Sermons on Absurdity:

"What The Road To Hell Is Paved With"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 26, 2002

Even Johnnie Cochran couldn’t get a jury to enter a ’not guilty verdict’ for a person who never accepts Christ.

MATTHEW 21:23-32 “What the Road to Hell Is Paved With” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA I remember a conversation I once had with my freshman roommate in college. He said, “I would be more than happy to be over in some foreign ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Human Responsibility And Israel: The Other Side Of The Coin Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 10, 2004

Although God’s Sovereign Grace is a sure thing, it is also true that we are responsible for all of our decisions. We can look at the rejection of Jesus as the Messiah by most of the Jews as a choice they made, even though this was in the plan of God.

Human Responsibility and Israel: The Other Side of the Coin (Romans 9:30-10:13) 1. I love British English, particularly their figures of speech. 2. Some friend of ours leant us some DVD’s of "Jeeves and Wooster." We love that show. 3. Anyhow, in one episode, they referred to marriage as "both ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Transforming Your Attitude Series

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 22, 2004

We know that the expression worn on the outside, is reflecting an inward attitude, that comes from the heart.

Portion of this sermon comes from Max Lucado’s book, A Gentle Thunder (Chap. 5) Transforming Your Attitude Mark 10:43-44 How many of you would agree that you probably need an attitude adjustment. What is ATTITUDE? John Maxwell defines it this way: -- “The Attitude is an inward feeling ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:43-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Tale Of Two Cities Series

Contributed by Richard Olson on Sep 26, 2004

Isaiah gives us four contrasts between those who trust God and those who don’t.

Introduction If you were to take out a United States coin or bill you would find somewhere on there the phrase, “in God we trust.” This motto was adopted by congress during the civil war, and has been confirmed by acts of congress and by various courts. In recent times various groups have been ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Step #1 - See The Big Picture Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 8, 2004

What do you do when life hands you bad puzzle pieces? Pieces you can’t figure out how to fit into the "all things work together for good?" Maybe it’s time to step back and look at the puzzle box top! *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

See The Big Picture Romans 8:28-29 “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Holiness

"End Construction: It Is Finished" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 18, 2003

Jesus finished His mission to provide us with salvation and power to live overcoming lives.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches Easter Sunday, April 20, 2003 “End Construction: It is Finished” Mark 16:1-8 I Corinthians 15:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Without the resurrection, the life and death of Jesus--though noble and admirable--are nevertheless tragic events. But with the resurrection, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Christ Must Increase Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 3, 2002

Looking at John the Baptist’s words that he must decrease and Christ must increase teaches us to do the same.

First Baptist Church September 22, 2002 >I< John 3:22-36 When you think about words, the word "DOWN" doesn’t have many positive meanings. It’s a word reserved for cowards, losers and bear markets. It’s a word that is to be avoided or ignored. When you attach it to other words it brings them ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Imagining Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 3, 2003

The second commandment keeps us from putting God "in a box"

Beyond Imagining Introduction Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson are camping. After enjoying a day of relaxation, they pitch their tent under the stars and go to sleep. Sometime in the middle of the night, Holmes wakes Watson. "Watson, look up at the stars and tell me what you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Resen To Return

Contributed by Ohm Kevaley on Sep 3, 2003

Secand comming of our Lord Jesus Christ

Risen to Return By Pastor Ohm Prakash As we think about our lord Jesus and his resurrection from dead. I want to draw our attention –not so much on his resurrection but on purpose for which he rose I know not more comforting message of hope- Then our lord’s Return: Doctrine of second Coming of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Congregational

Unlearning The Church Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 9, 2003

The church Jesus built is His body called for a special purpose in the world.

UNLEARNING THE CHURCH Matthew 16:17-19; Col 1:18,24-25; Thesis: We have adapted so many unhealthy and unbiblical views and practices we call the church, that we have almost rendered the church irrelevant and ineffective. We need to recover what Jesus expects or dreams the church will be. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18-25, Matthew 16:17-19

Denomination: Church Of God

"It's My Life And My Body!"

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 3, 2002

Christians have been caught up in an attitude of don’t tell me what to do. What does the Word of God say about that view.

Quite often, we hear individuals espousing libertarian philosophies of unbridled personal freedom. The pro-abortionists cry out that a woman has a right to her own body and that no one should interfere with what she does to her body, with little regard to the rights of the unborn child and its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Beauty Of The Cross

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 23, 2002

The cross has become a Christian symbol ... a thing of beauty.

The Beauty of The Cross Galatians 6:14 But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. (NKJ) The cross has become a Christian symbol ... a thing of beauty. A. Buy them to wear around the neck. You can ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christians Know Who They Are

Contributed by Edward Frey on May 19, 2002

God’s grace which is revealed by the Holy Spirit assures Christians they are uniquely loved.

The famous philosopher, Rene Descartes, once said, “I think, therefore, I am.” Like every philosopher – every person, really – Descartes wanted to know himself, and not just superficially, but on the inside. All people have a desire to know themselves, to know their weaknesses and strengths, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Believers Protection Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 4, 2006

We have an enemy to which we need be aware.

Dating back to the Garden of Eden, mankind has experienced the power of the supernatural warfare which exists on this earth. The devil, disguised as a serpent, entertained and then deceived Eve who then under the influence of darkness continued the deception with Adam and together they worked ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shaken Series

Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Feb 9, 2006

The people surrounding the virgin birth of Jesus were shaken in different fashion—whether they were moved to praise God, or stimulated into humble submission or was agitated or shook up to insecurity, the thing to remember is that around the time of Chris

The whole earth shook not because of an earthquake; nor a meteor at a high speed hit the earth with a loud explosion. The whole earth shook not because of another volcano that’s been asleep for a long time awoke then suddenly erupted. The whole earth and its inhabitants were shaken when the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist