Sermons on Welcome Visitors:

Are You A Christian Snob Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005

Fourth in a series on James. Deals with the fact that there are a number of ways in which favoritism shows up in the church today.

A Study of the Book of James Sermon # 4 “Are You A Christian Snob?” James 2:1-13 Let me open this morning’s message by asking you a question, “Are you a Christian snob? Before you answer that question too quickly ask ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Face Full Of Friendly-Ness"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 20, 2015

Funeral for a blessed lady Bertha Turner.

Psalm 23 A Face full of Friendly-Ness I read this Psalm to her the night before she passed she seemed to smile at that reading. I recall a book that is called The Acts of Paul an Thecla in this book describes Paul the Apostle it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Why Do We Need Jesus?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 30, 2002

We need Jesus because we need to be changed by God!

A person who knew nothing about football was taken by a friend to a college football game. The friend explained the game as clearly as possible before they arrived. As the officials met with the captains of both teams for the coin toss, the football fan was asked by the clueless friend what was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

A Funeral Sermon For An Infant

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 28, 2011

A funeral for an infant who has died at birth, shortly after birth, or was still born.

Funeral For An Infant “David replied, ‘I fasted and wept while the child was alive, for I said, “Perhaps the LORD will be gracious to me and let the child live.” But why should I fast when he is dead? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him one day, but he cannot ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

God Is At Your Door

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

God is at Your Door. Be prepared to serve him. Be prepared to listen to him.

Ding-dong! “Is anybody home?” What do you do when someone is at your door? It depends on who it is doesn’t it? If it’s a friend you will make your way quickly to the door to let him/her in. If it’s a stranger you probably won’t be so accommodating, at least not until you find out what that stranger ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Don’t Play Favourites Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 15, 2011

God doesn’t show favourites and neither should we

You Can Listen to the Full Sermon Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/practical-faith/ Message James 2:1-13 "Don't Play Favourites" Everyone wants to feel loved. Corporate leaders and the lowest paid workers. White collar, blue collar and unemployed. The oldest ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Sends Out The Twelve Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 15, 2011

Jesus Sends Out The Twelve - the challenge to evangelise. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: responsibility (vs 7) reliance (vs 8-10) repentance (vs 12) reward (vs 13) SERMON CONTENT: Ill: • Some people are naturally pessimists; • They would rather see the negative than the positive. • I like the story of the man and his dog were walking along the beach, • When they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Brethren

For Just A Little While

Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Aug 8, 2007

Because life is short, you shouldn’t be idle. Make the best use of your life in discovering and doing God’s purpose in these end times.

“Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered, and that my life is fleeing away.” - Psalm 39:4 Psalm 119:19 - “I am here on earth for just a little while.” (TEV) I. TO MAKE THE BEST USE OF YOUR LIFE, YOU MUST NEVER FORGET TWO TRUTHS: 1.Compared with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Makes A Church Ugly? Ephesus Pt 5 Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010

The problem with Ephesus is they were doing so much inside the walls they never went out. They were a “come-and-get-it” church and not a “go-and-get-them” church. This church saw their culture as something you stay away from.

“What Makes a Church Ugly?” Ephesus. Revelation 2:1-7 The world tries to get it right, but in all of its wisdom it can never measure up to the truth of God—it is all foolishness. LOVE is not a feeling to be lost—but it can be forsaken. LOVE causes us some great and full ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Everybody Has An Open Invitation To God's Love

Contributed by Charles Jones on Sep 3, 2011

The Church reminds the world today that Jesus is coming again and the world should get its house in order.

Everybody has an open invitation to God's love Have you ever invited anyone to dinner? One of the greatest compliments an individual can pay to another is to invite him/her home to dinner. The nature of our society is of such that we are selective about the calibre of persons we invite to our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Inn Hospitality"

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 30, 2014

This is a deeper look at the translation "no room for them in the inn." It is not about there not being enough "space for lodging' but turns to become more about there not being enough "hospitality" for Joseph, Mary, and Jesus.

“the inn hospitality” “And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7 (NKJV) Intro: There has been much deliberation and speculation over the whereabouts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Etiquette For Edification

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 2, 2018

Here are some things we can do to make church worship gatherings more up-building.

Introduction: A. We are taking a break this week from our sermon series on the life of Peter. 1. Today’s sermon is going to be one of the more unique sermons I have ever shared with you. 2. This sermon is going to be very topical and practical. 3. Rather than preaching on a chapter or paragraph, I ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Puts First Things First

Contributed by Edward Frey on Aug 6, 2002

The miracle of feeding the 5,000 underlines God’s grace as he provides for all our needs.

Prioritize. That’s what we’re all instructed to do in this busy world. As we make our lifestyles more convenient, the more demands we place on ourselves, and we find our lives become more frantic. So, we are called to prioritize – to convert our activities into a sort of Top 10 list -- picking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Easter: The Reason For Our Hope Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 24, 2019

Easter is the reason for our hope

April 21, 2019 – Easter Sunday Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Luke 24:1-12 Easter: The Reason for Our Hope It’s always a joy to gather on Easter. We come together to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord! Easter is a homecoming. Many people have come back to Eau Claire to be with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Benefits Of Generosity Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 19, 2016

When we give to the LORD's work we are blessed immediately with the joy of participating in something bigger than ourselves. We also look forward to eternal rewards as God gives to us rewards for the reach of our gift far beyond what would could imagine.

3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Denomination: *other