Sermons on A Picture Of Calvary:

Dried Sticks Or Flourishing Vine

Contributed by James May on Aug 1, 2007

This sermon is concerning the story of the Fig Tree. The fig tree represented Israel, the church and each of us as Christians.

Dried Sticks or Flourishing Vine By Pastor Jim May On Thursday morning Jesus entered Jerusalem as a crowd stood beside the streets waving palm branches and throwing them down as a carpet for him to ride on. Others took off their outer coats and cast them at his feet as well. He entered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Lost Sheep Need A Shepherd" Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Aug 5, 2007

A look at the Parable of the Lost Sheep...from the view of the sheep.

Ok, good morning! We have two items of business to take care of before we get started this morning. First, we have to wish Laurie and her husband Jim a Happy Anniversary for this coming Thursday. Last week it was her birthday and this week it is her anniversary.... so she pretty much gets all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is On The Way To A Funeral

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Aug 23, 2007

Jesus is on the way to a funeral. And He is late. At least in the minds of the mourners he is late. But His plan is always the best...

Jesus is on the way to a funeral. And He is late. At least in the minds of the mourners He is late. I have a friend, colleague of mine, pastor Edy who is always late. He supposed to preach in my church and he showed up two minutes before the service. In my frustration I told him: "Man, you will ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Living A Lazarus Life

Contributed by Wayne Dishman on Apr 15, 2008

If you have been raised with Christ it ought to affect how you look at life.

It happened all too quickly. Several days earlier they had been joking and laughing with one another, preparing for the arrival of a dear friend. Now they stood weeping before a sepulcher feeling all hope was gone. The nightmare hit like a thief in the night. It came without warning, and it came ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Reasoning Faith

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 2, 2009

Christian truth stands up to all criticisms from science, philosophy and religions. Either the Bible is the true inspired Word of God or the Bible is a book of fables and fairy tails.

A Reasoning Faith II Timothy 1:8-12 This morning our theme is “A Reasoning Faith” – know what you believe and why you believe. Here are some comments made by children on various teachings of the Bible. - Adam and Eve were created from an apple tree. - Noah’s wife was called Joan of Ark. - Lot’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Our God Reigns Supreme! Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 25, 2008

A new awareness of what God is going to do bursts upon God’s people. Those who understand it as good news will celebrate in its glory & joy. Such news would be cause for the greatest joy & the greatest glory is for who causes it to become reality.

ISAIAH 52: 7-12 OUR GOD REIGNS SUPREME! [Romans 10: 11- 17] A new awareness of what God is going to do bursts upon God’s people. Those who understand it as good news will celebrate in its glory and joy. As marvelous as this ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy For The Merciful Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 19, 2011

It is certainly apparent in our world today that one does not have to go very far to encounter a lack of mercy. Sadly some do not even have to leave home to find an unmerciful spirit

“Mercy For The Merciful” Matthew 5:7 It is certainly apparent in our world today that one does not have to go very far to encounter a lack of mercy. Sadly some do not even have to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Rahab’s Faith

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 17, 2013

This woman Rahab was no mere hostess, she was a prostitute. Anyone who reads her story would have to admit that there is no way she could deny her sin.The triumph of faith over sin may be the greatest victory of all, especially where it had to fight agai

Rahab’s Faith “By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace” (Hebrews 11:31). In almost every capital city in Europe there are triumphant arches ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:31

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Of Christ In Cabbagetown

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 27, 2013

It’s critical to realize that we’re not just random people coming to church every Sunday and throughout the week. We’re a body. We’re Jesus’ body, and we’re on a mission,

Church is a funny thing. I don’t mean funny, ha-ha, funny. Although, often it is that, because we’re human and humans are hilarious. Church is kind of peculiar, kind of wonderful, kind of a mystery. I know a lot of people have a lot of issues with church. I know that a lot of people don’t do a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kisses You Do Not Want Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 17, 2013

Even back in Bible times (where they did a lot of kissing) there were certain kisses you didn’t want. And the worst kisses were those of enemies and betrayers. How did God say we should deal with people who attempt to deceive as those would?

(A Poem) Oh, innocent victims of Cupid, Remember this terse little verse To let a fool kiss you is stupid But to let a kiss fool you is worse. (Readers Digest 2/77 p.103) As I noted a couple of weeks ago, the Bible is just filled with kissing. They did a whole lot more kissing back then than we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Crimson Tide

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 3, 2011

Forgiveness of Sin

“The Crimson Tide” Isaiah 1:16-20 Scripture Reading Isaiah 1:18 “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” I. The Call from the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Story - Sermon 8 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011

The story of Joshua leading the people into Israel. Inspired by Frazee and Lucado.

The Story - Chapter 7 The Battle Begins October 24, 2010 Can you think back to a time in your life when you were facing an overwhelming challenge? It was right in front of you and you had to confront it. But you were scared to death. Maybe it’s happening right now and you need to charge ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Get Out Of Jericho!

Contributed by James May on Aug 14, 2011

The Last Trumpet is about the Sound. The Shout is about to break forth! Get ready to go straight up into the city of God for the walls of Jericho; that block our path to victory are coming down forever!

Get Out of Jericho! Sunday, August 14, 2011 AM By Pastor James May Joshua 6:1 Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in. Joshua 6:2 And the LORD said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Name Is ….the Great High Priest Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 2, 2011

Jesus our Great High Priest. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Three Questions: Question one: Who is this Great high priest? Question Two: What does this high priest have to offer? Question Three: Why does He qualify? SERMON BODY: Ill: • Readers’ Digest Magazine contains the story; • Of an employee who confided in a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Brethren

Step Into The Future Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 11, 2012

We live in a day where everyone wants to know about the future. People will consult their horoscope, read tea leaves or whatever it takes to uncover the future. The truth is we are better off not knowing. Actually we must make sure we know the one who

"Step Into the Future" Joshua 1:1-9 and Ecclesiastes 8:7 In the film Back to the Future, Michael Fox plays the role of a guy named Marty MacFly who suddenly is thrown back into time 30 years earlier. Because he knows what the future hold for his family he feels compelled to make sure things ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist