Sermons on Wanderer:

Truth Or Consequences

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 2, 2003

Consequences faced by characters in the first half of Genesis

“Truth or Consequences” Genesis 1-24 Intro: What memories do you have of growing up and watching TV as a family? In our home, I remember Saturday night at 7PM was a sacred time -- Dad faithfully watched Hee-Haw. If he couldn’t watch it, he would set up a little tape recorder in front of the TV ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Model Of Compassion

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 28, 2003

Watch how Jesus’ compassion changed a materialistic person into a disciple.

It’s been incredibly rewarding and at the same time very busy with the arrival of Hannah. I’m very thankful for the meals some of you have dropped off to make our adjustment easier over the past week and a half. Elon suggested that we would call this ministry MACC Meals Ministry, the Marin Asian ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: *other

Handling Failure And Loss

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 13, 2003

God is greater than any problem, failure or loss because He is sovereign in all situations

How to Handle Failure and Loss Rom. 8:26-38 Many people struggle to handle failure and loss because they have grown too accustomed to success. People who are unable to deal with an imperfect set of circumstances often sink into depression, anger or isolation. Hopelessness often creeps in to the ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why God? Series

Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 18, 2002

Why does God permit such tragedy to happen to a believer?

Tragedies smack us in the face too quickly and unexpectedly, even when we are trying our best to serve God. It just doesn’t seem fair! At some point we all find ourselves asking life’s most troubling questions, “Why?” and “Why would God permit this to happen to me?” We believe that not only did ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:11, Ecclesiastes 11:5, 1 Corinthians 2:11-12

Denomination: Catholic

True Life, Liberty And Happiness

Contributed by Paul Getter on Jun 17, 2002

Sermon for Independence Day -Jesus is the LIFE- In the Presence of the Lord there is LIBERTY & Happiness can be found...

TRUE LIFE, LIBERTY AND HAPPINESS EXCERPT OF DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE “When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36-37

Denomination: Apostolic

Getting Through The Valley

Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Jun 27, 2002

Life will take you through a series of valleys. But God is always there to help you through.

“ Getting through the Valley “ Rev. B. J. Sims, Jr. Psalm 23 Many of us are so focused on life’s valleys that we tend to miss the joys of this journey we are on. The psalmist has gracefully put a few, but meaningful, words together that can be used to help examine, with remarkable views, our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-5, Romans 10:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Might Be Surprised What God Could Do For You

Contributed by Danny Moss on Feb 4, 2002

This message tells some of the blessings God is wanting to bestow upon us.

YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED AT WHAT GOD COULD DO FOR YOU Text: Ephesians 3:20-21 "Now unto him that is able to do exceedingly abun- dantly above all we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Control Our Feelings Of Anger

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us about the severe damage that can be done by uncontrolled anger.

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us about the severe damage that can be done by uncontrolled anger. The Spirit of God reminds us of the destructive consequences that came upon Cain who said, "My punishment is more than I can bear. Today you are driving me from the land, and I will be hidden from your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does It Mean To Love God?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Loving God means loving your neighbor.

Thesis: Loving God means loving your neighbor. Intro.: 1. Illust. Imagine a football coach who has spent countless hours training his team. At times he has been discouraged by their lack of discipline. It has taken much longer to bring them to a peak than he had anticipated. Constant murmuring ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 22:1-4

How To Have The Serenity To Accept The Things You Cannot Change

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to Have the Serenity To Accept the Things You cannot Change, the Courage to Change the Things You Can and the Wisdom to Know the Difference - Phil. 4:6-9

How to Have the courage to change the things you can , the serenity to accept the things you cannot change and the wisdom to know the difference. Phil. 4:6-8 Illustration:I had no shoes and complained until I met a man who had no feet. Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Flee, Follow, Fight

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 30, 2002

The Christian must flee from sin and temptation, follow after righteousness and fight the good fight of the faith.

Flee, Follow, Fight I Tim. 6:11, 12 INTRO.: You may remember the classic movie and TV series "The Fugitive." Dr. Richard Kimball, played by David Jannsen, falsely accused of murdering his wife, is forced to flee capture by a relentless police lieutenant as he follows lead after lead in pursuit of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proclaiming The Good News To The Poor Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001

This is the first lesson of this series based on Luke 4:16-21 and using Luke 24:13-35 as the main text.

THE UNEXPECTED JESUS "Proclaiming the Good News to the Poor" Luke 24:13-35 INTRODUCTION: Let me tell you a little story about a man named Edgar Degas. During the 19th Century he was a well-known French painter. He had been schooled at the finest art studios in Paris, and his work was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If They Keep Quiet

Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 12, 2002

Message about the trimphial entry of Jesus into Jerusalem

"If they Keep Quiet" Luke 19:35-40 Introduction: Looking at this passage of Scripture this morning and trying to pull out some truth that we can use this morning as we strive to serve God, Worship Him, and obey His commands. Introduce these thoughts this morning with some observations about the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:35-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Servanthood

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 23, 2002

A Maundy Thursday Sermon

Maundy Thursday Sermon John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Servanthood 4 rose from supper, laid aside his garments, and girded himself with a towel. 5* Then he poured water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which he was girded. 16* Truly, truly, I say to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Some Of Paul's Principles Of Good Communication

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

How Paul used wise principles of communication to inspire, instruct and persuade people with love

A Few of Paul’s Principles of Communication Acts 26:1-25 Quote:I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant. Source Unknown 1. Paul practiced wise diplomacy in the way he dealt with King Agrippa to enhance the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational