Sermons on We Are The Circumcision:

We Need To Add To Our Faith Godliness

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 22, 2008

We are to add on and be able to answer when asked about our faith.

How many of us have heard it said from some one near to us, “If you love me, you will love me as I am.” It is the nature of true love to love what is unlovely and even the unlovable. As we read our bibles we find that the word for this deep love is agape. Romans 5:8 “But God commends his love ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Can We Really Be Holy? Pt 5 Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006

A study in First Peter

1 Peter 1:13-16 Suffering from Happiness - Can we really be Holy? I. What are the truths that require action A. You are loved by God! vs. 2 B. You are sanctified by the Spirit of God! vs. 2 C. You are born again! vs. 3 D. You have a living hope! vs. 3 E. You have an inheritance! vs. 4 F. You will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Words We Speak : It Is A Matter Of Life Or Death

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 17, 2006

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE WORDS WE SPEAK WHICH CAN EITHER BRING US LIFE AND BLESSING OR DEATH AND CURSES . IT HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF EVERY WORD THAT WE SPEAK AND HOW IT CAN AFFECT OUR LIVES.

THE WORDS WE SPEAK : IT IS A MATTER OF LIFE OR DEATH *********************************************** OUTLINE 1. YOUR WORDS DETERMINE YOUR DESTINY 2. THE WORD OF GOD HAS CREATIVE POWER 3. WE MUST BOLDLY SPEAK THE PROMISES OF GOD BY FAITH 4. POSITIVE WORDS BRING HEALTH AND HAPPINESS 5. PARENTS ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding Our Way When We Are Lost

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Sep 19, 2006

It’s easy to find directions with the technology of the Computor

Finding Directions For Life Text: Proverbs 15:24 “The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.” It’s easy to find directions with the technology of the computer. Some Atlas’ are very little help for they need up-dating ever so often. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What We Need From Our Fathers Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

A look at the family today.

This morning we begin a three week series on reclaiming Godly Families, a look at what it takes for Christians to build the kind of home and family that God has called us to, one in which God is proclaimed and glorified and our children are taught, nurtured, and trained in the way they need to go. ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

We Can Learn Hope From A Child

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 2, 2008

As we ready our hearts and homes for this Christmas Season let us give Hope to ALL those around us as they see our courage in the light of the worlds fear. Let it be our faith that shines in the dark days to come so that it like this Advent candle flames

We can learn HOPE from a Child Hope for the Nations Matthew 12:21 NIV 21 In his name the nations will put their hope. Romans 12:12 NIV 12Be joyful in hope patient in affliction faithful in prayer. Hebrews 11:1 NIV 1Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas: To Grandmother’s House We Go? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 15, 2008

The genealogy of Jesus Christ demonstrates how gracious God is and His love for sinners, because God included some unlikely grandmothers in the mix.

To Grandmother’s House We Go? (Matthew 1:1-16) 1. What scandals does your family have in their closets? A few years ago, I wrote up the Vasicek family history for our family members only. On the front page, I wrote, "Not suggested for those under 18." Most of you, if you traced back a few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Christmas Gift We All Need: Jesus

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 22, 2008

Jesus is the one Christmas gift we all need. And the gift we receive from Him, continues to benefit us forever.

What’s the best Christmas gift you have received? Have you ever received a gift that has changed your life? Or a gift that has inspired you and affected your future? When the actor Nicolas Cage, was a young boy his father gave him a little Pinocchio for Christmas. Being a boy, he was a little ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4-7, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Gets Hurt By What We Do?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 24, 2008

Morality is not just an arbitrary abstraction. God is hurt by what we do, and we ourselves are hurt by immoral behavior. But God in Christ can give us a new heart.

I am a part of a group of five ministers who get together about once a month as a support group. Our intent is simply to share what is going on in our lives and let the others comment with any wisdom they may have. At the last meeting of the group, one of the members was talking about the way he ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

When We Value The Death Of A Loved One

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 14, 2009

Comforting words to a family

WHEN WE VALUE THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE PS 116:1-18 “I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came upon me; I was overcome by trouble and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why We Know God Can Do It Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 29, 2009

In the final part of this series, we look at why we know God can and wants to revive us once again.

PART 3: (Psalm 85:8-13) Why We Know God Can and Wants to Do This: Waiting for a gracious answer in full confidence and assurance of receiving God’s greatest blessings. Assume = to take upon oneself; to pretend to have or be; to take as granted or true though not proved. An action of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:8-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is And How Do We Do The Will Of God?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 8, 2009

I have said many times over the past 50 years of International Ministry to God’s people when asked, "What is the Will of God for me? and how can I know it and do it? I have said that in a nutshell that the Will of God is the Word of God and the Word of G

What is and how do we do the Will of God? I have said many times over the past 50 years of International Ministry to God’s people when asked, "What is the Will of God for me? and how can I know it and do it? I have said that in a nutshell that the Will of God is the Word of God and the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-12

How We Help Each Other Grow Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 12, 2009

Adapted Rick Warren sermon for 40 Days of Community on working together to grow spiritually.

We are in the fourth week in our 40 Days of Community, we have been focusing on God’s #1 reason for placing us here on earth. What on earth are we here for? To love God and to love each other. Unfortunately, we don’t naturally do this. We don’t naturally love God or other people all the time. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: Methodist

When We Are Called To Those Who Are Hostile

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 15, 2009

After being abused and accused by his fellow Jews, Jeremiah’s counsel was sought and ignored. Modern believers need to take note.

If I hadn’t had a similar, though less lethal, experience, I probably wouldn’t relate to that scene in “The Godfather” where the old Mafioso tells the young boss how the traitor would try to kill him after his death. With me, we were in a nice restaurant in San Francisco (my executive editor and I) ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 37:13-21

Denomination: *other

Were You There? No, But We Are Here

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 21, 2009

To know real and lasting power means admitting that we fail at what we do (repentance), giving over the control of our lives to Christ (faith), and obedience.

The speech choir has asked us a pointed question, "Were you there?" "Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?" They went on, "Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?" And finally, "Were you here when He rose up from the grave?" Were you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Baptist