Sermons on Waywardness:

I Am The Vine Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jul 20, 2004

The final message in a series on the "I am" discourses of Jesus from the book of John.

The Great I Am – I am the Vine July 18, 2004 John 15:1-8 Sunday AM Setting: Jesus is w/ His disciples on the way to the Gethsemene. Somewhere along the way, they likely came across a vineyard which served as the perfect setting for another important lesson from the Messiah. Note: Jesus wants ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Son Revisited Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 25, 2003

Which would you rather have? The foolishness of God or the wisdom of man? The choice is yours

The Gospel reading is taken from : Luke 15:11-20 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, ’Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 "Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Anglican

Looking To The Future

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 5, 2005

A short look at some recent signs of Christ’s soon return, and how we are to respond to them.

Yesterday, desperate, homeless villagers on the island of Sumatra mobbed American helicopters carrying aid. From Dawn until sunset on New Year’s Day, 12 Seahawk helicopters shuttled supplies to the hungry and traumatized inhabitants of the island. (DENIS D. GRAY, AP) Currently, the death toll ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

God's Message To The Hard-Hearted

Contributed by Jyoti Banerjee on Nov 27, 2006

The parable of the lost son demonstrates the impact of hard-heartedness on relationships, families and communities.

Twenty years ago, I visited the city of Calcutta on work. I was looking forward to the visit because it was the city my father grew up in, and being a typical Bengali, he was very proud of his city. But I was also looking forward to the trip because there was a little old lady in Calcutta that I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican

The Rod Of Comfort Series

Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jun 4, 2003

Analysis of the 23rd Psalm

Title: “How Can The Rod Comfort?” Psalms 23: 4 “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of Death, I will fear no evil: For You are with me; Your Rod & Your Staff, the comfort me.” While I was in Africa, God really gave me a message on the Valley & how He is not only ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Recovering From Failure

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 21, 2002

Most of us are never taught a skill that we will certainly need - How to recover from failure.

Recovering from Failure (Lk. 22:28-34. 54-62) Lk. 22: 28 You are those who have stood by me in my trials. 29 And I confer on you a kingdom, just as my Father conferred one on me, 30 so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 31 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:28-62

Denomination: Baptist

Why No Church Should Have A Missions Program

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Nov 24, 2003

How to be a missionary without leaving town. A Sermon to challenge you people and your church to be envolved in foreign missions.

Why No Church Should Have A missions Program - We ARE a missions Program. HOW TO BE A MISSIONARY WITHOUT LEAVING TOWN Mt. 28:19-20; Mk. 16:15; Luke 24:46-48; John 20:21; Acts 13:1-5 Illustration Charles Malik, Lebanese ambassador to the United Nations, asked in a speech: "What has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Sound The Trumpet!" (Joel) Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

Heartfelt-repentance over empty ritual is needed

“Sound the Trumpet!” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Remember the sales slogan for Morton Salt? “When it rains, it pours.” Sometimes that’s true with blessings, and it’s often true with calamities. In Joel we see how God uses a devastating plague of ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-14

Denomination: Congregational

Josiah: A New Beginning Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Oct 18, 2002

8th & final in series "Revival in the Land." The story of Judah’s last revival shows that God is anxious to renew fellowship with us.

It was a bright Sunday morning in 18th century London, but Robert Robinson’s mood was anything but sunny. All along the street there were people hurrying to church, but in the midst of the crowd Robinson was a lonely man. The sound of church bells reminded him of years past when his faith in God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 23:1-25, 2 Kings 23:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Get Along Children Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 7, 2007

People of God make up a family, and families sometimes ’feud’. Jesus lays out some helpful rules for restoration - 1. Personal Effort 2. Plural Effort 3. Public Effort - Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

Get Along Children Matthew 18:15-35 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GetAlong.html The beginning of this chapter tells us how to enter the family of God...by humbling ourselves as little children before the Lord. The rest of the chapter tells us how to get along with all the other children in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Baptist

Will God Sue America For A Divorce?

Contributed by Wayne Doyle on Nov 14, 2007

America has lost her way.

Will God Sue America for Divorce? As I stand behind this Holy Desk this morning, my heart Aches for the USA that I Gave 20 years of my life defending as a member of the Armed Services. This is a sermon I never thought I would have to preach, but America has lost her way. The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Deal With The Giant Of Discouragement Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 5, 2008

going to talk this morning on discouragement (the leukemia of the soul).

INTRO: A man joined a monastery, and to join this monastery you can only say two words in ten years. After ten years was up he came in the monsignor’s office and said, “Bed hard.” He went back and served another ten years of silence and came to the monsignor’s office and said, “Food cold.” Went ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Life Of Jonah Part 1

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 17, 2008

this two part series looks at Jonahs life and relates how we can begin to live as God intended thru the transforming power of the Holy Spirit

Life Lessons From The Life of Jonah… most of us know the story of Jonah and the whale… however most don’t realize that Jonah was a prophet of God who is mentioned well before the book of Jonah…. 2 Kings 14:24-25 One day Jonah was in his prayer closet when he became greatly disturbed at the new ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living A Different Life

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 8, 2008

Expanded outline. Deals with being filled with the Spirit.

LIVING A DIFFERENT LIFE These are trying times. These are trying times for many of you. There are those these days that are having family struggles. Some are praying over wayward children. Some are having financial difficulties. Some of you, like Jene, are dealing with health issues and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding An R-Rated Marriage Series

Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Mar 31, 2008

This is a simple message that looks at the sure-fire way to rebuild a marriage... if we do what it says.

One of the things you can almost always count on, when reading a children’s stories, is the well known line at the end; “And they lived happily ever after…” We see our heroes riding off into the sunset with nothing but clear skies up ahead. Well, that’s a fairly tale for you. Reality isn’t quite ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Nazarene