Sermons on Ascension:

The Rumor Of Hope

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Apr 17, 2009

The original and abrupt ending of the Gospel of Mark allows us to finish the story of Christ’s resurrection in our own lives. What will it mean to us to meet Jesus in our own "Galilees?"

The little boy was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes were to tight, his tie pinched his neck and the weather outside was just too beautiful to be cooped up inside...so as he sulked in the pew his parents heard him mutter to no one in particular. "I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reflection Upon Easter

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 23, 2009

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter, Series B.

7th Sunday of Easter May 24, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Almighty God, Creator of the universe, we give you thanks that you came among us in the person of your Son, Jesus the Christ, to reveal you grace ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Eating Death Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 30, 2010

Exposition of Heb 2:5-8 regarding Christ and the gospel

Text: Hebrews 2:5-9, Title: Eating Death, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/22/10, A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: the writer/author is continuing with his argument about the superiority of Christ over angels, almost like the warning passage was a parenthetical statement. And we get a little ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

"The Proof Of The Resurrection” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 5, 2010

Why is the resurrection important and how do we know it is true?

A Christians, we make much of the cross, as well we should. For apart from the cross, and the sacrifice of Christ for our sakes, we would be eternally condemned to pay the penalty for our sin, and would have no hope of salvation whatsoever. However, apart from the resurrection of Jesus, the cross ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Power For Discipleship Series

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Oct 6, 2009

This is the sixth and final in our discipleship series and it focuses on the fact that don’t have the power to be faithful followers of Jesus but His Holy Spirit does.

Discipleship 101 Part 6 The Power for Discipleship Luke 24:44-53 Introduction: When I had originally laid out my plans for this series of messages on Discipleship it was my intent to conclude with last weeks message on the prize of discipleship to be the final one in the series. The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Baptist

Rest In Peace

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Dec 17, 2009

Many people think that you have to be dead to get rest, yet the Bible clearly states that we can and should have peace in our lives. In fact it should be something that defines us and separates us...

The Latin phrase "Requiescat in pace" is a short epitaph that typically appears on headstones, often abbreviated "RIP" which is then often given in English as Rest in peace. The expression means "may he / she rest in peace". Rest in peace probably sounds like a pretty nice idea to most of you here ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Predestined

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jun 29, 2010

Assurance of our salvation.

Introduction In light of Easter and the remembrance of this event, it would be only appropriate if we could better understand what it means to be a Christian. I find that Paul best explains the Christian life in the book of Romans. Paul covers it by taking us back to the beginning. In the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

We Are All Ministers

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 30, 2010

A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Pentecost, proper 9 Series C.

6th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 9] July 4, 2010 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son among us to reveal your grace, to proclaim your forgiveness, and to assure us that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ Shall Set You Free

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 22, 2013

“Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you” Luke 8:39

Theme: Christ shall set you free Text: 1 Kings 19:1-7; Gal. 3:23-29; Lk. 8:26-39 Jesus taught with such authority that it displeased the regular teachers in the Synagogues. Whereas they quoted from well-known rabbis to support their teachings, Jesus as God had no need to do so. He spoke with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gifts Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 14, 2014

The Holy Spirit has given every believer gifts. These gifts give us a foretaste of a better day to come while we are still here on earth.

Introduction Today we will be looking at what the Scriptures call “spiritual gifts” For some this morning you are new to this idea or concept. Others have heard about the “Gifts of the Spirit: but are unsure of what it all means. Some of you know about and have experienced God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Mystery

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 23, 2013

An textual sermon on Romans 16:25-27 focused on the mystery (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's Roman's Commentary)

HoHum: How many of us enjoy a good mystery? The entertainment industry has made a living on “mysteries”. They will make documentaries on unsolved crimes, the building of the pyramids, and every other “mystery” under the sun. In order for it to be a mystery, there needs to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Frustrated Jesus- Sermon 2 Series

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Jun 25, 2014

The Struggle continues as Jesus deals with His Disciples. God goes to the extreme implementing "Visual Aids", "Live Witnesses" and "Audio from Heaven"......but they still don't get it.

“Frustrated Jesus" Sermon 2 Mark 9 Summerfield Baptist Church / Gregg Griffin Sr. 6.22.14 A.M. Service I can recall while working that on the occasion that someone made a huge mistake, my boss would look at whoever the manager was over the employee who made the mistake and say, “It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation, Inspiration & Illumination Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jun 26, 2014

Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law.”(Psalm 119:18)

Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law.”(Psalm 119:18) Revelation, inspiration and illumination are three critical concepts for Christians to understand. God has revealed Himself to humans in two ways. The first way is known as “Natural Revelation.” The word ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-165

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing Your Message And Knowing The Need Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 19, 2011

This message is a challenge to knowing the message of the gospel in order to respond to the need of the people. Biblical truth is never just for information, but transformation. The simple truth conveyed in this message is -- IT IS NOT ENOUGH TO EXALT T

KNOWING YOUR MESSAGE AND KNOWING THE NEED INTRODUCTION: THIS PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE REVEAL THE MOVING OF THE EARLY CHURCH – SOME 120 PEOPLE INTO OVERDRIVE! THE HOLY SPIRIT HAS COME – JUST AS CHRIST PROMISED, THE PEOPLE HAVE ASSEMBLED AS A RESULT OF THE NOISE. ACCUSATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE, AND NOW ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount: Anger Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011

Message about dealing with anger from the Sermon on the Mount.

Note: I used notes from Online Bible Themes and verse studies from Preacher’s Sermon and Outline Bible. This was written in 1997 so many years ago. Thought it would be great to share. Title: Murder and Anger Theme: To show the importance of having the right kind of anger Text: Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Church Of God