Sermons on Absent:

The Coming Of The Lord

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 11, 2010

If Jesus came once, why does He want to come again?

Text: “…the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night” (1 Thessalonians 5:2). What does that Scripture mean to you? What is the day of the Lord? What does the word “thief” mean in this Scripture? Didn’t Jesus already come into the world as a baby? Yes, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Love Is

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 13, 2010

Regardless of what the world calls love and thinks about love, we must consider what God says about love. 1- Love is a continuing debt 2- Love is a command of God 3- Love is a completion of the law

INTRO.- ILL.- I went to the Suddenlink Cable TV office recently to change our subscription. The lady behind the counter and I were discussing TV programs and I told her that I watched Lifetime movies with my wife. She said, “YOU DO?!” as in debelief. The she said that whenever the Cubs were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anyone Thirsty? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010

Unpacks the concept of "spiritual thirst."

INTRO Ads for Gatorade… thirst is a desire waiting to be quenched. They would tell us, there’s nothing like a good thirst. That is what Jesus speaks to this morning. John 7:37-39 On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, "If anyone is thirsty, let ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning From Noah

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 3, 2011

The ministry of Noah, the ministry of Jesus.

Reading: 1 Peter chapter 3 verses 18-22 Ill: • The sarcastic teacher said to his class full of students: • "If there are any idiots in the room, will they please stand up". • After a long silence, one student rose to his feet. • The teacher then asked him: • "Now then mister, why do you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Brethren

What Made John The Baptist Great?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 12, 2009

What made John stand out that Christ singles him out as the greatest human being born up to that point in time?

WHAT MADE JOHN THE BAPTIST GREAT? MATTHEW 11:1-11 Introduction: When we think of the greatest men and women of the Bible, we think of Moses, Abraham, David, Sarah, Ruth, Elijah, Peter, and Paul. Yet, Jesus Christ said that no one had ever been born who is greater than John the Baptist. What made ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Convicting Ministry Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 11, 2010

Jesus assures His followers that He would not leave them alone, but would send His substitute, the third member of the God-head. The Holy Spirit came to empower the church for life and witness

JOHN 16:7-11 THE [CONVICTING] MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT [1 John 4: 1-6] There was much disappointment among the Apostles when Jesus disclosed that He must return to the Father. Jesus’ great work of redemption required His death so that through His resurrection from the dead death ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Spiritual Renewal

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 11, 2010

Our country, communities, and even churches are in need of a spiritual renewal like we haven't seen since the 19th Century

Keys to Spiritual Renewal Revelation 3:14-22 * Our country is in desperate need of a spiritual awakening, but we have a problem. When we consider that the last true, widespread, landscape changing spiritual awakening in this country was in the middle of the 19th century, it is safe to say that no ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Why Men Hate Going To Church

Contributed by David Diyanni on Jun 29, 2008

Why are most of America’s churches filled with women and children? Where are all the men? Check out this sermon!

Why Many Men Hate Going To Church Introduction 1. Today I am going to give all of you something to talk about around the dinner table for the next few weeks. I am going to challenge some of you to look at Jesus differently than you possibly have and my hope is that you get a better understanding ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Vineyard

Hope From The Scriptures

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008

Funeral Message

Opening Scripture The Scriptures provide us with a sufficient source of enlightenment and encouragement. The can bring both correction and comfort. The Psalms are an especial rich source of comfort as nearly every emotion and every circumstance of life can be found there. Here are just a few ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:26

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Inconceivable Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 6, 2009

How powerful is your faith? A better question: How powerful is WHO you place your faith in?

Is this logic true…. I believe I am successful – therefore I am successful. I believe I will prevail – therefore I prevail. I believe in God – therefore there is a God. If I believe in something strong enough, does my belief somehow shape the resulting situation, reality, event? We have all seen ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Say Again?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 13, 2007

A sermon on humility and how to respond to people the way Jesus did.

Matthew 11:2-11 “Say Again?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN graceumcsd.org In John 2:35-37 John the Baptist is with two of his disciples and when John sees Jesus passing by, he says, “Look, the Lamb of God!” At this these two disciples of John left ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Ask A Sign Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 17, 2007

Throughout the history of Israel-Judah and in the birth of Jesus we see that God continues to visit and protect His people.

Fourth Sunday in Advent(A) Ask A Sign Isaiah 7__10-17 Isaiah 7:10-17 Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, “Ask a sign of the Lord your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven.” But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, and I will not put the Lord to the test.” And he said, “Hear then, O house of David! Is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

Stop The World, I Want To Get Off! Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Creation, Pt. 6

STOP THE WORLD, I WANNA GET OFF! (GENESIS 6:5-9) A friend e-mailed me these insightful pointers on Noah by Don Kryer of Frontline Fellowship that has “Things to Learn from Noah and His Ark” for its subject: (1) Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark. (2) Stay fit. When you’re 600 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bloom Where You Are Planted Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Parables for Seekers, Pt. 1

BLOOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED (LUKE 8:4-15) Motivational writer Dennis Kimbro says that some people are like wheels - they don't work unless they are pushed. Some people are like trailers - they have to be pulled. Some people are like kites - always up in the air, and if you don't keep a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Overcoming Faith

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 5, 2009

What it means to have Faith.

“An Overcoming Faith!” 6/24/2007 – Marsing, ID 2/10/2008 – Marsing, ID Heb 11:6 “6But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” “6Empero sin fe es imposible agradar á Dios; porque ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Apostolic