Sermons on Banquet:

Windswept

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2005

America is a land swept by the winds of change. Are they destructive? Yes, if we invest in religion without integrity and if we accept leaders committed to materialism. But refreshing winds are possible as we the church are in touch with the Spirit.

In the hills of eastern Kentucky, not far from where we once lived, there is a hidden-away estate called Windswept. If you crawl up the winding grade of US 421 to the wide place in the road called Morrill, off to your left there is a driveway that leads to a lovely stone house. Windswept was ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Shift - Politics

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Oct 18, 2007

Jesus had his own way, his own politics. We must make a shift away from world influences and be influenced by the ways of Jesus.

When a person in our community found out that this was my eighth year of ministry at this church he told me the following. The first 3 years a pastor is at a church the congregation loves you. The second 3 years a pastor is at the church the congregation puts up with you. The last 3 years a pastor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is It Practical To Know Jesus Is Coming?

Contributed by Mark Adams on Nov 11, 2006

This is my attempt at an inductive-style sermon dealing with the coming of Christ.

ILLUS: I have a friend that I respect a lot. Just this last week, he told me that he’s coming to see me. He says he’s coming soon! -This is a person of high status, so I want to do my best to be ready for him, so I asked, “When are you coming? What day” - He said , “I can’t tell you that. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How'd They Do That? Series

Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006

How to have a great home.

Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in his ways. You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours. Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your sons will be like olive shoots around your table. Thus is the man blessed who fears the LORD (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Death Of John The Baptist (Mark 6:14-29)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 5, 2007

The Death of John the Baptist. No doubt all of those who had thrown in their lot with John figured that their reform movement had just come to a grinding and bloody halt!

No doubt all of you are deeply concerned, as I am, about what could prove to be the beginnings of World War III breaking out this week in the Middle East. The Israeli army moved into Lebanon this week, ostensibly to take on Hezbollah militants operating from within Lebanon who apparently captured ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

For Heaven's Sake Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

God promises us rewards in heaven based on how we live for Him now. This is the third sermon on Eternity. John Bevere’s book, Driven by Eternity was used for this sermon.

For Heaven’s Sake!!! (Eternal Rewards) Sermon Series: Driven By Eternity Sunday September 23rd 2007 Intro: Last week I did my best to describe and excite you about what Heaven is like. How many here are really looking forward to Heaven? Do you want to know how you can make Heaven even more ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaven Now Series

Contributed by Dan Neary on Jan 25, 2008

Third in a series of ten from Revelation, this brings us to Heaven in John’s second set of visions.

Last week I used the last few verses of Revelation 3 as our benediction: Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with [them], and [them] with me. 21 To [those] who overcome, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Sembreis Sobre Espinas!

Contributed by Gil Roman on Feb 13, 2008

Este es un mensaje para los caídos! Esto es para aquellos que han perdido el gozo del Señor, que en otra ocasión estuviste mas cerca del Señor Jesús que como hoy lo estas! Tenias mas gozo que hoy? Fue tu vida mas fructífera que hoy? Si tu respuesta es s

NO SEMBREIS SOBRE ESPINAS Jeremías 4:1-4 INTRODUCCIÓN: Necesitamos un avivamiento al igual que e Israel en los tiempos del profeta Jeremías, Jeremías vivió en los días en que Judea y Jerusalén fueron llevadas cautivas; la mayoría del a parte del libro de Jeremías ese l apasionado ruego y ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

"Mighty God" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 31, 2008

Third sermon in a series on Isaiah 9:6.

Today, I want us to consider yet another title given to our Savior by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit through the prophet Isaiah. The title of "Mighty God." One of the premier passages in the New Testament that describes the might of our Savior is Colossians 1:15-20. Most scholars think that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome A Critical Spirit

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 13, 2007

You can be someone who steps forward. You can look at the positive and the good and how something could be. This is the right way to handle a critical spirit in your own life.

How to Overcome a Critical Spirit Numbers 13:16-33 Near the end of C. S. Lewis’s "Chronicles of Narnia" Aslan the Lion takes Lucy, Edmund, Peter and everyone to the New Narnia--to what we would call "heaven" or the New Creation. It is a place of astonishing light and beauty; a place where every ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Larry Vinson on Aug 4, 2008

This Sermon explains to us how a real marriage should be an example of Christ’s relationship with the church

Redefining Relationships The Mystery of Marriage Ephesians 5:25-33 Lawrence D Vinson MARRIAGE IS TO BE THE EXAMPLE OF OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST INTRODUCTION The topic that we are going to cover today affects 57 percent of all American residents over the age of 15. So the chances are that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom For Successful Living Series

Contributed by Curtis Rowe on Aug 4, 2008

Disciplines which contribute to Godly success.

Wisdom for Successful Living Jeremiah 35 The Rechabites were descendents of Moses father-in-law Jethro. They were God-fearing people with a strong testimony in Israel. As we saw last week, the newly anointed king Jehu chose Jonadab the son of Rechab to ride with him in his chariot as he cleaned ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 35:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Bold Hospitality Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on May 27, 2008

In our series on Stewardship we focused on many issues, one of them being hospitality and its role in the life of the church. God is a hospitable God and in our imitation of him it makes logical sense to include hospitality in our personal ministries.

BOLD HOSPITALITY As we conclude our series on Stewardship we want to look at one final aspect of managing the good gifts God has given to us. Hospitality is an important part of ministering to others with what we have. If you watch Corner Gas, Canada’s only homegrown successful sit-com, you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

Doing Good Can Be Habit Forming

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 2, 2007

It pleases God when we are conscientious about being grateful and doing good.

Title: Doing Nice Things Can Be Habit Forming Text: Hebrews 13:1-8 and 15-16 Thesis: It pleases God when we are conscientious about being grateful and doing good. Introduction Stephen Ambrose wrote the book, Band of Brothers… it is the story of Easy Company of the 101st Airborne Division of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come To The Table

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005

A communion sermon on proper table attitudes

1 Cor. 10:14-22 “Come to the Table” Introduction A. The other day Connie, Rick, Will, and Beth were in the parking lot hooking up a trailer to pull Will’s truck with Beth’s truck so that they could would only have to drive one vehicle rather then 2 B. As always the wires for a trailer were being a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance