Sermons on University Of Toronto:

Getting A Handle On Discouragement!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Aug 13, 2010

Most of us would not choose discouragement is a leading deadly disease, but let me tell you why I believe that discouragement is just right up there with the top killers. First of all, it is more common than all the others combined It is universal –All of

HOW TO HANDLE DISCOURAGEMENT! INTRO: A gardener took great pride in caring for his lawn. But one year it grew full of dandelions. He tried every method and product to get rid of them, but nothing worked. Exasperated, he wrote the Department of Agriculture explaining all he had done. “What ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6-14

Denomination: Christian Church

The Scientific Accuracy Of The Bible Proves It To Be Superio! #3 Series

Contributed by John Wright on Mar 8, 2010

Texas University students are refering to the bible as "smut" and a material on equal plane with pornography and yet Gen. 1:9&10 and Job 36:27&28 contain scientific truths that prove that the bible is from God and superior and more importantat than all ot

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bible, please, to Genesis 1:9,10. 2. Do you have a definition for the word “smut”? What is your definition? 3. Webster’s New College Edition has the following definitions: (1) to stain, taint, or affect a crop or plant with smut. (2) soot that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ: The Shepherd

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

The Twenty-Third Psalm no doubt is the most universal Scripture known. It has been called the Pearl of the Psalms. It is closely connect with what has just gone before and what follows immediately behind. Psalms 22, 23, 24 all speak of a definite work

CHRIST, THE SHEPHERD--PSALM 23 Introduction: The Twenty-Third Psalm no doubt is the most universal Scripture known. It has been called the Pearl of the Psalms. It is closely connect with what has just gone before and what follows immediately behind. Psalms 22, 23, 24 all speak of a definite ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty-Twenty Vision!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 13, 2016

In this message, Yours truly has endeavoured to bring to the fore the stark contrast in the thinking of the Worldly wise and the Wisest One in the Universe whose ways and thoughts are far higher than those termed as “brilliant” by the finite World (1 Cor 1:25).

TWENTY-TWENTY VISION For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.-Isa ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: *other

Hitting The Reset Button Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 6, 2014

God designed for humans to think, feel, speak, and act in certain ways. As a race we have walked away from that and messed up the universe. God, through Jesus, has hit the reset button on our lives, giving us hope for a better life.

I was recently working with something on a website and every time I made a change it messed everything up. I was only digging myself deeper. Then I saw this little button that said “Reset to Default Settings.” I thought I’d give it a try and voila, it worked. In a way, Ephesians ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Contend Pt.2 Why Do We Believe? Series

Contributed by Paul Culbertson on Mar 22, 2013

Most Christians can't share with non-christian why they believe except to say I believe because I believe. Faith is an amazing gift, but God gave answers to why all throughout the universe! WE WANT TO HELP YOU HAVE ANSWERS!

March 17, 2013 Love does. CONTEND pt.2 // why? Good Morning! Why do we believe? We want our church to be a place where answers are found and people not only believe but can explain why they believe. It was autumn, and the Indians on the remote reservation asked their new Chief if the winter was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:2

Denomination: Baptist

How Great Thou Art

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 17, 2013

With the exception of Amazing Grace, no song is more universally loved worldwide than How Great Thou Art. Interestingly, the great hymn follows similar themes as Psalm 145:1-9. This sermons examines how truly great God is from this great psalm.

How Great Thou Art Chuck Sligh November 17, 2013 TEXT: Psalm 145:1-9 – “I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. 2 Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever. 3 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Sermon

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Apr 28, 2020

A sermon I had intended to give on Easter Sunday 2020 but was prevented by stay-at-home order from the Governor because of the COVID19 pandemic. It addresses Jesus' resurrection in connection with the "first resurrection" of Revelation 20 and the universal resurrection.

Note: I have developed a set of PowerPoint slides for use with this sermon. If you are interested in the slides I will send them to you by Email. Email your request to me at sam@srmccormick.net and be sure to enter "Easter Slides" in the subject line (otherwise I am likely to overlook ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5, Romans 6:8-11, Ephesians 2:1-6, 1 Peter 1:3, Acts 24:14-15, Revelation 2:11, Revelation 20:13-14, Matthew 27:54, Matthew 28:2, Matthew 27:52, Matthew 28:11, Revelation 4:1, Genesis 2:16-17, Revelation 21:6-8, Revelation 12:7-11, Revelation 12:8-11, Luke 10:18, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22, Romans 6:3-5, John 5:24-29, Revelation 20:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Last Revolution: The Coming Awakening Of The Millennials

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 28, 2021

The divine overarching story of humanity and the universe itself is playing out right before our eyes. It's happening everyday. It's all around us. You can feel it. It's all encompassing!

The divine overarching story of humanity and the universe itself is playing out right before our eyes. It's happening everyday. It's all around us. You can feel it. It's all encompassing! It's like a song in the backdrop. It's like a quiet melody on the wind. You can feel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-31, Luke 17:20-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Escaping The Mess Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2021

To escape the mess of our world, walk with God and believe His Word.

Last year (2020), as Christmas approached, Amir Fakharian, CEO of RexRoi manufacturing, decided to create an ornament which reflected the year. As you remember, that’s when the Corona pandemic terrorized the world. There were riots in the streets, and it ended with a contested election, which 59% ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12, John 3:16, John 11:25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Are You Opposed, Neutral Or Favourable?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

In a university speech class we were taught that every audience contains three groups of listeners: those who will be opposed to what you say, those who are neutral to your position and those who have a favorable disposition toward you or your issues. Whe

1. In a university speech class we were taught that every audience contains three groups of listeners: those who will be opposed to what you say, those who are neutral to your position and those who have a favorable disposition toward you or your issues. When Peter spoke to the Sanhedrin he knew ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Goodness Of God

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Aug 11, 2004

What would you say to a person if you were asked to describe what God is like? Would you tell the person that God is love, powerful, infinite, sovereign , and the creator of the universe? Would you ever think to say that God is good? In this message we ex

The Goodness of God Exodus 33:18-23 Have you ever been asked to describe God? What would you tell a person if you were asked to tell what God is like? Would you tell the person that God is love, powerful, infinite, sovereign, and the creator of the world? Would you ever think to say that God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:18-23, Exodus 33:18-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Unknown God Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 29, 2004

When attempting to reach people of other faiths, we recognize that: 1. There is some truth in all religions and there are good people who follow them. 2. God has placed a longing for himself inside every human heart. 3. Jesus is the universal Savior.

This is a confusing time in which to live. It was not long ago that America was a place where we, for the most part, understood each other and where other people were coming from. We shared common standards of ethics, and whether or not we followed those ethics, we understood them and agreed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Methodist

Lost Sheep

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 24, 2003

Because of our terrible lostness, God had to go outside the human race to provide a solution to the universal problem of sin. He needed a lot more than image; someone unaffected by the world’s sinful value system, someone who trusted God perfectly.

Passage: Isaiah 53:1-9 Intro: We have had front-row seats for quite a show these last 3 weeks. 1. watched with pride and amazement as the brave men and women of our military have dismantled the regime of Saddam Hussein 2. precision aerial bombardment, bunker busters chasing Saddam from one ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Preaching Jesus

Contributed by David Parks on Jun 2, 2004

I studied with a young female university student whose Grandmother was practicing black arts and had claimed to steal away her image in water. She had been sick lately (not surprising that far north) and wondered if her Grandmother was cursing her. This b

Preaching Jesus Christ TEXT: Acts 8:21-36 INTRODUCTION:1. One of the arguments for the existence of God is the worshipping nature of man. 2. I have often made the argument that man has never found the remains an atheistic society. 3. There seems to be something in man that says there is more to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:21-36, Philippians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ