Sermons on Vulgar:

Jesus Christ. You Can Kill Him. But You Can't Even Hope To Contain Him.

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 25, 2003

how Peter confronted the Jews on killing the author of life, and how we are to use witnessing opportunies to do the same

April 27, 2003 Acts 3:12-20 12 When Peter saw this, he said to them: “Men of Israel, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk? 13 The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Crushes And Cures Your Quest For Cleanliness

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 18, 2003

by not washing his hands Jesus teaches a lesson in righteousness

September 21, 2003 Mark 7:1-8; 14-15; 21-23 The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus and saw some of his disciples eating food with hands that were "unclean," that is, unwashed. (The Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

It's Time To Fight An Amalekite Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 14, 2003

how God calls us to fight battles with Him by our side

August 17, 2003 Exodus 17 8 The Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. 9 Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my hands.” 10 So Joshua fought the Amalekites as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:7-16

Denomination: Lutheran

A Simple Sort Of Scriptural Christmas

Contributed by John White on Nov 30, 2004

A message focusing upon the simple elements of the age-old Christmas Story and their continuing relevance to every generation.

A SIMPLE SORT OF SCRIPTURAL CHRISTMAS Luke Chapter Two "Family and friends from afar gathered at the nobleman’s home for the Christening and the traditional party. After much joy and gladness and a number of drinks and toasts, the time came for the Christening. But no one could locate the baby, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For God

Contributed by John Woodward on Jun 12, 2003

The disciples had to wait for the gift of the Holy Spirit; what do we do when we are waiting for God to act in our lives?

 Sermon Waiting for God Gracious God: Grant that we might hear what you would have us hear, grant that we might see what you would have us see, and grant that we might do what you would have us do. Amen. I would like to focus this morning on those times when we must wait for God -- ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Congregational

A Nose Job Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 12, 2004

From the expositional study of the book of James this message looks at the instruction regarding prejudice in the Body of Christ.

EXTREME MAKEOVER – PART FIVE “A NOSE JOB” JAMES 2:1-13 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) “My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. [2] Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Who Controls You?

Contributed by Tex Cox on Jan 30, 2005

You know, my Mama used to tell me, “Tex, if you don’t have anything nice to say – then don’t say anything at all!”

The preacher came to call the other day. He said at my age I should be thinking of the hereafter. I told him, "Oh I do it all the time. No matter where I am - - in the kitchen, upstairs, in the living room, or in the garage, I ask myself, "Now, what am I here after?" Will you bow with me ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Arrogant Ignorance

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

Our text passage this morning is part of the most terrifying collection of words ever put to paper.

Our text passage this morning is part of the most terrifying collection of words ever put to paper. Romans 1:18 - 3:20 is the most stinging indictment in existence of the realities regarding the condition of men and women as they stand before Almighty God. If your picture of God is that of a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Naboth's Vineyard

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

A look at the story of Naboth and his vineyard and how it applies to us.

You ever feel like just when things are going well that the Government comes along and wants everything you have? If it’s not property tax that the HRM wants, then it’s sales tax the province wants or income tax the federal government wants. Did I read somewhere that the average Canadian has to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Deadly Morsels

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000

The consequences of unbelief can be far-reaching; which is one reason God calls unbelief ’evil’.

There is an old story of an eagle who, on an early morning during the Spring thaw, soared high above the forest looking for something to eat. As he followed the course of a river he looked down and spied a small rodent, trapped on a piece of ice that had broken free and was floating down ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-38

Denomination: Orthodox

Every Word Counts

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

The words that come out of our mouth reveal what is in a person's heart, shows what that individual really is like.

There was an ad on the radio a while ago which proclaimed that "people judge you by the words you use." It was for a program that was intended to help you build-up your vocabulary. Now, it is probably true that many of us assume that someone who uses four- or five-syllable words in their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

I’m Responsible For My Choices!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 17, 2001

People are blaming heredity, environment, job pressures, poverty, prejudices, abuse, & anything else they can think of for their problems today. But the Bible very clearly teaches that we’re responsible for our choices.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Have you noticed? Our society has produced people who ignore their responsibilities & then blame others for their problems. “If I get into financial trouble, it’s not my fault, it’s because of easy credit. And the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:12, Genesis 6:1-18, Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Easy To Follow Our Leader

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 24, 2001

How Jesus shows proper leadership and made it easy to follow him right up to his ascension and beyond.

May 27, 2001 Luke 24:44-53 He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.” 45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. 46 He told them, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Lutheran

Parenting - A Calling That Is Not For Cowards Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Dec 18, 2006

Be a great Parent! It does not require that you spend $thousands, go exotic places, or do wild things. But it demands lots of wisdom (which God freely provides to those who ask Him for it), great courage, and tons of stamina. Take these three w

Parenting - a calling that is not for cowards Parents - I want to talk to you this morning. I feel a little like the man who reportedly said, “Before I was married I had three theories about raising children. Now I have three children and no theories.” Ever feel that way? More times than I want ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Call To Remember

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 25, 2006

The word of God calls us to remember certain things. This sermon reminds us of what those things are.

We are called by God to remember. In fact, there are over 100 passages in the Bible that deal with the act of remembering. Verses like – DEUTERONOMY 4:9 - ‘Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, or let them slip from your heart ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: *other