Sermons on Works And Words:

Giving Thanks

Contributed by Evelyn Weston on Oct 19, 2004

Thanksgiving C: We give thanks, not just for all the things God gives us, but because of who God is and who God has called us to be. Illustration from the Pilgrims.

Grace to you and peace, brothers and sisters in Christ— blessed by God, blessed to be a blessing. Amen Thanksgiving is here again— the beginning of the holiday season. Supposedly this is the end of fall, though there’s no doubt this year that winter is already here to stay. But Thanksgiving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas Tree, An Emblem Of The Passion And Victory Of Christ

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 22, 2004

The Christmas Tree is the cross of Christ, reminding us of His suffering and victory for our salvation.

(This sermon is prepared by Pastor Arturo Sangalang, my student in Central Bible College, as part of his course requirement in Bible Exposition) “He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sins.” I Peter 2:24 Introduction: As the months of "bers" started from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Purpose In Marriage

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 22, 2004

God has a purpose behind the institution of marriage. If you are going to have a happy marriage you should know this purpose.

(This sermon is prepared by Jolour Regencia, my student in Central Bible College, as part of her course requirement in Bible Exposition) “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh." (Gen. 2:24) Background: The Provision for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Realizing Something Is Missing

Contributed by Warren Napier on Nov 14, 2004

This sermon help one realize that if they feel something is missing in their life, they need to be born again.

Realizing Something is Missing John 3:1-7 There ia a way out. The first we hear about the new birth in scripture is recorded in John chapter three. This is a conversion between Jesus and a Jewish leader named Nicodemus. We have photographed in this chapter the conversation of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Madman Or God-Man?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Is Jesus really the Son of God?

Any day now Prime Minister Martin will be calling an election. As soon as that happens we will be bombarded with campaign messages from each party wanting to control the government. The thing about campaign speeches is that it’s often hard to pin down the candidates on what exactly it is they stand ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Noah: The Consequence Of Obedience

Contributed by Dana Chau on Nov 20, 2003

Experience the consequence of obedience to God

Sometime ago, I received an email titled, “Everything I need to know, I learned from Noah’s Ark.” Here are some of the lessons noted: 1. Don’t miss the boat. 2. Remember that we are all in the same boat. 3. Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the Ark. 4. Stay fit. When you’re 60 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-22

Denomination: *other

A Thankful Heart

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 25, 2003

We can follow the example of the one leper who returned to thank Jesus to help us this Thanksgiving to offer proper thanks to God and to be a person with a thankful heart.

THANKSGIVING 2003: A THANKFUL HEART LUKE 17:11-19 INTRODUCTION Governor Bradford made the following proclamation in 1623, 3 years after the Pilgrims settled at Plymouth; To all ye Pilgrims, Inasmuch as the great father has given us this year an abundant harvest of Indian corn, wheat, peas, squashes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Through The Eyes Of Angels Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 6, 2003

Sermon two in a series examining Christmas/Advent - Looking at Christmas through the eyes of the angels who brought the message.

Through the Eyes of Christmas Pt 2 Through the Eyes of Angels Luke 1:26-38 In our celebration of Advent we come now today to the story of the Angels of Advent. Four times during the Advent story Angels play a decisive part in the narrative of Messiah¡¦s coming. First with Zacharias, then Mary, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-28

Denomination: *other

Dealing With Discouragement

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

How Job dealt with discouragement

“Dealing with Discouragement” Job 1-2 Intro: Did you know that there are a lot of errors in the Bible? It’s true! A good example of this is in Genesis 3 - Satan comes to Eve, asks about the fruit, and says, “You will not surely die” - That was a lie! It was not true, but the lie is recorded in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reality Of Hell. Pt. 2

Contributed by James Stewart Jr. on Dec 17, 2003

This is a message that deals with Hell and its eternal reality. Brought in the Light and Love of Jesus Christ.

Intro: I am continuing the message on the Reality of Hell. This is a message that deals with the things that will be for those that chose not to ask Jesus into their hearts and to forgive their sins. Luke 16:25 says, “25 But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime received thy good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Hebrews 10:30-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christmas Hope

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 30, 2003

Is Christmas a blooper or is it a true hope for everybody worldwide, looking for the Return of the King?

The Christmas Hope By Pastor Andrew Chan I got this “Church bulletin bloopers” from reading the Readers’ Digest: • “The cost for attending the Fasting and Prayer Conference includes meals.” • “Morning sermon: Jesus walks on the water. Evening sermon: Searching for Jesus.” • Scouts are saving ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, Isaiah 35:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Home Alone!?

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 1, 2005

Christmas Eve Devotional; Jesus is "God with us."

HOME ALONE!? Matthew 1:22-23 S: Christmas Eve C: God’s Presence Th: Holy Responses to God Pr: JESUS IS “GOD WITH US”. Kw: Truths The ____ truth is… 1. We are far more precious to God than we imagined. 2. We have more to celebrate than we thought. 3. We are never really alone. PA: How is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Believers Are The Lord's Crown Of Splendor

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 5, 2005

CHRISTMAS 2(B) - Believers are the Lord’s crown of splendor as the church is clothed with righteousness and then this righteousness is to brightly shine.

BELIEVERS ARE THE LORD’S CROWN OF SPLENDOR (Outline) ISAIAH 61:10-62:3 - January 2, 2005 - CHRISTMAS 2 INTRO: The basics of life, in the Lord’s eyes, are simply food and clothing. Having food and cloth-ing we are to be content. In our nation not very many are too concerned about food ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Trusting God Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 19, 2005

Faith is more than believeing. It is acting on what we believe and trusting that God will do what He says he will do, even in the area of our finances.

Trusting God Proverbs 3:1-10 The New Year has come and we made our resolutions. Promises to be better, promises to do things, promises, promises, promises. As for me and my house, we have resolved to Trust God more. When our son Matt was a toddler, washing his hair was always a problem. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Must Be Crazy

Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Jan 19, 2005

People understand "crazy" in different ways. We label others as "crazy" for being eccentric or mean or insane or different. God is "crazy" because he loves humanity too much, something that does not make sense.

God Must Be Crazy! Hosea 11:1-11 At this stage in my life I believe that God is crazy. Some of you reading this will say to me, “You are crazy for saying such things about God.” I will answer you by saying that if you do not think so after reading this sermon then you are the one who is crazy. In ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Adventist