Sermons on A Fresh Start:

Nobody Ever Volunteers To Take Down The Christmas Tree

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

A sermon for the week after Christmas; dealing with post-holiday let down

Nobody Ever Volunteers To Take Down The Christmas Tree Luke 1: 68-79 - Dec. 29/30, 2001 Intro: So the presents are all unwrapped, some even returned and exchanged already. The leftover turkey is starting to turn a funny color and let off an unpleasant odor, and since nobody has eaten any in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Baptist

"Newness Of Life"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Oct 4, 2002

Paul tells us in 2Corinthians 5:17; " Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!" What does he mean?

“Walking in the Newness of Life” How many of you made a New Year’s Resolution? Now, just for our own little survey, how many have already broken that resolution, which by the way I might add was made less than a week ago? It’s a strange custom that we have isn’t it? Near the end ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-4, Romans 6:5-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What's So Amazing About Easter?

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 23, 2008

We believe and receive and we go and show because God’s grace is amazing.

What’s So Amazing About Easter? John 20-21 Rev. Brian Bill 3/23/08 These four individuals have discovered that life is worth the living because the loving Lord is alive. That’s a pretty cool tradition that they’ve had – to meet at Starved Rock every Easter to watch the sunrise. This time it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Baptism?

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 26, 2009

This sermon takes a biblically balanced view of baptism and what it symbolizes. It is topical and alliterated. Power Point is available, just e-mail me.

If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 WHAT IS BAPTISM? Scott Bayles, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian Church

"Because Jesus Lives"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 17, 2006

An Easter Message that declares the resurrection of Jesus as a historical fact.

“Because Jesus Lives” -The Resurrection is a Historical Fact- Mark 16:1-7 Matthew 28:18-20 In His closing remarks before his ascension into heaven Jesus gave this promise, “I’ll be with you always to the very end of the age.” Our hope today is the fact that Jesus rose from the dead. He is alive ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Born Again. Now What?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 19, 2008

We’ve all heard and used the phrase "Born Again" but just exactly what does that mean?

Born Again Born Again! What a neat, overused, misused, abused, redundant, nonmeaningful term. If you google “Born Again Celebrities” you get a wide range of folks. Some like Amy Grant and Johnny Cash you might suspect, others like Mr. T I had forgotten about. I had heard that Jane Fonda had ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Arms Wide Open Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Nov 3, 2008

Our desire to be like Christ will be measured in an arms length.

Life Wide Open…Arms Our desire to be like Christ will be measured in an arm length. Sunday Morning Sermon 11.02.08 I used three texts to look at the life of Christ -- If you would like the power point email me the title in the subject line and I will send it to you via email for free -- good luck ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 29, 2012

1. Jesus is our resource for life (30-33 & 49-51). 2. Jesus is rewarding for us (34-35). 3. Jesus must be received by us (35-36, 41-42). 4. Jesus is God’s royal gift (32, 37-38, 43-46, 50-51). 5. Jesus is God’s reliable gift (37-40 & 47-51).

Jesus Is the Bread of Life John 6:30-51 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 23, 2012 BACKGROUND: *Next Sunday is a fifth Sunday and we will worship the Lord through the Lord’s Supper. Our focus next week will be the power of the blood of Jesus Christ. *Today we focus on the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:30-51

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Marriage Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 3, 2019

If you want to make your marriage work, don’t look at other women (or men); don’t look for loopholes; instead, look to the Lord! Depend on Him to do what you can’t do on your own.

Terry Kenne from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, talked about her daughter planning a small family wedding at their church. When Terry and her husband arrived early on the day of the wedding to make sure everything was ready, they noticed a banner from the missions conference was still behind the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Becoming Men Of Integrity

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 10, 2019

This is a Men's Day sermon for an inner-city church facing issues of poverty and legalization of marijuana in their community. It looks at David and his meeting with Ahimelek. David's lack of integrity had painful consequences.

Becoming Men Of Integrity 1 Samuel 21:1-9 Luke 13:31-35 11/8/2019 When you hear the word integrity, what other words come into your mind. Some words I think of are honesty, faithfulness, keeping your word, trustworthy, consistent, dependable, caring, righteous, justice and steadfast. Men ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:1-9, Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keep It In The Moment

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Mar 2, 2023

This sermon deals with life and time.

Keep me in the monument! There was a jingle that Folgers came up with in the 80’s that was quite catchy. “The best part of waking up in Folgers in your cup. For people I know that drink coffee, and for those of us who don’t, there might be some truth in that. I say for those who don’t because I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: *other

When A Doggie Bag Isn't Available (Jesus Feeds The 5,000) Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Aug 2, 2024

All cards on the table now: I would have been skeptical had I been there that day. I would have been looking around to see if someone else brought food. Had He only fed the multitudes, I probably would have never believed this story.

Today, we look at one of Jesus’ most famous miracles. We look at when He feeds the multitudes with a boy’s sack lunch. In just a few moments, we invite all believers in Christ to take the Lord’s Supper with us. Invitation After today’s message, you will be invited to respond to Jesus’ offer of a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Four People, One Resurrection

Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 19, 2025

A compelling look at the different reactions to the empty tomb

Four People, One Resurrection. April 20th, 2025 Easter Sunday, CCCAG Text: John 20:1-29 Introduction Today we celebrate the greatest event in human history- the resurrection of Jesus Christ. All of history up to this point that we are going to read about today was to prepare the way for this ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-29, Isaiah 43:1, Luke 22:61-62

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Amazing Names Of Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025

God meets us in our need by giving Himself—our Counselor, Strength, and Father—inviting us to bring every burden to Him in prayer.

Friends, welcome. If your heart feels hurried, your calendar crowded, your mind a little muddled, you’re in the right place. The Lord meets us here—where questions hum and worries tug. Long before our schedules became so loud and life so layered, God gave us a name to whisper in weary seasons: a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Topics: Jesus' Names, Messiah Titles

You Can't Make It On Your Own Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 6, 2007

Apart from faith in Christ, we are unable to live a life of righteousness…bringing to fruition the Kingdom of God. Jesus reveals this truth to Nicodemus.

Introduction: Most of us…especially us men…don’t like to admit it when we can’t accomplish something. This doesn’t apply to everything, but it certainly does apply to some things…especially those things that we believe we can do. Perhaps we have trained our whole lives to do something. Run a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Wesleyan