Sermons on Waste:

2001 Person Of The Year

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 12, 2001

What is greatness? Jesus redefines it here. Could you fit into the category of "greatness"?

Matthew 11:2-11 2001 Person of the Year The year 2001 is almost over – a little over two weeks to go. Who was the most influential person in the world, this past year? Every year, Time Magazine picks out someone to be their Person of the Year. Here’s the criteria – in the last 12 months, who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

It Is Worship That Brings God Into Our Lives As A Reality

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 27, 2002

Why we need to worship

IT IS WORSHIP THAT BRINGS GOD INTO OUR LIFE AS A REALITY Heb 11:1-6 What would the difference in your life would it be if you began to make worship as your way of life and not just an hour event on Sunday morning? What would be the benefits of one who worships in spirit as Jesus tells ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Plain Talk On Evangelism

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Aug 6, 2002

We need to prepare our hearts and our minds. There is great need in the world today for the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

The Plain Talk on Evangelism HHM Pastor Jim Parisi Aug 4, 2002 Communion Sunday With our 911 Program coming up in a few weeks we need to prepare for the event to the best of our ability One as a group or a Church…. and two as individuals We need to prepare our hearts and our minds There ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's It Mean To Be Shrewd?

Contributed by Edward Frey on Oct 11, 2001

Christian shrewdness means to use earthly treasures to build heavnly friendships

Sermon Text: Luke 16:1-10 WHAT’S IT MEAN TO BE SHREWD? Do you know any shrewd characters? It all depends on our understanding of the word “shrewd”. That word seems to cause red flags to come up in our minds. Perhaps we equate shrewdness with dishonesty. We might think a businessman is shrewd ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

When No One Is Looking Series

Contributed by Tom Evans on Apr 1, 2002

GOD IS LOOKING FOR MEN AND WOMEN HE CAN TRUST. MEN AND WOMEN WHO PRACTICE WHAT THEY PREACH! MEN AND WOMEN WHOSE CHARACTER CONTINUES WHEN THEY SHUT THE DOOR AND NO ONE ELSE IS AROUND.

WHEN NO ONE IS LOOKING THERE WAS UNREST IN JUDEA. IT WAS MARCH 13, 4 B.C. TWO POPULAR RELIGIOUS TEACHERS, JUDAS AND MATTHAIS HAD RALLIED THEIR STUDENTS TO REMOVE A GOLDEN EAGLE THAT HAD BEEN PLACED OVER THE ENTRANCE TO THE TEMPLE. TO THEM IT REPRESENTED IDOLATRY, WHICH HAD NO PLACE IN GOD’S ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:12-27, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Adventist

"Confidence Through Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 9, 2002

There is an answer to overcoming a lack of confidence.

2 Corinthians 5:1-10 “Confidence Through Christ” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA One of the most painful things that humans often have to live with is a lack of confidence. This lack of confidence causes us all kinds of troubles. Early on, it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

If The Bible Says I Am Loved Then How Come I Dont Feel Like It

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Dec 21, 2003

In this sermon we will explore some of the possible reasons why a believer who understands what scrpipture says regarding God’s love may not be fully experiencing it.

TITLE: “IF THE BIBLE SAYS I AM LOVED THEN HOW COME I DON’T FEEL LIKE IT?” By Rev. Chris Nerreau 12-10-03 INTRODUCTION Illustration: Recently I heard a story about a dog that was abused nearly all of its early life. The dog was not fed properly, washed ever and had bruises all over from beatings. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1

Denomination: Orthodox

Good Advice For A New Beginning

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 5, 2004

The general principle stated in this passage is simple, “Be careful how you live your life.” And then we are given three important directives to consider.

“Good Advice For A New Beginning” Ephesians 5:15-17 Just one year ago a thug, dictator and mass murderer by the name of Saddam Hussein was trying to be the modern incarnation of Nebuchadnezzar, the great ruler of Babylon. He built himself opulent palaces while his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

He Welcome Me Home

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jul 23, 2003

He’ll Welcome Me Home

He’ll Welcome Me! My brothers and sisters, saints and sinners, bond and free children of the Almighty God, all of you that love the Lord, and to all of you in your respectable places. We do greet you in the name of the unparalleled, incomparable, and matchless name of Jesus, and do share with you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:3

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 19, 2003

Once you’ve been set free in Christ, don’t be entangled again in the bondage of various types of legalism.

FREEDOM IN CHRIST TEXT: Galatians 5:1-15 INTRODUCTION: A. SKATING ON THE LORD’S DAY 1. A pastor got up one Sunday morning and all the roads were icy. 2. The streets were all blocked off and there was no way for him to drive to church. 3. He was forced to skate on the river to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

What God Can Do With A Happy Meal Series

Contributed by Gary Shockley on Jan 29, 2003

Looking at the story of the feeding of the 5,000 we find it is a little boy’s "happy meal" that is offered up to Jesus to meet the needs of the crowd. When we offer what little we have to Jesus amazing things can happen!

What God Can Do With a Happy Meal Count On Me! Message Series Cornerstone Church January 12, 2003 Rev. Gary A. Shockley, Senior Pastor They had been gathering there for three full days. Dads and moms. Children and grandparents. People in all shapes and sizes from all walks of life. Most of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Christ Died So That We Might Live

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 21, 2003

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich” 2 Cor. 8:9.

! Mark 5:21-43 Theme: Christ died so that we might live Text: 2 Sam. 1:1, 17-27; 2 Cor. 8:7-15; Mark 5:21-43 God has a divine plan for our lives. This plan is in the Word of God and this life is only possible when one lives a life of obedience to the Word of God. Such a life is a life of purity, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Nails

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 27, 2004

A sermon on the Crucifixion.

Colossians 2:13-15 – “And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;” “Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Inspecting The Wall Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 7, 2005

The principles of wisdom that opened the door for Nehemiah to go to Jerusalem and inspect the walls. When he and we inspect the walls- what do we find?

Inspecting the wall. Nehemiah 2:1-20 WBC 9.1.05am At the beginning of a new year, a high school principal decided to post his teachers’ new year’s resolutions on the bulletin board. As the teachers gathered around the bulletin board, a great commotion started. One of the teachers was complaining. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Let Anger Rattle Around In Your Soul Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 14, 2005

There is a difference between the righteous anger Jesus felt at times and the piddling little things that make us angry. Anger can be an impediment which stands in the way of our enjoyment of God.

Don’t Let Anger Rattle Around in Your Soul James 1:19-21 February 13, 2005 One of the things that I regret about the way I reared my children is that I think I raised my voice too often. As I reflect back, I understand now that on those occasions when I had reached the limit of my patience with ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Methodist