Sermons on Actualization:

Stones In The Road

Contributed by Robert Henrich on Mar 19, 2013

The ’stones’ on the gospel road – those difficult verses we stumble over or just pass by – are treasures if we take the time to stop and pick them up; two such ‘stones’ in the story of the raising of Lazarus speak of the intensity of Jesus’ love for us.

I had to take my car into the shop in Binghamton last week, and I had a lot of time to kill. The waiting room didn’t look very inviting, so I decided to do something I haven’t done in a long time: I took a walk. At first it seemed as if the world had been put on pause, or at least slow motion; the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: *other

All Born Under The Same Sun

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jul 14, 2013

The recent trial and acquital of neighborhood watchmen George Zimmerman has us now asking questions of ourselves. Is Jim Crow really dead or in America today is he still alive?

"Anyone who hates a brother or sister is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life residing in him" Introduction Fifty years ago they marched in Washington D. C. and Dr. King talked about a dream. Since then America has elected and re-elected President Barack Obama its first ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Dangerous Grounds

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 30, 2013

The soil, of course, represents the human heart, so the word of God falls on four different types of hearts. This parable is about salvation and three out of four of the soils represent people who are not genuinely saved.

Opening illustration: Growing up as a teenager, my dad would take me to watch the plowing of the field and planting of wheat and sunflower. The tractor would plow deep into the hard soil of central India usually slicing the big snakes hibernating below the earth. Their mangled bodies were brought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Nebuchadnezzar’s Experience Teaches About Pride

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 8, 2013

Instead of praying, "Lord keep me humble," we'll really want to pray, "Lord make me humble."

(sermon theme from Mike Turner) Boanthropy. Do you know what that is? It’s a psychological disorder where a person believes that he is an animal. Could this be what causes our children to eat the way they do at the dinner table? No. Boanthropy is a bit more involved than that. If your ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:19-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Just The Issues - What If Jesus Ran For Office Series

Contributed by James Blewett on Oct 24, 2012

What if Jesus ran for office? What would that look like? This sermon is not political in nature, does not mention any candidates names or platforms. It takes a hot topic of conversation and turns it into a way to teach about Jesus, by using His I AM sta

So right now you are being inundated with Election talk. There are a ton of commercials, some heated debates, and everything on Facebook from anyone 40 or over has something to do with the election. Of course everything on Twitter from people 20 and younger is making fun of the 40 and over crowd on ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Church At Satan's Seat - Pergamum Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 4, 2010

In Satan's camp they hold fast to Christ are commended for this. But, even such people have let errant teaching slip through and have not stood firm on sexual sin. Thank God for His mercy provided we repent.

THE CHURCH AT SATAN'S SEAT - PERGAMUM READING Revelation 2:12-17 “To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edged sword. 13 I know where you live--where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name. You did not renounce your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Eternity Is Now Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[2] How long is eternity? Think about it. Just how long is eternity? Can we even wrap our minds around how immeasurable the eons of time will be in eternity? I think we’re such a time-obsessed culture that it’s hard for us to imagine anything besides finite time. Think about it, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When You Hit The Wall Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 12, 2011

These walls seem to come in different forms but they do have a purpose. (1) They are there to test us. (2) Walls challenge us. (3) Walls offer us a goal to reach. A popular speaker has asked more than 100,000 Christians across the country this one que

Breaking down the Walls “What to do When you Hit the Wall” Jeremiah 20:7-10, 14-18, 11-12 Distance runners, those who run marathons especially often experience what is called hitting the wall. A marathon is a 26 mile run and they say it usually happens around mile 20. Your energy ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Your Father And Mother

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

Last Sunday was Mother's Day and in just a few weeks we'll celebrate Father's Day - which are days we set aside to honor our parents. But what does it really mean to honor our Father and Mother? A card...flowers...dinner out...a small gift...

YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER EXODUS 20:12 Last Sunday was Mother's Day and in just a few weeks we'll celebrate Father's Day - which are days we set aside to honor our parents. But what does it really mean to honor our Father and Mother? A card...flowers...dinner out...a small gift... What does ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Signs - Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 19, 2010

Jesus was clear that our walk should be marked by signs and wonders. What is following you? Is your life “signless”?

Signs Pt. 2 I. Introduction I have a sign situation. My situation is not that Jesus did signs! My issue is that Jesus, in John 14:11-14 and Mark 16:14-20, made it crystal clear that we would not only have signs following us, but even greater signs than He performed. My sign issue is that I see ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saints Alive And Alert

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Let no-one……… (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Colossians chapter 2 verses 4-15. Ill: A reporter was interviewing an old man on his 100th birthday. • “What are you most proud of?” he asked. • “Well, “ said the man, “I don’t have an enemy in the world.” • “What a beautiful thought! How inspirational!” said the reporter. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-15

Denomination: Brethren

Getting Into The Game Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 16, 2012

Here is a story that was not content sitting on the sidelines and watching life go by. Despite his obstacles, he got into the game.

Getting Into The Game Of Life Mark 10:46-52 • “Well, beat the drum and hold the phone - the sun came out today! • “We’re born again, there’s new grass on the field. • “A-roundin’ third, and headed for home, it’s a brown-eyed handsome man; • “Anyone can understand the way I feel. • “Oh, put me in, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost Sunday 2012

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 5, 2012

The God of the Universe has befriended us, promised to walk every step right beside us, and calls us to obedience.

Pentecost Sunday 2012 Ezekiel 37 What does God have to do to get your attention? Sometimes, the Bible is just plain weird. We are used to it. We’ve heard Ezekiel 37 and Acts 2, which were read earlier in our service, before. They are familiar stories, so we miss how weird they actually ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Touched By Jesus

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 12, 2012

Jesus restored the leper, literally one whom society had pushed away, driven away, piled into the dump and forgotten about.

Touched By Jesus June 3 2012 Mark 1:40-45 Intro: At first he tried to hide it. Perhaps no one would notice. Maybe it would go away. It could be nothing. But instead of shrinking, it grew. His skin started to get blotchy. It broke open, began to ooze puss. The fear that had been ever ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

Awakening Lent Week 1

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 14, 2012

Daniel's prayer is about God, about His Kingdom, about restoring His people so that God will be glorified.

Awakening Lent Week 1: Feb 26, 21012 Dan 9 It is dark. But I kind of like it. Not that it is good; no, it is cold, it is lonely, it is lifeless and it is light-less. But it is familiar. I am used to it. No matter that I am not free. I am used to it. I hear a voice: Come forth! ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:2-19

Denomination: Baptist