Sermons on A Cult Following:

A Call--Accepted Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 29, 2013

Astonished at Jesus' teaching and amazed by his authority and power, Peter, James and John accept Jesus' invitation to follow him even though they do not know what the future holds.

Luke 6:1-16 “Something New” INTRODUCTION I think that one of the great joys in life is to be able to give a gift and then watch the recipient enjoy the gift. As a grandparent, I love giving a gift to my granddaughters and then watch them play with it. I can’t imagine what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Filling In For The Boss

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jun 10, 2009

That’s what we are to do: fill in for the Boss! The Christian’s job description: Fill in for the Boss! Do what Jesus would do!

“Filling in for The Boss” 2 Corinthians 5:20, 21 Do you know who died recently? Mickey Mouse! Or at least the man who has given him his squeaky voice. Wayne Allwine provided the voice of Disney’s top animated star since 1977, when he officially took over for his mentor, Disney Legend Jimmy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:20-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Excuses

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 24, 2010

Sermon dealing with the "yes, but" response to following Christ.

Luke 9: 51 – 62 / Excuses Intro: A farmer came to his animals one morning and said he wanted to make a breakfast for all his neighbors. From the hen he took the eggs and from the cow he took the milk. When the farmer headed for the pig, the pig started running, burst through the fence ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joshua: Trust And Obey Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 11, 2010

Sermon 7 in the series. Alliterated expositions of Joshua. The spies have returned with a great report. The Lord will help them to take the land. The enemies’ hearts melt within them.

Trust and Obey! Crossing the Jordan CBC Joshua Series #7 Joshua 3:1 - 17 REVIEW: • The spies have returned with a great report. • The Lord will help them to take the land. • The enemies’ hearts melt within them. INTRODUCTION: • There are times when what is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 16, 2013

Discipleship, Priorities, Evangelism

Matthew 4:18-22 (p. 677) October 20, 2013 Introduction: In the book “Life Without Limits” Lloyd Ogilvie says, “Like the first disciples, our greatest need is not just to see or hear about the resurrection, but to have the resurrection happen to us! The most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Wrong With Halloween?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 28, 2013

Have you ever wondered, "What's wrong with Halloween?" This message takes a Biblical examination of this holiday's origins and provides guidance on how Christians should view this "holiday".

What’s wrong with Halloween? (Ephesians 5:11-17 & Deuteronomy 18:9-12) Introduction Small detour from the current series in Acts for this week only Right up front - this message comes from a friend of mine, Pastor Jimmy Dillon, and is used with his permission. I first heard this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Jesus Enough?

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 21, 2013

I use a series of movements to weave the story of Charles Colson's conversion into the story of the crowd following Jesus looking for that which lasts. I seek to show how the "Bread of Life" is the solution for the longings of humankind.

IS JESUS ENOUGH? JOHN 6:1-71 Read verses 1-15 Read verses 25-35 Read verses 60-69 "CHUCK 01" He was commonly referred to as Chuck. He was 41 years old, the first in his family to go to college (Brown University) and was one of three partners in a very successful law firm; so successful that it ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-71

Denomination: Nazarene

The Refiner's Fire

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 1, 2013

God uses hardships to refine us and to make us more like Jesus. Will we let Him?

Malachi 3:1-5; Luke 22: 24-34 Very soon, on Tuesday in fact, millions of students are heading back to school. It’s a new start, a new year of learning and growing. What did you enjoy the most about school, either junior or high school, or even college or university? If I was a betting man, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where One Life Ends And Another Begins Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014

the cross is not just a symbol we look to or place our faith in, it is also a way of life for those who choose to follow Jesus. The word crux is defined as, “a vital, basic or pivotal point.” It’s the moment when everything changes,

Where One Life Ends and Another Begins Mark 8:34-38 Lent is a season of preparation and reflection on our lives of following Jesus but more than anything, it is a journey to the cross. In the time of Jesus, the word for cross in Latin was, “crux” and was the ultimate symbol of shame ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Methodist

Gone Fishing

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 23, 2015

A sermon about Jesus calling four fisherman to follow him and how we also are called and equipped to be Fishers of People.

When I was a little boy I used to slip off and go fishing in a little clear pond in a gravel pit behind my uncle Leon’s house, it was a nice little pond with sand and pea gravel around the bank and this gravel pit had long been abandoned so it was peaceful and quite. What I liked about it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going And Doing Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 30, 2015

Now that you are working on or are a new creation in Christ, it is time to go and do for the Lord!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Over the past four weeks we have been examining the subject of building a new you. • In order to be able to achieve this goal we have learned that we need eyes that are open to see what God needs us to see. Next we examined the fact that we need a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Turns The Light On Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 9, 2015

How you can tell when God shows you what is in your heart.

In March of 1927 God sent a young named Peter Marshall to the U.S. He had a purpose, a plan of God a calling from on high to come to America and become a minister. Listen to Dr. Marshall’s words, “I was coming to the United States to enter the ministry, because I believed, with all my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Revive Us Again, O God!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 18, 2015

This is a sermon about a young king who loved the Lord. His name was Josiah. It is about revival and what is necessary to receive revival.

(The video of this sermon can be seen by going to ... www.cowetanazarene.org/videos.html) I wonder if it would be possible for one or two young boys to teach us such valuable lessons that would not only impact our very lives, but impact the future of a nation? And if they could, what would that ...read more

Denomination: *other

When Jesus Confronts Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jun 19, 2009

You are either stepping towards God or away from Him. There is no neutral position.

* It’s important to get good directions. * In November, 1975, 75 convicts started digging a secret tunnel designed to bring them up at the other side of the wall of Saltillo Prison in northern Mexico. On April 18, 1976, guided by pure genius, they tunneled up into the nearby courtroom in which many ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011

What Jesus says is that he’s not here to lead us into constraint...he’s here to lead us out! The door isn’t the gate to a cattle stall or a chute to the slaughter house! This gate leads out into the vast beautiful pasture, a life of freedom… full of joy.

The Good Shepherd – John 10:1-10 The imagery of Christ the Shepherd and the sheep has made for beautiful pictures to decorate our homes, lovely greeting cards, and beautiful hymns, but the meaning and implication of this symbol is deeply personal and convicting. Far too often when we think ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist