Sermons on Astonishment:

The Faith Of Mary

Contributed by Tim Smith on Dec 6, 2006

This sermon looks at Mary and the faith she displayed and garners lessons about faith. It ends with a call to faith in action.

The Faith ?Of Mary Dr. Tim Smith? Luke 1:26-38 Video: Why Is It Me. Why is it me God has asked? It must have been a question with which Mary wrestled. Mary has captured the attention and affection of generations of believers, but more importantly, she caught the attention of God! For she was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

Embracing Grief And Loss Series

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Dec 15, 2005

Some see grief as something to get over with as quick as possible, but God wants to deepen us through it.

Grief is typically treated as something to be "gotten over with" as soon as possible, or certain things are not seen as worthy of grief. If others were not impacted the same way as you then you have the problem. There doesn’t seem to be any room for people responding differently when it comes to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Man Behind Christmas

Contributed by Roger Wilson on Dec 16, 2005

An exploration of the human side of Christ

Luke 1:26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:6-33

Do You Think Hell Is Real

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 17, 2005

The Realness of hell.

DO YOU THINK HELL IS REAL?? Tonight’s subject that I’m gonna speak to you About Is one that I think all of us here believe in But nobody likes to hear about!!! And preachers don’t like to preach on it either!!! There was a national poll conducted several Years ago - I think it was USA Today Said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is There Something Worse Than Going To Hell??

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 17, 2005

Going to hell and taking someone with you!!

Is there something worse Than Going to Hell? Is there something worse than going to Hell? Is there something better than going to Heaven? Right now you’re probably thinking what has Blown out or short circuited in this hillbilly preachers mind!!! How could there be anything worse than going To ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gratitude For Grace Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

# 2 in continuing series on 1 Timothy. Emphasis is "Why God’s grace is so Amazing.

“Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #2 “Gratitude For Grace” 1 Timothy 1:12-17 As the Apostle Paul writes to his dear son in the faith, Timothy, who he has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Don't Be Surprised" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 8, 2005

Do you often think that because God doesn’t answer prayer quickly that He is not going to answer at all? That doesn’t matter. Don’t be surprised WHEN He answers your prayer.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches April 10, 2005 “Don’t Be Surprised” Acts 12:11-19 INTRODUCTION: When has God surprised you by intervening in a situation that you thought was hopeless? Probably you can think of a time when at the last minute things began to miraculously turn around, things started ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:11-19

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus The Truth

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Apr 26, 2005

Absolute truth is found in Jesus.

THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER April 24, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Very Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. John 14:1-14 “Jesus the Truth” On Tuesday, white smoke billowed out of the chimney above the Sistine Chapel, bells tolled and the Latin words "Habermus Papam" were spoken into St. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Spoke God's Truth In Everyday Language Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005

Part 5 of a Lenten series focusing on Jesus with this one talking about Jesus’ ability to communicate to a variety of people.

“Jesus Spoke God’s Truth in Everyday Language” TEXT: Various Texts Sunday, March 17, 2002 We have been doing a series on “What Makes Jesus So Attractive.” So far, we’ve learned how to know God through putting our faith in Jesus Christ. We’ve learned how to grow in that faith by being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fully Committed To Him - Part I Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Jun 7, 2005

This sermon is part one in a series challenging God’s people to deeper committment in their relationship with Him.

“Fully Committed to Him” Sermon – 8 August 2004 We have just come out of a six week series of sermons entitled “Breaking Down Barriers & Building Up The Wall”. One of the points that we touched on a couple of times throughout that series was the matter of being committed to the Lord. In ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holy Hurricane

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 24, 2005

On a "windy" day in Jerusalem, the Holy Spirit blew through the lives of the apostles and "electrified" them for Christian Service.

Holy Hurricane May 15, 2005 Acts 2:1-6 2382 words 1 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 Divided tongues, as of fire, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus, In Our Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 21, 2005

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "When Jesus Comes To Your Town". This series is based on the "Passion Week".

Series: When Jesus Comes To Your Town [#2] JESUS, IN OUR CHURCH Mark 11:15-19 Preparation Needed Before Sermon: 1. On the order of service page of the bulletin do not list any songs, Scripture, etc¡K Only have the sermon title and text at the top of the page with blank lines going down the page. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Trade In "I've Arrived" For "Let's Grow!" Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005

A lot of people plateau because they think once they become a Christian, that’s it -- they’ve arrived. If you want to make progress, trade in that attitude for one that says, "I’m going to grow!" *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Trade-offs for a happy 2005. Everything plateaus when until you’re willing to make the trade-off. <ILLUS> Mt. Climber up Mt. Everest – started out with cameras, tripods, exotic foods, etc. Discarded them one by one. He had to make the trade-off to keep on climbing upward. Trade in “I’ve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17-18

Denomination: Holiness

The Da Vinci Code- Definitive Or Deceptive Document?

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 30, 2005

A look at a few of the issues behind Dan Brown’s book.

The Da Vinci Code- definitive or deceptive document? Sun 28th Aug 2005 wbc .1 Tim 1:3-7 & Col 2:6-10 from GNB Readers please note: tapes of this are available from Carolyn Breakwell. The tape will make more sense to you than my script. Why covering this? - a tremendously successful book - 25 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Good Bye

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Sep 4, 2005

This is the sermon I presented to our Youth Minister as he was leaving for his first Pulpit work.

Jimmy’s Sermon Numbers 6:24-26 A few weeks ago I preached a sermon to our young people as they were preparing for school. I told the congregation then that even though this message was intended for the young people I hoped that they would listen very intently because there was sure to be a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ