Sermons on Wellbeing:

The Fruit Of The Spirit- Joy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 24, 2006

Joy is something that too many of us are missing out on in life.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever been around a person who no matter what is going on around them, seem to be calm and peaceful? • These people seem to have something that is special about them. • As you look at them, you wish that you could deal with life’s problems with the same ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Door Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 25, 2005

Jesus is the way into the fold and He calls us by name to follow.

I AM THE GATE JOHN 10 VERSES 1-10 I don’t know about you but I cannot tell one sheep from another. If I look at a flock of sheep all I see are sheep. But the shepherd when he looks sees not a flock but individual sheep. Each one is different to him, distinct. Each one he will tell you has a ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Firstfruits Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

4th in series on what Pentecost means. It was also called the Day of Firstfruits, and this shows that we become the offering to God.

Acts 1:12-14, 2:1-4 – Firstfruits Today we are continuing to look at the festival of Pentecost, from the eyes of a 1st-century Jewish Christian. The Acts 2 Pentecost changed the world, but since all the early converts were Jewish, what did the holiday mean to them? We looked at the idea ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Can Even Use Governments Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

2nd of series based on Galatians 4:4 - why Jesus came when He did. This one shows the time was right POLITICALLY - God used the Roman system. God is the Way-Maker!

Acts 14:26-27 – God Can Even Use Governments A young African boy listened intently as the missionary teacher explained why Christians give presents to each other on Christmas Day: “Because it’s an expression of our joy over the birth of Jesus and our love for one another”. When Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Others

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Jun 26, 2006

A look at the two brothers in the Parable of the Prodigal Son to show how we often think of our own selfish desires instead of others.

Others by Dan Mahan Luke 15: 32 “We had to celebrate this happy day. For your brother was dead and has come back to life! He was lost, and now he is found!” The text today is a familiar story. Most of us have heard many sermons about this text. Today we are going to look at it in a different ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Sharing The Sorrow Of God Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jul 15, 2006

Examination of the second BE-Attitude: Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

PURSUING HAPPINESS : Sharing the Sorrow of God Matthew 5:4 and 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 1. Last Sunday we commenced an 8 week journey through the Beatitudes that will take us up till the end of August. 2. Just a few reminders about this passage which forms the opening statements of Jesus’ Sermon on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: United Methodist

A Shepherd's View Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2006

A first person sermon to start the series on Psalm 23 from a Shepherd’s view.

First Baptist Church August 6, 2006 Psalm 23:1-6 Shalom!! My name is Yoseph ben Benyamin. I am from the land of Palestine and I’m a shepherd. It is an honor for a man of my occupation to be allowed to stand here and speak with you today. You see in my nation shepherding is not looked upon with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How Far Can You Carry Your Wife?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 18, 2007

On this Father’s Day, how far can husbands carry their wives’ interests first and foremost in their hearts?

How Far Can You Carry Your Wife? Ephesians 5:25-33 June 17, 2007 As I begin the message this morning, I need to come clean with you. I need to be up front and honest. I read in a preaching journal this week about Brian Gray, a pastor in Denver Colorado, who suggested that the Father’s Day ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Methodist

Our Heavenly Father

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 18, 2007

When we pray, we see the Father’s love (the basis of our prayer), the Father’s control (our assurance), and the Father’s heart (our goal in life).

The Lord’s Prayer we recite is a prayer Jesus taught His disciples. • It is not His prayer to God but a prayer meant for us. • Jesus need not have to pray “forgive us our sins” for He had no sins. In the Scriptures, the longest prayer of Jesus is found in John 17. • This prayer was made just ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do You See The Light? Series

Contributed by Adam Couchman on Jun 18, 2007

John 9 is a compelling chapter in John’s Gospel. The healing of the man born blind confronts us with our own spiritual blindness. As we read, we are confronted with the same question that Jesus presents him, "Do you believe in the Son of Man?" Jesus, the

John presents his gospel in much the same way that a lawyer presents evidence in a kind of divine trial. He compels his “jury” to make a decision for themselves about Jesus – “do you believe or not?” The gospel is often divided into two sections – the Book of Signs (chapters 1-12) and the Book of ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Anglican

The Forgiveness Wager

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Jun 28, 2007

Asks listeners to identify with four characters who will challenge the current state of their faith.

The Forgiveness Wager Luke 5:17-26 This is a great story for challenging your faith by identifying with some of the characters. Am I most like the optimistic friend, willing to go to great lengths and inconvenience to help a friend get in front of Jesus because I’m confident it’ll make a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Mennonite

Living Beyond Being Down And Out (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by Danny Pinksen on Jul 2, 2007

The Bible does offer great advice and instruction on how to deal with and overcome many of life’s everyday challenges including being down and out.

Living Beyond the “Down and Out” II (Advice adapted from Rick Warren’s “God’s Answers to Life’s Difficult Questions”) {DVD – Laughter is Contagious} [ILLUS: “Laughter Really is the Best medicine” states Sue Casiglia – Lets look at some highlights from her study: > The affect of laughter on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Holiness

He Will Be Called The Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Isaiah 9:6-7 #5

“HE WILL BE CALLED… THE PRINCE OF PEACE” Isaiah 9:6-7 When I say the word “peace” what is the first thing that comes to your mind? What do you think of? Like most important words, “peace” has become all things to all people. One picture some of you might have is a picture of a loving mother ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fit To Be Tied Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 14, 2008

Exposition of the last chapter of Nehemiah regarding his righteous indignation at the failure of the people to maintain faith convictions while he was away for some ten years

Text: Nehemiah 13:1-31, Title: Fit to be Tied, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/17/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Imagine that you poured your life into a business. Spent forty-plus years starting, building, and spurring that company on to greatness. You made the Fortune 500 list. You outgrew four building ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Welcoming The King

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 11, 2008

Those who welcome Jesus as King must also learn to trust Him with their future.

Palm Sunday: Welcoming the King! Text: Matt. 21:1-17 [also see Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:29-44; and John 12:12-19] Intro: The account of what is often called the Triumphal Entry on Palm Sunday is found in all four Gospels. It is in Matt. 21, Mark 11, Luke 19, and John 12. It is a very important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God