AS A COMFORTING FATHER.

THREE PICTURES OF PAUL THE PASTOR I THESSALONIANS 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION: A boy and his father were visiting a wax museum when the boy said, dad, lets go home where the people are real. Well this was a real Church with Real born again believers in Christ. Chapter 1 introduced us to Paul the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Adventure

Contributed by Ed Blonski on Sep 12, 2001

This was for our church’s Christian Education Sunday and opening of our day school year.

God said, “They will proclaim my glory among the nations. And they will bring all your brothers, from all the nations, to my holy mountain in Jerusalem as an offering to the LORD—on horses, in chariots and wagons, and on mules and camels.” says the LORD. You may be seated. The Great Adventure. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:19-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Supremacy Of Christ Is Declared In The Church

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 21, 2001

This speaks of what the church must be in order to truly be the body of Christ and declare His supremacy.

The Supremacy of Christ is Declared in the Church Colossians 1:18-29 September 23, 2001 Intro: A. [So much from a nut] A minister gave an unusual sermon one day, using a peanut to make several important points about the wisdom of God in nature. One of the members greeted him at the door and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dangers Of Sleeping

Contributed by Roger Carmichael on Sep 22, 2001

Alook at the Church alseep in a lost and dying world.

I- Sleep of Disobedience, Samson 1- Plan, Born to free Israel. Judges13:5 2- Power, Judges 14:5-6, 15:15 3- Problems, disobedience, Judges 15:2-3 A- Associations Judges 16:1-4 B- Actions 4- Pitfalls, Judges 16:16-20 as a result of sleeping he lost A-His ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Church On "High Alert"

Contributed by Gary Cox on Sep 24, 2001

The Church’s response to the Trade Center Tragedy

The bloodiest day in United States History was September 17, 1862 when 4700 Union and Confederate soldiers died in the Civil War battle of Antietam. That was until September 11, 13 days ago when over 5000 ( and the number still rising) were killed in a well planned terrorist attack. By comparison, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Your Privilege As The Church" Series

Contributed by Blake Carroll on Oct 3, 2001

Members of Christ body has privileges to enjoy.

Title: “Your Privilege As The Church” Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17 Introduction: Members of the body of Christ must realize that along with purposes to fulfill, there are also privileges to enjoy. As Christians we need to examine these, and realize that it’s what God wants ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Problems Of The Servant Series

Contributed by John Walls on Oct 8, 2001

Studying the problems of a pastor

PROBLEMS OF A SERVANT Or HOW TO BE A MAN OF GOD 1 Timothy 4 Part 1 Introduction: If you were to write a job description for your pastor, what would it contain? What comparisons or differences would there be if I was to do the same? What functions do you think I should do? Or even yet, do you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Family

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 8, 2001

We are the family of God. But what exactly does or should that look like?

“We Are Family” Acts 2:42-47 How many of you remember the song “We are Family”? The question is what does a real model family look like? Today’s society, dysfunctional families are the norm, not the exception.  There are families with absent parents, single parents, step-parents.  ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

America In Crisis

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 10, 2001

The crisis of America is a spiritual tragedy.

II Timothy 3:1-4 AMERICA IN CRISIS VBC September 23, 01 There is much talk about the recent acts of terriosm in America. We might call the last several days of our nation- America in crisis. Paul warns us that the last days were going to be perilous. The word perilous means dangerous, hard to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist