Sermons on Wasted Life:

Seeing The Multitudes Through The Eyes Of Jesus'

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 13, 2001

We need to have compassion like Jesus had and to that, we must look at the multitudes through his eyes.

‘SEEING THE MULTITUDES THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS’ Matthew 9:36-38 I remember when I was a paperboy for the Birmingham New paper many years ago. I carried the paper to a house overlooking the town. It was a lawyer’s house and his blind sister lived with him. One day when I was delivering the paper ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Moses And The Stool Pigeon

Contributed by Edward Boyce on Jan 25, 2002

Change in the congregations of America is difficult and is often resisted. This sermon looks at Moses as a model for transformation and change in a church.

The Story of Moses and the Stool Pigeon Exodus 13:17-18 Deuteronomy 8:1-16 In 1914 a very sad thing happened when Martha died. Martha was the last of passenger pigeons. One hundred years earlier the passenger pigeons covered the landscape. It was not uncommon for flocks of over one hundred ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-18, Deuteronomy 8:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Foolish Plan Of Salvation

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 30, 2002

God’s foolishness is still wiser than our wisest wisdom.

God’s Foolish Plan of Salvation Andy Griffith - cow thief episode Have you ever met people who were geniuses? They are members of Mensa. They seem to know everything. If they were on Jeopardy or Who Wants to Be A Millionaire, they’d walk away winners. They’re the ones who, after you’ve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Should I Care About The Bible?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 8, 2002

The Bible - shows us things more amazing than anything in the world. And it’s more trustworthy.

WHY SHOULD I CARE ABOUT THE BIBLE? 2 Peter 1:16-21 We live in amazing times, don’t we? Because of technology, we are able to see things that, in the past, we never would have been able to see. Because of satellites and wires and electricity, you can turn on your TV, and there in front of you is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Always Be Prepared!!!

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Feb 24, 2002

Jesus gave us all warnings about his return. Are these the end times?

As I read this passage, it kept reminding me of something. I couldn’t quite put my finger on it, but there was something very familiar about it! I know that I have read this somewhere else, other than the bible. But where? Maybe I read it in a book. Maybe I read it in the Left Behind series? That ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

The Prince Of Peace Seeks Peace Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Mar 3, 2002

Jesus demonstrates the perfect balance of a "peaceful warrior" as predicted by Isaiah

The Prince of Peace Seeks Peace Text: Matthew 12:9-21 Introduction Once upon a time the job of a soldier, the task of an army was clear-cut. We went, when our nation called us, to far away lands to defeat, destroy or drive out an enemy in order to achieve the security or political objectives ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:9-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Safe Harbor

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Paul admonishing the church to be a safe harbor where one can find shelter and solace.

Last week in looking at the importance of being a part of a local church, we read from Ephesians 4 where Paul speaks of the privilege and responsibilities of church membership. In our text today, we find Paul admonishing the church to be a safe harbor where one can find shelter and solace. Many ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

No Graven Images

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 27, 2003

A sermon on the second of the Ten Commandments, No Idols or no graven images

No Graven Images Exodus 20:4-6 Evening Service for 1/26/03 Introduction: If you were to draw a picture of God, what would you draw? Would this display everything about God? What would be missing from your picture? What would you think if I took that same picture and bowed down and worshipped ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope For The Hopeless

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 29, 2003

Jesus said he would make us fishers of men, yet we are like Jonah who was called to preach to the people of Ninevah -- we run away as fast as we can!

Jonah 3:1-10 Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: "Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you." Jonah obeyed the word of the LORD and went to Nineveh. Now Nineveh was a very important city-- a visit required three days. On the first day, Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is This?

Contributed by John Nadasi on Jan 30, 2003

In our world of reason and intellectualism, we often forget that there is a battle between good and evil... and we have been given the authority of Jesus Christ to stand against it.

Mark 1:21-28 Paonia United Methodist Church February 2, 2003 I have a confession to make to you this morning. I am not always the best listener. Now, don’t get me wrong, When I am in the office and people are in trouble, I am at my best and I listen intently. But, when I am at home, I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Methodist

We Are The Church! Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 5, 2003

This sermon outlines Paul’s 5 views of the church in 1 Corinthians 3 and empasizes what the church should be and what our roles should be in it.

1 Corinthians We Are the Church I Corinthians 3 February 2, 2003 Intro: A. The Church has become so frantic in its busyness that it reminds me of the well-known definition of a fanatic: “A person who redoubles his efforts after he has lost sight of his goals.” B. In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Deductible, No Co-Pay

Contributed by John Beehler on Feb 5, 2003

God is bigger than ANY elephant.

No Deductible, No Co-Pay Has anyone here had the flu this winter? Even the 24-hour virus kind of knocks you down, kicks you in the teeth, and leaves you an aching, shivering blob. And there’s not a darn thing you can do about it. The elephant is on the rampage. No one likes to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14, Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Chained Or Are You Anchered

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Feb 6, 2003

This sermon deals with the chains of sin that binds us from the relationship with Christ and what we need to set our Anchor on the Rock.

ARE YOU CHAINED OR ANCHORED 1/27/03 Hebrews 6:19-20 Are you chained or anchored? What is the difference? To be chained means that you are bound to something. Remember the master of Magicians, Houdini, would chain himself in some form or another and hang upside down, or submerged ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19-20, Hebrews 6:9-20

Denomination: *other

1-800-2heaven

Contributed by Rick Labate on Feb 19, 2003

Just like Jacob we sometimes need to relearn that God is always with us...even when we don’t live as we ought.

"1-800-2HEAVEN" INTRODUCTION If you were to go to sleep and when you woke up in the morning God was standing by your bedside, how would you react? Please open your Bibles to Gen. 28 as we see this statement exemplified in the life of Jacob. Gen. 28:10-19 is where we find the story of "Jacob’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19

Denomination: Adventist

Thermostat Or Thermometer

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Feb 28, 2003

Are you someone who simply reflects the mood or atmosphere of those around you like a thermometer or are you like a thermostat that affects the temperature around you

Thermostat or Thermometer? In my car there is a thermometer which tells us the outside temperature „X When we arrived at church today, I knew it was 28 degrees outside because of the thermometer „X Inside the car though, the temperature was 22 degrees even though it was 28 outside. How ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Christian Church