Sermons on Unthinkable:

Forgiving--Why And How

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 4, 2003

The basic steps to forgiving--we must forgive perfectly as Christ forgave us.

Scripture Ref: Matthew 6:12-15 Romans 12:19 Colossians 3:13 Luke 17:4 Romans 6:23 Colossians 3:13 Isaiah 43:25 Philippians 4:13 Luke 23:24 Matthew 6:12 Mark 11:25 Matthew 6:14–15 Based On: The Keys to Forgiving by Lewis B. Smedes, Christianity Today, December 3, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15

Looking For What's Lost, Pt. Ii Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Feb 10, 2004

In the story of the Prodigal Son we learn lessons for the prodigals and for the "faithful sons."

Looking for What’s Lost, Part II Luke 15:11-32 Continuing our study of Luke, we find ourselves in Chapter 15. I want to invite you to be turning there. We previously looked at the first part of this chapter. Jesus was being criticized by some of the Jewish leaders because he was eating and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prodigal Son Revisted

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 24, 2006

Why the original version would have been so shocking

The Gospel reading is taken from: Luke 15:11-20 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his Father, ’Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 "Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Anglican

Who Is He?

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 26, 2005

Palm Sunday When Jesus entered Jerusalem, He created a commotion among the crowd so some asked, “Who is that?” Today Jesus is not entering a city to be hailed as King; instead Jesus comes to the hearts door of individuals to bring salvation. When Jesus

WHO IS HE? Palm Sunday Matthew 21:1-11 • Matthew 21:1-11 (NIV) [1] As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, [2] saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Narnia: A Deeper Magic

Contributed by Greg Hamby on Dec 19, 2005

4th in a series of sermons based on "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" that makes the connection between the power of Aslan and the power of Christ.

“A Deeper Magic” I John 4: 7-12 December 18, 2005 I’d like to begin our time together this morning by asking you a question. Here it is, “What if it were always winter, but never Christmas?” To tell you the truth, this question isn’t my own. It is in fact a question that is suggested by the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Measured Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

Do you have any faith? How do you know? How can we determine if our faith is real or if our faith is real strong? The true proof of faith is a test of faith.

Passage: Genesis Chapter 22 (All) The testing of Abraham’s Faith. Do you have any faith? How do you know? How can we determine if our faith is real or if our faith is real strong? The true proof of faith is a test of faith. And God sometimes brings us for testing for very closely related ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Boy Who Was Hidden In The House Of God

Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 2, 2005

A sermon on the story of Joash, the boy who was hidden in the House Of God !

The Boy Who Was Hidden In The House Of God 2 Kings 11:1-21 This morning I want to share with you a message on the story of Joash. Joash was the infant son of King Ahaziah. He was a heir to the throne, but his life is in great danger. Notice with me some things about Joash: I. There Was A Plan ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 11:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Breaking Barriers"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 26, 2005

To follow Christ is to take down barriers, not add to them.

John 4:5-42 By: Rev. Ken Sauer Pastor, Parkview UMC Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org “Breaking Barriers” A colleague of mine was eating with a parishioner in the food court of a mall. As they were eating and talking my friend’s attention was drawn to two teenagers—a girl and a boy who ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Forgiveness

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This sermon focuses on Peter and forgiveness

Peter stood tall among the disciples. He was one of Jesus closest friends and everyone knew it. While they sat at the table, Jesus began to describe the hard road he was about to face. In a moment that must have been very difficult for Jesus. He looks out at his disciples, his closest friends and ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Stockpile Factor Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007

As contagious Christians, we must make sure we not only look to see the blessings of life but be willing to share the gift of our blessings with others.

INTRODUCTION Today we begin a six week series entitled “Becoming Contagious”. How do we, as believers in Christ become more contagious in making a difference in the life of one who’s life either does not show evidence of Christ or is unchurched. A. WHY THIS SERIES 1. We All Have the Desire to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ Our Hope

Contributed by Chew Chew on Feb 14, 2007

3 aspects of Jesus Christ as our hope

Title: Jesus Christ…Our Hope Text: NAS 1 Timothy 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Savior, and of Christ Jesus, who is our hope; Col 1: 27 to whom God willed to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Traveling Companions Series

Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Nov 13, 2006

Believers must be confident in their walk with Jesus because He has promised not to leave or forsake us.

Introduction: For three days the body of Jesus lay in a stone cold tomb. On the Sunday morning after his death, the disciples find that his body is missing. Something inexplicable had happened; something unexplainable. There was some talk that Jesus was alive but they were not quite certain. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Like Mushrooms? Parts 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 1, 2007

Christ has called us as a church to not be busy and compete with the world but to learn how to be a place that we can help people be energized, refocused and standing firm on the foundation of Christ.

Do You Like Mushrooms? Part 2 of 2 I Peter 2:4-12 Pastor Ryan Akers Me- (Recliner Chair) This is my favorite place. Comfortable, it fits me. I know this chair. To get a different one would be unthinkable. It would be stiff and awkward. It would not feel right. But at the end of the day this is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Prodigal Son Revisited Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 25, 2003

Which would you rather have? The foolishness of God or the wisdom of man? The choice is yours

The Gospel reading is taken from : Luke 15:11-20 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, ’Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 "Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Anglican

United We Stand...

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 15, 2001

Spiritual implications for the church and nation of the terrorist attack on NYC, DC, and Pennsylvania.

UNITED WE STAND 1. Play the song “We Pledge Allegiance” (Lee Greenwood: American Patriot) 2. My Brothers and Sisters, the unthinkable has happened. That which we never, in our wildest imaginations, would ever have dreamed could take place on U.S. soil, has ripped into the very soul and psyche of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21, 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: United Methodist