Sermons on Wedding Vows:

The Bride's Not Ready

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001

The Church, Jesus Christ

TEXT: Revelation 19:6-9 INTRO: We know from studying Scripture that one of the analogies given to describe the relationship of Jesus Christ to His church is that of a bride and groom, with Jesus portrayed as the coming groom and the church as his expectant bride. This theme/idea is repeated in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bad Attitude

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 27, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Matthew 22: 1 – 14

Matthew 22: 1 – 14 Check your attitude at the door 22 And Jesus answered and spoke to them again by parables and said: 2 “The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who arranged a marriage for his son, 3 and sent out his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding; and they were not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Hope Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

christian hope for young people

Noise Sermon ¡V The Christian Hope The Invitation to Hope ¡V Matthew 221-14 Illustration: Wedding Invitation. Wedding invitations are quite simple. You are invited to either attend or to send your apologies for non-attendance. However let me read you another wedding invitation ¡V Read Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Chrisian Hope Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 9, 2004

our Christian hope is grounded in the faithfulness of God to his promises

The Christian Hope The Invitation to Hope ¡V Matthew 221-14 Illustration: Wedding Invitation. Wedding invitations are quite simple. You are invited to either attend or to send your apologies for non-attendance. However let me read you another wedding invitation ¡V Read Matthew 221-14. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Stewards Of Trees, Time, Talents, And Treasures

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001

A sermon on stewardship

Stewardship Of...... Trees, Time Talents, Treasures Bible Reading: Psalm 8 Ecclesiastes 3: 1-11 1 Peter 4: 7-11 Deuteronomy 8: 10-18 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Steward ship o f.... Trees, Tim e, Talen ts & Treas ures p.1 STEWARDSHIP OF ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In The Grips Of Crisis

Contributed by David Washburn on Sep 17, 2001

Coming to grips with God’s involvement and grace in times of tragedy and suffering.

An anniversary is a date marking a notable event. Birthdays and weddings mark notable events that are joyous, but all anniversaries aren’t joyous. Some anniversaries mark tragedy, suffering, and grief. My week began under that cloud because a week ago Saturday, September 8th, is one such date. It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 64:1-10, John 11:28-37

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Good Friend

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 17, 2001

Here are some practical biblical principles for not only being a good friend, but also for making good friends.

Jackie Robinson was the first African-American to play major league baseball. While breaking baseball’s "color barrier," he faced jeering crowds in every stadium. While playing one day in his home stadium in Brooklyn, he committed an error. His own fans began to ridicule him. He stood at second ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

To Know Him Series

Contributed by Randell Brown on Oct 28, 2001

TO PRESS TOWARDS THE FULNESS OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF JESUS CHRIST AND THE REALIZATION THAT WE HAVE NOT YET APPREHENDED IT.

“ THAT I MAY KNOW HIM” Text : Phillipians 3: 7- 14 Main focus of our sermon tonight will be in verse 10 “That I may know him”. Paul knew and valued the knowledge of The Lord Jesus Christ. But through this knowledge of him brought a greater desire to increase, in the knowledge of Jesus Christ. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remaining Single

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

Statistics tell us that 37% of adults over 18 are single.

Statistics tell us that 37% of adults over 18 are single. During the average persons life a significant portion of their life will be spent as a single÷typically the first 25 years of life is spent as a single and perhaps for the last 10-15 of their lives. In spite of this many people take a dim ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Meaning Of Love

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 31, 2003

No matter how gifted you are – no matter how successful in ministry – no matter how close to God – there is one overarching principal that should guide everything we do. Otherwise anything you do for the Lord is a waste of time. That’s love.

For an audio copy of this message go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com. Chapters 12, 13, & 14 are really one unit. Chapter 12 talks about the context of the Holy Spirit’s work through the believer. Chapter 13 the motivation in using Holy Spirit gifts, and chapter 14 the proper operation of those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

You Can Run, But You Cannot Hide Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 30, 2004

We can learn some great life lessons from Jonah, this is the first of 4 messages I first preached in 1999. I do not remember who my sources for help were so I cannot give proper credit.

INTRODUCTION  Over the next four weeks I would like us to take some time to look at the Old Testament book of Jonah.  The Book of Jonah is one of the most ridiculed book by the liberal ‘scholars”.  The story of a fish swallowing a man sounds like a whopper of a fish ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go And Do What?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 14, 2003

A great commission sermon casting a vision of discipleship: go, baptize, and teach.

Becoming A Greenhouse pt. 1: Go and Do What? Jan. 11/12, 2003 Intro: Frog and Toad: “The Garden” by Arnold Lobel. Vision: I want to spend the rest of January talking about what it means for our church to become a greenhouse. Our church vision is encapsulated by three pictures: 1. Becoming a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, 1 Corinthians 3:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Four Keys To Experiencing Joy In Your Relationships

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 18, 2006

The Apostle Paul demonstrates in these six verses, four very simple, yet important ingredients to experiencing joy in any relationship.

Text: Philippians 1:3-8 (NASB) Introduction: Tonight we will be examining a brief portion of scripture from the book of Philippians. This book was the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Christians that were living at Philippi. When Paul wrote this book, as he was inspired by the Holy Ghost, he was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

True Manhood

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 18, 2006

True manhood is marked by: 1. Sacrifice 2. Responsibility 3. Faithfulness

The Arrow shirt company ran an ad in magazines for Father’s Day. It used an acrostic using the word FATHER. It is a takeoff on the acrostic for mother: “M is for the miracle of Being. O is for its origin in love. T is for the tenderness of seeing. H is for a home no wind can move, and so on.” ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Why Baptism? Series

Contributed by Wade Allen on May 29, 2007

A look at why we practice baptism at Central Christian Church.

Kids will ask some interesting questions. Why is the sky blue? Why are there clouds? Why can’t I go outside? Why do I have to be nice? Sometimes kids will continue to ask why and we just want to jerk our hair out because it drives us crazy! But adults also ask “why” questions. Such as, why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ