Sermons on Vain Things:

What Child Is This? (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 19, 2007

When Jesus came to earth, there was no room for Him in the lives of most people. But those who do receive Him become the children of God.

Receive my sermon of the week by email: jonrmcleod@yahoo.com Visit my blog: http://pastorjonathan.blogspot.com/ Christmas Trivia 1. Which angel told Mary she would give birth to the Son of God? a. Michael b. Gabriel c. Clarence d. The Bible doesn’t say 2. What was the nature of Mary ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Let Go And Let's Go Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Moses, Pt. 3

LET GO AND LET’S GO (EXODUS 3:1-4:17) My wife always teased me about my resistance to change. When we first met, I declared to her that I already had a Master of Theology degree and that I did not need more study to do the work of ministry. Within a year, I left Los Angeles for studies at Trinity ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Last Laugh Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Crisis and Choice, Pt. 8

THE LAST LAUGH (PSALMS 52) On the cover of the May 21, 2001, Newsweek magazine was the full-size head of a man, except that the face of the man is indistinct because the print is in the form of a red X-ray film or an undeveloped photograph. The word E V I L in bold covers his nose and mouth, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 52:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Hand That Pulls The Strings: Godfather Trilogy Series

Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007

In 1972, a movie was released based on Mario Puzo’s novel, The Godfather. Thirty years on, Francis Ford Coppola’s film maintains its position as one of the most popular and critically acclaimed in cinematic history.

--note-- 1972, Paramount Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro - - - - - In 1972, a movie was released based on Mario Puzo’s novel, The Godfather. Thirty years on, Francis Ford Coppola’s film maintains its position as one of the most popular and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 129:1

Denomination: *other

God's Greatest Gift

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Dec 20, 2007

Christmas Sermon. Along with Jesus come the gifts of Love, Joy, and Peace.

GOD’S GREATEST GIFT A. Christmas can be a STRESSFUL time of year, especially if you, like many of us, wait until the last minute to BUY your GIFTS. 1. The song says, "Tis the season to be jolly," but have you been to WALL MART? ILLUSTRATION: My family and I have gone Christmas SHOPPING at ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guess Who's Comin' To Town? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 24, 2007

Advent is a season of waiting for the coming of Christ. He came as a baby, and now we are waiting for His second coming.

A. How wonderful it is to gather together to worship Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior! 1. If you are visiting with us today we extend to you a warm welcome and hope that your experience with us and the Lord today will be a blessed one. B. I thought we might start with something on the light ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Only Takes A Spark Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

Nehemiah, Pt. 1

IT ONLY TAKES A SPARK: FROM ABSENCE TO AWAKENING (NEHEMIAH 1) William J. Bennett’s “The Book of Virtues” tells of how England’s King Richard III lost his kingdom in the late 15th century. King Richard III had sent his groom to the blacksmith to ready a horse for battle; however, the blacksmith had ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In With The New

Contributed by David Richardson on Dec 26, 2007

New Year’s Message

Message Title: In with the New! Scripture focus: Hebrews Introduction: Another year is just around the corner, and along with it are those that want to resolve or decide to change a certain way they do things or the way they conduct business, maybe even the way they treat their own family ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:8-9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Shepherd And Overseer Of Our Souls Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007

Friend of Sinners, Pt. 5

THE SHEPHERD AND OVERSEER OF OUR SOULS (LUKE 15:1-7) An elderly farmer was brought into the hospital because he appeared confused and was thought to have had a stroke. Attempting to assess his mental state, the doctor asked, “If you have a hundred sheep in a pasture and seven escape, how many will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Provisions For Survival Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

A reminder to the family of God that as God’s elect, God has provided His provisions for survival. 4 Supplies for survival: A Living Hope, An Invaluable Inheritance, A Precious Faith, and An Inexpressible Joy. Provisions to carry us through life’s tria

Introduction I profess that I DO NOT like to watch the TV show, “Survivor”. I admit the concept, though with I’m sure some exaggerations, is pretty cool! It seems as 16 people are dumped out in the middle of nowhere with no food or water and have to figure out a way to survive on their own. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Participation Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 22, 2008

Second of a four part series on how our church cares for our community through the ministry of our members.

In a small Texas town, Drummond’s bar began construction on a new building to increase their business. The local Baptist church started a campaign to block the bar from opening with petitions and prayers. Work progressed right up till the week before opening when lightning struck the bar and it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Fear The Most? Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 28, 2008

Do you fear God or people the most? Are you a pleaser of God or people?

Who Do You Fear MOST? (Fear of the Lord part 2) Fear of the Lord or Fear of Man Pleaser of God or Pleaser of Man Luke 12:1-12 1 Meanwhile, the crowds grew until thousands were milling about and crushing each other. Jesus turned first to his disciples and warned them, "Beware of the yeast of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Can You Be A Christian Without Being Religious? Series

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 30, 2008

Christianity differs from all religions in that it’s not about us finding God, but about us responding to God who has been reaching out to us.

Can you be a Christian without being religious? It almost sounds like a contradiction in terms. However, according to Webster, a religion is a system of faith and worship... Christianity is certainly that! According to Webster, a religion is the service to and the adoration of God expressed in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

Now Matter Who Wins, You Will Lose

Contributed by Joel Smith on Oct 30, 2008

This sermon is a relentless drum beat of negativity concerning America’s political predicament with a brief flicker of hope at the end. Theme: Demigods disappoint and enslave.

In the early days of our Republic pastors would set aside the Sunday before election day to preach a sermon about the coming vote. In those days they would name names and tell the congregation who to vote for. Now, thanks to a 1954 law, churches can no longer speak out in the same way. If they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Breakthrough Of Divine Rule Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009

About the Kingdom of God breaking through into our lives, and what that means for us.

What is the best news you can imagine hearing? > For most of us… that’s a question that would easily stretch our imaginations… and the ideas we might consider would likely get more expansive the more that we thought… but still prove small and simplistic because of our limited perspective on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational