Sermons on Vengeance:

The Christian War Perspective

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Apr 11, 2003

The sermon examines the Peace the Prince brings in light of the War with Iraq.

Is the Prince of Peace against war? Jesus said, according to John 14:27, “ Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” What does this word peace mean? Does it mean what the war protestors say, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reasons For Our Suffering

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 1, 2003

Suffering can teach us that we may have to realign our priorities, values and sense of what is essential vs. non-essentials

Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it." Unknown. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What It Means To Forgive Others" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

What does it mean to really forgive?

The meaning of the word "forgiveness" is: to dismiss, to release, to leave or abandon. We hear of a judge that has "dismissed" the charges against a defendant. What that means is that person has been forgiven of any wrong doing. We hear of a person that is released from an obligation, such as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Messengers And The Messages Of Christmas! Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 16, 2004

Part 3 of MERRY CHRISTMAS SERIES! Perhaps the best known of all Christmas stories is found in our text today. For years, Christmas was not Christmas in our life until this story had been read aloud and savored.

THE MESSENGERS AND THE MESSAGES OF CHRISTMAS Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: Perhaps the best known of all Christmas stories is found in text today. Christmas was not Christmas in our life until this story had been read aloud and savored. We will discuss today the TWO IMPORTANT WORDS related to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Perspective Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 3, 2003

A heart in tune with the heart of God opens up our eyes to heavenly views and our ears to holy harmony in the Word of God. There’s a sure calling from the throne for you... are you listening?

2 Pet 1:1 Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have received a faith of the same kind as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord; 3 seeing that His divine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Concentrating On Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 10, 2002

Nothing should be more important in your life than to concentrate on Christ – Who He is and what your relationship to Him is. He is so important that He is the central theme of Scripture, the supreme message of the church, and the solitary song of the sou

Concentrating on Christ I Corinthians 2:2 INTRODUCTION: Spurgeon said, “Christ is the great central fact in the world’s history; to Him everything looks forward or backward.” Paul declared “For I decided to concentrate only on Jesus Christ and his death on the cross.” Nothing is more important in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

Praying In Times Of Crisis

Contributed by John Gaither on Feb 1, 2003

This sermon is re-edited from Timothy Peck’s sermon about 9-11-01 to the Space shuttle Columbia explosion on 2-1-03. It has meaning to any tragedy.

Praying in Times of Crisis This sermon is re-edited from Timothy Peck’s sermon about 9-11-01 to the Space shuttle Columbia explosion on 2-1-03. It has meaning to any tragedy. TEXT: Matthew 6:11 - 5 "And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who's The Judge Series

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004

The sixth phrase of the Creed: "From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead."

WHO’S THE JUDGE? TEXT: Luke 6:37-38; Romans 8:1-6 As we continue our travels through the Apostles’ Creed, we come to a rather squirmy line: “From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.” Thinking about the judgment passages of Scripture is not an easy way to pass the morning, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Quitting Is Not An Option

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Oct 23, 2005

In this day and time it’s easy for the believer to want to just give up and throw in the towel. But the Word of God encourages us to hang in there because there will be a reward for those who endure until the end.

Oct-05 QUITTING IS NOT AN OPTION! GALATIANS 6:9 For the last two months the Lord has allowed powerful and anointed messages to forth into this body of believers that I believe has help propel and position us into this specific area that we are operating in… Whether it’s been in Tuesday Night ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Put Away Partiality Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

We must strive to put away partiality in our life and from our midst. Let’s look at God’s word for direction in this light.

Let’s Put away Partiality FAVORITISM There’s a wonderful story about a Chicago bank that once asked for a letter of recommendation on a young Bostonian being considered for employment. The Boston investment house could not say enough about the young man. His father, they wrote, was a Cabot; his ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Behold The Love Of God

Contributed by James May on Mar 6, 2005

Praise God for his love and protection from the enemy of my soul!

BEHOLD THE LOVE OF GOD By Pastor Jim May Oh how sweet it is to taste victory and to know the feeling of deliverance from the snares of the devil! What Satan meant for good, God has turned around to be a blessing. Which of us has not had to fight a battle with the devil? Not one can escape his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:2-34, Psalm 18:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Family & Job Relationships Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

Learn how to get along as parents and children - and how to deal with a difficult boss at work in this practical guide to everyday living.

At church everyone is at their best behavior (most of the time) - hair combed, attitudes straight (after the argument in the car on the way). We come in and look and act so pious and pure. But when does our real character reveal itself? At home - and sometimes on the job. Overbearing parents, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Work Of The Word-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 27, 2005

Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. The Word of God produces an enduring work in the believer. But how is that work evidenced in the faithful? 4 evidences of work produced by the word of God in the faithful. The work of the word is evidence

THE WORK OF THE WORD-II—1Thessalonians 2:13-16 Paul was thankful that the Thessalonian Christians accepted, believed on & appropriated God’s word. Previously.... 1:1-10—A Faith that soothes the soul 2:1-12—A Ministry that Shepherds the soul The Word of God produces an enduring work in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lost Sheep, Silver And Sons

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 29, 2005

An evangelistic sermon for a Baptismal service covering the lost sheep, the lost coin and the prodigal son. Email me for images for accompanying ’prodigal daughter’.

Lost sheep, silver and sons. WBC 31/07/05am. Baptism of Barry and Heather Mann. Luke 15:1-32 Philip Yancey tells the story of a prodigal daughter who grows up in Traverse City, Michigan. Disgusted with her old fashioned parents who overreact to her nose ring, the music she listens to, the length ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Makes Everything Beautiful In His Time

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 8, 2005

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT HOW THE LORD MAKES EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL IN HIS TIME WHEN WE ALLOW HIM TO WORK WITH FREEDOM IN OUR LIVES

THE LORD MAKES EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL IN HIS TIME ********************************************************* 1. THE LORD WILL MAKE EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL IN HIS TIME . WE SHOULD ALLOW HIM TOTAL FREEDOM TO WORK IN OUR LIFE ACCORDING TO HIS PLAN AND PURPOSE . WE SHOULD GIVE GOD THE TIME HE NEEDS TO ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal