Sermons on Wolf Hall:

When The Kingdom Waited

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 11, 2002

Some of the "kingdoms" of our lives can wait until the things that are truly important are taken care of.

"When The Kingdom Waited" Scripture Text: II Sam. 12:13-23 This portion of scripture follows up the story in chapter 11 of the sin of adultery and then murder that David committed to take Bathsheba as his wife... As human beings if we were to put a grade of sinfulness we would have to rate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Zephaniah, Day Of Wrath Series

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Jul 17, 2002

Continuing a series on the minor Prophets

Continuing our series on the Minor Prophets, we come to the short book of Zephaniah, which means “the Lord hides.” As one great Bible commentator puts it, there is no hotter book in all the Old Testament. Zephaniah was a man that burned with the Spirit of God. Zephaniah was a prophet of the great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24, Zephaniah 3:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Games People Play

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

The authentic Christian doesn't play lame games

Games People Play Jonah 4:1-11 I hope you've enjoyed our study of Jonah these past few weeks as much as I have. I don't know about you, but I've related to Jonah's mistakes. When he tried to outrun God, I thought of times when I've been out of the Lord's will and resisted His Word. When He ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Promise Fulfilled

Contributed by James Jackson, Ii on Dec 13, 2000

What God promises He Fulfill

Printed Text Gen. 15:1-6; 17:17-21; 21:1-3 Introduction A. Stop the Bus A small boy riding a bus home from Sunday school was very proud of the card he had received, which had a picture and a caption that read: “Have Faith in God.” Then to his dismay the card slipped from his hand and fluttered ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Pride

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Aug 17, 2002

I talk about what pride is, how God feels about it, and what to do about it in our lives.

Dealing With Pride Intro: A minister received a Christmas card with a note in it from a lady in his congregation. He said she was very complimentary about his preaching, & compared him with Billy Graham. She finished by writing, "I think you are one of the really great preachers of all time." ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

In For The Long Haul

Contributed by John Barr on Sep 11, 2002

We are encouraged to be persistent in living for God, this offers helps to not give up.

In For the Long Haul Luke 18:1 “In June l955, Winston Churchill, who was then near the end of his life, was asked to give a commencement address at a British University. At this time he was physically infirm; he had to be helped to the podium. Then he held on to the podium for what seemed an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Not As Clean As You Think

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002

Based on the Dial commercial, you’re not as clean as you think, we take the congregation to a realization of our need to experience forgiveness. I have a powerpoint available with video clips, via email upon request.

From late-night, insomnia-driven infomercials to risque nude shower commercials, we are bombarded with the marketing mantra of cleaners claims as they try to siphon money out of our wallet. Listen to a few examples of these messages that have been rehearsed into our memory: New Ultra Clorox ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-21, 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Hold Up The Light

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jun 2, 2004

We must continue to hold up the light of Christ

Hold Up The Light Scripture Reference: John 1:4-9 (KJV) John 1:4-9 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 The same came for a witness, to bear ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004

A challenege to share your faith to a lost world in need of Christ.

All on the Altar – Becoming Fishers of Men Aug. 11, 2002 Matthew 4:19 and Luke 5:1-11 Sunday AM Intro: This morning I want to speak with you about something that all of us know as Christians that we are supposed to be doing, yet few of us, due to fear, ignorance, busyness, and other excuses and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Wise-And Other-Wise Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 14, 2004

#1 in Proverbs & Parables Series: An over-view of Proverbs describes 4 kinds of fools described in Proverbs.

Proverbs/Parables Series #1 Wise and Other-Wise by: K. Edward Skidmore Proverbs 1-2 DRAMA: Foundation of Sand by Susan & Ed Skidmore Would you buy a Jiffy Build Home? That’s the kind of question Jesus was asking in the Parable of the foolish builder. SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bible - God's Word, And God's Power

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jun 16, 2004

The Bible is highly underrated. Today we will see just how powerful it really is.

Galatians 1:11-24: The Bible – God’s Word, and God’s Power Last week I could see that Father’s Day was coming. All the advertisements in the paper told me that it was time for me to go out and buy a manly gift for my father. All week long, that’s what the newspapers have been telling you to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Best Of Both Worlds

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jul 3, 2004

Challenge to choose the worship and service to and of God - rather than the world.

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Joshua 24:15; I Kings 18:21; Luke 11:23; Luke 16:13. Jos 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

"Tears, Laughter, Astonishment"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 26, 2003

If we share Christ with a hopeless, scornful world we will be astonished by the results.

Mark 5:35-43 “Tears, Laughter, Astonishment” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Here Jesus comes face to face with normal attitudes and conduct in the event of a tragedy. While Jesus is still speaking to a crowd, one of Jairus’ servants ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:35-43

Denomination: United Methodist

The Purpose Of The Church- Fellowship Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 25, 2003

Is fellowship more than eating dounuts together? It is an important part of the mission of the church

INTRODUCTION  Last week we talked about the reason for having a purpose.  The Church needs to define its purpose; this must start from God’s word.  The first Purpose of the church that I we looked at last week was Worship.  Last week I said that I believe that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Great Gift Of Grace

Contributed by Rick Labate on Feb 19, 2003

A full understanding of God’s grace is the cure for our sometimes overwhelming guilt.

God’s Great Gift of Grace by Rick Labate In his book, My Tortured Conscience, Martin Weber writes, “He was a deeply committed Christian evangelist. Even in retirement he won many converts throughout the conference. Everyone spoke well of the gentle man. One cold and gray morning he put his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-24

Denomination: Adventist