Sermons on Approach:

Come, Let's Go Up To The Mountain

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 30, 2009

A call to know God in an intimate way -- to know Him for who He is and not just for what He is or isn’t doing.

Come, Let’s Go Up to the Mountain Micah 4:1-2  Everyone who professes to know Christ should be driven by desire into His presence.  As the bride of Christ, it is our privilege to get to know Christ in a real, intimate way.  We must daily spend time in His presence, and make ...read more

Scripture: Micah 4:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fox News Pundits Deride Creationists As Unfit For Public Office

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jul 22, 2013

Fox News Pundits Deride Creationists As Unfit For Public Office

Despite differing perches along the political spectrum, in separate segments on the 8/29/11 edition of The O'Reilly Factor, Juan Williams, Bernard Goldberg, and Kinky Friedman each made snide comments against candidates for the Presidency that did not embrace evolution as part of their respective ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thanksgiving At The Gate Of Jerusalem

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 17, 2016

Pilgrim feasts, triumphant entry, and the sacrifice of praise.

THANKSGIVING AT THE GATE OF JERUSALEM. Psalm 118:19-29. As the crowd approaches Jerusalem for the great annual feast, the mood is one of thanksgiving (Psalm 118:1-2). The leader of the pilgrims cries out to the gateman of the Temple: “Open to me the gates of righteousness…” (Psalm 118:19). ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:19-29, Psalm 118:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Worthy Walk Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

Paul moves from doctrine to duty. Here is a challenge (command) to practical Christian living. It is putting our faith into action. It is turning beliefs into behavior.

The Worthy Walk Ephesians 4:1-7 Introduction: Paul moves from doctrine to duty. Here is a challenge (command) to practical Christian living. It is putting our faith into action. It is turning beliefs into behavior. The word “calling” is vocation. It does not mean job but to walk the “Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Influential Fathers Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

Children need a male influence in the home. And by influence, we do not mean just an occasional appearance or a buddy dad, but a deliberate father.

Children Need Fathers Children need a male influence in the home. And by influence, we do not mean just an occasional appearance or a buddy dad, but a deliberate father. While presence is a part of fathering, and sometimes children need a friend who will listen, fathering is intentional and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

Surrendering To God's Will Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 4, 2017

If we are to be living stones in the Church built on Christ, we must have the attitude of surrender to God’s will that infused Mary and Jesus.

Dedication of St. John Lateran Basilica 2017 Revolution and Reformation “Today the liturgy celebrates the dedication of the Lateran Basilica, called “mother and head of all the churches of the city and the world.” In fact, this basilica was the first to be built after Emperor Constantine’s edict, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-17

Denomination: Catholic

The Four Seasons Of A Mother

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on May 12, 2021

The Perfect Mom

The Perfect Mom Society has painted in the minds of many a picture of the Perfect mom The perfect mom House is Immaculate Clothes all washed No dishes in the sink Trash taken out No dust on the tv Dinner is ready Waiting for the husband to come home with flowers in his hand The ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-5

Denomination: Other

How God's Word Judges Our Thoughts And Attitudes Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore how God's Word judges our hearts and what it means for our lives.

Hebrews 4:12 says, "For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. As believers, we often focus on outward actions and behaviors, but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19, Hebrews 4:12

Embracing God's Mercy SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

People in the bible often appealed to the Mercy of God or they threw themselves on the Mercy of God....Not something that we do so much these days....But we should. This is a sermon on God's Mercy.

In the Bible, people often sought the mercy of God or threw themselves upon His mercy. This is something we don't do as much today, but it is something we should embrace. In this sermon, we will explore the concept of God's mercy and how it can transform our lives. Matthew 15:21-22 (NIV) "Leaving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-13

Topics: Mercy, Faith

Palm Sunday - Luke's Journey Notes

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Apr 15, 2003

A lot of people were there that day. Some predict that 100,000 to 200,000 people were in Jerusalem due to the national holiday of the Passover Feast. Centered in the crowd is an active, hectic, back and forth scene. If you want drama, you’ve got it. Par

INTRODUCTION Good morning. I want to welcome you all to Sunman Community Church, an all-volunteer, community-oriented, student and youth-friendly, seeker-aware, outward-focused church that has a vision to see you go further than you personally have ever gone before with the Savior. To prepare you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Maintaining Your Integrity In The Wilderness?

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 27, 2005

This is a series on the life of David and what made him a man after God’s heart. Here we find David’s faults and weaknesses a puzzling companion to the great title "Man after God’s own heart"

MAINTAINING YOUR INTEGRITY IN THE WILDERNESS? David is on the run. In this part of the story of David’s life everything has broken loose. Quiet suspicions that Saul is trying to kill him are now loudly in the open. Even Jonathon who struggled to grasp how his own father could possibly consider ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:1-15

Denomination: Mennonite

Get Ready For Something New Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 9, 2008

There is value in both the old and the new and one should not be destroyed or lost for the other.

Get ready for something new Luke 5:36-39 I am slow to throw out an old pair of shoes. It usually takes my feet getting wet a few times for me to come to my senses. I used to get shoes resoled when it was possible, because I like the comfort of broken in leather. Stiff shoes are a pain, but I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:36-39

Denomination: Mennonite

Ungrateful Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Nov 22, 2010

Gratitude towards your Savior is an act of holy worship; the natural response of a regenerate heart.

Ungrateful Luke 17:11-19 (11) On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. (12) And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance (13) and lifted up their voices, saying, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us." (14) When he saw them he said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus - Our Sympathetic Savior Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2008

Sermon 6 in Hebrews series

Jesus - Our Sympathetic Savior He is Sympathetic to us when we are Tempted (4:15) He understands what it is to be tempted He is Sympathetic to us when we are in Need (4:16) He offers Grace and Mercy He mediates for us He is sympathetic to us when we Suffer (5:8) He suffered pain He ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pharisee's Lady Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Jun 8, 2013

A remarkable thing happened at a dinner intended to be political. Too, this is about women's roles in society and how we should protect reputations and the changing power of God.

The Pharisee’s Lady Today, we begin with a question; who was the greatest female financier in the Bible? The answer is; Pharaoh’s daughter. She went down to the bank of the Nile and drew out a little prophet. The scripture passage we examine today is Luke 7:36 through the eighth ...read more

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