Sermons on Visiting Those In Prison:

The Plagues Of The Priesthood

Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008

A message for ministers about some pitfalls into which clergy may fall. It looks at the hypocrisy of the priesthood in the days when Jesus was on the earth.

I Peter 2:5,9-11 “Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ…But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Change The Church

Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 8, 2007

A sermon that suggests we can change the church by understanding how we belong to the body of christ and how we need to change ourselves first.

How to change the church "Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is joined ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Almost Being Saved Is Not Good Enough

Contributed by Levi Wright on Oct 10, 2007

Almost being saved is not god enough when God bless, He blesses altogether, not half way. When God call us out of darkness, He calls us all the way, not just half way.

Banner of Praise Ministries Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright Pastor ~ Teacher ~ Evangelist ~ Founder "Almost Being Saved Is Not Good Enough" TEXT: ACTS 26:24-32 24 And as he spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul thou art beside thyself; much ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:24-32, Acts 2:4-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Have Decided... Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 12, 2007

Jesus didn’t put the demands of being a disciple in fine print at the bottom of the contract...but IN BOLD TYPE! The cross PRESENTED, the cross REJECTED, the cross ACCEPTED. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint Presentation.

I Have Decided... Matthew 16:21-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/IHaveDecided.html This chapter zeroes in on 2 big things Jesus wants to teach His disciples: • Who He is = His Person [last week] • Why He came = His Work [this week] The Lord has spent nearly 3 years with these guys and now it’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Savoring The Scripture Part Ii

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 22, 2007

The Bible is able to meet all of life’s needs, but we must be convinced of it’s benefits before we will study it seriously.

Savoring The Word of God Part II II Timothy 3:16-17 Purpose: To show the sufficiency of Scripture to meet our needs. Aim: I want the listener to search the Scripture like their spiritual lives depended upon it. REVIEW: 1:1-2:13 I. How Should a Christian React to Stress? 2:14-26 II. How Should ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Listen To Jesus

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 22, 2007

A sermon for transfiguration sunday, encouraging us to ’Listen to Him’

Did you hear what God said about Jesus in today’s reading, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!” That’s right Listen to Him… Listen to Him…. Listen to Jesus When was the last time you listened to Him? Well most of you have been hearing Jesus speak this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

It's About Time

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 25, 2007

Why are we in church? punch a clock, tradition, or to spend quality time?

It’s about time Psalm 92:1-5 I was thinking this week and trying to decide the most stressful time on any given week for Christians. When I started narrowing it down, I decided that I would be a bit more specific. I decided to actually limit the scope to be “active” Christians. When I say ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

Ican - God Can Use Me, Iwill - Obey Him And Commit My Life

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Oct 29, 2007

Just as any good employer would not send you off to a job site without the necessary tools, God through the teaching of this series has equipped us with both rationale & the Biblical tools needed to love, serve, & share the people of this generation.

iCan – God Can Use Me iWill – Obey Him & Commit my life to His Will “iCan…iWill” God CAN use me & I WILL commit my life to His Will!” Just as any good employer would not send you off to a job site without the necessary tools, God through the teaching of this series has equipped us with both ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Life Source Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 3, 2007

“North America is spiritually obese.” (Norm Cheng, Ontario Bible League) The irony is the alarming numbers of people in Canada who have no room for God.

Norm Cheng, this district’s Area Director for Ontario for the Bible League, spoke at the Christian Business Ministries dinner last week. He made a comment in his presentation that perked my ears up. He said, “North America is spiritually obese.” I agree with his comment. We have more forms of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Rise Up

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Nov 4, 2007

See how the power of God worked in the early church to miraculously transform the lives of individuals.

Rise Up Acts Chapter 3:1-10 We are continuing in the Book of Acts this morning and Chris and I have wanted to clear off this time to take a look at this incredible book of history, where God lays out His plan and power for this church age. Really, we want to go back and look at some of the things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are To Stand Against Temptation As Jesus Did

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 7, 2007

How to use the Word of God against temptation

IT DOESN’T COST A THING: There are so many things in life that don’t cost a thing. The wind blowing through your hair on a warm spring April day. The sounds of the ocean, as the waves dance and play. The laughter of a child, those are heaven sent. See there are so many things and it doesn’t cost a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Reaching Out To All Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Nov 11, 2007

During Jesus discourse with the "Woman at the Well" He revealed six points of His divinity and seven life changing behaviors for the Christian.

John Chapter 4 is our passage for today, it begins with the account of “the woman at the well”. This is a powerful message showing Christ willingness to reach across the boundaries of prejudice in order to provide salvation to all people. In our culture, it is difficult to relate to the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Who Wants To Be A Superhero? Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Nov 13, 2007

Part 2 of 3 in Stewardship Series. Each of us can and should become a superhero in Christ who is mentally strong, has unlimited power, special talents and serves a much greater cause!

WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPERHERO? STEWARDSHIP THAT LOVES ABSOLUTEY & SACRIFICIALLY PART 2: TALENT 1 Peter 4:7-11 Rev. Todd Leupold Perth Bible Church Sunday AM November 4, 2007 INTRODUCTION: Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you’re probably noticed that one of the most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Swift To Hear, Slow To Speak Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 14, 2007

To show the importance of listening and speaking

Title: Swift to hear, slow to speak Theme: To show the importance of listening and speaking Text: James 1:19-20 ¶ Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. (James 1:19-20 AV) It ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Christian Clothing

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007

A New Year sermon based on the lectionary text.

Colossians 3:12-17: As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. 13 Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lordf has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed