Sermons on 3 We Have The Deli:

Let It Be...

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Dec 1, 2001

First Sermon in an Advent Series. Focussing on Mary’s encouter with the Angel Gabriel when she first learned of her role in God’s plan for the incarnation.

Welcome to the beginning of the church year. For two thousand years, this has been recognized as the beginning of the calendar... we begin the season of Advent with a season of waiting or anticipation of a great thing which is to come. Remember the Heinz Ketchup commercial with the Carly Simon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Baptist

Episodevi: Return Of The Jedi Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 30, 2005

All those who believe in Jesus can look forward to a happy ending and new beginning.

“Return of the Jedi”, the sixth and final episode of the Star Wars series, is a movie of happy endings and new beginnings. Darth Vader finally dies, not as a villain, but as a hero because he returns to his Jedi roots and destroys the evil emperor in the final act of his life. The end of the evil ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

A Creative Minority

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

It was a very small minority which saved the Hebrew nation...it's prophets, like Amos, Hosea, Micah, Isaiah, Jeremiah. It was its singers in the Psalms, it was the group of the righteous who looked for the redemption of Israel. Their faith in God was the

A CREATIVE MINORITY GENESIS 18:32 There was a biologist who once did an experiment with "processional caterpillars." On the rim of a clay pot that held a plant, he lined them up so that the leader was head to head with the last caterpillar. The tiny creatures circled the rim of the pot for a full ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:32

Present PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore and understand God's plan of restoration, judgement, and promise of hope as depicted in Jeremiah 29:4-14.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving deep into the book of Jeremiah, specifically verses 29:4-14. This passage speaks about God's plan of restoration, His judgement on the nations, and His promise of hope. In the words of C.S. Lewis, "Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-14

Topics: Judgement

Two Stories, Two Men

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Jun 27, 2001

The message of salvation enriches our lives.

TWO STORIES, ONE RESPONSE “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought the field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Holiness

God Watch

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Feb 11, 2010

Message about Transfiguration Sunday

02-22-09 God Watch Mark 9:1-12 Man climbs to top of a mountain Is God really up here? “God, what should I do with my life?” “Feed the hungry, strive for justice, work for peace.” “Oh, I was just testing to see if you are real.” “So was I.” Have you had mountain top experiences? I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Close Encounters Series

Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 13, 2012

This is not a full text sermon...it is an approach to the text; think of it as seed for a sermon.

Upon reading today's text the first thing that springs to mind, quite honestly, is Erich von Daniken's 1968 book, "Chariots of the Gods?," and the several hours of my life that I will never get back for having watched so many of those late night documentaries on the History Channel about UFO's and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctuary Consecration

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 23, 2018

THIS MESSAGE IS FOR CHRISTIAN LEADERS, CHRISTIAN MINISTERS, PASTORS, CHRISTIANS, BIBLE TEACHERS, PRAYER CELL LEADERS, PART TIME CHRISTIAN WORKERS, EVANGELISTS, BIBLE COLLEGE TEACHERS, PREACHERS AND ALL CHRISTIAN WORKERS:

SANCTUARY CONSECRATION! THIS MESSAGE IS FOR CHRISTIAN LEADERS, CHRISTIAN MINISTERS, PASTORS, CHRISTIANS, BIBLE TEACHERS, PRAYER CELL LEADERS, PART TIME CHRISTIAN WORKERS, EVANGELISTS, BIBLE COLLEGE TEACHERS, PREACHERS AND ALL CHRISTIAN WORKERS: First off, please read until the end, if you are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Twelve Years Of Suffering, And Twelve Years Of Life

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 2, 2015

A woman healed, a child raised from the dead. Application.

TWELVE YEARS OF SUFFERING, AND TWELVE YEARS OF LIFE. Mark 5:21-43. In this particular section Mark presents us with a ‘story within a story’ – and, as you might expect with such a literary device, there are both similarities and dissimilarities. First of all, we have the not unusual picture of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer: Discoverign Your Purpose Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 29, 2007

Discovering your purpose at Christmas

Classic TV Christmas Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer Discovering Your Purpose This Christmas Season Luke 1:26-38 INTRODUCTION We all know the story of the misfit reindeer, Rudolph. Born with a bulbous bright nose Rudolph’s parents are worried that their son will be ridiculed by other reindeer. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Holy Spirit Is Not A Side Show Act

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 28, 2019

Many things are done that are attributed to the Spirit, but He did not do them. Discernment is needed.

The Holy Spirit is Not A Side Show Act When I was a new Christian I latched on to anything that had Christian in it. I had every part of Jesus Christ Superstar memorized. Then I found out it was written by a Jew and an atheist and was not meant to be a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4-8, Acts 4:7-8, Acts 4:29-33, Acts 5:12, Acts 5:40-42, Acts 6:5, Acts 11:22-24, Acts 13:8-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Openness Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 1, 2007

1. Jesus’ arms are open as an act of invitation 2. Jesus gives an open invitation to a life of fruitfulness.

It must have been quite a scene as Jesus rode into Jerusalem. First, he is not riding a warrior’s horse, he is riding on the colt of a donkey. His head is bobbing as the colt takes its awkward steps. And all around is a motley crowd. Former prostitutes, shouting children, people who had been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-42

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Anointing Series

Contributed by Prateep Philip on Feb 18, 2014

Teaching on the Power of Anointing

UV 1015/10,000 The Power of Anointing And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing. Isaiah 10 v 27 Sometimes when we are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:27

Denomination: Christian Church

Facing The Challenge Of A Warped Society

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 29, 2023

Paul expected all of his congregations to listen to their minds and order their hearts in the right way. He told the folks at Thessalonika that they had no need for anyone to write them about loving their neighbor.

Saturday of the 21st Week in Course 2023 Ordinarily we tend to associate St. Paul’s teachings on chastity and lust with the letters to the Corinthians. But that’s shortsighted. Remember that even as far back as Plato and Aristotle, the virtuous life was associated with men and women who would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Psalm 98:7-9, 1 Thessalonians 4:9-11

Denomination: Catholic

Helping My Neighbor After The Storms

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 25, 2017

Loving and Serving God by Loving and Serving our Neighbor

Helping My Neighbor After the Storms Matthew 22: 34-46 It always warms my heart to see so many people come together and reach out to help others after a disaster, such as the recent hurricanes. Material and monetary donations flowed to relief organizations and churches specifically for victim ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46, Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational