Sermons on Wrapping Paper:

God's Providence

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 25, 2002

God is intimately involved in the universe, creation, and your life.

God’s Involvement in the World- Providence November 16, 2002 How involved do you believe God is in the world and in all creation? I, for one, believe that God is very involved in the universe, creation, and in my life. And you might imagine that to be a common belief or understanding, among ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3, Colossians 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Of The Living

Contributed by William Mouser on May 16, 2005

In Jesus’ confrontation with the Sadducees concerning the resurrection, Jesus shows from the Sadducees own Biblical authorities that God has always been the God of the Living, not the dead.

Matt. 22:23-33, Lk 20:27-40, Mk 12:18-27 The event in today’s gospel lesson actually occurred within three days of Jesus crucifixion. Therefore, you would think this lesson appropriate for some Sunday during near the end of Lent, or during passion week. But, its subject matter makes it entirely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Fish And The Loaves

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 24, 2002

A sermon for the 11th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 13 Jesus and the loaves and fish

11th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 13 Matthew 14: 13-21 "The Fish and the Loaves" 13* ¶ Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a lonely place apart. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. 14* As he went ashore he saw a great throng; and he ...read more

Scripture: John 6:8-9, John 6:9

Denomination: Lutheran

Expecting The Unexpected

Contributed by Kim Gilliland on Oct 18, 2000

Do not be surprised because I tell you that you must all be born again.

Do not be surprised because I tell you that you must all be born again. The wind blows wherever it wishes; you hear the sound it makes, but you do not know where it comes from or where it is going. It is like that with everyone who is born of the Spirit. John 3:7-8 FATHERS' DAY CARDS Last week, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

What Is Our Vision For This Year?

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

It seems that most Christians settle for a good life, but God has given us a great purpose in a Great Commission.

WHAT SHALL WE DO? WHAT IS OUR VISION FOR THIS YEAR? This is it... ACTS 1:8 I watched the longest baseball game in postseason history this week. The Yankees and the Red Sox battled it out for 14 innings. The teams played back-to-back marathon games that totaled 26 innings almost 11 hours -- ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Everlasting Father, Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Dec 21, 2004

As my EVERLASTING FATHER, Jesus gives me acceptance and approval.

Who Is This Jesus? Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace Isaiah 9:6 December 18/19, 2004 Don Jaques THESIS: Jesus the Messiah lives up to his title of everlasting father by caring for us and training us in the ways of righteousness, and the title of prince of peace by making us whole again through ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Records Our Every Word And Every Thought In Our Daily Lives

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 27, 2011

Would we live our life differently if every conversation and every thought we ever had was being heard by Pastor?

The first cell phone I had several years ago was big and bulky...some of you might of had one....big battery and you carried it like a suitcase. Then years later the pocket size came along... Before I discovered that my cell phone had a lock screen button I would accidentally dial the last number ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Downsizing Part 3: The Halliburton

Contributed by Travis Voeltz on Sep 27, 2019

Today is part 3 in our series. It was originally going to be 4 parts, but I downsized…

Open Today is part 3 in our series. It was originally going to be 4 parts, but I downsized… In part 1 we talked about having faith in worldly possessions is like using a wet paper sack…the bottom is going to fall out. In part 2 we talked about having confidence in ourselves, or in the flesh, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

A Few Good Men Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 21, 2013

God is looking for a few good men to lean on him; lead like him; and learn to love as he does.

1. Men ARE from Mars and Women ARE from Venus – Communication Issues a. I heard a story that seems appropriate to the subject. A woman visited an attorney and was fed up with her husband and wanted a divorce, and she says to the attorney, ‘I wish to file for a divorce’. He says, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sons Of Thunder Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 14, 2022

Who gave James and John the "label" "Sons of Thunder"... and what can that mean to us as Christians?

Four men were playing golf one afternoon, and were approaching the 4th hole when suddenly the sky turned ominously dark, and it began thunder and rain. The men rushed to a gazebo for shelter. But just then, a bolt of lightning hit the long, nearby chain-link fence and lit it up like a neon ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is So Special About This Child's Birth

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 21, 2010

Thoousands of Hymns sung celebrating His Birth.What is so special about Him and His birth?

What is so special about this Child that countless songs have been sung celebrating His birth? Who is He? I. “A Son is given” a. Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Legalization Of Drugs Won't Usher In A Utopian State

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Apr 4, 2010

Legalization Of Drugs Won't Usher In A Utopian State

In an article on dope legalization appearing in the 2/28/95 edition of the Diamondback, one of the paper's columnists abandoned sound conservative principles for the drug-induced hallucinations of libertarianism. While sounding wonderful and imminently logical on paper, many of these ideas ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Is What It Is

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Mar 12, 2012

The Bible stands the test of time.

It is, what it is Intro: The bible 1: God’s word a) infallible b) the truth c) the answer to every and any question Point: Scripture is the language God speaks to his children, communication is always up and there is always a crystal clear signal. Many throughout history have tried to ...read more

Denomination: Other

Unlocking The Ancient Secrets Of The Prayer Shawl Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 29, 2011

The prayer shawl (Tallit) was a piece of clothing designed by God for God’s People to remind them of God’s Commandments which lead to Godly living.

Unlocking The Ancient Secrets of the Prayer Shawl (1 of 2) September 18, 2011 FBC Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Last month a 15 year-old punk from Syracuse, NY was sentenced to 2 years in juvenile detention for assaulting and robbing a 73 year-old man. 1 The boy ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 15:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

Unify- Clothed In Love Series

Contributed by David Spiegel on Feb 25, 2015

Part 3 in the "Unify" series we explore how christian unity and forgiveness only works if genuine love for on another practiced.

Today is the last of our three part series I’m calling “Unify” We talked about “Unify” under covenant and “Unify” forgiveness over blame. Colossians 3:12-14(NIV) Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God