Sermons on Arrested:

Don't You Just Love Surprises?

Contributed by James May on Jan 19, 2003

God’s ability to answer prayer will even surprise those who are praying.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Divine Necessity Of The Cross

Contributed by Edward Cook on Jun 22, 2003

A scriptural examination of WHY Christ had to suffer and die on the cross.

The Divine Necessity of the Cross Introduction I want to start tonight with two words. Words. What are they? They are the vehicles of thought--the means by which we communicate with one another. They are also the means by which God communicates to us--the Bible is a large collection of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21, Mark 8:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"When Life Seems To Be Closing In"

Contributed by David Washburn on Mar 25, 2002

We will each have a time in our lives where life seems to be closing in. We can turn to Stephen and draw stength and wisdom from how he coped when life closed in around him.

One day a man falls off a cliff, but manages to grab hold of a tree limb on the way down. The man calls out, “Is there anyone up there?” A voice answers back, “I am here. It is I, the Lord. Do you believe in me?” “Yes, Lord I believe, I really believe, but I can’t hold on much longer.” “That’s all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Bear False Witness

Contributed by Todd Riley on Mar 26, 2002

a journey through the scriptures noting how the 9th command has been broken

Islington Baptist Church March 24, 2002 Exodus 20:16 Scriptures: Daniel 6, I Kings 21, etc Do not bear false witness against other people Command #9 Please don’t raise your hands, but how many of you have appeared in some sort of court before? How many of you are aware that people have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

Coaching From A Crook Series

Contributed by Tom Evans on Apr 1, 2002

Jesus uses a clever crook as an example of God’s investment strategy.

COACHING FROM A CROOK Luke 16:1-13, Selected THERE ONCE WAS A MAN WHO WENT ON AN OCEAN VOYAGE CARRYING A LARGE BAG OF GOLD COINS. THE BAG REPRESENTED HIS ENTIRE NET WORTH. A TERRIBLE STORM BLEW UP, AND THE CALL CAME FOR ALL HANDS TO ABANDON SHIP. THE MAN STRAPPED THE GOLD AROUND HIS WAIST, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:20-21, Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Adventist

It's Just A Matter Of Life

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

Words of encouragement for lifes darkest hours. A look at Jeremiah in the pit.

It’s Just A Matter Of Life Text: Jeremiah 38: 1-13 Commentary on Text Situation of Jerusalem Message of Jeremiah Opposition to Jeremiah Weakness of the king Imprisonment Lesson #1: We all face trials in life. Lesson #2: During our trials we discover the worst life has to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

God's Valentine

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 18, 2004

This week we celebrated Valentine’s Day. It is a day of celebration of Love. God showed us His love that day on a hill called Calvary.

God’s Valentine to Us 1JN 3:1 how great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformation - Four Lessons From Paul.

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 18, 2003

A sermon that begins with a small script - acted or read and discussess four keys to transformation as seen in Saqul’Pauls Damascus road experience. I left in a couple of NIV studies on Paul for those who may find it helpful.

Tom – Your tea is on the table!!!!! Yes, yes!!! I’m coming – be there in a minute. Tom , I’ve been slaving over a hot stove you get here this minute young man!!!! Yes – I have only one more nut to put on Mum then I’ll be there!!! Tom – What are you doing? Well I lost the nut – it must be here ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Moment Of Truth (Whose Line Is It?) Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 23, 2003

Pilate questioned Jesus’ version truth, but he’s not the only one who ever questioned "truth?" What lay at the heart of his objections is the same reason many reject truth today.

OPEN: Two psychiatrists were at a convention. As they visiting, one asked, "What was your most difficult case?" The other replied, "I had a patient who lived in a pure fantasy world. He believed that an uncle in South America was going to die and leave him a fortune. All day long he waited for a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healthy Church: One That Evangelizes Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 16, 2004

A healthy church is one that evangelizes. What is evangelism? Evangelism simply is the sharing of one’s faith and a communication of the message about Jesus. A healthy church is one that communicates the Gospel well.

A Healthy Church: One that Evangelizes Romans 10:14-15 INTRODUCTION We have been looking at a series of messages that deal with a healthy church. This is the fifth and final message in this series. There are of course other marks of a healthy church, but I believe we have covered the essentials ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Connect With People For God

Contributed by Joe Fornear on Oct 20, 2004

How to connect with people like Paul the Apostle with the Philippian church

Check out this Welcome sign into a town in Florida– “Welcome to Sebastian – Home of Pelican Island” – “Friendly People and Six Old Grouches”. - I know this sign is being cute but in reality some individuals basically present themselves this way to the world. Most of the time they are friendly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Saul To Paul!!

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 17, 2005

How God can change you just like the Apostle Paul.

From Saul to Paul ACTS 9:1-22 There was a family from a very remote area That visited a very large city for the first time. They checked into a 4 star Hotel, and they stood Amazed at the beautiful and impressive site’s. As they left the reception desk the mans wife Stopped at the restroom. Then ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nick At Night

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Feb 20, 2005

Nicodemus - religion vs relationship

Nick at Night This passage is one of the most familiar in scripture. You see John 3:16 advertised on road signs and sporting events. Luther called John 3:16, “the gospel in microcosm” It is one of the first passages that we memorize, usually in a Sunday School class. Now don’t get me wrong, I love ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Sin Is Finished

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Aug 19, 2005

The devastating effects of sin are overcome by Jesus.

WHEN SIN IS FINISHED! James 1:13-15 By Cleavon P. Matthews Sr. August 10, 2003 INTRODUCTION It is a small word with a powerful punch. It is deceitful. It is desirous. It is destructive. This word is the culprit in a calamity of consequential causative conditions. It lurks in the shadows ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Finding True Rest In An Uncomfortable Situation!"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Sep 16, 2005

One of the greatest desires we have as a people is to go through things that are uncomfortable & still be comfortable.. Peter shows us in this text just how to do that.

Acts 12:1-7 Ushers, let the worshippers in that they may hear the word of the Lord. You may be seated in the prescense of the Lord. Amen. I want to take a strange twist on this text this morning if I may. Many of you have probably heard this text preached before in terms of being delivered or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal