Sermons on What Forgiveness Is Not:

Community Thanksgiving

Contributed by R Duane Gryder on Nov 16, 2000

This message is a thanksgiving for unity plus a call to unity in purpose to reach the lost.

Community Thanksgiving Service 2000 INTRODUCTION: I am Thankful to be the speaker I hope I will be Thankful after the sermon that I have not embarrassed my church or my self I am Thankful that we only elect presidents once every four years I am Thankful that teenagers will grow up ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Bobby O on Nov 25, 2000

This sermon is intended to expose Jesus as the Shepherd.

Introduction: Phillip Keller: A Shepherds Look at the 23 Psalms. He gives us four characteristics of a true Shepherd. I want to share three with you. [I] He is the sheep’s protector: Notice His tools (v.4) “Staff and rod they comfort me” 1.A sheep always had to be on the lookout for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Poor Brother

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 22, 2000

Our attitude toward soul-winning

LUKE 15:25-32 "A POOR BROTHER" * This whole chapter is a parable, but in three stories. * Lost sheep - represent lost sinners; * Lost coin - represents lost talents; * Lost son - represents lost fellowship. * Although three stories are involved, they all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger & Thirst After Righteousness Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 17, 2001

Fourth in a series of sermons on the Beatitudes - Developing Christian character

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger & Thirst After Righteousness INTRODUCTION · IN THE ANTARCTIC SUMMER OF 1908-9, SIR ERNEST SHACKLETON AND THREE COMPANIONS ATTEMPTED TO TRAVEL TO THE SOUTH POLE FROM THEIR WINTER QUARTERS. THEY SET OFF WITH FOUR PONIES TO HELP CARRY THE LOAD. WEEKS LATER, THEIR PONIES ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Does God Warn The Disobedient? (Rom. 11:1-10)

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 29, 2001

How Does God Warn the Disobedient? (Rom. 11:1-10)

How Does God Warn the Disobedient? (Rom. 11:1-10) People often insist that they should be given adequate warning before they are expected to behave in a certain way. Illustration: When I was a child I would protest vigorously if I was not given fair warning before receiving punishment. For ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heartbeat Of Hope

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 31, 2001

This is a devotional written for a local nursing home.

The Heartbeat of Hope 1 Peter 1:3-5 November 1999 Perry County Home Devotional Introduction A number of years ago, in a mental institution just outside Boston, Mass., a young girl known as "Little Annie" was locked in the dungeon. This institution was one of the more enlightened ones for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

It's Time To Stop Fighting And Start Living

Contributed by Richard Oliver on Jan 17, 2002

Emphasises that when we surrender to God He will help us overcome our enemies, even when we are the enemy.

It’s Time To Stop Fighting and Start Living Genesis 35:1-5 1And God said unto Jacob, Arise, go up to Bethel, and dwell there: and make there an altar unto God, that appeared unto thee when thou fleddest from the face of Esau thy brother. 2Then Jacob said unto his household, and to all that were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

Fishing 101

Contributed by Chad Ballard on Jan 31, 2002

How to be a "fisher of men".

Fishing 101 Matthew 4:18-22; Jeremiah 16:14-17 Rev. Chad H. Ballard Read Matt. 4:18-22 I have heard sermon after sermon in my lifetime based on the scripture, “Come and I will make you fishers of men.” And in my shallow thinking, I knew that the simplest meaning was that Jesus was calling His ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 16:14-17, Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Wedding Ceremony

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 30, 2001

This is a wedding ceremony for a small wedding in a informal situation.

WEDDING OF DAVID FRANKLIN AND JENNIFER CURTIS PROCESSIONAL MEANING OF MARRIAGE Ø We are here assembled in the presence of God to unite David and Jennifer in marriage. Ø The Bible teaches that marriage is to be a permanent relationship of one man and one woman freely and totally committed to each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Is With Us

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 18, 2021

If our greatest need had been military, God would have sent a soldier. If our greatest need had been justice, God would have sent a judge. If our greatest need had been legislation, God would have sent a politician. But, our greatest need was salvation and therefore God sent a Savior!

Matthew 1:20-23 NKJV “God With Us” The Bible teaches us that Mary and Joseph were a God-fearing couple. They were not perfect in any way, and yet God used them for His glory! Our lesson in St. Matthew begins at an Angel of the Lord that St. Luke lets us know is Gabriel, who after revealing to Mary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 23, 2022

An understanding the call of Abraham and the promise fulfilled is important to understanding the purpose of God in history. The culmination is in the fulness of time with coming of our Saviour Jesus Christ. Jesus came to make atonement the just for the unjust to bring us to God.

In Genesis chapter 12 God is dealing with a specific group of people. This is a change of emphasis. Genesis Chapters 1-11 God is dealing with man in general. God is the father of all mankind through Adam and though Noah. Because God is calling the descendants of Abraham and Israel to be set ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Isaac: The Child Of The Promise Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 30, 2022

Isaac is portrayed throughout his life as a man of faith like his father. When we read the account of Mount Moriah we do not specifically read the reaction of Isaac. But we get the idea. If Abraham is trusting God with this, then so would his son Isaac.

Abraham was a man of faith. God spoke to Abraham on numerous occasions. Five times in Genesis records Abraham building an altar to God. The Altar at Bethel The LORD appeared to Abram and said, “To your offspring I will give this land.” So he built an altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18, Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Baptist

1 Thessalonians 2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 8, 2022

To be an agent of Jesus in this life, we must be willing to faithful, gentle and sacrificial in our lives and expect people to take our actions for granted

This week we start the second oldest book in the New Testament as recorded in its publishing. We began with James on our year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-12, 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Call Unto Me Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 30, 2022

Prayer life. This is a very interesting practical subject but hard to practice, but the theory is very sweet to read and talk about it. Prayer is the only way to blessings.

Jeremiah 33:3 “Call Me” Greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ! This month, I am led by the Lord to meditate on the importance of the Prayer life. This is a very interesting practical subject but hard to practice, but the theory is very sweet to read and talk about it. Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On The Necessity For Pollination

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 29, 2022

The list of creatures that can pollinate is long and includes such insects as bees, flies, wasps, beetles, butterflies and moths.

Albert Einstein the German-born theoretical physicist once reputedly quoted: “If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would have only four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man.” Genesis 1:25 reminds us: “And God ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:20-23, Exodus 20:11, Hebrews 11:3