Sermons on Utilize:

Jesus Says No!

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jul 11, 2005

There were times even Jesus said "No" and so should we!

JESUS SAYS NO! Isaiah 53: 4~7 Radio conversation once heard at sea: First Voice: “Change course 15 degrees to the north to avoid a collision.” Second Voice: “Recommend you change course 15 degrees south to avoid collision”. First Voice: “This is the Captain of a US Navy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-7

Plant In Faith, Harvest In Joy

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 11, 2005

God will bring about incredible yields when we sow our lives in faith, trust, and hope. Putting all our trust in God promises blessings beyond imagination.

Plant in Faith, Harvest in Joy Matthew 13:1-9 July 10, 2005 I want to tell you a story about Bill and Helen, two people now well into their eighties, who have a faith that is rock solid and which serves as an example for any who come to know them. About twenty years ago, Helen was scheduled for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Mothers' Day & The Verdict Of Love Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 8, 2005

To purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to CHOOSE LOVE.

8 May 2005 by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: GOD CHOSE LOVE; AND WE SHOULD TOO. REFERENCES: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enjoy The Synergistic Blessings Of Being United In Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 31, 2005

Too often in the western world, we minimalize connections thinking that teaching principles is enough but 90% of the people who come to church do so on the basis of their friendly connections.

Enjoy the Synergistic Blessings of Being United in Spirit (Phil. 2:1,2) "Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in Spirit, intent on one purpose." (Phil. 2:2) "Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Let Jesus Deliver You From Temptation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 1, 2002

How to Let Jesus Deliver You From Temptation - Matt. 4:1-11

How to Let Jesus Deliver You From Temptation – Matt. 4:1-12 Avoid temptations of all types by fixing your eyes on Jesus the author and perfector of our faith. Illustration: A young Indiana college student won a competition for performing the most outlandish stunt to earn a prize of $10,000.00 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

(Resurrection) Life Is Full Of Surprises

Contributed by Michael Pahls on May 19, 2001

Peter’s explanation of the events leading to the conversion of Cornelius (a Roman soldier and Gentile) bears witness to the surprising and yet familiar ways of God and points us to the new possibilities for surprise that the Resurrection message opens in in our lives.

Fifth Sunday of Easter - Year C May 13, 2001 Acts 11:1-18 1st CENTURY PALESTINE: A WORLD WITHOUT SURPRISES This passage is all about the surprising works of God but to get the surprise you must have the back story. Hang in there, the payoff in this passage for your life is worth the extended ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Straight Talk From Dad

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 29, 2001

Three things a good dad wants his kids to do. (These are also three things our heavenly Father wants from all of us.)

A traditional Father’s Day sermon would direct its attention to things a good dad ought to do. Instead, let’s look today at some things a good dad wants his kids to do. In Proverbs 4:1-4, Solomon says: "Hear ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. (2) For I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Quarrels

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

How Isaac avoided quarrels and let things go when God directed

How to Solve Quarrels 1. Aim: To lead the people to know how to follow Isaac’s example of obedience in avoiding quarrels and overcoming the opposition with kindness, hard-work and friendliness. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Even though Isaac has to admit that he sinned, God still uses him because ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Paul Made The Most Out Of His Difficulties

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 23, 2001

Follow Paul’s example as one who learned how to turn difficulties into catalysts for Godly change

Learning How Paul Made the Most of the Life’s Difficulties (2 Cor. 6:3-13) Illustration:John Quincy Adams held more important offices than anyone else in the history of the U.S. He served with distinction as president, senator, congressman, minister to major European powers, and participated in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Mindful Of The Wholistic Needs Of Human And Societal Values

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

How to Be Mindful of the Wholistic NEEDS OF HUMAN AND SOCIETAL VALUES

How to Be Mindful of the Wholistic NEEDS OF HUMAN AND SOCIETAL VALUES Still we can look at values from a cultural point of view which emerge from seven central needs of humans and human society interacting together, these are: 1. Economic good which one realizes the economic value called ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Practice Replacement Thinking - Eph. 4:22-24

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 17, 2001

How to Practice Replacement Thinking - Eph. 4:22-24 Putting off the old self and putting on the new life of Christ in all of its manifestations

How to Practice Replacement Thinking - Eph. 4:22-24 Someone once said, "Attitude is everything." People with great attitude succeed. Those with negative attitudes fail. Illustration;Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: To choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24, Romans 2:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do I Give?

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

Why should people give to the church when their money is tight?

Why Do I Give? Malachi 3:10 "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it." ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

What God Expects Of You

Contributed by Royce Hendry on Dec 30, 2000

A stewardship sermon on what God expects of us.

Luke 19:11-27 WHAT GOD EXPECTS OF YOU INTRO: Little Cajun lady called the police with the complaint that a man next door was indecently exposing himself. Cops arrive. She brings them into her bathroom and said, "Would you look at that! A man indecently exposes himself." The officer looked out the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

"Screen Door On A Submarine"

Contributed by David Washburn on Jan 13, 2002

"Faith without works is like a song you can’t sing, it’s about as useless as a screen door on a submarine."

You may have heard our music group sing the song, “Screen Door on a Submarine.” Part of it goes like this: Faith without works is like a song you can’t sing, it’s about as useless as a screen door on a submarine. Rich Mullins wrote that song with this morning’s scripture in mind, because James ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Bumper To Bumper On The Highway Of Holiness

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Apr 9, 2001

Uses the metaphor of driver’s education to explore St. Paul’s understanding of personal holiness as it relates to corporate solidarity and ecclesial unity.

BUMPER TO BUMPER ON THE HIGHWAY OF HOLINESS Ephesians 4:17-32 INTRO. A COMMON HIGHWAY: DRIVERS EDUCATION FOR CHRISTIANS I was driving to Chicago a couple of weeks ago and I happened to get on the Dan Ryan Expressway just about the time of rush hour was ending. Now I don’t know if you have ever ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed