Sermons on Anticipation:

Self Control

Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 28, 2007

This message address some of the root causes of many personal and societal problems.

Self Control Text: Prov. 25:28 Intro: It is evident that many personal and societal problems stem from lack of self control. Look at the evidence-lack of control in: addictions anger divorce drug abuse greed illicit sex materialism murder rudeness unwise spending etc, ad ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Church Of God

Moving Forward

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 15, 2007

The new year has arrived, we need to "Go Forward" in our lives.

Moving Forward 2007 The end of a year is coming and we will be introduced to a new year very soon. At the end of one year and the beginning of a new year is a time of remembering. • Magazines will be producing onetime publications of the past year. • TV will have programs with a brief ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hurry Up And Slow Down Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jan 14, 2008

This is the second message in a series called "A contrarian’s guide to finding the new you." It looks at how rather than speeding up to accomplish our goals, maybe we should slow down.

This is the second in a series of messages we are calling “A Contrarian’s Guide to finding the New You.” Each week we’re looking at issues that are a bit different that your typical resolution list. In fact, this week, we are going to contrary to what you are probably doing in a lot of areas of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve Candlelightiing Service

Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Dec 1, 2010

A Christmas Eve Service including music suggestions and dramatic elements

Christmas Eve Service I. Welcome and Opening Prayer. II. Opening Song. III. Scene One: Introduction (Small Nativity Scene) Every year we are frustrated as we hear of another protest against the display of nativity scenes on public property. We are angered by these protests because deep down in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Service That Equals Victory

Contributed by Chris Carter on Jul 15, 2010

Victory in this life and eternity to come is contingent on our service.

“Service That Equals Victory” Malachi 2:2 Matthew 25:14-30 -Last week we looked at the disobedient side of the choices in life and the result of our halfhearted worship and non-chalante attitude toward the things of God. -Please note; these are not God’s desire for your life! He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Really Need A Little Christmas?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 11, 2009

The promise of Christmas is a promise of happiness, but on God’s terms, not ours.

Third Sunday of Advent 2009 climb down the chimney; Put up the brightest string of lights I’ve ever seen. Slice up the fruitcake; It’s time we hung some tinsel on that evergreen bough. For we need a little music, Need a little laughter, Need a little singing Ringing through the rafter, And we need ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Catholic

What A Big Catch Of Fish!

Contributed by Diana Ball on Jan 4, 2011

Jesus was still teaching the disciples lessons - even after the tomb. Here, he teaches a lesson using a miraculous catch of fish.

VERSES 1-3 Jesus was still trying to teach the disciples a lesson, even after His death. Jesus was going to leave the disciples in charge of His work and His mission here on this earth. After the events of Christ’s death, some believe that Peter returned to fishing because he felt ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Come And See Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 17, 2011

Christianity is experiential. Jesus invites John's disciples to come and see. He invites us to come and see, also. When we look expecting to see Jesus we see him all around us. The Holy Spirit transforms us and excites us when we see Jesus.

John 1:29-42 “Come and See” INTRODUCTION In a few moments, we’re going to flash a picture on the screen. I’d like you to count how many saguaro cactus there are in the picture. We’ll give you ten seconds to count them. Are you ready? [Show picture] Now, can you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Focus On The Weak

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

Jesdus view of children, and weakness in general, was incredibly counter-culture. But it is what He calls us to.

Passage: Matthew 19:13-15 Intro: We live in a world of tactics, of processes, of gimmicks and approaches and “how to’s” 1. how to lose weight, how to get rich, to be successful, how to be happy 2. it’s no surprise, because as people we are more interested in results ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Introduction To Revelation Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Introduction in a Bible study of the book of Revelation.

REVELATION An Introduction 1:1-1:20 Pastor Brian Matherlee September 5, 2007 Basic Background The first thing that strikes me is the chain communicating the Revelation: God to Jesus to the angel to John while he was in the Spirit. • God does the revealing here. Remember that Jesus said in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Yes Of A Servant Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008

The Yes of a Servant The first week of Advent always begins with the announcement of God Gabriel to this young teenage girl, Mary. There are three elements of this passage I want to focus on this morning: the chosen, the ruler and the call. When God want

The Yes of a Servant Luke 1:26-38 The first week of Advent always begins with the announcement of God Gabriel to this young teenage girl, Mary. There are three elements of this passage I want to focus on this morning: the chosen, the ruler and the call. When God wants to intervene in history, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

The Enemy Within: Guilt Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 14, 2007

This sermon compares the guilt of Judas Iscariot with that of Simon Peter and draws lessons on how God would deal with our guilt.

The Enemy Within: Guilt. Ps. 51:1-3 INTRO.: Illus.: Murder trial in Oklahoma. (Illustrations follow this sermon.) From SermonCentral.com contributed by Eric Snyder. The defendant knew he was guilty. His sin found him out. King David also felt a deep sense of guilt when he took Bathsheba and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Then Comes Glory

Contributed by Clyde Paige on Feb 17, 2007

Intense look at the subject of salvation from a Biblical Standpoint

Then Comes Glory I Peter 1:10-12 Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Romans, Part 25 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 18, 2011

The hope that God provides brings salvation to all, if only we will live a life that is directed by the Holy Spirit and submits to the will of God. (Ref: Romans 8:23-27)

Romans, Part 25 Romans 8:23-27 Introduction - The Law (shedding of blood) had to be fulfilled for mankind to be forgiven -- Hebrews 9:22, “In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” - It is true ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Something Iv'e Never Seen Before

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 20, 2011

miracles

SOMETHING IV'E NEVER SEEN BEFORE 02/15/09 TEXT John 9:1-7-25 INTRO. *** Of all the miracles of the bible the one that God perpetuates over and over again is the miracle of healing the blind eye! *** The bible tells us as is the natural so is the spiritual. *** No vision; people perish! ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational