Sermons on Appeared:

Faith To Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jan 1, 2006

Stepping out

Aboard - A piece of lumber that may be used to repair your boat. Adrift - A method of moving across the water when nothing on your boat works. Astern - A type of look. Your spouse gives you astern look when you attempt to buy things for your new boat. Bow - This is what you do in front of your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rev. # 12~4:1-4~rapture Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 1, 2009

Chapter 4, this is where the rapture takes place, the time that all believers have been longing for, even the whole creation its self is earnestly awaiting this glorious happening.

REV.4: 1-4 # 12 RAPTURE Today we’ll continue our study of the book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ. We’re here in chapter 4, this is where the rapture takes place, the time that all believers have been longing for, even the whole creation its self is earnestly awaiting ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Straddling The Fence

Contributed by Robert Cox on Dec 4, 2008

Change we can all believe in!

REV 3:14 “And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, ‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: 15 “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. 16 So then, because you are lukewarm, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sins Of The Godless

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 8, 2008

In our text, I see two great sins of the godless: 1- They change God’s grace 2- They deny the Lord Jesus

INTRO.- ILL.- A church deacon was trying to impress a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. He said, "Why do people call me a Christian?" After a moment’s pause, one youngster said, "Maybe it’s because they don’t really know you." Can a person be one way on the outside and ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Based On The Evidence Series

Contributed by Jason Duncan on Dec 18, 2007

The third in a series of messages based on the Matthew texts chosen by the Revised Common Lectionary for Advent of 2007.

Judgment and Trouble in the World **The opening illustration is based on pages 299-321 from the book Blood and Thunder by Hampton Sides. In the fall of 1849, a fur trapper named James White became frustrated with the slow moving pace of his wagon train along the Santa Fe trail. White, his young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Men Hate Going To Church

Contributed by David Diyanni on Jun 29, 2008

Why are most of America’s churches filled with women and children? Where are all the men? Check out this sermon!

Why Many Men Hate Going To Church Introduction 1. Today I am going to give all of you something to talk about around the dinner table for the next few weeks. I am going to challenge some of you to look at Jesus differently than you possibly have and my hope is that you get a better understanding ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Vineyard

He's (Like) One Of The Guys

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 21, 2008

Jesus identity with us demands we believe the two cardinal implications of the gospel.

Scripture Introduction When someone says, “Tell me about yourself,” where do you begin? I could say: “I was born in Tennessee and raised in a small town near Memphis.” Or maybe you begin with your current career: “I have been the Pastor here for only 9 months.” Or would you speak of how you chose ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Unique Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Oct 13, 2007

Christ’s sacrifice was a once for all event, dealing with His people’s sin past, present and future.

We have already seen from chapters 9 and 10 of Hebrews, quite a few reasons why Christ’s sacrifice was infinitely better than those of OT times. Now let me read 5 verses from these two chapters to you and see if you notice anything. 9:12 He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rev. # 40~12:1-9 ~ War Between Gods Angels And Demons ~ Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Feb 2, 2010

The angels that belong to Satan are the 1/3rd that was cast out of heaven with him when he thought he could take over Gods throne, that’s how Lucifer became Satan. He illustrates what a convincing liar he is as he causes 1/3rd of

Rev. # 40~12:1-9 ~WAR BETWEEN GODS ANGELS AND DEMONS ~ 1-30-10 Well today we’ll continue to think on the angelic war in this 12th chapter between Gods angels and Satan’s angels, let me say once again, that the angels that belong to Satan are the 1/3rd that was cast out of heaven with him ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible: An Ancient Book With A Current Message

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

The third of three sermons on the Bible and its importance

As I begin this morning, I am asking you to dip into your historical awareness (realizing as I do that not everyone loves history) with this question. (Slide 1) In your opinion, what has been the most important military battle in history? No one mentioned (Slide 1a) The Battle of Salamis. The ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:10-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Rev. # 32~10:1-4 Another Mighty Angel Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 25, 2009

In this parenthesis in chapter 10:1-chapter 11:14 we’ll read about “ANOTHER MIGHTY ANGEL”, and as we read the verses we’ll see the actions of this Mighty Angel and that it seems to be the Lord Jesus, all writers don’t agree as to Who this is, but I belie

Rev. # 32~10:1-4 ANOTHER MIGHTY ANGEL 11-28-09 Well we’re in the 2nd set of judgments, the trumpet judgments, we’ve already talked about the 1st set of judgments, which were the seal judgments, and we’re here in chapter 10: today. ------- But before we get into chapter 10: I want to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Works Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2011

What you believe governs what you do; if you don't do what Jesus commands, you don't really believe what he says. Or some other belief is stronger.

As many of you know, my mother is coming to visit me in a couple of weeks. As a matter of fact, she'll be playing for the Sunday service on the 23rd. And guess what? I'm going to finish emptying out my boxes before she arrives. This is because I know my mother, and I know she'll be here. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Will To Believe

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 25, 2011

Faith is a decision, and a more reasonable decision than unbelief.

I have always been amazed that some astronomers gazing into the vast universe find it impossible to believe in God. After all, they more than anyone else understand the vastness of space and the intricate balance that keeps it all in place. Likewise, I never could understand why scientists ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Methodist

The Minute Masterpiece

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 2, 2011

When we gave our lives to Jesus that wasn’t the end of it. God is not finished working on us; we each are masterpieces in the works.

Each of you was given a piece a paper and a pencil as you entered the sanctuary this morning. Don’t worry; I am not giving a test. But I am going to ask each of you to make a masterpiece this morning. I have asked ______ to volunteer for us today, to be our living model. Your task is to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Other

A Stormy Transformation

Contributed by Jeffrey Powell on Apr 7, 2010

: God demonstrated resurrection power to His disciples but their immediate response did not reproduce His power in them. It was only when they followed in obedience that they too received that power. God is still in the miracle working business today.

I'm having amnesia and déjà vu at the same time. I think I've forgotten this before. A Stormy Transformation Text: John 20 & Acts 4; Luke 16 A man named Carl and his wife were ready to get a divorce. They had each had affairs and had completely destroyed their trust in one another. Carl sincerely ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-30

Denomination: Baptist