Sermons on Astonished:

You Talking To Me? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 4, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 7: 31 – 37

Mark 7: 31 – 37 You Talking To Me? 31 Again, departing from the region of Tyre and Sidon, He came through the midst of the region of Decapolis to the Sea of Galilee. 32 Then they brought to Him one who was deaf and had an impediment in his speech, and they begged Him to put His hand on him. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Do You Just Survive....i Got News For Ya It

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Mar 25, 2011

Too many people today feel that their life is headed toward a crash. They life feels like two trains headed directly toward each other and there is really nothing they can do to stop it from happening. For them, a crash seems inevitable.

A young man, who had worked for years on the railroad, wanted a job as a signalman for the railroad. For his interview, he was told to meet the inspector at the signal box. The inspector asked him, "What would you do if you realized that two trains were heading toward each other on the same ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 11, 2011

Today I would like to speak to you about an aspect in our Christian life that oftentimes is underestimated and neglected by a large number of believers. What am I talking about? I am talking about our prayer life.

Today I would like to speak to you about an aspect in our Christian life that oftentimes is underestimated and neglected by a large number of believers. What am I talking about? I am talking about our prayer life. As I have said in other occasions, a great reality about human beings is that we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Set Free Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 4, 2013

This sermon is the first in a series on the book of Galatians. This sermon covers the first 10 verses and acts as an introduction to the series.

Introduction: A. Let me start this morning with some questions: 1. What is it that really gets you going? What is it that really makes you mad? 2. What gets your emotions stirred and launches you into a fight’em mode? 3. I came across this funny bumper sticker: “I'm just driving this ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Getting Our Attention Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2013

God speaks gently to us when we are in a daily relationship with Him, but sometimes He needs to us a spiritual 2 x 4 to get our attention.

I read the following story in a sermon online by Joseph Smith (http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/major-adjustments-joseph-smith-sermon-on-church-purpose-of-60305.asp?page=0) The old farmer claimed that he could command his mule with nothing more than a few soft words, no whips or prods ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Series

Contributed by John Murphy on Oct 25, 2012

When we left Peter he was broken and discouraged. Now we see the restoration of one of the most faithful of the apostles

Men of the Bible X When we left Peter the last time, he was dejected and all hope seems to have been dashed. Jesus was crucified on Friday morning and has been dead for three days. And Peter as far as we can tell from the scriptures has been hiding in the upper room this whole time. Sunday morning ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Songs Of Our Faith Part 7 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 11, 2012

The message concludes this series and focuses on the song "Amazing Grace" by John Newton.

Songs of Our Faith Part 8 Amazing Grace Scriptures: Matthew 5:45; Matthew 27:51; 1 Corinthians 15:9-10 Introduction: This message will conclude my series “Songs of Our Faith.” I started this year with the series “A Slave For Christ.” In that series I mentioned that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Traditionalism Vs. Real Biblical Truth

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 4, 2012

The work of the Holy Spirit must be grounded in biblical revelation (not religious traditionalism.)Tradition is the living faith of those who are now dead while traditionalism is the dead faith of those now living.Often times we try to press human, denomi

Baptism of the Holy Spirit Series Traditionalism vs. Real Biblical Truth 6/20/2012 A The work of the Holy Spirit must be grounded in biblical revelation (not religious traditionalism.) 1 Tradition is the living faith of those who are now dead while traditionalism is the dead faith of those now ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Christ And The Law Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013

A sermon examining how Jesus fulfilled the Law.

CHRIST AND THE LAW Matthew 5:17-18 Here in the USA, when a new president takes office, (if his predecessor was from the opposition party) one of his first acts after his inauguration is usually to go to the Oval Office and begin to sign executive orders with the intention of immediately ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Physician Is Here

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 8, 2009

“Jesus as the Great Physician is always available for assistance for salvation and in our spiritual life and to nurture us in our physical life as well.”

THE GREAT PHYSICIAN IS HERE Luke 4:22-44 Proposition: “Jesus as the Great Physician is always available for assistance for salvation and in our spiritual life and to nurture us in our physical life as well.” Objective: My purpose is to challenge all, especially God’s people. to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:22-44

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus--His Resurrection Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 26, 2010

Today's lesson is about Jesus' resurrection and its significance.

Scripture Last time we saw that forgiveness is a gift, paid for by Jesus Christ. We don’t deserve it, and we can’t earn it. And that is grace: God behaving towards us in a way we simply don’t deserve. We saw this in Ephesians 2:8-9: “For by grace you have been saved through ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To God Be The Glory Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 21, 2007

David, Pt. 9

TO GOD BE THE GLORY (2 SAMUEL 7) The “toys of the super rich,” as CNN/Money calls them, including their travel, cell phones, diamonds and cars, can be more expensive than a family home. A night at the 2,640 square-foot Presidential Suite at the Mandarin Hotel in Manhattan costs $12,959 per-night, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Four Questions Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 11, 2008

ENTRAPMENT! Jesus’ enemies sought to entangle Him--their guns were loaded, and so were their questions. But His answers left them speechless. Then Jesus posed a question of His own. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

Four Questions Matthew 22:15-46 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FourQuestions.html ENTRAPMENT! 3 groups sought to entangle the Lord Jesus, and each asked Him a tough question they thought would bring Him down. But His answers left them speechless and astonished. Then Jesus posed a question of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-46

Denomination: Baptist

Foundations

Contributed by Heath Carlton on Aug 1, 2007

A look at the foundational importance of understanding the Genesis account of Creation as reliable - illustrated from Jesus’ Words in Matthew 7:15-29.

I’ve titled my sermon this morning, “Foundations”. The reason for this is that God has impressed on my heart the deep-seated need for this generation of Americans to understand a key difference in how we look at things, how we approach our daily lives and the decisions we make. The foundation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-29

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Follow Him Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Apostles, Pt. 1

1. I WILL FOLLOW HIM (JOHN 1:29-42) Have you heard of the “The Pew Potato Prayer”? The lazy man’s prayer goes like this: “Dear Lord, please leave me alone! Just let me sit here in my pew on Sunday. And Lord, guard my seat, the last seat here in the back row. Please don't let anyone else try ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible