Sermons on Worldly Christians:

Funeral Outline Series

Contributed by Wayne Doyle on Jul 10, 2003

This is for young pastors conducting their first Funeral. Fill in the blanks. it will be well received by the family for a christian Man/Woman

Name of Deceased ________________________ A CELEBRATION Open with “Amazing Grace” Pre recorded CD, Cassette, or a live Solo. Today we come together to celebrate the life of ______________________. First and foremost _________ was a loving, caring, giving ………………… Wife…. Mother ….Daughter… ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope For Tomorrow, Strength For Today

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 11, 2003

A funeral message, explaining what Jesus meant by calling Himself "the resurrection and the life", and how that comforts us in time of loss.

Opening Remarks: One day a father and his daughter were out for a leisurely drive in the country. It was a hot summer day and the windows were rolled down. Suddenly the daughter began screaming and fidgeting in her seat. A bee had just flown inside the car through the open window. This would not ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21-26, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants You To Be Fat! Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 12, 2003

God loves a FAT Man! One who is FAITHFUL, ACCOUNTABLE AND TRUSTWORTHY. Main Points and Title for this sermon were inspired by a sermon from William Wilmore, Jr. God Loves a Fat Man.

God Wants You To Be FAT! The Parable of the Talents) Matthew 25:14–30 INTRODUCTION • The Players in the Parable: The Master represents Christ while the servants represent us (Christians). • When Jesus ascended into heaven, he was like a man traveling to another country. • He did not leave us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following The Sheppard (Part 1 Of 6)

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003

The baggage counter of life is located in the mind. As we rise to meet the day we pick up dozens of extra burdens.

# 1 in Series Following the Sheppard Psalms 23 Ps 23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"There's Got To Be More!”

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003

When we experience the manifest presence of God we are changed deep in our life forever. All though Saul knew about God, he came to fully experience and KNOW God on the road to Damascus.

“There’s Got To Be More!” Acts 9:1-6 Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sweep Around Your Own Front Door

Contributed by Robert Mckenzie on Jul 12, 2003

Before you judge someone else you had better judge yourself first.

Sweep Around Your Own Front Door… Matthew 7:1-5 1 Do not judge so that you will not be judged. 2 For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. 3 Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5, Proverbs 28:3-28

Denomination: Baptist

God Has An Open Door

Contributed by James May on Jul 13, 2003

John saw and open door into Heaven. Jesus has swung wide the door to Heaven for all who do as John did and "Come Up Hither".

GOD HAS AN OPEN DOOR FREEDOM! Isn’t that a wonderful sounding word? The full meaning of freedom is more than we can comprehend and often taken for granted until freedom is lost. Words can never describe the wonderful feeling of being set from bondage that limits our ability to enjoy life to the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Yearning To Breathe Free

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 14, 2003

We yearn to be free. In Christ we can be transformed from a slave mentality, we can become agents of liberation, and we can come forth from self-imposed bondages. For Transfiguration Sunday and for Black History Month; uses poems (not replicated here)

The plan of God is that all should be free. All free. Free from the things that keep us from what God intends us to be. Free from oppression, free from hostility. Most of all, free from sin and death. That is the ultimate plan of God. We who have yearned to breathe free have not been ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44, Ecclesiastes 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

What Is True Love In Christ

Contributed by Edward Tatro on Jul 14, 2003

Explains what love is.

What Is True Love In Christ? by: Bishop Edward L. Tatro, Jr My brothers and sisters please take a moment and pray with me. Oh Lord, cleanse the thoughts of my mind and anoint my lips and heart that I may teach Your Word according to your Will. Amen. Webster’s Dictionary defines the word Love: ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 8:6-7

Denomination: Anglican

The Importance Of Making A Decision Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 14, 2003

This account of the decision that Pilate made concerning Jesus has much to that it may be saying to us about decision making.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 64 “The Importance of Making a Decision” Luke 23:1-25 Jesus had just emerged at dawn from his religious trial before the Sanhedrin in which his admission that he was the Son of God had enraged the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Not Over React

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

One Italian man became so frustrated with his wife’s badgering that he had himself arrested just to have one night’s peace in a jail cell. However, ten minutes after being securely locked away for the night because of pretending to be publicly intoxicated

Avoid Over-reacting to Provocations (James 1:19) We all have a tendency to over react when provoked. Some have more difficulty than others controlling their emotions. Illustration: One Italian man became so frustrated with his wife’s badgering that he had himself arrested just to have one night’s ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming A Kind Person

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Practical direction for real life found in Deuteronomy. In our day, we need guidance and to have the responsibilities of kindness defined.

As I looked for a theme that unified some of the commands of Deut. 22-25, the word that seemed to do it was kindness. What is kindness? Goodwill. Consideration. Thougtfulness. Gentleness Concern. Thinking of the consequences to others; thinking of the impact of our words and actions upon others, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Help Resolve Conflicts With Difficult People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Conflict resolution is exemplified in Acts 15 by James and the apostles.

ILlustration: Many people find themselves stuck in ruts unable to find a way out of their conflicts. Millions in North America suffer from depression because they are unable to properly channel their feelings of anger, resentment and frustration.Unconsciously, people take out their exasperation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Discipline Yourself For The Purpose Of Godliness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Percentage of American’s who own running shoes but don’t run: 87% Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness for it is profitable for all things, not only in this life but also in the life to come. (I Tim 4:7,8)

How to Discipline Yourself for Godliness (I Tim 4:7,8) The Lord gives wisdom, love and eternal life that transcends human understanding (Prov. 3:5,6) The closer we are to the Shepherd the farther away is the wolf. Many people are willing to discipline themselves to be more beautiful, to get a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Should I Love Those Who Badmouth, Abuse, Or Criticize Me?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why Should I Love Those Who Badmouth, Abuse, or Criticize Me? I Cor. 13:4-7

Why Should I Love Those Who Badmouth, Abuse, or Criticize Me? Quote: Love overlooks a fault. (I Cor. 13:4-7) We are living at time when the rhetoric of debate, criticism and verbal abuse is rising to a fever pitch. Many people think that criticisms are a normal part of American life with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational