Sermons on Warmth:

Narnia: What If There Were No Christmas Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 8, 2005

This is a 90 minute worship service including a second sermon in the series developed around the movie Narnia.

Techs: Don’t forget to start Christmas music as soon as possible after the band is done rehearsing. At 3 minutes til roll the new Christmas Trivia video muted Opening Set of Praise Open Up your Eyes (Band Only) (From the Narnia Soundtrack) Glory Joyful Joyful we adore Thee Carols (Accapella) O ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

Narnia: Of Course He's Not Safe..but He Is Good! Series

Contributed by Robert Marsh on Dec 20, 2005

Sermon Three in the series - Christmas was not "safe," and neither is the life of a God-follower. But it is ultimate good!

Christmas in Narnia “Of Course He’s Not Safe…But He Is Good!” Luke 1&2, Matthew 1&2 Romans 8:28 At this time of year, I love going into offices, stores, even schools and hearing music celebrating the birth of Jesus – places you would never expect to hear a gospel message play music that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Discover The Light Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Bruce Rhodes on Dec 23, 2005

The significance of light in Scripture and the lamppost in Narnia is: light is true, light is knowledge, light is life, light is salvation, and light is victory.

Message #3 Advent Narnia Series Discover the Light of Christmas Introduction: We are continuing in our Narnian themed Advent series this morning with message #3, Discover the Light of Christmas. In this wonderful children’s series, C.S. Lewis masterfully tells the story of four children who ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Clinic On The Corner

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005

The church should be like a free medical clinic, open to all who will come to the great physician.

INTRODUCTION: “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times” These famous lines open Dickens’ classic novel A Tale of Two Cities. All of human history is summed up in those lines. Throughout history there have always been births and funerals. There have been terrible plagues and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rules Or Reality Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 14, 2005

It’s much easier for us to follow rules than to allow the character of God to rule our behavior. Jesus challenges us to let go of law and let the Spirit guide.

For an audio version of this and other Bible studies: Go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com. When it comes to some things in life we like rules and laws – like the law of gravity: “In the ongoing battle between objects made of aluminum going hundreds of miles per hour and the ground going zero miles ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Spiritual Heartburn

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 10, 2009

Spiritual Heartburn--when your heart burns within you because of the presence of the Risen Christ! Unlike physical heartburn which brings misery, spiritual heartburn brings unspeakable joy!

If you’ve ever had heartburn, let me see your hand? Not pleasant, is it? The serious kind is “acid reflux.” It feels like you’re having a heart attack. But praise God, there is relief available through medication. I want to speak to you today for a few moments about spiritual heartburn—when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

When Christ Confuses Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2008

God’s Messiah gives abundant life to all who accept him as he is offered in the Gospel.

Scripture Introduction A thermostat and a thermometer both relate to temperature. But they differ: a thermostat senses heat and starts the air conditioner. A thermometer only reports the heat. The apostle John weaves a thermometer through his book. As he tells about Jesus, he also “feels the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Middle Moments Of Life

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 1, 2008

Mid-life can be a time of great blessing or great peril.

l. INTRODUCTION -I believe that the Book has the ability to touch every part of our lives. I also believe that the Book has the ability to reach us at certain time frames of our lives. -It has the ability to reach us when we are children. It has the ability to direct us in our youth. It has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good News And Pleasant Memories

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2008

In our text, Paul speaks of good news and pleasant memories that come from his relationship to his Christian brothers and sisters. 1- Good news and pleasant memories come when faith is working 2- Good news and pleasant memories come when fellowship is en

INTRO.- ILL.- The New York Times reported this story. For Coach, God and Archery Are a Package Deal, Aug. 19, 2008 BEIJING — Two weeks before leaving to compete in the Olympics, the archer Brady Ellison waded into a pool not far from the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif., and was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Couldn't You Send Someone Else?

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Sep 4, 2008

God has a plan for us, and like Moses, we resist it, but God is persistent and patient.

“Couldn’t You Send Someone Else?” Romans 12:9-12; Exodus 3 and 4, Various Verses The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, August 31, 2008 Introduction: Today, we will continue the story of Exodus. We’ll hear the story of the burning bush and God’s call to Moses. Since the story ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Do We Labor For? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 4, 2008

God offers a satisfaction deeper and more real than any pleasure the world provides.

Scripture Introduction “I am the bread of life.” “I am the light of the world.” “I am the gate.” “I am the good shepherd.” “I am the resurrection and the life.” “I am the way and the truth and the life.” “I am the true vine.” Each of these seven statements by Jesus, known as the “I AM ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Church Still Has It

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Sep 19, 2007

Four Fundamental qualities that the church must hold to if it is to remain relevant to every age.

The Church Still Has It! Matthew 16:13-20 Text: Verse 18: “…on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” SOME YEARS AGO, TWO MEN grew up in the same small town and attended the same church, the same high school, and then the same college. From there one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Be A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

If God’s people are growing in spiritual health, then His church will be a healthy church.

How to Be a Healthy Church Acts 20:28-38 Intro: How many here like to be healthy? Most of us do. We’re sick and tired of being sick and tired, and we like to feel that we’re running on all cylinders. Whether you’re a 2-stroke, 4-banger, slant-6, or a V-8, we all like to be at full power. Nobody ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Secret Of Being Content

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 15, 2009

Paul said in Philippians 4:12 that he learned the secret of being content in any and every situation. We need to learn that secret too.

THE SECRET OF BEING CONTENT Philippians 4:12 INTRODUCTION: Fisherman story from Nelson’s ill. Pg. 146. I’m going to be talking today about contentment. In Philippians 4:12 Paul said that he had learned the secret of being content in any and every situation. We need to learn that secret as well. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Real Christmas Carol

Contributed by Paul Green on Dec 16, 2009

Scrooge was changed from a selfish, greedy and bitter old man, and he becomes a grateful, generous and compassionate figure. A man filled with deep regret sees his life transformed. This Christmas time Jesus, the Son of God, invites us to do the same.

The Real Christmas Carol Carol Service 2009 Show M&S advert Finish this phrase – ‘For you, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without...?’ It’s true isn’t it that for most of us, if not for all of us, there are certain things that have to happen, or certain things that you have to have, without ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist