Sermons on World Outreach:

Washing The Disciples Feet - An Acted Parable

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 16, 2001

The washing of the disciples’ feet by Jesus was his way of teaching them humility in serving others, a dramatised parable of his submission to death, an anticipation of the Cross and the Empty Tomb abd a message for us today.

WASHING THE DISCIPLES’ FEET - AN ACTED PARABLE On the night before His Passion Jesus spoke some wonderfully prophetic words: "You do not realise now what I am doing, but later you will understand" (John 13:7). These are the words of Jesus addressed to His disciples. The scene is the room in ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom In Christ - A Declaration Of Independence

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 18, 2001

Today we will be studying Romans chapter 7 and chapter 8:1-4. Paul in these verses writes what could be called a Christians Declaration of Independence. In these verse Paul declares that in Christ we have been set free from three things.

A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE (FREEDOM IN CHRIST) INTRODUCTION Did you all see some fireworks last night? I really enjoy watching fireworks and my favorite place to watch them is in Virginia. While living in Yorktown, Virginia each 4th of July we would go to watch fireworks at the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walk In God's Promises

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 19, 2001

Like Father Abraham we walk in God’s promises

“Father Abraham had many sons.” How many of the young people here this morning know that song? The song “Father Abraham” is one our children love to sing. I am sure we will sing it once or twice this week during vacation Bible school. In addition to singing about Father Abraham there are some ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-9, 2 Kings 4:11

Denomination: Lutheran

Where The Action Is.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 2, 2001

This sermon is on prayer and the need to work together based on Moses, Aaron & Hur in the battle with the Amelekites.

Where The Action Is 9:30 2/14/93 Exodus 17:8-15 Psalm 20:1-9 2 Tim 2:1-7 .ls2 TOBY Lord, we pray that You would hear our prayer right now. Descend upon us by the power of your Holy Spirit and free us from ourselves, that we may truly ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Got Your Back!

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 6, 2001

When you feel as if the devil has knocked you down for the last time, Isaiah reminds us that God has our back!

GOD’S GOT YOUR BACK! ISAIAH 59:19-21 (Deut 20:1-4) I’ve got a message for those of you who have ever found yourself in the midst of trouble… I’ve got a message for those of you who have found yourself in the midst of problems… In the midst of circumstances… I’ve got a message for those of you who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:19-21, Deuteronomy 20:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tenth Leper

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 6, 2001

We ought to live and worship and serve in such a way that our lives become a Te Deum of gratitude to God!

The Tenth Leper Scripture Reading: Luke 17:11-19 Text: Luke 17:17 A man stood writing at the post office counter one day when an older man shuffled up to him with a postcard in his hand. “Sir,” the older man said, “would you please address this postcard for me?” The first man gladly consented, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Luke 17:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

America Is Killing God!

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jul 10, 2001

AMERICA IS KILLING GOD! ARE YOU GOING TO LET THEM?

The Beginning of The End ========================= AMERICA IS KILLING GOD AND NO ONE CARES! Harsh statement? Perhaps...but quite true! It all started with on lone lady by the name of Madeline O’Hare! In 1962, Madeline Murray O’Hare worked tirelessly to have pray banned from public schools. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:26, Jeremiah 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ears To Hear, Eyes To See Series

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Jul 17, 2001

An exposition of Amos and John points us to Christ who gives us ears to hear and eyes to see.

Appropriating the Prophetic Word The 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) July 15, 2001 Amos 7:7-17; John 10:25-37 COMPLICIT IN OUR OWN FAILED PERCEPTION "We never saw violence or hatred in [our son] until the last moments of his life when we watched helplessly with the rest of the world." ...read more

Scripture: John 10:23-37, Amos 7:7-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Am I Prepared For The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 20, 2001

The Apostle Paul encourages proper preparation for those who desire to receive the Lord’s Supper

The man flew airplanes in the war against Viet Nam. He was a pilot for Delta for almost 30 years. A year and a half ago he flew a small plane into Tulsa to pick me up so that we could fly together to a District Mission Board meeting in Milwaukee. When his plane was refueled and we stowed my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Questions In The Night Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 20, 2001

We find a man who comes to Jesus at night to wrestle with a great question of life

INTRODUCTION  Today we continue on our journey with Jesus. Last week we spent time with Jesus as he opened His public ministry with a miracle at a wedding in Cana of Galilee.  After the wedding, Jesus along with His mother, brothers and disciples (John 2:12) traveled down to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Passing On A Heritage Of Faith Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 24, 2001

An examination of Amram and Jochebed’s faith reveals two principles about faith and the application of passing on a hertiage of faith.

A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 1 “Passing On A Heritage of Faith” Exodus 1 – 2:9 Dr. John R. Hamby This morning we are going to begin a study of the life of Moses. For many of the older generation the mere ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

: "How To Plant Eternal Seeds Of Charity In The Course Of Our Daily Lives.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 3, 2001

Year C. The tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Luke 12: 32-40 (32-48), August 12th, 2001 Title: “How to plant eternal seeds of charity in the course of our daily lives.”

Year C. The tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Luke 12: 32-40 (32-48), August 12th, 2001 Title: “How to plant eternal seeds of charity in the course of our daily lives.” Jesus is pictured as giving instruction to his disciples as he is journeying toward Jerusalem. The material in this section comes from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-48

Denomination: Lutheran

Pergamum Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 11, 2001

It was a church with a bad environment. Its virtues were perseverence in an evil environment but it is reproved for its tolerance of wrong doctrine and heretics.

The Letter to the Church at Pergamum Rev. 2: 12-17 Introduction: We started to look at the letters written to the Seven Churches in Asia as a series. Let us just refresh our memory on the seven churches. BACKGROUND 1) Ephesus Rev. 2:1-7 It was an orthodox church, with good works, patience, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus On Anger Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 21, 2002

What does Jesus have to say about anger?

INTRODUCTION  After spending 3-1/2 hours enduring the long lines, surly clerks and insane regulations at the Department of Motor Vehicles, I stopped at a toy store to pick up a gift for my son. I brought my selection - a baseball bat - to the cash register. "Cash or charge?" the clerk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"God Provides.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 23, 2002

March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Title: “God provides.”

March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Title: “God provides.” This story of the miraculous provision of water in the midst of the desert follows on a similar story of the miraculous ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran