Sermons on Back To Basics:

Back To Church: Because Of Who He Is

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 19, 2015

We attend church for many reasons but the real reason that we should attend church is because of who Jesus is.

BECAUSE OF WHO HE IS Colossians 1:15-20 (NLT) For a video of this sermon and others, go to www.thecreekmonroe.com (Opening Illustration idea from Bruce Lee, "Out Of Peanut Butter" sermon central) Intro: Were going to start the sermon this morning a little differently than we usually do. This ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Tears Shed On The Way Back Home

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 31, 2016

A sermon examining the road back to the Father's house.

Tears Shed On The Way Back Home Psalm 6:1-10 Big Jim Hammil of the Kingsmen Quartet used to do a recitation that told the story of an evangelist was making his way home on a train. He sat down beside a young man, and after a while he noticed tears in his eyes. The minister asked if there was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Your Bounce Back

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Aug 26, 2014

The resurrection of Jesus gave energy to the defeated followers; Easter changes the lives of followers; The Emmuas Road activity that change hearts;

How to Get Your Bounce Back Luke 24:13-35 Our spirits are fickle. One time we are on top of the world, the next time we are at the bottom. Like many politicians call their opponents, we are “flip-flops.” Two examples of spiritual “flip-flops” are described in Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Go Back To School Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 25, 2014

A family service on the theme of going back to school after the Summer holidays. A history lesson, english lesson, geography lesson and a little Physical Education too as well.

Good Morning and welcome. If it’s your first time with us we hope that you will enjoy your time with us. This morning is a family service so the kids will stay in for the whole service. Right... time for a question! What are all the parents looking forward to in a couple of weeks time that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get That Monkey Off Your Back

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Sin weighs you down

Get that monkey off your Back (Heb.12:1) Intro: Inter the area carrying a stuffed animal monkey on you shoulder act like it gets heavier evert step The Monkey --little baby monkey--then chimp -the gorilla Christians are always struggling, one minute they are running on top of the mountain, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Give 'em Back To God

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Feb 18, 2021

Child Dedication

1 SAMUEL 1:24-28 “GIVE ‘EM BACK TO GOD” A) Have you ever given your children back to God? * Some of you are thinking, “I’d like to give them back, but I didn’t think God would take them back ... I thought He had a no return policy on kids – Besides, I lost the receipt.” B) The truth is, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Working My Way Back To You

Contributed by Rev. Anthony Mucker Sr on Jun 1, 2015

THE PARABLE OF THE PRODIGAL SON

WORKING MY WAY BACK TO YOU (LUKE 15:11-24) TRANSITION TO THE TEXT I believe that no parable in the entire Bible has been preached or taught as much as the Parable of the Prodigal son. The parable of the prodigal son is one of the greatest and most-beloved stories ever told in the human ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian Church

The Problem With Wanting Jesus To Come Back Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 29, 2020

Israel cried out for the day of the Lord to come, but God warned them that they didn't really want that. Today many Christians say, "I just wish Jesus would come back!" but is that something we're actually ready for?

WHEN THE WORLD DEPRESSES US WITH ITS EVIL: “I just wish Jesus would come back!” - Amos 5:18-20. - The point of v. 19 is things going from bad to worse. - There are two illustrations. - In the first, a man runs from a lion. But then, exhausted, he runs right into a bear. - In the second, a man ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Get Back To The Cross Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 20, 2014

We have so many denominations and doctrine that bickering starts among the brethren about what is right and wrong. The only winner in this is Satan. Instead of sharing the good news of the gospel and helping the poor and hurting we bicker. NO MORE

The Ultimate Decisionit July 18, 2014 There is a terminology in the Sport of NASCAR called “ Clean Air." The race cars much like airplanes are made to go through the air smoothly. The cars go through a wind tunnel to made sure there are no edges or that the fabrication is the best it can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-12, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Back To Church Sunday: Invite Someone

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 17, 2014

Adapted from material from Outreach, I preached this sermon the week before Back to Church Sunday to encourage members to invite their friends, relative, associates and neighbor to church.

Back To Church Sunday: Invite Someone! Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church How many people do you know who “used to go” to church, but just don’t anymore? If you are like most folks, you probably know quite a few. Today there are 320 million people in America and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:39

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus, When Are You Coming Back? Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 3, 2013

In this series I am attempting to answer questions our congregation submitted. This message speaks to the timing of the 2nd coming of Christ. Though we cannot know the date, we must help others get prepared.

“Jesus When are you Coming Back?” Matthew 24: 3-14 I hear recently of an older woman was on an airplane and she happened to be seated right beside a young businessman. After the in-flight meal she took out her Bible and starts reading. The businessman glances at her and said. Do you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Shrink Back

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011

A message for an outdoor men's gathering, included as a series of messages by other ministers from the same passage.

Acts 20:26-27 Intro: Blood matters. Had we never been told this, there would still be a sense of it. I remember watching my son around age 2, when he would get a scrape. The pain wouldn’t be such a problem. He would be mostly fine, until he’d look down at the cut knee or finger ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving Your Children Back To God

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 20, 2021

Baby/Child Dedication A parent's decision to raise their child in church, according to the Word of God is a blessing, and a major commitment.

GIVING YOUR CHILDREN BACK TO GOD (Baby Dedication) Question: • Have you ever given your children back to God? o (Some of you are thinking, “I’d like to give them back—but I didn’t think God would take them back. o I thought He had a ‘no return’ policy on kids! o Besides, I lost the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:27-28, Luke 2:22, Genesis 22:1-13, Matthew 10:37-38, Ephesians 6:4, Joshua 24:14-15, Genesis 22:15-18, Proverbs 22:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Off The Wall Or Out Of The Red Back ???

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him..

WORSHIIP John 4:23-24 (KJV) 23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. But Contemporary ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Foursquare

Could Jesus Be Coming Back Soon Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 29, 2021

A heavily edited sermon from the series, "The Return of the King" available on Sermon Central, we look at the biblical prophecies regarding the return of our King Jesus

Could Jesus Be Coming Soon? Return of the King: Week 1 CCCAG 4-18-21 Scripture: Ezekiel 37; Isaiah 66; Zechariah 12; Luke 24; Revelation 11 I’m excited for today! We are talking about Jesus coming back! Warning! We will be going through a ton of Scripture today- so open up your bible and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:7, Revelation 22:12, Revelation 22:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God