Sermons on Arizona:

It Really Is A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Dec 31, 2003

The second in a series of messages called "A Classic Christmas." This sermon uses a short video clip from "It’s a Wonderful Life" and seeks to show people that a life in Christ really is terrific.

A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS IT REALLY IS A WONDERFUL LIFE 1 John 5:11-13 INTRODUCTION: A. The older I get the more amazed I am about how the mind works 1. First of all, I am amazed by the important things that I forget 2. Secondly, I am amazed by the trivial things that I seem to remember. ILL> ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How High Is Your Si: Spiritual Intelligence?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Nov 8, 2005

Our spiritual intelligence is seen in the ways in which we are ready at all times for the coming of Jesus, whether that be tomorrow or a hundred years from now.

How High is Your SI: Spiritual Intelligence? November 6, 2005 Matthew 25:1-13 I probably don’t have to tell you this, but sometimes people are not all that bright. There is a company out in Arizona called “Guns for Hire” which works with movie studios to produce western gunfights. One day a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Reasons For Remembering

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006

2006 Memorial Day Sermon

(1) 22 years ago next month, President Ronald Reagan, gave what I think is one of the best ‘Memorial Day’ speeches ever given. It was on the 40th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of France that led to the destruction and ultimate surrender of Nazi Germany. It in he said, “We stand on a lonely, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 28, 2006

Guard your heart above all else for it impacts everything you do

GUARD YOUR HEART PROVERBS 4:20-27 I used to watch Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter on TV whenever I got a chance. So many times I thought for sure he would be fatally bitten by a snake, crushed and killed by a crocodile, or mauled to death by some wild beast. It was a shock and surprise to learn ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27, Proverbs 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Three Baptism Stories Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 28, 2005

The stories of three different baptisms explain why Jesus thought it important enough to include baptism in his final words to his disciples.

Three Baptism Stories Matthew 28:18-20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO We are in a continuing series from what Bible students call ¡§the great commission¡¨¡XJesus¡¦ final words to his followers. Working our way through this passage requires that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is The Goal Of A Disciple? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005

The GOAL: make disciples who will make disciples What it will take: The Dedication of a Soldier; the Discipline of an Athlete; the Diligence of a Farmer

Discipleship Series # 6 (#5 unavailable) What is the Goal of a Disciple? II Timothy 2:1-6 SCRIPTURE READING: II Timothy 2:1-6 INTRODUCTION: David Glass was the CEO of the Wal-Mart from 1988 – 2000. Back in 1962, he heard that a guy named Sam Walton was about to hold the grand opening for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holiness And The Name Of God Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 1, 2006

Christians are responsible for developing God’s reputation in the world. The failure to do this well always leads to action from God.

Holiness and the Name of God Text: Ezekiel 36:16-27 Introduction: Proverbs 22:1 says, "A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold." Now of course what’s being talked about here is not really a quality name, although if you’re thinking about one ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:16-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seeing Things In A New Light

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Feb 14, 2008

When we see in the Transfiguration that Jesus is fully human and fully divine, listening to Him takes on great power.

Introduction: Our scripture passage took place six days after Jesus asked the disciples who people thought He was, and Peter recognized that He was the Messiah. Still the disciples didn’t really understand. As Jesus began His journey to Jerusalem, He was transfigured in front of Peter, James and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The God Who Sees Me Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 3, 2007

In Genesis 16 Hagar, the servant girl of Sarai has a personal encounter with God and calls Him "El Roi" "The God who sees me"

Genesis Series # 4 CHCC: February 4, 2007 The God, Who Sees Me Genesis 16:1-14 INTRODUCTION: An atheist was out fishing in Scotland, when all of a sudden a huge Dragon type Amphibian began to emerge from the water. With snarling teeth it slithered closer to the atheist. In desperation he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Survivor" (Surviving The Death Of A Loved One) Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jan 19, 2004

I talk about what we need to know and understand when we lose someone we love.

Intro: Sometimes we face great loses in our lives. Today I want to talk about losing someone we care about. Let’s face it—people die. They die unexpectantly, they die too young. They die needlessly, because of the acts of another. They die naturally. People we always thought would be around…then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-26, Job 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Sermon Of Seven Woes Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 5, 2012

Sermon #9 of 13 sermons on the Preaching of Jesus dealing with the sermon of 7 woes found in Matthew 23:1-39

The Sermon of Seven Woes Matthew 23:1-39 CHCC: March 25, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever wondered what it would be like if Jesus himself stepped up to this pulpit to preach? Suppose Jesus watched the way you lived your life this past week, and then came to preach in this pulpit today. What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Searching For Jesus

Contributed by Bret Bone on Oct 22, 2012

As Christians…we have witnessed God’s grace in our lives and many times in those who are close to us. Every week… Because of God’s love for mankind…people like you and I get the opportunity to walk out of the church a changed person! For some…this c

Video...Work as Worship Slide#1 Welcome…Gift bags Prayer As Christians…we have witnessed God’s grace in our lives and many times in those who are close to us. Every week… Because of God’s love for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-30

Words

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 2, 2010

Out text is another way of telling the Christmas story... The Word became flesh and lived among us and we have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Title: Words Text: John 1:1-18 Thesis: Our text is the Christmas story. There is no Mary and Joseph. There are no shepherds and sheep. There are no angels singing on high. There are no magi following yonder star. There is neither manger nor stable. Yet it is another way of telling the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 25, 2011

After 4 weeks talking about anger, we will dive into what forgiveness means.

Amazing Grace January 31, 2010 Eight people entered a glass enclosed biosphere in September 1991, in Tucson, Arizona. Four men and 4 women volunteered for a 2 year experiment of isolation. All were scientists and had undergone intense psychological evaluations. Yet, within months, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

God With Us: The Reality Of Emmanuel

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Dec 16, 2008

There is a single unifying theme that runs throughout scripture, the theme is redemption and it is revealed by Emmanuel.

God With Us: THE REALITY OF EMMANUEL This morning I am going to share with you a message that has become a Christmas tradition for me. I have preached this message more than any other since I began preaching in 1983. If you would have told me 25 years ago that I’d preach the same sermon 19 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist