Sermons on Where Art Thou:

Matthew's Puzzling Conversion

Contributed by William Mouser on Jun 6, 2005

Matthew’s puzzling and sudden following of Jesus is not so puzzling if we attend to Matthew’s profession, his Levitial upbringing, and his recognition of Jesus as the one about whom Hosea prophesied.

Matthew’s Puzzling Conversion Psalm 50 or 50:7-15, Hosea 5:15-6:6, Romans 4:13-18, Matthew 9:9-13 Last Sunday, I had occasion to mention the California coastal city named Laguna Beach. I mentioned Laguna Beach as an example of Jesus’ parable at the end of the sermon on the Mount, the part about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

This We Believe: " The Holy Spirit" Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity.

This We Believe— I Believe in the Holy Spirit Acts 1: 1-11 Walking through the bookstore one day, I turn the corner and the title of a book captures my attention. If you want to know what is on the minds of people, go to the bookstore and see what books are displayed in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

What's In A Name Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

God calls us by name.

Abraham: What’s In a Name? Genesis 17:1-8, 15-16 Reader’s Digest is full of interesting little tid-bits of information—some enlightening, some challenging, but most always, funny. They appear at the end of articles as little slices of life that readers have submitted in hopes of being ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Test Of Faith Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

We will all one day face the most difficult challenge of our lives as we face the test of faith.

Heroes of Faith: Abraham The Test of Faith Genesis 12:1-14 Introduction We want to close this series of sermons on the life of Abraham with the most famous story arising from his life—that of the sacrifice of his son, Isaac. I need to remind you that Abraham had been promised a son through ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

What God Wants Us To Do Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jun 13, 2005

This describes the three purposes of our salvation- trust, oobedience and love. It also shows how love gives birth to the other two

The Christian Life Luke 10:25-37 What Does God Want Us to Do? What is the purpose of a sock factory? If you said to make socks, you are wrong. The purpose of a sock factory is to make money. What is the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Houdini Lives!

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jun 14, 2005

Mercy triumphs over judgement ~ or it should!

HOUDINI LIVES ~ OR MERCY TRIUMPHS OVER JUDGEMENT! LUKE 7: 36~ 47 1. Introduction: It seems God just loves to show mercy whereas all too often our natural inclination is to show judgement. I guess my biggest act of mercy was rescuing a mouse that the cat brought in through the cat flap. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-47

Living By The Book Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

The value that comes from knowing God has a good and gracious purpose for our lives.

Living By the Book Jeremiah 29:11-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Today we begin our Forty Days of Purpose. We have been talking about it and preparing for it for weeks. Tomorrow many of you will start the coordinated reading ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Your Father Smile Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Worship as enjoying and bring joy to God--the purpose for which we were made.

Making Your Father Smile Ephesians 1:3-14 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: One of golf’s most interesting moments came in the 1870’s when a Scotchman came to America to promote the new game. To publicize the effort, his company ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Believers Birthday Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 23, 2005

Series on assurance inspired by What every Christian Ought to Know by Adrian Rogers and Saved without a Doubt by John Macarthur

SERMON SERIES: “Blessed Assurance” SERMON #1: “The Believer’s Birthday” SERMON TEXT: I John 5:13 (Series inspired by “What every Christian Ought to Know” by Adrian Rogers and “Saved without a Doubt” by John Macarthur) OPENING JOKE: “IF I CAN’T BE GOOD ENOUGH” Little Billy, caught in mischief, was ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overflow Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 29, 2005

We can overflow with the life of Jesus to others. Our problem is that we don’t want to pay the price to have an overflow.

When I was I high school, my mom was ill for an extended time. My brothers were out of the house and my dad and I had to fend for ourselves. Sometimes we’d cook. But that got old. So, we’d go out to eat. One of the places we went was a small little diner run by an African-American couple. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Birthmarks Of A Believer (C) Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 22, 2005

Series inspired by What every Christian Ought to Know by Adrian Rogers and Saved without a Doubt by John Macarthur

Sermon Series: “Blessed Assurance” Sermon #3: “Birthmarks of a Believer (C)” Text: I John 5:13 INTRODUCTION: Welcome to week 4 of a 5 week study on how to be assured of our salvation. QUOTE: Remember that I have been stressing the point that faith alone saves – but faith that saves will never ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In God Do We Trust?

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jul 26, 2005

This is a sermon on what happens when we begin to trust in God.

In God we trust? 7/25/2005 Proverbs 3:5-6 I have a riddle for you. What words do we share on a daily basis without even opening our mouths? In God we trust. Those are the words that you will find in all of our current currency. Our money may ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 3:5-7, Isaiah 26:3-4

Denomination: *other

From A Mustard Seed

Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006

On the occasion of a weekend conference for training men in worship, this sermon challenges the men to expect God’s blessing on their small beginning.

Psalm 92, Ezekiel 31:1-6,10-14, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Mark 4:26-34 From a mustard seed One things that grabs the attention of St. Athanasius parishioners today is the presence of all these men in our fellowship for the Lord’s worship on the Sunday morning. To those of you here this morning from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Available For Liberation

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 8, 2006

To be effective as peacemakers in a warlike time, we must have a healthy self-doubt, we must understand God’s concern for justice, and we must use what is available to us, no matter how small. Reworking for Montgomery Hills Baptist Church of a message do

There is an old saying here in Washington that nothing ever happens in August. Government people head off on vacation to the beaches, to the mountains, or to beautiful downtown Crawford, so there is nobody to make things happen. So, it is said, nothing ever happens in August. Of course that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Desperation, Faith And Love

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 10, 2006

In the life of Christ we see desperation, faith and love.

INTRO.- ILL.- A lady wrote a letter to Dear Abby. “Dear Abby, I am 44 years old and would like to meet a man my age with no bad habits. Signed, Rose. Abby replied: ‘Dear Rose: So would I.’” Could that be called desperation? If any woman or man is trying to find a mate that has no bad habits, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ