Sermons on Backup Team:

"A Major Force In This Child's Life"

Contributed by John Brooks on Sep 16, 2018

Child Dedication Sunday

"But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Insights The ‘bride Of Christ’ Analogy Gives

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 7, 2019

The "bride of Christ" analogy is one that can be difficult. Looking at several of the New Testament passages referencing that, this sermon unpacks five ideas about the church being the "bride of Christ."

- Beautiful but opaque analogy of the church as the bride of Christ. What does that mean? - That nature and frequency of analogies in the Bible. - The Bible often uses similar analogies as word pictures of who we are. A few examples: a. The branch. - In John 15 Jesus refers to Himself as the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-2, Ephesians 5:22-32, Revelation 21:2, Revelation 21:9, John 3:29, Revelation 19:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Just As I Am

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 1, 2001

This sermon is disgned for seekers to understand grace and what it means in our everyday lives.

Resurrection Sunday Just As I Am John 3 April 15, 2001 Intro: A. [Making an Impression, Citation: The Wisconsin State Journal, reprinted in Parade] The Wisconsin State Journal recently surveyed vice presidents and personnel directors of the nation’s largest corporations for their most unusual ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessings And Curses.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 3, 2001

Year C Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 11th, 2001

Year C Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 11th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Title: ¡§Blessings and curses.¡¨ Jeremiah 17: 5-10 Even ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

A Commitment To Prayer Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 13, 2001

How do we receive God’s blessings?

I’d like to begin this morning by giving something away. It’s a $20 gift certificate for Applebee’s, and it’s available to anyone who wants it. [Hold out the $20 bill and wait until someone comes up and takes it] What did you have to do to receive the gift certificate? * Believe the gift ...read more

Scripture: John 16:24, James 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Curb Your Anger Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013

This is the final sermon in a series over the life of Moses that shows being God's man is never easy. This is the message examines the importance of not allowing our emotions to get out of control.

At some point in our lives every one of us has experienced anger. Psychologists define anger this way: Anger is an emotion related to one's psychological interpretation of having been offended, wronged or denied and a tendency to undo that by retaliation. Modern psychologists view anger as a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Love

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 12, 2015

The love of God to mankind demonstrated through the person of Jesus Christ is the greatest love ever demonstrated. God gave His only begotten son, and Jesus laid down His life for our sins. No love could be greater.

THE GREATEST LOVE Study Text: John 3: 16 Introduction: - The biggest lie ever told to humanity is that God doesn’t care about you or your problems. That is a lie from Satan himself that he has spread for generation.Gen 3: 4 – 5. - And for generation people have said “God ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does It Mean That We Are The ‘body Of Christ’? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 3, 2014

This sermon unpacks the phrase "the body of Christ" with a look at how God intends to great things through His people.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN THAT WE ARE "THE BODY OF CHRIST"? Think of all that Jesus did and consider that we are now “His body.” - 1 Corinthians 12:27. - Picture in your mind’s eye Jesus walking around Palestine. See Him reaching out with a compassionate hand. See Him walking among ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27

Denomination: Baptist

Focus On Jesus Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 29, 2015

We easily get sidetracked from our walk with God in our traditions or preferences. The key to worship and a walk of faith is to focus on Jesus above ourselves.

1. Pulpits A preacher described a special interest he had as a guest speaker to various congregations. "Whenever I preach in a church I haven't been to before, I am always anxious to stand behind the pulpit to get a feel for it. I want to stand there and look out at the still empty pews and imagine ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let It Out Part 4: Living Together Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Sep 9, 2007

The Israelites are pretty high off of the Exodus. They have seen the miraculous work of God in freeing them from the Egyptians. Things are going incredibly well. I think of Moses in the Prince of Egypt as he is coming down from the mountain ...

This sermon can be listened to online by visiting: http://www.cayafellowship.com/2007/08/19/let-it-out-part-4-living-together-things-can-happen/ The story so far ... The Israelites are pretty high off of the Exodus. They have seen the miraculous work of God in freeing them from the Egyptians. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Living Peaceably Amid An Evil Culture

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2017

If possible, so far as it depends upon you, live peaceably with all.

Matthew’s account of the Sermon on the Mount reveals the Gospel of Our Lord as the fulfillment of the Mosaic Law. To follow the Messiah, all of his disciples are challenged daily to take the narrow path, to pray without ceasing, and to seek blessedness by living and serving just as Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

"common Ground" - The Bible For Christians And Conversations With Unbelievers

Contributed by John Huyser on Jan 18, 2023

Posting or inserting a Bible verse is no longer enough when people speak the same words but operate from different dictionaries.

Slide 1 Last summer, we met Pastor Lora Copley and her husband, Joel. Just a month prior to the Abide Conference in Chicago, they moved to a church in Ames, Iowa near the University. Engaging with new members and neighbors, she took note of a language barrier present. It was particularly true of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Failure Not Final Sermon Ii: Forgiveness Is The Key To Resolution Of Failure Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 11, 2020

Despite failures, sins, mistakes, errors of judgment - God can turn a dysfunctional relationship into a wonderful reunion of joy if we will forgive as God has forgiven us and then act in good faith.

FORGIVENESS THE KEY TO THE FINAL RESOLUTION OF FAILURE Failure is not final with the Father. Forgiveness is the key to the resolution of a relationship failure such as a family feud that is longstanding and most likely rooted in a dysfunctional ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:41, Genesis 33:1-11

Christian Boldness

Contributed by Ronald Zamkus on Feb 24, 2001

The early church expressed BOLDNESS when filled with the Holy Spirit. Do we?

On death row, the condemned man was asked what he would like for his last meal before execution. The menu was - Lobster, Filet Mignon, Beef Wellington, Caviar or Shrimp. The prisoner replied - “I’d like a bowl of mushrooms.” The warden was surprised, “Why a bowl of mushrooms?” The prisoner ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Vital Signs Of An Energizing Faith

Contributed by Matt Black on Mar 25, 2001

We have a LIVING FAITH! A living faith cannot be compartmentalized. It screams from the depth of our soul that God is living and Jesus Christ is raised from the dead. It shakes our conscience and demands that we know the God who is alive in our own so

THE VITAL SIGNS OF AN ENERGIZING FAITH! James 1:1-12 INTRODUCTION: What is it that motivates a Christian? What is it that turns a person from darkness to light? From the kingdom of Satan to the Kingdom of God? Is it not when our eyes are opened and we are given ears to hear and we believe on ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible