Sermons on Analogy:

Flood Assurance (Revised)

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 7, 2005

The question is not, "Why do bad things happen." The better question is, "Why were we spared." And the answer? Because we have a God who loves us!

Title: Flood Assurance Text: Luke 13:1-5, but it only makes sense in the context of Luke 12:54-57,1-9. FCF: We are all judged and worthy of death, but God be praised we have an advocate who pleads to give us more time. SO: I want my congregation to feel sympathy for the people of New Orleans, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Am. . .the Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 9, 2006

A series exploring the seven miracles, and seven "I Am" statements in the Gospel of John. This message reflects on Jesus statement that "I am the light of the world."

A few questions to get your minds thinking as we head in to today’s sermon. First one. . . Q: How many evolutionists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Just one but it will take a million years. Q: How many Psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Only one, but the bulb has ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Looking Unto Jesus

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 15, 2007

This is a message from my Hebrews Comentary that shows "the sin that doth so easily beset us"

LOOKING UNTO JESUS Hebrews 12:1-17 This chapter is introduced with the transitional word, “Wherefore” which strongly connects back to the eleventh chapter which is known for its treatment of the subject of faith. In hermeneutics, one may recognize a principle that is called, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Patience Revealed Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 1, 2006

We often hear about patience, but we will never understand it until we look at God’s patience toward us.

1. Introduction a. I was doing my quiet time on Monday morning when I ran across a passage that leapt off the page. It so stirred my spirit, that I felt that the Lord wanted me to preach a sermon series on the subject that the passage spoke about. i. As I researched the subject…the subject of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherds' Christmas

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 16, 2005

Seeing Christmas from the shepherds’ viewpoint.

The Shepherds’ Christmas Luke 2:8-20 (NIV) 8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, "Do not be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Time Out, Time In Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 24, 2003

After vacation -- time out -- it would be ridiculous if there were no "time in", engagement. God calls us to full engagement with Himself, which in turn calls us to live in newness and not in old habits. There is no time for anything that is not a serio

There are certain intense situations in which the best answer, maybe the only answer, is to take a “time out”. Time out, to get perspective; time out, to get emotions under control; time out to back off and take a better look. There are certain serious situations in which your instincts tell you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Parenting Like An Eagle Series

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Mar 9, 2007

There are some spiritual lessons we can learn about parenting while observing one of God’s creations - The Eagle.

This text—Moses writes it toward the end/conclusion/close of his career as the lead role player in the deliverance of God’s people. The children of Israel have come to approach and advance to the end of their 40 year journey/sojourn/voyage and they are about to enter into the promise land. Moses ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Run To Egypt

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

On many occasions Israel wandered from God and ran to Egypt, a tpye of the world. We must be carefu; not to run to Egypt, but to trust in God and remain faithful to Him

“Don’t Run to Egypt” Introduction: A worldly kind of person came to the preacher, defending her practice of attending worldly entertainments. She said, "But, preacher, I can take Jesus Christ with me wherever I go." The preacher after a few moments of thought quietly replied, "Indeed, is that so? I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Split A Church Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 14, 2008

To split a church all we have to do is forget who died for us, to whom we belong, and what is our purpose and mission.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a preacher who was delivering a children’s sermon about the need for unity. 1. He looked at the children and said emphatically, “God wants us to be one!” 2. On four year-old started to cry and protested, “I’ve already been one, I want to be five!” B. Being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Precious Gift

Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 14, 2006

This lesson is giving a detailed message on 1. What a pastor is. 2. The pastor’s responsibilities to the flock 3. The churches reponsibilities to the pastor 4. Recognizing the gift of a pastor.

Your Precious Gift Foundational Text: Eph 4:8, 11 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; Have you ever thought about just exactly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Strategy For Offering God's Salvation

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Sep 22, 2007

Second of a two part message that introduces a new purpose and direction for an existing church.

Video - We Are Marshall (Coach meets the three living members) Introduction I. The world had become exceedingly wicked. A. Men and women did not obey God, but rather did as they wished. B. Men and women did not love their neighbors, but rather looked out for only number one, namely self, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:14

Denomination: Methodist

Would God's Vision Help Us?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 29, 2005

After preaching this sermon, 21 people came forward at invitation.

A couple of weeks ago, in an elders meeting, I asked each elder to give me his vision for this church. I was surprised. Most churches never communicate their vision, hence most elders are unfocused as to any unified vision at all. Each of our elders, however, had a vision and were pretty much in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: *other

Lost Prayer Equals Lost Sheep

Contributed by Michelle Holsinger on Mar 8, 2008

How many hours would you be willing to pray if you knew it would save a soul?

Lost Prayer Equals Lost Sheep Luke 15:4What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? Luk 15:5 And when he hath found [it], he layeth [it] on his shoulders, rejoicing. Luk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"In Name Only"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 20, 2007

Nominal Christians are really no Christians at all...but you might think they are if you can’t read the signs.

“Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you—unless indeed you fail the test?” Over the last couple of months in our church we have spent a great deal of time talking about false teachers. We were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Orthodox

Seeing Jesus Through The Holy Spirit: The Day Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 29, 2007

For the Day of Pentecost, on the Holy Spirit, prayer, and the reality that God doesn’t do what I want Him to do...

Seeing Jesus Through The Holy Spirit: The Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-13 May 27, 2007 Call To Worship Time: Acts 2:1-13 (NLT): “On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist