Sermons on Variety:

The Temptations Of Christ

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 24, 2007

And chasing temptation for too long, too far, and too low into enemy territory has caused the downfall of many good people. So how can we avoid it?

DC 25-02-07 Introduction Story: Manfred, Freiherr von Richthofen, the famous German First World War fighter pilot was better known as the Red Baron -because he flew a distinctive a red Fokker aircraft. He shot down more enemy combat planes than any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Great Teacher Learns Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 30, 2007

If we are secure in our walk with God, we are free to consider potentially positive changes.

The Great Teacher Learns (Exodus 18) 1. This coming week is teacher’s appreciation week. 2. The number of all teachers in the United States is 6.2 million, and that does not include home-schooling parents! About 71% are female. 3. One of the greatest legends in teaching was a 17th century ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What A Healthy Church Looks Like

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 3, 2007

What we believe will have a strong effect on our behavior.

1. What we believe will have a strong effect on our behavior. 2. Our creeds will determine our conduct. • That’s why criminals break in and steal things… they don’t think they will get caught so they go for it anyway. • That’s why sin seems so attractive to folks, because they don’t believe it will ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Must Be Crazy

Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Jan 19, 2005

People understand "crazy" in different ways. We label others as "crazy" for being eccentric or mean or insane or different. God is "crazy" because he loves humanity too much, something that does not make sense.

God Must Be Crazy! Hosea 11:1-11 At this stage in my life I believe that God is crazy. Some of you reading this will say to me, “You are crazy for saying such things about God.” I will answer you by saying that if you do not think so after reading this sermon then you are the one who is crazy. In ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

God Must Be Crazy

Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Jan 25, 2005

This sermon describes just how much God truly loves his peopl even when it may appear otherwise.

God Must Be Crazy! Hosea 11:1-11 At this stage in my life I believe that God is crazy. Some of you reading this will say to me, “You are crazy for saying such things about God.” I will answer you by saying that if you do not think so after reading this sermon then you are the one who is crazy. In ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

The Journey To Shalom Pt 1 In The Image Of God Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on May 15, 2008

In the first of this 3 part series we look at the beginning of the search for Shalom (peace, wholeness). When we begin the message of God in the beginning we find that we are created for Shalom.

The Journey to Shalom Pt 1 - In the Image of God Genesis 1-2 Shalom - Peace! Wholeness! Completeness! Soundness! - all are the meaning of this Hebrew word! Shalom -there is perhaps no greater longing in the human heart and perhaps nothing less found in today’s world. The New Testament companion ...read more

Denomination: *other

Learning From The First Church

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 27, 2007

After the Day of Pentecost the first Church was a Learning, Expectant, Active, Generous, United, Evangelistic Church. We have much to learn!

At the start of the year some of you were worried that I had developed a bit of a fixation with pews. If taken out of context it was possible to think that the new Vicar was calling for a return to pews in the church. Personally, I wondered if my reference to pews had anything to do with my concern ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Anglican

Let God Wash Your Eyes With Tears So You Might See

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 2, 2008

"He wipes our eyes with tears that we might see. The broken heart He knows is best for me." How God turns our pains in to joy. He who goes about in tears will reap with joy.

He Washes Your Eyes With Tears That You Might See (Psalm 126, 5,6) "He who goes to and fro weeping, carrying his bag of seed. Shall indeed come again bringing his sheaves with him." (Psa 126,5,6) Song: He washed my eyes with tears that I might see, The broken heart I had was good for me; He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 R's Series

Contributed by Travis Wofford on Nov 20, 2007

The 3 R’s we should have learned when we were young.

“3 R’s” Travis Wofford 11/13/2007 Repent We must be willing to repent in order for God to move in our lives. God wants us to live a repentant life. 2 Peter 3:8-10 But you must not forget this one thing, dear friends: A day is like a thousand years to the Lord, and a thousand years is like a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Ready For Christmas Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 26, 2007

God did a great deal to get everything ready for the first Christmas and the arrival of His Son

Getting Ready for Christmas Matthew 1:1-17 November 25, 2007 Morning Service Introduction Here we are one month away from Christmas Day. The stores are already filled with people searching for gifts. The streets are filled with impatient drivers. The weekends will be filled with anxiety over doing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

A Peep Into The Future

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 13, 2006

The book of Micah is well worth reading. It’s a book relevant to us today, and Micah offers a peep into the future when God will bring peace, disputes between nations will be settled. They will no longer prepare for war but will worship the one true God.

When you are reading a book do you always start at the beginning? Do you always, without fail, read the book without flicking forward a few pages? Do you ever get so excited that you just can’t resist having a look at the last page? I have to confess that I often flick ahead and then return to ...read more

Scripture: Micah 4:1-5

Denomination: Anglican

When You Fast

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 20, 2006

Fasting is a spiritual discipline of temporary self-denial in order to focus on and process matters of great concern. It’s about God, not about food.

“When You Fast” Matthew 6:16-18 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts With “Turkey Day” approaching, this is a difficult message to deliver…also because Saugus seems to be the restaurant capital of Massachusetts. With Kowloons, Prince, Hilltop and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Congregational

Amazing Faith

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Aug 11, 2008

The scripture records only two times that Jesus was amazed. Will you be one who amazes Jesus?

Amazing Faith Matthew 8:5-13 What amazes Jesus? The scripture records only two times that Jesus was amazed: 1) Once when people lacked faith… Mark 6:2-6 2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. "Where did this man get these things?" they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Church Of God

A Cry Of Desperation

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

Mother’s Day sermon --- focused on the attributes of faih and courage in Hannah.

Nicholson, 5-15-2k A Cry of Desperation 1 Samuel 1:9-19 Mother’s Day (and Father’s Day for that matter) often seems a bit awkward. As a minister of the Gospel, I am always challenged on how to handle this special day (and I really do believe it is a good day for the church to observe). I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

Why Wait? Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 21, 2008

Why should we wait until marriage to be intimate? Paul gives us four perfect reasons to do so.

1. Illus. of Terri • 15 years old girl came and said, “I want to get married.” When I pressed her, she said, “I have to get married.” • Should have been playing with baby dolls, now would shortly have a baby of her own. • Got into trouble by experimenting with the physical intimacy God has reserved ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist