Sermons on Auguste Bartholdi:

Home For Christmas - Code #2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 16, 2020

Christmas is a special time of year! But do we know the code that could make Christmas feel like home rather than just a season?

Home For Christmas Pt. 2 - Code #2 I. Introduction A human baby mistaking taken to the North Pole by Santa is raised by elves and learns the elf code by which he lives his life. Then after being informed by Santa that he has a human father in New York, Buddy the Elf travels to find him and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Don't We Hear God's Voice

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Feb 3, 2019

The voice that we choose to listen to will determine our success or failure in life. If you choose to listen to the negativity in this life, you’ll be a failure. As believers, we need to harken to the voice of our Father in everything we do.

Why Don't We Hear God's Voice Scripture Reference: John 12:27-33 & Hebrews 1:1-2 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on August 19, 2018 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Illustration—a few days ago, a thunderstorm passed over our area. Lightning was popping around everywhere. The ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-33, Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Worship?

Contributed by Gregory Johnston on Mar 13, 2019

Worship is more than just a group of musicians and singers. Worship is attitude, worship is life, worship is being in the presence of our Creator.

I. Meeting someone who is famous or semi-famous – thoughts and feeling a. Story about Kansas II. All People Worship a. All people worship. Atheist, pagan, faithful, or undecided, all human beings have the need deep within them to worship – or “serve” as Brother Bob put it. This need to worship ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-25, Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Vineyard

The Heart's Treasure

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 13, 2019

Our heart's treasure grounds the purpose of our life. When our heart's treasure is God's kingdom, we have tremendous joy and peace.

August 11, 2019 Pastor Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church, Eau Claire, WI Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Luke 12:32-40 The Heart’s Treasure Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Antiques Roadshow has been a longstanding popular show on PBS. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40, Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Song On The Flip Side

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 19, 2019

The call to justice goes hand in hand with the call to love God and our neighbor.

August 18, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 12:49-56; Jeremiah 23:23-29 The Song on the Flip Side Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “I came to bring fire to the earth and how I wish it were already kindled! – Do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56, Jeremiah 23:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Mighty Warrior Who Saves

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 31, 2018

God With Us, A Mighty Warrior Who Saves, Delight

WORDS FOR LIFE - The Mighty Warrior Who Saves August 5, 2018 Zephaniah 3:17 (p. 659) Introduction: Everyone turn to Zephaniah 3:17…And I know without a doubt this is one of those days you rejoice that I give page numbers (lol). It’s 659. It says: “The Lord your God is with ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thou Shalt Not Take The Name Of The Lord Thy God In Vain

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 15, 2018

“Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain” (Exodus 20:7, King James Version, [The ten commandments])

THOU SHALT NOT TAKE THE NAME OF THE LORD THY GOD IN VAIN By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 15, 2018) “Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain” (Exodus 20:7, King James Version, [The ten ...read more

Denomination: Friends

There Is Forgiveness

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Sep 17, 2018

What grace really means

Toward the latter part of the Psalter there is a group of 15 Psalms known as the Psalms of Ascent. Jewish pilgrims sang these 15 Psalms as they made their way to worship in Jerusalem for the three great feasts. The one Psalm I want to focus on this morning from this group is Psalm 130. READ This ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Who Is Able To Stand? Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 27, 2012

In the final day - 'who is able to stand before the Lord?' This is the question asked after the 6th seal at the end of Revelation 6.

“Who Is Able To Stand?” The Unveiling - #21 of Jerry Watts Revelation 6:9-17 * The last question in verse 17 is our first challenge of today. “Who is able to stand before the Lamb and the One on the throne in their day of wrath?” Just as surely as God sent the flood waters ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Born With The Odds Against You Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013

This is the first message in a series over the life of Moses which shows that being God's man is never easy. This message examines how Moses was born with the odds against him.

Introduction: As Tebow mania has swept across the country, Tim Tebow has become the most talked about player in the NFL. His improbable success as an NFL quarterback has silenced many of his critics who said that he could never play quarterback in the NFL. Tebow is definitely not the most talented ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let It Be Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 26, 2012

Mary (Miriam) was a dynamic, faithful young lady whom the LORD entrusted with his Son. What great lessons we can learn from her!

1. Famous Firsts • Virginia Dare 1587 1st child born in the American colonies, on August 18th, on what is now Roanoke Island, NC • André-Jacques Garnerin 1797 --- 1st parachute jump. Dropped from about 6,500 ft. over Monceau Park in Paris in a 23-ft.-diameter parachute made of white ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God, Help! A-Men

Contributed by John Browning on Aug 6, 2007

Prayer is the center of our Christian walk. We all have times of need and our prayer life will keep us going. Even Christ had times of need.

Lord, Help! A-men By Pastor JC Browning August 5, 2007 Luke 11: 1 – 13 Matthew 6 : 5 – 13 Prayer is a central part of any Christian’s life, both Up’s and Down’s. Illustration: A story is told of a small group study that was done each week a church. Each week it would be held in a different ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Walls

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 10, 2007

This one deals with the walls we build around our hearts...which ones are O.K. ...and which ones need to be torn down.

Dakota Community Church August 12, 2007 Walls Last Sunday we had the chairs set up “in the round” in order to promote discussion, and those who were here will remember that I on purpose did not set up the wooden “extra seating” chairs in order that the front row of seats facing each other would ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:3-4

Denomination: Mennonite

God's Promises For Every Need Series: Depression Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 13, 2020

Depression does not leave us alone or abandoned by God no matter the source, but He promises faithful presence in our lives.

God's Promises for Every Need Series: Depression Isaiah 43:1-2 #EveryNeed SERMON SERIES INTRODUCTION I wanted to share with you where we are going in terms of sermons and thoughts as we finish out 2020. In October and November, we are going through the series we are starting today, “God’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"God Moved Into The Neighborhood"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 15, 2017

A sermon about being Christ to those around us.

“God Moved into the Neighborhood” John 1:1-5, 14 A couple of years ago on Christmas Eve, a teenager named Karla felt called to go to a nearby nursing home. She went from room to room, offering to read the Christmas story from the Gospels. After reading, she prayed with the residents and ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist