Sermons on Agony:

Which Side Of Jesus?

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 25, 2004

Which side of Jesus are you on?

A. Introduction: Dialogue introduction to “The Two Thieves” in the Lenten Series, “Overheard: Conversations by the Cross” written by Arden W. Mead. Copy written by Creative Communication for the Parish, 1983. B. “Dialogue” between The Two Thieves. C. Record of “Thief” by Third Day (CCLI in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Church Of God

It's Not A Secret

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Dec 30, 2004

It’s not a Secret as to what God can do for You!!

It’s not a Secret ACTS 26:26 Its not a secret what God can do tonight! It’s no secret what He’s done for other people. Nor is it a secret what He’s done for you And He can and will do it for you!!! And It’ll be with arms wide open He’ll forgive you and Me For EVERYTHING! Many many years ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does Christmas Want From You?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 7, 2003

Christmas wants to give us a special gift that we won’t want to exchange.

What Does Christmas Want For You? December 22, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker A On Christmas eve, Jarod’s parents became concerned because they could not find their young son. a Finally, they checked his room and found the five-year-old sitting quietly on his bed. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Passion Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 13, 2008

This sermon is part of a series on Words of lent and deals with the passion of Christ.

Palm Sunday Celebration moves quickly into holy week. The celebrant parade turns quickly into the mob scene. Hosanna’s become shouts of Barabbas! The week quickly becomes one of passion, or one of suffering that our Lord endured for us. Few of us dare to enter this week. Maundy Thursday and Good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-67

Denomination: United Methodist

Whose Fault Is It?

Contributed by Don Baggett on Apr 2, 2008

One of my favorite old movies is “No Time For Sergeants,” where a very young Andy Griffith played a country boy who got drafted into the air force. As he was undergoing his psychiatric evaluation, the psychiatrist did everything he could to try and make

Do you know people who have, what I call, a victim mentality. In other words, everything that happens to them is somebody else’s fault? The reason they have the problems that they have is somebody else’s fault? One of my favorite old movies is “No Time For Sergeants,” where a very young Andy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did He Come To Earth?

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Aug 2, 2010

Jesus came to seek and save the lost, according to the will and plan of the Father, to bring the promise of hope to the world, and life to all who believe.

Why Did He Come to Earth? Reading: Acts 3:13-15 Introduction Why did Jesus come to earth and die? Because of the Jewish leaders envy? Because of Judas' greed? Because of Pilate's Cowardice? #1 For The Will Of The Father A. To do His Father’s will John 3:16 (NASB) “For God so loved the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Angels Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 3, 2010

The Bible says, "We are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world" (Eph 6:12, NLT). Join us as we study spiritual warfare, angels, demons and the Holy Spirit. Adapted from a series

Supernatural Pt4- Angels Fourth week- study called- Supernatural. First week- -recognized- we live in a physical world, but -there is an equally real spiritual world -where there is a spiritual battle taking place. We learned- -we are engaged in a battle -not against flesh/blood, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:11-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Three Bits Of Glory

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Dec 22, 2008

Three Bit of Glory we have that the Angels also had. you can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr

You Can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr LK 2v8-12 1. They carried & revealed the Glory of God; No where in Bible do we read the “The Glory of the Lord IS…….” As no clear cut definition can be found, yet mention of the Glory of God can be found all over the Bible. People seemed ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Easter Makes A Difference

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Apr 18, 2009

Easter 2: Easter makes a difference. It changes cold, hard, self-centered people into a community that cares for one another. It gives boldness to weak hearts. It gives hope to suffering spirits. It provides a perspective.

Christ is Risen! He is risen, indeed – Alleluia! Life in the time of Jesus was hard – maybe even mean. There are plenty of examples of this. Justice was often quick and oftentimes harsh. Look at what happened to Jesus! He was celebrating Passover with his disciples on Thursday night, and by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Reassuring Words For Jesus Friends

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 21, 2009

This funeral sermon was prepared for the funeral of a four month old but would be good for any funeral.

At a time of death we need reassuring words. Those words are important when they are given but especially when they come from a friend. The words of a friend seem to carry greater weight. They are warm. They are to be trusted. In John 11 we find Jesus sharing a challenging experience with some of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Redemption And The Obedience Factor Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 7, 2014

Jesus obeyed the Father, and Jesus calls us to obey the Father, too!

Redemption and the Obedience Factor (Isaiah 50:4-11) 1. [A] mother who wanted to have the last word but couldn't handle the hassle that resulted whenever she said no to her young son. After an especially trying day, she finally flung up her hands and shouted, "All right, Billy, do whatever you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wise Or Foolish?

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 13, 2014

A lesson on true wisdom and knowledge for graduating seniors.

1. Burger King April Fool's Joke On April 1st, 1998 Burger King published a full page advertisement in an American newspaper announcing the introduction of a new item to their menu: a "Left-Handed Whopper" especially designed for the 32 million left-handed Americans. According to the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Maintaining Your Integrity In Discouraging Times

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 5, 2008

The life story of Joseph can teach us how to handle times of discouragement. We all face them in life. The Bible says that in ALL things we are more than conquerors – including the discouraging times. Let’s learn from Joseph how to maintain our walk when

The life story of Joseph can teach us how to handle times of discouragement. We all face them in life. The Bible says that in ALL things we are more than conquerors – including the discouraging times. Let’s learn from Joseph maintain our walk when times are tough. I. Discouraging Predicament A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hall Of Fame # 3 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Nov 19, 2007

A look at the ordinary people mentioned in Ezra’s list.

INTRODUCTION On the 5th anniversary of 9/11 all 2749 names of the victims were read out. No-one would dare to say that this was a waste of time. Our attitude should be the same when we come to a much shorter list of names found in Ezra 2. This register is so important that the Holy Ghost inspired ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:3-35

The Rebel Of The Heart

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 16, 2007

Don’t settle for being less than what God has called you to be

A circus parade was moving gaily through the streets of Milan, Italy. Suddenly one of the elephants veered from the line and marched into a church. [In Milan, church doors are large, and in the summer are often wide open!] This visitor wandered up the center aisle, trumpeted a bit, swung her trunk ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:12-13

Denomination: Baptist