Sermons on Assume:

Exploring The Book Of Hebrews Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Apr 20, 2004

An intorduction to the book of Hebrews. This outline serves as a beginning point for a preaching series on the book of Hebrews.

October 13, 2002 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr Hebrews 1:1-4 “Exploring the Book of Hebrews” Hebrews 1:1-4 1In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

Parables Of The Treasure And Pearl Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on May 15, 2005

Part of the series on the Parables of Jesus - Parables of the Treasure and the Pearl

Parables of the Treasure and the Pearl - 6 The Holy Grail of the world of Physics is to discover “the theory of everything” • Physicists recognize there are powerful forces of nature at work governing the dynamics of our universe • There is light, gravity, electromagnetic waves, matter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Christian Church

A "Godly" Man Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 18, 2005

What are the ingredients of being a godly man? Follow and see several ingredients. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is textual in style.

A "godly" Man. 2 Tim 3:16-17 NAS 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17 that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. Introduction. When Kurt Warner played for the St. Louis Rams ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: *other

Hitting The Nail On The Head

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 18, 2005

Apply an obscure OT story to today, using the various events in a parallel form.

“Hitting the Nail on the Head” Judges 4:4-9 OBJECTIVE: To apply this obscure OT story to today, using the various events in a parallel to today. INTRODUCTION: Illustration “The Story of Deborah, Barak and Jael” Constantly throughout the OT we find that Israel would fall out of favor with GOD and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Goodness

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

As we continue in series on the fruit of the Spirit, we consider fruit of goodness.

Introductory Considerations 1. It is a word that is used much more than it is understood. Parents tell their children to be good and when a daughter behaves a mother will say "Good girl". When things have gone well, we will say - "that was a good day" Perhaps we had a good vacation or saw a good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Jesus Overcame Others' Faulty Assumptions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How Jesus Overcame Others’ Faulty Assumptions

How Jesus Overcame Others’ Faulty Assumptions - Matt. 22:23-24 Illustration:Leadership is the discipline of deliberately exerting special influence within a group to move it towards goals of beneficial permanence that fulfills the group’s real needs. Dr. John Haggai, Lead On!. Everyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The Mount Lesson 30

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 8, 2001

Lesson 30

We now come to a section of the Sermon on the Mount that has often been greatly misunderstood and misapplied. The purpose of this lesson is to try and come to some understanding of what Jesus actually meant when He said, "Judge not, that ye be not judged." I. A CONDEMNING SPIRIT REBUKED ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

History Repeats Itself

Contributed by Cary Paulk on Mar 1, 2002

Instruction on healing and prayer and how God wants to use the church for healing today.

History Repeats Itself (James 5:13-18) February 24, 2002 Introduction: • When we hear the phrase “History Repeats Itself” we normally assume that is a negative thing. • Granted, some things in History do repeat themselves and they are negative. • [Illustration: Show picture of leisure suit, and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

John Chapter 19 Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 20, 2001

Five Viewpoints of the Crucifixion: God, Jesus, Christians, Satan, the World. At the cross, Jesus humbled Himself, becoming obedient until death.

John Chapter 19 Verses 1-5 If Jesus was innocent, He should have been set free. If Jesus was guilty, He should have been crucified; but to scourge Jesus was unlawful. Pilate ordered Jesus to be scourged because he thought this would please the Jews. The soldiers took this opportunity to have ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-42, John 1:28

Denomination: Baptist

We Must Pray Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

We must pray as we try to change the world around us!

Introduction: Sponge Bob Square Pants movie clip Alright, I admit, I probably should have used a movie clip from Saving Private Ryan or Braveheart in order to talk about being men, but I didn’t have either of those, so Sponge Bob will have to do. Besides, the line that is repeated over and over ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ's Victory Gives Courage In The Face Of Death

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 13, 2006

An Easter sermon that uplifts God’s victory over the finality of death.

The Resurrection of our Lord April 16, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, on this day we recall how you raised Jesus, your beloved Son, from death. And through ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Ruth

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 14, 2005

This sermon is a part of a series on the book of Ruth

Today’s message comes out of Ruth 3. Let’s take a quick review of what has led us to this point… Chapter 1: Naomi and her husband and sons move from Bethlehem to Moab because of a famine in the land. Yet Naomi’s husband dies. Her sons marry, but 10 years later, they too die. Naomi sets out to go ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Walk This Way, Talk This Way Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 10, 2009

Christians should not be living like the rest of the world.

Walk This Way, Talk This Way Text: Ephesians 4:17-19 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) A country farmer and his son came to the city for the first time. They were amazed by almost everything they saw, but were especially awe struck by the elevator. Neither of them had ever seen one before. The boy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do Not Be Unbelieving

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 24, 2009

We “CAN” believe in Christ to help us through the circumstances of our lives but unfortunately not all of us “WILL”. Today we will look at the problem of unbelief through the example of Sait Thomas as we see: 1. THE CAUSE OF HIS UNBELIEF (20:25) 2. T

“DO NOT BE UNBELIEVING” “Low Sunday” John 20:24-29 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: (Read passage) • If you look closely at just about any Red Sox T-Shirt or bumper sticker you will find a single word written on top - “BELIEVE!” We are called to believe that the Red Sox can and will win ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Orthodox

9 Biblical Principles To Friendships

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Aug 26, 2008

We all need friends, but few understand the basics about forming quality friendships.

9 Biblical Principles to Friendships: John 15:13-15 “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. You are My friends if you do what I command you. No longer do I call you slaves, for the slave does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15, Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Baptist