Sermons on Announcement:

And His Name Shall Be Called . . . Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2008

Isaiah gives us four names that Jesus would be called, and each name gives us a description of what Jesus would do.

Introduction During the 1960’s, a phenomenon called “Peanuts” was born. The comic strip began appearing in newspapers all over America. The simple characters and modest storylines became the perfect placebo for millions looking for a daily dose of innocence. And none of that was lost on Madison ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Part 3: Before You Throw In The Towel…” Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009

To tell people that Jesus is ready for them to try being a disciple again.

Title: Good News for People Living in a Bad News World Part 3: Before you throw in the towel…” Theme: New Starts/redemption Task: To tell people that Jesus is ready for them to try being a disciple again. Text: John 21.1-19 [TITLE SLIDE] A reality show debuted in 2006 called The Contender ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Be Made Clean Series

Contributed by Dale Krueger on Feb 14, 2009

The Good News we celebrate today is that Jesus has made us clean, and we want to grasp more fully what it means to be "Cleansed in the Name of Jesus."

Epiphany 6B “Be Clean” sermon Hope Lutheran. Pr. Dale B .Krueger "Be Made Clean!" Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man and in high favor with his master, because by him the LORD had given victory to Aram. The man, though a mighty warrior, suffered ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

What Jesus Did For You Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

A reflection of what Jesus did for us encourages us to live for Him. Through His suffering,

INTRODUCTION A. BIBLE INTERPRETATION 1. Much of Bible is Easy to Understand but occasionally we get bumped into confusion. 2. Today is one of those bumps! 3. We may not solve the confusion today, … to get the practical help -- to encourage Christians in difficult days. B. WHAT DID JESUS DO FOR ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Fresh S.t.a.r.t.

Contributed by Shawn Kelly on Oct 19, 2008

God gives us the start we need to begin a new life, every day.

FRESH START Colossians 3:12 - 17 12Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Credentials Of Jesus Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007

# 17 in series. Christ presents his credentials - five witnesses to support that He is the Son of God!

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 17 “The Credentials of Jesus” John 5:31-47 One of my favorite old movies is a western in which a cowboy is set upon by some Mexican banditos trying to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Man God Uses

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 12, 2006

Deacon Ordination Message drawn from the life of John the Baptist.

THE MAN GOD USES - John 1:6, 19-23; 3:22-36 I would like you to think this morning, about what a great time this was. More than 4000 years before this date, there in the Garden of Eden, God had promised the coming of One Who would crush the serpent’s head with His heal. Thousands of years had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Rub People The Right Way

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 21, 2006

There are some people everyone enjoys being around. They are people who give encouragement. This message uses Barnabas an example of how to be an encourager.

“How To Rub People the Right Way” -Develop Winning Attitudes Acts 4:36-37 There are some people everyone enjoys being around. They are people who give encouragement. To learn how to become an encourager we can look at the life of an early church leader that from the beginning of his ministry to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Gospel Of Jesus: Life Swap Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 16, 2006

Baptism of Christ--The carpenter trades in His woodworking tools and becomes a rebuilder of human hearts, as He carves out a way of escape for hell bound mankind. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Gospel of Jesus – Life Swap Matthew 3:13-17 In our first 2 messages in this new series we’ve looked at Jesus ‘Before There Was Time’ and ‘BC to AD’ [Jesus in the OT]. Of course, at Christmas each year we look into His birth and this year we studied His childhood with a children’s sermon: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

When God Breaks His Silence Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004

When God breaks His Silence

Revelation 10:1-2a, “Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, surrounded by a cloud, with a rainbow over his head. His face shone like the sun, and his feet were like pillars of fire. And in his hand was a small scroll, which he had unrolled.” I saw (eidon) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Music Of Christmas

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Dec 25, 2005

Jesus is the Savior, the Christ, the Lord.

CHRISTMAS EVE 2005 December 24, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Luke 2:1-14 “The Music of Christmas” “When he awoke, the song was there. Its melody beckoned and begged him to sing it. It hung upon the wind and settled in the meadows where he walked. He knew its ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Away From The Manger

Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Dec 31, 2005

We should insist on acknowledging and honoring Christ in the way He has directed us in His word, not in a way that men determine for themselves.

Many people today are celebrating the birthday of Jesus. Most religious groups will have some observance of Christmas, commonly held to be the day Christ was born. And yet, there are some churches that have their doors closed this Sunday morning. We are not doing so here because we have no divine ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Messengers And The Messages Of Christmas! Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 16, 2004

Part 3 of MERRY CHRISTMAS SERIES! Perhaps the best known of all Christmas stories is found in our text today. For years, Christmas was not Christmas in our life until this story had been read aloud and savored.

THE MESSENGERS AND THE MESSAGES OF CHRISTMAS Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: Perhaps the best known of all Christmas stories is found in text today. Christmas was not Christmas in our life until this story had been read aloud and savored. We will discuss today the TWO IMPORTANT WORDS related to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Through The Eyes Of Mary & Joseph Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 18, 2006

What can we as parents learn from the miracle of Jesus through the eyes of His parents, Mary and Joseph?

INTRODUCTION A. In looking at the Christmas season, we talked about the special meanings behind the Advent – a reminder that He’s Coming Back to Town but not like He arrived the first time. Not on any sleigh nor pulled by any reindeer but with a shout and in the clouds! We looked at the season ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Growing Church Series

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 25, 2006

This is the eigth sermon in an 8 part sermon series on the vision of our church.

Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Our Vison: The Word tells us in Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision, the people perish”. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God