Sermons on Africa:

He Is Risen. He Is Risen Indeed!

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 15, 2002

What makes Jesus stand out from other great religious leaders?

Swanton Novers 31-03-02 Stiffkey 20-04-03 He is risen. He is risen indeed. (Acts 10:34-43) One of the things that has really struck me is the number of churches here in the countryside - especially in Norfolk (England), where there are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Anglican

We Are A People Of Promise Series

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 1, 2006

A sermon for the First Sunday in Advent, Series C.

1st Sunday in Advent- December 3, 2006- “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks that you have, throughout the ages, remained faithful to your promise to redeem those who trust in you. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Is The Bible Trustworthy? Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 18, 2004

Paul’s admonition to Timothy to place his full confidence in the authenticity and usefulness of Scripture.

In the year A.D. 303, the Roman Emperor Diocletian issued a decree that he hoped would extinguish the spreading flames of Christianity. One of his primary objectives was the seizure and destruction of the Christian Scriptures. Later that year, officials enforced the decree in North Africa. One ...read more

Denomination: Other

Don't Just Survive But Thrive

Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 27, 2005

How we are to live our lives in this world based on God’s strength.

Don’t Just Survive…Thrive Mark 10:46-52 Read Scriptures Prayer Illustration A young man who had worked for years on the railroad, wanted a job as a signalman for the railroad. For his interview, he was told to meet the inspector at the signal box. The inspector asked him, “What would you do if ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Sharing In The Lord's Supper Without Meaning To Our Spiritual Being?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 1, 2002

How to prepare in taking the Lord’s Supper.

Introduction: HOW TO CATCH A MONKEY------ Native hunters in the jungles of Africa; have a clever way of trapping monkeys. They slice a coconut in two, hollow it out, and in one half of the shell cut a hole just big enough for a monkey’s hand to pass through. Then they place an orange in the other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Ultimate Easter Egg

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002

The empty tomb of Jesus is God’s ultimate Easter egg!

The Ultimate Easter Egg Luke 24:1-12 March 31, 2002: Easter morning Introduction Recently, an article was published that revealed the secrets of hidden “surprises” in computer software and video games. Programmers add these surprises to give the programs an added appeal. Some of the examples were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Mental Health

Contributed by Roy Harris on Oct 13, 2010

A sermon on Mental Health: It may be a good idea to plan a special Sunday event, invite and honour mental health organisations in your community for doing great work.

A sermon on Mental Health: It may be a good idea to plan a special Sunday event, invite and honour mental health organisations in your community for doing great work. World Mental Health Day: Today: 10/10/2010 This sermon can be used any time of the year, or on World Mental Health Day, 10/10 each ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Charismatic

A Reminder For Ministry

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

So often we have to remind ourselves of what our calling in Christ is... we have to be reminded that we are ALL called to minister...

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: November 2003 Date Preached: November 26, 2003 Church: OZHBC (Wed night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: A Reminder for Ministry Text: Colossians 4:17 Introduction: When the Apostle Paul wrote a letter he would also include some miscellaneous items that were ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 26, 2010

Our feet can be beautiful to someone as we bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ!

We are starting a new series today with the Letter to the Romans! Please have your Bibles, bulletin and pen ready. Let us note the power of Rome and what the city was like. 2000 years ago, when Christianity was born, the Roman Empire was quite powerful (show map). From the city of Rome, the Empire ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fruit Of The Spirit: Goodness Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 11, 2009

The Spirit Helps us reflect the goodness of God

The fruit of the Spirit: Goodness Galatians 5:22-23 The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. What is “goodness?” Goodness might be a little hard to define – especially when the advertisers use it in a fairly ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: *other

Put Not Your Trust In Princes Or Political Parties Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 2, 2010

God does not call us to take political power, but to witness to the Gospel of truth, goodness and beauty, and to keep together our worship, law and ethics.

27th Sunday in Course October 2, 2010 Sacred Liturgy Series Last Sunday, a number of evangelical pastors mounted the pulpit and endorsed candidates running in the current elections. By doing so, they thumbed their noses at the Internal Revenue Service’s rulings against 501-c-3 ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Life After Christmas Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 3, 2011

Life after Christmas is really not about life after December 25 but life after believing and receiving Jesus Christ in your heart.

Most people have a wonderful time during Christmas! But once December 25 is over, what do most people think about?? Many will say, “the reason for the season is Jesus Christ!”; but many people really don’t think about Christ with their plans after Christmas and the New Year! How about us? What is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:16-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Are The Children Of God

Contributed by Carl Benge on Jun 14, 2007

A Memorial Day Sermon on our Family of Faith

We are children of God!! All three of our Scripture readings for us this day echo this phrase…….. We are children of God. On that day of Pentecost so many centuries ago, those were the words echoed in the witnessing given by the disciples. Remember the words of the Holy Spirit, “And all who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Furnishings Of Faith

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006

Three things that should be found in the life of any man or woman of faith: An altar of dedication to the will of the Saviour A tent of detachment from the ways of society A well of dependence on the Word of the Spirit.

THE FINISHING OF FAITH Hebrews 11 could be called "The Saints Hall of Fame", "The Westminster Abbey of Scripture", and "The Honor Roll of the Old Testament Saints." It deals with the excellency of faith. We observe faith worshipping, walking, working, waiting, warring, and faith winning. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:25

Denomination: Baptist

Prodigal Father- Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Wilkinson on Feb 3, 2007

God is reckless in his love for you. When Christ cried out from the cross God did not answer because he chose you. I don’t know what kind of a father you had in the past. I know the father you can have now.

The Prodigal Father- Amazing Grace We begin a series on Grace. I recommend the book what’s so amazing about grace by Philip Yancey. The first lesson is on the prodigal Father. I use the word prodigal in describing the father because prodigal means reckless. A prodigal does what he wants. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ