Sermons on Alexander Campbell:

The Importance Of Being Generous

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009

Generosity is an important aspect of Christianity. This sermon explores not only why we should be generous but also how we can be generous Christians.

When it comes to generosity, who are the first people that come to mind? Does the church come to mind? Is the church the first thing you think of when you think of generosity? In other words, are we generous people? Well it’s a matter of perspective. Some of us have been richly blessed by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The King Is Coming

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 6, 2009

What King are you waiting for?

The King Is Coming! Revelation 19:11-16 Introduction After church, where she had been taught about the Second Coming, a little girl was quizzing her mother. “Mommy, do you believe Jesus will come back?” “Yes.” “Could he come this week?” “Yes.” “Today?” “Yes.” “Could he come in the next hour?” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Christian Church

A Mother Is Born Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 5, 2010

1- A mother’s faith 2- A mother’s hope 3- A mother’s love

INTRO.- ILL.- A little boy forgot his lines in a Sunday school presentation. His mother was in the front row to prompt him. She gestured and formed the words silently with her lips, but it did not help. Her son’s memory was blank. Finally, she leaned forward and whispered the cue, "I am the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Look For The Hook Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 13, 2010

Having taken the title from a message that I heard over 20 years ago, this message teaches about the ’hook’ of temptation.

How to Do Life Look For the Hook James 1:13-16 * Fishing is a fun sport and I really like it. Dad has a catfish pond and almost every time we go home, I wet a hook. However, do you know what I’ve discovered about those fish? They’re fickled. The bait that they ‘tear up’ one day will not even be ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Godliness": Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 6 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010

Keep in mind that to do what is right to make us distinct is doable, adding godliness to steadfastness.

Have you ever tried swimming against the current? For those of us who tried, I believe we found it so difficult and we even felt like drowning. I think that’s the same drowning feeling when we talk about living a godly life in an ungodly world. Either we feel like giving in or giving up. Yet, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Deal With Opposition Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 4, 2007

Serving Christ requires sacrifice. What steps must we take in order to serve Christ effectively?

How to Deal With Opposition II Timothy 4:5 Purpose: To describe the hard realities of sharing the Gospel. Aim: I want the listener to renew (or start) a commitment to sacrifice in order to serve Christ. REVIEW: 1:1-2:13 I. How Should a Christian React to Stress? 2:14-26 II. How Should a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power, Wisdom And Glory Of The Cross

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 25, 2008

There were contentions that is, (quarrels; arguments) among the church at Corinth because they were glorying in human leaders. These divisions in the church at Corinth were caused by pride, for “only by pride cometh contention” (Prov. 13:10).

The Power, Wisdom, and Glory of the Cross 1 Corinthians 2:1-8 There were contentions that is, (quarrels; arguments) among the church at Corinth because they were glorying in human leaders. Some were glorying in Paul; some were glorying in Apollo’s; and some were glorying in Peter. All this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Faithful Mother

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 8, 2008

A truly faithful mother does three things that impact her children for eternity.

A Faithful Mother Griffith Baptist Church – 5/11/08 A.M. Service Text: 2 Timothy 1:1-5 Key verse: 2 Timothy 1:5 - When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Face In The Crowd Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 25, 2008

God’s anger is inflamed when humanity exploits itself but more especially in the name of religion. God will hold accountable, people who make worship a burdensome thing.

Michelle Sterling, Global Image Group: "Within the first three seconds of a new encounter, people evaluate you… even if it is just a glance. People appraise your visual and behavioral appearance from head to toe. They observe your demeanor, mannerisms, and body language and even assess your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:6-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Justified.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Justified. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

justified. Reading: Romans chapter 3 verses 21-31. Joke: There was a man, approaching middle age: • Whose life was comfortable, but he felt an emptiness inside, a longing. • So he decide to join a monastery. The head monk told him that the road ahead would be difficult, • He would have to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Brethren

The Demands Of A Personal Ministry Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 10, 2011

Jesus experienced great demands on His time. He never forgot what His purpose was in coming here. He came to seek, serve and save mankind.

Mark 3:7-12; Matthew 12:15-21 But Jesus withdrew with His disciples to the sea.7a And a great multitude from Galilee followed Him, and from Judea and Jerusalem and Idumea and beyond the Jordan; and those from Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they heard how many things He was doing, came ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Pouring With Rain. Put Your Umbrella Away!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 12, 2011

God’s Holy Spirit is willing to fill every believer but sometimes Christians don’t know that God’s rich resources are available. Some people put their umbrellas up and therefore stay very dry whereas God wants to deluge them with his Spirit. If we’re open

It’s pouring with rain. Put your umbrella away! In the 1920s Mr Ira Yates purchased a farm in West Texas in the United States. In many ways he was like a lot of other ranchers and farmers. He had a lot of land, and a lot of debt. He wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to keep up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Best Comes Later Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 22, 2011

Jesus begins His ministry at a wedding in Cana.

JOHN 2:1-11 11 This beginning of His signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory, and His disciples believed in Him. If you were writing trying to convince someone that Jesus was the Son of God and wanted to tell them about some of His miracles, which one would you start ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Finishing School

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 8, 2007

When a person is almost right. He needs finishing school to help with the details. Pricilla and Aquilla help Apollos.

Finishing School Acts 18:24-28 Last week Paul took off from Corinth leaving Silas and Timothy behind and traveled with Pricilla and Aquila. They arrived in Ephesus and Paul only stays a short time before he completes his journey which goes through Caesarea and Jerusalem. That loop ends the first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Congregational

What Difference Does Jesus Make

Contributed by Keith Andrews on May 20, 2007

I wonder then, what do we think Jesus does? Who do we think he is? Is he someone that we come to only when there are problems, or do we check in with him everyday regardless of how life is treating us. I believe that we all need to come to terms with the

What Difference Does Jesus Make All passages marked NIV: The Holy Bible: New International Version. 1996, c1984. Grand Rapids: Zondervan. All passages marked KJV: The Holy Bible : King James Version. 1995. Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc. Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction Good Morning, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-23

Denomination: Baptist