Sermons on Absurdity:

“the Ultimate Question” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 6, 2015

What will you do with Jesus, who is called the Christ?

I like to have a good crowd on Sunday morning. Much of what we do as a church in done in the effort to enlarge our Sunday crowd. In fact, some accuse the American church of being so focused on drawing crowds that we’re tempted to water down the truth. Contrast that with Jesus. Whenever we ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth Of The Word

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on May 14, 2015

God intended for His Word to be spoken with authority. It must not be taken lightly. It must be approached as if it contained all the power of the universe, which it does.

I believe that many people are, without realizing it, shaping their relationship with God based on excuses. Lack of time is our most popular excuse. Lack of comprehension is a close second. People say to me, “Time is a problem, for sure, but my real problem with the Bible is that I just ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-47

Denomination: Charismatic

And Jesus Stood Still

Contributed by Tim Shockley on Feb 17, 2015

In one of the most stressful times of Jesus' life, He heard a single voice cry out for mercy. And He stood still.

There is a church in downtown Washington, DC, right in an area where there are a lot of street people. Almost every Sunday, a few of them would come into the church and sit in the back pews and watch the service. They are scary people, because they are toothless and dirty and they have not bathed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: *other

Paul’s Personal Greeting Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 10, 2018

Paul calls himself a bondservant of Jesus Christ. Such a sense of devotion springs from an awareness of the great love Christ has demonstrated by His death. Paul was not just a servant to the Lord but a slave as well and answerable only to Him.

(1) Paul’s Personal Greeting Romans 1:1-7 1 Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God Paul calls himself a bondservant (the Greek word is doulos, meaning bondslave) of Jesus Christ. Such a sense of utter devotion springs from an awareness ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Proud Soldiers: Countering The Anti-Soldier Culture

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Feb 16, 2018

There is a shift to resist accepting Jesus as a fighter, and accept that Christians should be as good soldiers. There is a new disrespect for people of uniform, such as for police, & soldiers, This is negative and should be countered with scripture.

Proud Soldiers: Countering the Anti-Soldier Culture Capt.Kelly Durant 2 Timothy 2:3 You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. :4 No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier. 2. I ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Wisdom In Wealth

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 22, 2019

In perhaps the most challenging parable to understand, Jesus calls us to use our worldly wealth for divine purposes, to be faithful where we are, and to keep God first in our lives.

Luke 16:1-13 Wisdom in Wealth What if you came to church one Sunday, and your pastor got up to give the sermon and said, “I don’t have a clue what this means!” Well, I’m pretty close to that with today’s passage. Maybe you could relate to that kind of pastor, since sometimes the Bible is just hard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13, Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Baptist

Honour God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 15, 2020

What we believe about God affects our attitude and behaviour towards Him. Do we see the love of God? Do we see the greatness of God?

This is the last book of the OT and also the last prophetic word that God gave to His people prior to the coming of Jesus. • After Malachi, there is silence for about 400 years when God did not speak again through any prophet. • Malachi came about 80 years after Haggai and Zechariah. The Temple ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14, Romans 9:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas - The Wise Men (2)

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 1, 2019

Over the years a lot of stories have arisen about the Wise Men. Most of them are folklore with no evidence to prove that they are factual. So, this morning lets concentrate on what we do know about them, rather than on what we don't know..

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED 2018) THE WISE MEN (#2) TEXT: Matthew 2:1-12; Numbers 24:17 The story of the Wise Men in the Bible is a story of mystery, for it presents ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Numbers 24:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Last Shall Be First Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 9, 2018

The world teaches that those who finish first are always declared the winner. Much emphasis is placed on our perceived position and status in life. Jesus challenged this teaching, declaring the Last shall be First.

The Last shall be First Matthew 20:16 Much of life is guided by perceived standards and expectations. We are quite familiar with these standards, being exposed to them as long as we can remember. In order to be accepted and successful, one is taught to believe they must abide by these long held ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What About My Priorities? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 4, 2018

Now that I belong to Jesus, how should that decision and relationship affect the priorities of my life?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Now I belong to Jesus, WHAT NOW? • In this series we have been examining some the implications in our life because of our relationship with Jesus. • Today we examine the area of my priorities. How should my faith and my relationship with Jesus impact my priorities? • I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Godly Generation Dies Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 3, 2018

The older generation failed to teach the younger generation God’s truth as Moses had commanded them (Deut. 6:1–9 ). It is bad enough that they forgot Joshua, their second greatest leader, but how could they forget the Lord?

Chapter 9 Godly Generation Dies [Judges 2.6-10] Scripture 6 And when Joshua had let the people go, the children of Israel went every man unto his inheritance to possess the land. 7 And the people served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders that outlived Joshua, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Feeding The Lions? Intimidation!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 2, 2019

Spiritual fear and intimidation are the tools of the enemy. We look at lions in the Bible. Are we feeding the lions and giving them the power to defeat us. This lion is but a test.

ARE WE FEEDING THE LIONS? INTIMIDATION! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfinggers@aol.com (This is several part series.) INTIMIDATION BECOMES A SATANIC STRONGER HOLD IN BELIEVERS. There are two Biblical places for our spiritual enemy: 1. Under your feet… When problems are over your head ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:14, 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 Peter 5:8, Proverbs 22:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thankful No Matter What! Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

Paul says that it is God's will that we be thankful under all circumstances. This is one thing we need never doubt, for it is stated clearly. We know then that it is possible for everyone of us to acquire the vision of Paul and be incurable optimists

Markus Bach tells of flying above the majestic Selkirk Range in British Columbia with a strange and intricate mechanism in the tail of the plane. It was called a magnetometer. This instrument was used in Ontario to detect 60 millions tons of silver, copper and zinc. It is an "electronic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Who Will Get The Last Laugh?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 24, 2020

In what ways are people laughing at God? (Many sources but seed thoughts from Reinhold Niebuhr's essay on Humour and Faith)

HoHum: A new preacher moved into town and went out one Saturday to visit some of the members. All went well until he came to one house. It was obvious that someone was home, but no one came to the door even after he knocked several times. Finally, he took out his business card, wrote on the back ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:3-4, Proverbs 31:25, Psalm 90:9-10, John 3:36, Psalm 2:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Jun 19, 2020

In the Book of John, there are 7 I am statements that Jesus uses throughout the book to help us understand that different aspects of his nature and who He is.

I so glad you joined we are starting our second week of our I am series, all about Discovering who Jesus says that He is. In the Book of John, there are 7 I am statements that Jesus uses throughout the book to help us understand that different aspects of his nature and who He is. All of these ...read more

Scripture: John 6:26-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God