Sermons on A Certain Rich Man:

The Ultimate Reality Show

Contributed by Bill Bowdle on Aug 1, 2007

God, our Creator, is the ultimate, final reality behind the veil of mystery that scientists, philosophers, and seekers of every stripe, seek to penetrate. But God initiates his own search to reach out to us in Christ, and to connect us with his Ultimate

Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. INTRODUCTION ============= Reality TV has risen in recent 4-5 years to seize the Entertainment World. Survivor - captured huge ratings 2-3 yrs ago- a show called the Mole burrowed into the home of Kate Pahls a Mariemont ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: United Methodist

Get Connected

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 17, 2007

We are created for community. We can only grow spiritually towards maturity in a God-ordained environment called the church. We stand strong because we belong to a community of faith.

The huge redwood trees in California are amazing. • They are the largest living things on earth and the tallest trees in the world. • Some of them are 100m high and more than 2,500 years old. • You would think that trees that large would have a tremendous root system, reaching down deep into the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Simple Path Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 23, 2007

Mother Teresa spent her life living out her faith, serving others – may it be said of us that we did the same. When we serve others we plant seeds of love in their hearts. When we serve others the fruit of love grows in our hearts.

A Simple Path, I Corinthians 16:14 Introduction “We have all been created for greater things – to love and to be loved. Love is love, to love a person without any conditions, without any expectations. Works of love are works of peace and purity. Works of love are always a means of becoming closer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:14

Denomination: Christian Church

Five Steps To Becoming An Eye Catcher

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Aug 23, 2007

Learn what it takes to be one that others want to emulate!

Five steps to becoming an eye catcher gregg barbour. DASH. 12/12/03 What is an eye catcher? An Eye Catcher is someone who turns heads and makes a difference wherever they are and wherever they go. This lesson could be a series of five devotions all bundled together evolving to create the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:27-28

Denomination: *other

The Sacrificial Lamb

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 15, 2008

Jesus the final sacrifice!

Dakota Community Church March 16, 2008 The Sacrificial Lamb Two weeks ago we saw Jesus as the light of the world. In the light we are able to see, we stop stumbling our way through life. In the light we find growth and direction, we discover a God who loves and cares for us and has a plan and ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Palm Sunday: Palms Of Victory

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 17, 2008

The Palms of Palm Sunday speak of Christ and His Kingdom. This Kingdom will be realized completely during the Millennium, but we have a taste of it now!

Palms of Victory (topical) 1. Thinking his son would enjoy seeing the reenactment of a Civil War battle, my niece’s husband took the boy, Will, to the event. But the poor child was terrified by the booming cannons. During a lull, Will’s dad finally got him calmed down. That’s when the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Do You Do With An Empty Tomb? Series

Contributed by Paul Newell on Mar 18, 2008

Short sermon to conclude an Easter Family Service.

What Do You Do With An Empty Tomb? Easter 2008 Message This short message comes at the end of a four part skit that will interlace our Easter Service. The skit is entitled: Deuce Montana and the Adventure of the Empty Tomb. The skit is simply an illustration of the Bridge or Steps to Peace With ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Not A Nothing Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 21, 2008

We excuse everything with "I don’t care", but when we see the eyes of those we have offended and hear them speak, we know that we have hurt them. When we see Christ and hear Him at the cross, we can no longer pretend that we don’t care.

I “I don’t care.” That was the mechanism I used as a boy to fend off whatever punishment my parents gave. “You’re grounded.” “I don’t care”. “No allowance this week.” I don’t care.” And, to tell the truth, I didn’t care. I would just go to some quiet corner and get a book and read. I was ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Cycle Of Baggage Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Mar 24, 2008

What is keeping you from becoming the leader that God has called you to be? Allow him to call you out of your baggage and into His leadership.

THE CYCLE OF OUR BAGGAGE. Developing the leader within 1 Sam. 10:22 Have David bring a bag up and pull out a toy motorcycle; then start beating it. “Dude, what are you doing?” David, “I’m breaking cycles!” People today take their baggage seriously. We like it to match. We love all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Really Understand

Contributed by Mike Chipman on Mar 24, 2008

Maundy Thursday Sermon on Christ’s Passion

Date: March 20, 2008 Text: Mark 15 Objective: Christians can begin to understand the reality of the crucifixion by knowing what Christ’s sacrifice has bought us. What Christ’s Sacrifice Bought Us 1. It Bought us freedom from shame a. Do we understand the shame? 2. It bought us rest a. Do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Urgent News Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 24, 2008

In this message titled “Urgent News” from our 2008 Easter Morning service, we look at the resurrection from the perspective of the ladies who arrived at the tomb early on that first Easter morning. How did they feel? What did they see? More importantly

How many of you took a look at the newspaper this morning? If you can stomach it, I think it’s a good idea to keep up with what’s going on in the world. But here’s the thing about news. Whether you get your news from the paper or the TV, news comes in all different shapes and sizes. There’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Paralyzed Diety

Contributed by Arliss Beavers on Apr 4, 2008

Jesus was addicted to sinners, paralyzed to the cross, deaf to his critics, dumb as a lamb before his shearers

10-29-07 Jesus the paralyzed diety Isiah 53:7 Title: Paralyzed to the cross Before the sermon, if Christ were to speak directly to us, this might well be His very words: A bottom line conclusion message from Christ: - Your sins had me nailed there - my love for you had me out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6-7

Denomination: Church Of God

No Pet Rock

Contributed by Rusty Wright on May 29, 2007

The Holy Spirit gives us everything we need in order to serve God and God’s creation. But, it is our responsibility to use those gifts for the glory of God.

No Pet Rock 5-27-07 Acts 2:1-21 As a society, we Americans are often sucked in by fads—some item or some activity that seems to capture all of our attention for a short time but, when the luster and excitement wear off, we forget about them and then we move on to the next fad. Every ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Gaining From Your Loss Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jun 3, 2007

We gain from our loss when we recognize what sin does to our lives, when we respond with repentance and when we receive God’s forgiveness.

Good AM. Ludwig Van Beethoven noticed that he was losing his sense of hearing. As a composer, he worried that he could no longer create music if he becomes deaf. He tried every cure available to him but to no avail. One day, his greatest fear came true. He became totally deaf. According to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Raising Infants (0-5): Authority & Discipline Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jun 4, 2007

In the early years of development children need to be taught that they are to be in submission to authority and parents need to understand biblical discipline (spanking).

THE BIBLICAL FAMILY - Raising Infants (0-5) Authority and Discipline - Ephesians 6:1-4 INTRODUCTION: A. We live in a world today were obedience and honor are almost dirty words. 1. The words have a tendency to proclaim “Authority!” 2. Which is a dirty word as well! B. But God’s word, as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist