Sermons on Wedding Ring:

What Does It Take To Follow Jesus? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 19, 2004

When we think we know what following Jesus means, we need to look again. Leaning on our own understanding is not trusting in the Lord with all our heart.

Luke 9 John McArthur, in his book, The Gospel According to Jesus, tells about a time when he was with a minister driving through a particular city. As they passed a liquor store John happened to mention that it was an unusual-looking place. “Yes,” he said. “There is a whole chain of those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62, Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ash Wednesday Is A Time For Housecleaning

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Feb 29, 2004

This is a 2-part sermon for Ash Wednesay based on Joel. This was used in a service with the imposition of ashes, a worship service which stressed repentance. The 2 parts are: The Sinner Repents, The Lord Relents.

Ash Wednesday Joel 2:12-19 Let’s suppose that after we left church this evening, we locked up the doors, and none of us came back until 5 years later. Not a single person set foot on this very property until Ash Wednesday, 2009. When we do come back, what would our church look like after 5 years ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Slimey Pits Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 1, 2004

Like Jeremiah, we end up in some slimey pits in our lives, but God wants to use these for our growth.

Slimy Pits Purpose Driven Life #25 Cornwall February 7, 2004 Jeremiah was a prophet to the ancient people of Judah. What is a prophet, you might ask? He was someone who got messages from God and took them to people. Jeremiah got messages from God and did his job and took them to the people that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:1-13, Psalm 34:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Politically Incorrect Look At Homosexuality

Contributed by Lucian Mcmasters on Mar 4, 2004

A Biblical and Social look at why Homosexuality is a Sin that will harm our Nation

A Politically Incorrect Look At Homosexuality Rom 1:18-32 There are those out there who seek to make legitimate something that is sinful and harmful to our country. Events in the Past Few Months that prompt this sermon! - Episcopal Church ordains an openly Gay man as a Bishop last fall. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preparing Your World To Meet Jesus-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 17, 2004

Jesus’ ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. What must a mission briefing cover to prepare the world to meet Jesus? 22 principles to prepare your world for Jesus. Part 2 of a 5-part sermon.

PREPARING YOUR WORLD TO MEET JESUS-II—Luke 10:1-16 Need: It takes much more than one ‘lone wolf’ to bring down the prey. A lot of basic Christian tenets in this section! Jesus ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. Preparing your world to meet Jesus requires mission briefing. What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Never Ending Problem Of Sin

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004

Man has refused God’s revelation of Truth. In so doing they have refused God. This has proved to be destructive.

The Never Ending Problem of Sin. Romans 1:16-32 Scripture Reading: Romans 1:16-32 Text: Romans 1:18-19 Sermon Idea: Man has refused God’s revelation of truth. In so doing they have refused God. This has proved to be destructive. We all like cute furry animals when they are little. Puppies, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-32

Denomination: Holiness

The Refiner's Fire Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 9, 2004

The people of Malachi’s day 1)’Want the blessing’ but 2)’Need the fire’, and the refining is a call to 3)’Change your attitude’.

The refiner¡¦s Fire. Malachi 2:17-3:15 WBC 11/7/4pm WANT THE BLESSING Find it strange that, at the end of series on minor prophets and Daniel- I am back where I started - with the fire. In the refining fire Find it from God that after last Sun pm¡¦s word about the ¡¥refining fire bringing the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Navigating Life In A World Of Change

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

God seeks to share the journey through life with His people, guiding us through to what He has prepared for us.

Last week we considered the subtle settling of our expectations. > I want to continue in a similar way with what the Lord has to say to us about going through CHANGES in life To help us realize just how much change we live is… consider the foolowing changes over just the past 11 years.. 100 YEARS ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Over; Getting Other; Getting On

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 16, 2004

Sharing our faith is our reason for existing as a church. Knowing that and doing it are sometimes far strangers.

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships --------------------------------------------- August 8, 2004 1The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2Until the day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Deceived Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Jun 1, 2005

What would you do if you were in the place of the people of the region of Gibeon, knowing your cities were the next in line for this invading horde of people who marched around fortresses until the walls fell down, if you were facing an invader who seem

Deceived! Text: Joshua 9 Joshua’s conquest of Canaan, Israel’s promise Land, gives us some great life lessons about how to own God’s promises! Last week, I spoke to you from the 7th chapter about the importance of keeping the covenant with God and how our choices, both good and bad, have a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:3-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

By Grace

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Jul 2, 2002

Looking at our burdens and Christ’s.

Last time I was here many of you were away at Easter People. While you were off enjoying your holiday, or your hard work, or a spiritual break, I was stood up here talking about the disciple Thomas. I finished the service that morning by asking all those here to write down your greatest fears or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30, Romans 7:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Choice Series

Contributed by Rick Adams on Jul 14, 2002

The first in a series on choices. This sermon introduces the concept of choosing to live a life led by the Spirit or the flesh.

There are many freedoms that we enjoy today. Living in the United States, we embellish ourselves in the joys of freedom. We have the freedom to say whatever we want whenever we want, we can worship any way we want, and to the chagrin of some politicians, we have the freedom to own a firearm. As ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-17, Galatians 5:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Of Loneliness Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 15, 2002

Third in series on Fear.

Fear Factor Fear is one of the primary weapons of the enemy. This has turned out to be a lot tougher series of messages to bring than I thought it would be. There is an oppressive burden whenever I have preached or taught on the enemy. Fear is one of the primary tools of Satan and the burden ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strength For The Desert Series

Contributed by Sue Richard on Mar 22, 2003

God’s command to remember the Passover Feast has significant applications for observing the Lord’s supper today.

STRENTH FOR THE DESERT Today we begin the first sermon from the fourth book of the Bible—Numbers. Numbers has 36 chapters and is divided into six major sections. We plan to develop one message from each section. The first section of Numbers (1-10:10) is filled with the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 9:1-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Brethren

Saul's Kingship Confirmed Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003

Our God is a God who uses even our rebelliousness to bring about his purposes for his people. The people have abandoned God as king, but he doesn’t abandon them. He continues to deliver them, now using the king they’ve asked for as the avenue through whic

If you thought it was hard to go from a monarchy to a republic, it seems it’s just as hard to go to a monarchy from a Theocracy. You would have to say that Saul has it hard. It takes him three goes before he’s really made king. But then again maybe he was hoping it was all a bad dream so he didn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Anglican