Sermons on American Character:

The Son Of Man Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 26, 2009

Jesus had many titles but He preferred to refer to Himself as the Son of Man. In calling Himself this Jesus is actually giving us a clue as to the true nature of His identity.

John 13:31-33 November 4, 2007 The Son of Man ‘Honorable’ ‘Excellent’ ‘Sir’ ‘Master’ ‘Gracious’ ‘Most Admirable’ ‘Liar’ ‘Thief’ ‘Wicked’ ‘Scum’ What do all these things have in common? They are all titles. A title serves many functions. A title is something that is given to distinguish one ...read more

Scripture: John 12:34

Denomination: *other

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 26, 2009

Jesus is the good shepherd of our lives. He guides us in the way we should go. He calls us by name. He protects us, leads us, provides for us, and takes us to safety in eternal life.

John 10:11-18 September 30, 2007 The Good Shepherd Can you hear Him calling? There are things in life you want to remember, moments that you do not want to forget. So you document them with pictures. A family picnic, a vacation, a romantic evening, your first dance, your daughter or son’s first ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: *other

Instructions For Victory

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 18, 2009

The Christian life is a warfare. But this message suggests three practices that will pave the way for victory in the spiritual battles of life.

Instructions For Victory Text: 1 Cor.15: 57; 2 Cor.2: 14 Intro: Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe has a saying that I have found helpful for many years. It goes something like this: “We aren’t fighting for victory; we’re fighting from victory.”(1) “But,” you may ask, “if we are fighting from victory ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57

Denomination: Baptist

David: A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on Jun 30, 2009

When we think of David, we think: The man who penned 23rd Psalm, and many others, giant-killer, and ancestor of Jesus.

Introduction: I Samuel 13:14 tells us, “But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the LORD commanded thee.” Samuel admonishes Saul, and reads his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revival In Unity

Contributed by C Vincent on Feb 28, 2009

Looking at how the Holy Spirit alone can bring real unity to the church which then results in revival

Eph 4:2-3 NKJV ..with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, 3endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Because of sin the unity between man and God was broken Salvation re-unites us to God, and also to each other in one purpose ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Humble Courage Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 9, 2009

Courage moves us to risk ourselves for the sake of others or a higher cause. Faith and risk are inseparable.

Philippians 1:20-27 “Humble Courage” INTRODUCTION Courage is not often connected with the Christian life. It isn’t listed in the fruits of the Spirit i.e., love, joy, peace, patience, etc. Jesus doesn’t instruct his disciples to be courageous, though he did encourage them to “take heart,” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Listen To The Lord

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Mar 13, 2009

May God give us all the attitude of Samuel that says, "Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening."

(Note: For this sermon I had my cell phone in the pulpit. I had someone call me on it just as the sermon began.) The Word of God that we will consider in our sermon this morning is the Old Testament lesson for this Sunday from 1 Samuel 3:1-10. (Cell phone rings…) Just a minute let me take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Zodiac"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 15, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that when we look up into the sky and see the sun (during the day) and the stars at night, we are reminded of the wonderful work of God and Creationism.

Psalm 147:4 (ESV) 15 March 2009 Third Sunday in Lent U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: When we look up into the sky and see the sun during the day, and the stars at night, we are reminded that God created the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pretense Or Sincerity? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 17, 2009

Jeremiah condemned the pretentious worship of God and exalted the sincere worship of God. The contrast is great, especially when we examine the two attitudes separately.

Pretense or Sincerity? (Jeremiah, Selected Verses) 1. Three ministers were talking about prayer in general and the appropriate and effective positions for prayer. As they were talking, a telephone repairman was working on the phone system in the background. One minister shared that he felt the key ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:3-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Faithful God

Contributed by John Akosile on May 26, 2008

Characteristics of God. As we have seen this chapter teaches us about the characteristics that Christians should display: • Love to the Brethren – your work and labour of love, • Diligence and perseverance, Hope – an anchor of the soul, both sure and ste

A faithful God By Pastr Olawale Akosile (REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD,FOUNTAIN OF LIFE CHAPEL, KETU,LAGOS) Heb 6; 10-18 Characteristics of God ch 6 con’t As we have seen this chapter teaches us about the characteristics that Christians should display: • Love to the Brethren – your work and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Still Among Shaking Circumstances

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 27, 2008

How do you handle stress? What strong points do you value in your life, that keeps you going in a situation that you are unsure of? Examine how Daniel stood still among his shaky circumstance he was about to face.

Youth Challenge: Who Is It? Each player writes down a little known truth about himself that perhaps the rest of the group doesn’t know. The paper slips are handed in and read aloud one at a time. The players guess who they think wrote that slip. After everyone has guessed, the truth is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of The Vine Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 30, 2002

Jesus is the source of life, and His life within you is for one purpose-THAT YOU MIGHT BEAR FRUIT. We need to ask ourselves 2 questions: 1. Are we connected to Christ, and 2. If we are in Christ, then how much fruit is there in our lives?

· In Hampton Court near London, there is a grapevine which is about 1,000 years old. This grapevine has one root which is at least two feet thick, and some of the branches are 200 feet long. Despite its age the vine produces several tons of grapes each year. Although some of the smaller branches ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, 1 John 5:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

At The Cross - The Cross & Fruitfulness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 19, 2002

Death comes before resurrection. In John 12, Jesus is telling us death comes before ministry.

OPENING: Two engineers, one from I.U. and the other from Notre Dame, were out in a yard standing by a flagpole, vigorously discussing something. A student from Purdue happened by and asked what they were arguing about. "Oh," replied the student from I.U., "we were discussing how best to determine ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-24, John 12:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Tree Is Know By Its Fruit Series

Contributed by Js Collins on Mar 14, 2012

Wolves wearing a fleece doesn't make them a sheep!

A Tree is know by its fruit Value messages to the believers Luke 6:43-45- Mt 7:15-20 43. "For a good tree does not bear bad (corrupt fruit), nor does a bad (corrupt) tree bear good fruit. 44. "For every tree is known by its own fruit. For men do not gather figs from thorns, nor do they gather ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Simeon

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 30, 2012

Scripture and history do not provide us with a great amount of information about Simeon. All that we know of him is contained in these few verses in the book of Luke. But what we do have speaks volumes about Simeon, his character, faith and vision.

Simeon Luke 2:22-35 Scripture and history do not provide us with a great amount of information about Simeon. All that we know of him is contained in these few verses in the book of Luke. But what we do have speaks volumes about Simeon, his character, faith and vision. I. Simeon’s Character ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Baptist