Sermons on August Franke:

So Great A Salvation

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Jul 15, 2017

People who know their own God-story have to share it. It is THE method God uses to spread His love and grace to others. Being Christ's witness is the sign of the Holy Spirit in your heart.

If you have a coming-to-Christ faith story, I’d like for you to write down 1-2 names of people who impacted your life for the sake of Jesus Christ; people whom you’d say you’d not be a follower of Jesus, a disciple, saved, regenerated believer if wasn’t for “fill in the blank.” Did you know over 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-24

Denomination: Methodist

Love Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 7, 2018

Biblical or divine love is a self-sacrificing, caring commitment that shows itself in seeking the highest good for the one being loved.

According to the musical wisdom of John, Paul, George, and Ringo … “All you need is love, love … love is all you need.” Well … that and food … and shelter … and air … and sleep … Love is literally in the air. You hear that word everywhere. It’s been the subject of plays and novels and poems, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Checking Out The Church Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 25, 2013

If Jesus showed up at your church what would he find? What would he say?

“The Great Unveiling: Checking Out the Church” Rev. 2:1-3:22 At the end of chapter 1 we are reminded that the 7 lampstands are the seven churches. That’s an important description of the church – for she is to be the light of the world. And it’s a lampstand; which ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Walk In The Light Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 2, 2019

When you sin, realize that God is Light and be completely honest about yourself, trusting Jesus to defend you.

15 years ago (2004), Jerry Lynn was trying to figure out where he should put a hole in his wall for a TV wire. He went up to the second floor of his house and lowered his wife's small, digital alarm clock on a string through an air vent. He “thought he could listen to the alarm, which he set to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10, 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Will Help Us Live In Victory Over Sin! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 30, 2020

How can we live in victory over sin? 1. We need the facts about our sin (Rom 7:21-24). 2. We need faith in our Savior (Rom 7:24-8:3). 3. We need to follow God's Spirit (Rom 8:3-6).

God Will Help Us Live in Victory over Sin! The Book of Romans Romans 7:21-25, Romans 8:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 10, 2016 (Revised December 30, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans 7:21. Last time in this chapter, God's Word spoke to us about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-25, Romans 8:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 17, 2019

A world without Jesus would be a world without forgiveness, a world without a future and a world without faithful Jesus followers.

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE It’s a Wonderful Life is one of my favorite movies of all time. The movie, directed by Frank Capra and starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed, came out in 1946. It is the story of a man named George Bailey, a man who gave up his dreams in order to help others. After his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Love Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 19, 2021

We often think of love as some syrupy, sweet, tingly, sentimental, ooey, gooey feeling. Biblical or divine love, however, is a self-sacrificing, caring commitment that shows itself in seeking the highest good for the one being loved.

According to the musical wisdom of John, Paul, George, and Ringo ... otherwise known as "The Beatles" to us older folks … “All you need is love, love … love is all you need.” Well … that and food … and shelter … and air … and sleep … Love is literally in the air. You hear that word ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11, John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Humility Leads To Unity Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 13, 2023

Paul commands the Philippians to make his joy complete by having a unity that comes from humility.

Technicolor Joy: Philippians 2:1-2 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 6-11-2023 Narcissus The story is told that Echo, a wood nymph, fell in love with a Narcissus. She followed him through the woods but could only repeat back what he said to her. He rejected her and she ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Don't You Get Weary, Children

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 30, 2010

Revised for use at the Chapel of a retirement complex: Life is burdensome if it is merely obligation and not love, or if we think our work means nothing. Christ's victory shows the power of a meaningful life.

Riderwood Village Chapel, Silver Spring, MD August 8, 2004 In May our son got married. He and his bride passed out little bottles of soap to be used instead of the traditional rice, so we all celebrated at the end of the wedding by blowing bubbles. Well, my daughter’s child, his niece, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Of The Spirit, A Man Of The Word, A Man Of God

Contributed by Leonard Cook on May 26, 2007

The importance of this narrative to the individual Christian is quite clear. Christ being the example for the church today, we as the body should exemplify similar characteristics. We need to be people of the Spirit, people of the Word and people of the

Mathew 4:1-11 This is a powerfully written story, where Matthew creates an atmosphere of suspense, irony, artistry, and realism. It is an ideal romantic narrative, which unfolds in the center of a character foil and temptation plot motif as its primary literary construction. The suspense unfolds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 28, 2006

Guard your heart above all else for it impacts everything you do

GUARD YOUR HEART PROVERBS 4:20-27 I used to watch Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter on TV whenever I got a chance. So many times I thought for sure he would be fatally bitten by a snake, crushed and killed by a crocodile, or mauled to death by some wild beast. It was a shock and surprise to learn ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27, Proverbs 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons I've Learned From Digging In Dirt

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Mar 25, 2007

The purpose of this message is to encourage ministers of the gospel to continue proclaiming the gospel of Christ.

“Lessons Learned from Dealing with Dirt” -Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church True disciples of Christ are constantly in a state of learning what it means to be more like Christ. Even as pastors, preachers, and leaders, we are always learning more about the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

"Friends Of God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 24, 2003

Trying to fathom the love that God has for us.

John 15:9-17 “Friends of God” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA To what great lengths would many of us go to be friends with…say…our favorite celebrity… …or some wealthy dignitary… …or our boss… …or just someone that we admire? Many of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Fly With Jesus Series

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Mar 15, 2004

This is the first of 5 messages on flying; how to fly when your spiritual engine fails.

Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church Richmond, VA 1st of a series of 5 on flying FLY WITH JESUS BACKGROUND: A. There is a great old favorite hymn of mine called "I’ll Fly Away." 1. I¡¦ll fly away O glory,I¡¦ll fly away, When I die hallelujah, fly away 2. Many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation--Lessons From Kobe Bryant

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jul 22, 2003

What can we learn when a role model falls? How can we avoid the same in our lives

Where have all the good role models gone? From accusations of questionable moral behavior for Alabama coach Mike Price who was thought to have a squeaky clean record to the recent accusations of rape against LA Lakers star Kobe Bryant, it seems role models have hit the skids. Kobe will have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12, James 1:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal