Sermons on urgent things:

And That's Final -- Except For This One Last Thing... Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 29, 2002

John gives a perfect ending in chapter 20, but then he goes and gives us chapter 21. After saying in chapter 20, "these things are written that you might believe, and in believing have life," what could possibly be important enough to add to that?

John 20:28-21:25 Thomas said to him, "My Lord and my God!" Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is The Most Important Thing To Do In This Life?

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 20, 2002

What is the most important thing to do in this life?

Isaiah 55:5-6; Hosea 10:12 Topic- What is the most important thing to do in this life? In Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, we are told that “to everything, there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die.” All of us who are alive today had a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6, Hosea 10:12

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When... Things Go Wrong Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Aug 8, 2002

Life is an ever changing mix of good times, and bad times, and in the mix we take our eyes off of God. This series will show you how to keep our eyes on God no matter what is going on.

What to Do When… part 2 “When things go wrong” Story – the summer before my sophomore year we had a really big summer camp planned up in the mountains of Tennessee. We were supposed to have repelling, mountain climbing, mountain bike riding, nature walks, and a lot of other cool things. I had ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:7-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

3 Things God Has Done For Us

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2002

This sermon describes some of the advantages we receive because of Jesus’ work on the cross.

INTRODUCTION A. Many Christians live in ignorance of what God has done for us. B. Many are not interested in doctrinal matters but in only what they get out of a church. C. I appeal again to George Barna’s research of 1996 and 1997. 1. Many professing Christians believe that people are inherently ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

5 Things In Hell That Ought To Be In Every Church

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 2, 2002

An evangelistic message to motivate the church to witnessing

FIVE THINGS IN HELL THAT SHOULD BE IN EVERY CHURCH Luke 16:19-31 INTRO: The Scriptures we have just read is a very familiar passage of Scripture to us. We all know the story about Lazarus and the rich man, but there are some deeper thoughts we would do well to think about today. In light of this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Intimacy With God - This One Thing I Ask Series

Contributed by Brad Dyrness on May 3, 2002

What did King David, who was known as a man with a heart for God, do to nurture his relationship with the Father? Sought God through learning, worship, prayer and obedience.

One thing I ask… Intimacy with God 4/28/02 By Brad Dyrness If we really sing what we live, our hymn titles we sing would read something like this:  Instead of showers…"THERE SHALL BE SPRINKLES OF BLESSING"  Instead of telling… "I LOVE TO MUMBLE THE STORY"  Not soldiers but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4-14, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

"Rejoice For All The Glorious Things Done By Jesus"

Contributed by Lee Proctor on May 11, 2002

This sermon will produce rejoicing in people who have seen Jesus’ work in the lives of others.

Title: “People Rejoice for All the Glorious Things Jesus Does .” Luke 13 10   And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. 11   And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself. 12   And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer - Seven Things We Need To Know

Contributed by James Groce on Dec 14, 2001

These seven things will enhance your prayer life!

I. First, learn three things about prayer’s functions: Ezekiel 22:30-31 30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. 31 Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does God Really Love Least Things Series

Contributed by William Fix on Feb 4, 2002

Does God really love least things? Have you ever thought of yourself as insignificant? Least probably in all of God’s creation? What does God’s Word say about the least? Who are they? It may surprise you that if you are least by your own choosing, Go

This is the final message from the series entitled Does God Love These Things. We have explred the following: 1. "Does God Love Laughter?" 2. "Does God Love Lost People" 3. "Does God Love, Love Making?" Today we are going to look at a forth question. "Does God Really Love Least Things?" I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-45, Luke 15:19

Denomination: Methodist

Child Dedication - Things We Can Do

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 25, 2001

An outline of a message for Child dedication service

Child Dedication - Things we can do God sees children as important. They are a blessing. Psalm 127:3-5 is clear: Behold, children are a HERITAGE from the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a REWARD. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one’s youth. Happy is the man who has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Great Things Happen When Jesus Is In The House

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 5, 2001

The Mighty works of Christ in our presence.

INTRODUCTION: YEARS AGO AT THEATERS AND PLAYS, WHEN A PERSON GOT SICK, SOMEONE WOULD ASK THE QUESTION, IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE? THE DOCTOR WOULD OFTEN SAVE THE MANY OF THOSE WHO WERE SICK, AND AT OTHER TIMES DESPITE HIS MEDICAL EXPERTISE, HE WOULD LOSE A FEW. AND WHILE HIS MEDICAL SKILLS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When I Give Up That One Thing

Contributed by Patrick Lenney on Mar 6, 2001

Haman carried bitterness and anger. He allowed one man at the gate destroy his entire world and ultimately it led to his demise. This too can be a challenge to christians, to let certain things go in their lives.

WHEN YOU GIVE UP THAT ONE THING! ELDER PATRICK J. LENNEY SCRIPTURE TEXT: ESTHER 3:1-5 NEW LIGHT CHURCH OF CHRIST DUMFRIES, VA 22026 WE MUST FIRST UNDERSTAND THE HISTORY OF A SITUATION OR THE HEART OF PEOPLE BEFORE WE CAN ASSESS AND APPLY THE PRINCIPLES LEARNED FROM THEM IN OUR LIVES. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-5

Denomination: Apostolic

Wedding: Do The Things You Did At First

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Oct 26, 2000

The theme of this wedding ceremony is based on Jesus' advice on keeping love renewed - "Do the things you did at first." I also personalize the ceremony by including comments from family and friends.

SEATING OF GUESTS SEATING OF MOTHERS SONG – LIGHTING OF SIDE CANDLES BY MOTHERS PROCESSIONAL WELCOME (TO GUESTS) You have been honored by the invitation of a young man and a young woman to share in one of the happiest and holiest moments of their lives. You are their guests and the guests of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Right Things In Right Ways (God's Will)

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 13, 2000

There are right things to do, and right ways to do them. Sincerity is not a Christian virtue - obedience to God is!

Right Things In Right Ways (God’s Will) (1 Samuel 15:22-23) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/protocol.html] There is a very common attitude in the world today, that whether a person is right or wrong is not as important as whether they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22-23, 1 Chronicles 13:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Five Things That A Spirit-Filled Church Does Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 21, 2000

How a Spirit-filled church conducts itself.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 6 “Five Things that the Spirit-Filled Church Does!” Acts 3:1-10 Luke has described the early church by saying, “Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles.” (Acts 2:43). In Acts 2 Luke does not give us any ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist