Sermons on We Wrestle:

How We Live

Contributed by John Nadasi on Jul 23, 2004

A funeral sermon for my father-in-law after an arduous week of settling an estate. Carpe Diem message inpired by the death of a loved one.

It hardly seems real. This last week has been spent doing all the things Necessary to close an estate. Its been arduous to say the least. But, everything that has needed to happen has happened. Except for one thing. There has been little time to actually be able to sit back and grieve The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Methodist

"We Have This Treasure"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 2, 2004

The treasure of the Gospel of Christ is what enbles us to persevere.

2 Corinthians 4:3-7 “We Have This Treasure” by: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview united Mehtodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org A story is told of an old estate auction where some of the finest china, linens, furniture, and other things of great value were being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Where Are We Headed

Contributed by David Watters on Mar 1, 2005

A Sermon on becoming worthy examples of Christ and Christianity in this world of ours.

Sermon: Where are we headed? A More Worthy Walk…in 2005 Scripture: John 2 vss. 1-11 Good Morning… Here we are in the New Year and we’re all probably still trying to remember to write 2005 on our checks. And as this New Year begins, it reminds us that time marches on. As we ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

United We Stand Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 22, 2005

In these verses Paul talks about 4 great truths that will unite us. (Ephesians - 4)

"UNITED WE STAND!" TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:1-16 INTRODUCTION SO FAR WE HAVE STUDIED THE FIRST 3 CHAPTERS OF EPHESIANS. AND AS IS CUSTOMARY IN PAUL’S WRITINGS IN THE EARLY PART OF THIS LETTER HE DEALT WITH DOCTRINE (TEACHINGS) AND IN THE LATER PART HE WILL MAKE PRACTICAL APPLICATION.... PAUL IS ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

While We Wait

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 26, 2005

Funeral service for Elizabeth Wilkey Abernethy, a quiet yet committed long-term church member who struggled with cancer for nine years. We can wait if, like Liz, we are self-controlled, upright, and godly, for the glory of the risen Christ is coming.

I am not very good at waiting. Are you? I do not like to sit and twiddle my thumbs waiting for something to happen. Do you remember that in days past shoe repair shops would advertize, “Shoes repaired while you wait”? You would go in, sit down, take off your old clodhoppers, and turn them in, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

We Need To Talk

Contributed by Vincent Leoh on Apr 12, 2005

What should we do and to whom should we go when we are troubled and have more problems than we can handle? We need a place to go home to, and the CELL CHURCH is that place.

WE NEED TO TALK Acts 4:23-5:17) What should we do and to whom should we go when we are troubled and have more problems than we can handle? We need a place to go home to, and the CELL CHURCH is that place. Being a member of a local church is a great privilege and responsibility I. WE NEED TO ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are We Right On The Money Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Apr 18, 2005

Everyone wants to get the best value for their money. Let’s examine giving from an economic viewpoint. Based on a sermon by Mark Adams.

Right on the Money! Text: James 5:1-6 Introduction. Sometimes they are people who can never get enough of a good thing. Now that maybe money or what we call doe. A guy goes into this little Italian restaurant, a Mom and Pop shop, and he orders dinner. These owners run their business with ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Chosen For A Purpose.

Contributed by Orvel Barker on Aug 2, 2003

Each Christian has been selected by God for a specific ministry purpose. Have you found yours?

1 Pet 2:1-9 Therefore, laying aside all malice, all guile, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, 2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 4 Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-9, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Food We Need Series

Contributed by Eric Stefanski on Aug 3, 2003

Christ is the Food We Need; all other food is perishing, as are those who trust in it; earthly food is merely a means to sustain life, while we need a food that will give life to the dead

The Food We Need St. John 6:22-35 Introduction Our Old Testament reading this morning recounts the story of the Lord’s providing manna for the Children of Israel as they made their way to the promised land. Have you ever wondered what manna must have been like? Unbelieving scientists and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15, John 6:22-35

Denomination: Lutheran

We Need To Be Reminded Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 17, 2003

Christians need to ne reminded of Truth in Christ, falsehood from the antichrist, and our anointing.

We Need To Be Reminded. I Jn. 2:18-27 INTRO.: I was traveling with another preacher to a meeting. Our group met in a restaurant in a large mall in Chicago. After the meeting, we left the mall and could not locate our car. We split up and searched the lot row by row. No car. We decided to call the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Were The Reason

Contributed by Scott Bresee on Sep 16, 2003

This message shows that we were the very reason Christ came into the world and for us He gave His life!

We Were The Reason Text: Romans 4:25–5:2 When I think on this particular season of Easter, I cannot help but be amazed at the depth of God’s love for us–for all people. I cannot help but stand in awe of the real fact that God would love an imperfect, sinful, undeserving people so much–that ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

United We Serve

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

In order for the work of God there much be unity in the church as demonstrated when Ezra and people of Israel rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem.

United We Serve Ezra 3:1-13 Reading: Ephesians 4:1-7 Intro: Ezra 1:1-4 The People of God had spent many years in captivity because of their sin. God had promised to bring them back to the promised land. King Cyrus, under the direction of the Lord offered send people back to Jerusalem to ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift We Owe

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 20, 2002

This is a Christmas Sunday message seeking to have us rethink the kinds of gifts we need to give at Christmas time.

The Gift We Owe GNLCC 12/22/2002 Isaiah 9:6-10 Ephesians 4:1-6 This past Wednesday night in Pioneers Nursery class, I asked the question, “who can tell me why we celebrate Christmas.” The first response was “so that we can get gifts” and the second was “so that we can see Santa Claus.” I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-19, John 1:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lest We Drift

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 5, 2002

This is a warning, not from a God who wants to find fault, but from a God who has forgiven fault and desires to encourage and purify.

“For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For if the word spoken through angels proved unalterable, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense, how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? After it was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Orthodox

We Exist To Worship

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

This was the 1st in a 5 part series explaining the purpose of our church. The first purpose is to worship God.

May 6, 2001 Isaiah 6 “We exist to Worship” 1. True worship is not an escape from reality. (vs. 1a) It is something that happens in the midst of life. Isaiah begins this passage with the phrase, “In the year that king Uzziah died…”. King Uzziah was one of the good kings of the province ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist