Sermons on Announcement Of His Birth:

Why Wonderful Is His Name

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 7, 2009

His life can be summed up with this one great word, Wonderful

Intro: there are many varied reasons people pick names for their children. Some name them after a family member, some after a famous athlete or movie star. Not many people name someone to describe what they will do or what they will be. You can’t name your child incredible, or awesome. You can’t ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Vision For His Church

Contributed by Andy Payne on Oct 12, 2009

A church must seek change in order that it continue to be relevant John Stott promotes this while holding on the 4 essential marks

***NOTE*** I have to confess that at a late hour the night before preaching this sermon the ’goat’ ate my sermon and 11 months of sermons in a folder on my computer. I had to re-write it late that night. I was desperate so I used more of John Stott’s words than was in my original script. I am ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

My Soul - His Delight

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Oct 22, 2009

What it means when we say "He restores my soul"

The Pearl of Psalms (POP 03) Psalm 23:3a My Soul - His Delight This morning I want to unpack for you one of the most glorious truths you will find in all the Scriptures. You will, I am persuaded, have to search hard to beat what we are going to see together in the Word of God this morning. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: *other

Jesus Shares His Scars Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jun 18, 2009

Thomas, one of the twelve, who was called the Twin, wasn’t with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples kept telling him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he told them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands, put my finger into them, and put my hand i

We’re in John chapter 20 this morning - the familiar story of ‘doubting Thomas’ - and, as I’ve noted many times before, this is one of those few passages in the Bible that the church in her wisdom suggests that we should read every year at this time (rather than every three years, which is the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Thank God For His Rules!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 22, 2009

God’s laws are a blessings not a burden.

Today is officially the first day of summer. What do you like best about summer? As a kid what I loved was going to the pool on a hot humid day. I’ll bet there are a lot of children here who enjoy swimming. If so, what do you like best about the pool? Do you like jumping off the diving board or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Worship: The Creator Or His Creatures

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 9, 2009

Idolaters worship the things God made rather than God Himself. Is there anything you feel you cannot live without? Is there any priority greater than God? Do you have a dream you would sacrifice everything to realize? Does God take first place? Do you wor

Opening illustration: Video depicting idol worship (downloaded and edited to reduce duration) ~ puts shame to our worship of the living God. Let us turn to Romans 1 and check out the kind of worship Paul was talking to the Romans about. Apparently this kind of worship was not new, it had gone on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Glory Of God In His Jealousy Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 24, 2009

God’s glory is seen even in His jealousy.

Glory of God Series May 4th, 2008 The Glory of God in His Jealousy Odds are if you have ever really cared for another person you have experienced jealousy in one form or another. Some people experience it far more easily than others. So for those of you who might not be as familiar with what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:19-22

Denomination: *other

The Glory Of God In His Love Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 24, 2009

God’s love for us transcends anything we find in this world. His love is completely unconditional.

The Glory of God Series April 27, 2008 The Glory of God in His Love There are many ways in which love can express itself. There are many different feelings that we associate with love. Perhaps the most inspiring aspect of love is its diversity. I love my wife. I love my parents. I love my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-14

Denomination: *other

Come: Enter Into His Rest

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 22, 2007

As a believer we have an invitation to COME INTO THE DIVINE REST THAT ONLY JESUS CAN BRING.

COME --- ENTER INTO HIS REST By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Clothed And In His Right Mind

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Apr 1, 2009

Jesus encounters a man that was naked and out of his right mind. The man was demon possessed. Could there be a connection between nakedness, mental issues and demoniac activities?

Introduction: In our text, Jesus confronts a man possessed by demons. He referred to himself as Legion, when Jesus inquired about name. A Legion is a Roman military band composed of 6000 men. This does not mean that the man had 6000 demons but that he had very many. Note, one Lord and 6000 demons. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Zeal For His People

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 9, 2009

Will God save everyone? Just what is the zeal of God for His people?

Will God save everyone? Others believe and teach that everyone will be saved. They argue that those who reject God during this present age would choose to follow God in the next life. Surely, it could appeal in our human heart, but where do we find such kind of teaching in God’s Word? Rather, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

His Likeness...my Goal

Contributed by Steve Mcfarland on Jan 16, 2005

This sermon seeks to encourage every believer on how they "Work out their salvation with fear and trembling."

HIS LIKENESS…MY GOAL Text: “So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you both to will and to work for His good pleasure.” Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

"The Mystery Of His Will" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 10, 2002

Revealed to us according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him. (#6 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

We cannot go farther into this study until I have explained my position concerning the wording and sentence divisions found in the New American Standard Version of the Bible. I should begin by saying that I am not a student of the biblical languages, and I do not presume to be a bible ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9

Denomination: Orthodox

God Cleanses His People

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003

To encourage the congregation to avoid materialism and the love of money

Zechariah 5:5-11 God Cleanses His People Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation to guard against materialism and the love of money. Introduction Before the Israelites had gone into exile, they were primarily a agriculture based society. They lived off the land and farming. During ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 5:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Cleanses His People Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 21, 2003

To proclaim God’s great mercy and forgiveness available to us.

God Cleanses His People Zechariah 3:1-10 Purpose Statement: To proclaim God’s great mercy and forgiveness available to us. What would you say if I came to church tonight dressed in tattered and dirty shorts and a t-shirt. My hair was all messed up and I didn’t have any shoes on and I smelled ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist