Sermons on A Transfiguration:

This Could Be The Start Of Something Big: Looking Back Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 4, 2010

Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Those objects will lead to breakdown or breakthrough. It all depends on my choice.

This Could Be the Start of Something Big: Looking Back I Peter 1:3-16 1 Peter 1:3-16 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Stage 2: Engage Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 18, 2009

The third in the GPS (God’s Plan for Sharing)series and calls us to engage the culture.

GPS – Stage 2 ENGAGE John 6:4-14 * For much of my life I have been a trekkie! (That is, someone who follows the “Star Trek” saga). I was truly upset in 1969 when the original series was canceled and was excited when Deb & I went to see the First Movie in 1979. However, In 1987 I was a huge fan of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Part 5 - Why Not Tell The Truth? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 12, 2010

People ask all sorts of questions about God.

So then, putting away falsehood, let all of us speak the truth to our neighbors, for we are members of one another. Ephesians 4:25 (NRSV) [1] You have probably never seen a more purely uncomplicated presentation of the Gospel than the scene we’re about to watch. In Disney’s 1940 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus' Weapon Of Choice Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 13, 2009

A message focusing on Judas’ betrayal and the need for repentance. Since Jesus knows the secrets of our hearts, He could blast us. Instead, He uses the weapon of love.

Sermon Notes “Jesus’ Weapon of Choice” Matthew 26:20-25 Introduction: There are some biblical names we just do not give to our kids. Others are quite common. When was the last time you met a Jezebel or a Judas? What about a Rachel or a Peter? Certainly we’re not anything like those first two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:20-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Quest

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 2, 2011

Our LIFE QUEST is one of building lives of obedience (MSG, 2Cor 10:6). Many of us have learned that the more obedient we are to God’s authority the more we grow like Him, the closer we get to Him and the better life is because of Him.

LIFE QUEST Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6, MSG Text: Verse 6 – “Building lives of obedience into maturity” (All other references are quoted from NASB unless otherwise stated) A boy had been disobedient. His mother sent him to the corner and said “you sit there” to which he responded with folded ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 22, 2011

John helps us to understand who Jesus truly is.

JOHN 1:6-18 • There are lots of images of Jesus out in the world today. You could fill a room with all the ideas people have of who He is. It would be nice to be able to ask, ‘Will the real Jesus please stand up?’ John, the last living Apostle tries to do just ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-18

David: The King Who Bared His Soul Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 25, 2009

Ash Wednesday: Are we open with others and God about our sinfulness? We learn from king David’s life that God honors openness and "bared-soul" confession. (Note: While sermon is original, the theme is based in part on sermon helps from Concordia Publishin

A man after God’s own heart… a woman after God’s own heart? – Beloved, let us take an honest inventory – see how we stack up: My overdependence on food for comfort instead of God has created its own public witness. We know that Jesus’ divinity peeked through at his transfiguration - - but for me, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Servant Of All Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Nov 19, 2006

Servant Leadership - who is the greatest...

“The” Servant of All October 8th † In the Name of Jesus, our Servant and Lord † Grace, mercy and peace, given to you, a gift of God the Father, given through Jesus, who has served you, with His entire life… The first part last, and the last part first…. Because it serves… Paul was perhaps the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

God Answers "Knee Mail" Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 14, 2012

Prayer is a key element to our walk with God. Parents should pray and teach their children to pray as well.

1. LBJ Prayer Story When Lyndon Johnson was President, he had several guests in for a meal at the family room of the White House. LBJ had given the honor of praying for the meal to journalist Bill Moyers (an ex-Baptist minister). As Moyers began to softly pray, LBJ - who couldn’t understand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tis Midnight And On Olive's Brow Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 14, 2014

A sermon on Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane (Outline from James E. Smith's book, The Longest Night In the Bible; So What? from Damluka Friday Pele)

HoHum: Michael Card’s song In the Garden: Trembling with fear, alone in the garden Battle before the final war Blood became tears, there in the garden To fall upon the silent stone There in the darkness the Light And the darkness stood still Two choices, one tortured will And there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Place Of Stress Or Rest

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 20, 2014

The Garden of Gethsemane began as a place of stress and ended as a place of rest. We can learn much from our Master.

Your Place of Stress or Rest Mark 14:32-52 • Do you know what stress is? Everybody in this room understands this term because it is seems to be so evident today. Little kids have stomach problems, teenagers have relational problems (peers), and everybody seems to have emotional problems if ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-52

Denomination: Baptist

God's School Of Faith

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 10, 2014

Characteristics of Elijah's ministry; 5 lessons from God's "School of Faith"

READ 1 KINGS 18:7-15 “Elijah the Tishbite of the inhabitants of Gilead;” this is literally all that we know about his parentage and locality. That’s remarkable considering we know about the genealogies of other prophets and leaders of Israel. Even the term “Tishbite” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:7-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A New Way Of Thinking Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 16, 2015

If we are going to construct a new you, we need to make some major changes beginning with how we think!

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP- WingClips- Cloudy with a chance of meatballs • SLIDE #1 • As we continue with our Building A New You series, we will delve into a subject that hits each and everyone of us where we live. • It is difficult not to conform the environment one lives ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Essential Truth

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 11, 2015

Attempting to re-focus our congregation on some basic truths and get a 'FreshStart" in their own spiritual lives, this was one message offered to 'reboot' us in our spiritual walk.

An Essential Truth Jerry Watts Luke 7:36-48 • As we have spent this month focused on the thought “Fresh Start”, I pray that each of us has experienced a “FRESH START” in our walk with God. Every now and then we need a ‘reboot.’ In this computer age, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-48

Denomination: Baptist

Speak To Your Mountain - Preparing For The Return From Exile Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017

This is a 3 Part sermon Series addressing the next move of God and the return from spiritual exile

Speak to Your Mountain Preparing for the return Part 1 of a 3 Part Series Ezek 36:1-12 NKJV, "And you, son of man, prophesy to the mountains of Israel, and say, 'O mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord! 2 Thus says the Lord God: "Because the enemy has said of you, 'Aha! The ancient ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:1

Denomination: Church Of God