Sermons on Baptism For Remission:

Choosing Church Leaders Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

We are going to look at the church’s first business meeting if you will. We are introduced to the remaining eleven apostles tonight. We are going to look at the replacing and the replacement for number twelve, and why this is significant.

The early church had a vacancy. Jesus had named twelve apostles to carry out the ministry of being His witnesses. Now there was only eleven. There was one position left to fill. That was a big opening to fill. In the past two weeks, we have studied the Great Commission and the Ascension of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Custom-Made!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2013

Custom-Made! 1) By God's grace; 2) For God's praise

Do you own anything custom-made? If you’re good with your hands, you may have knitted a scarf for yourself once or even built a bookcase. For the rest of us there’s always Wal-Mart or IKEA if we need one of those items. But it’s not the same, is it? Things that have been ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-25

Denomination: Lutheran

"Vanity, Vanity"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 18, 2012

A sermon about transformation through humility and servanthood.

“Vanity, Vanity” Mark 10:35-45 An author tells of a time that his car was struck by lightning while he was driving. When he was safe at home, he started to tell about his experience to his teenage son. He was expecting at least a bit of sympathy. Instead, his son interrupted him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: United Methodist

Unity Is Hard To Come By Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 6, 2014

A sermon on barriers to unity (adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter 10 Graciously United, pages 308-314)

HoHum: Daniel Overdorf- A few years ago I visited a couple in their home. Both husband and wife had lived most of their lives apart from Christ and His church. Their marriage- a second marriage for both- had grown rocky. The 50 year old husband faced a frightening battle with cancer, and neither ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Old Gate Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 28, 2014

The Old Gate brings us to the place where we must learn of the old ways of truth.

“The Old Gate Message 3” The Spiritual Application of the Gates Notes taken from Pastor Jim May’s study; Notes from Thompson Chain Reference Bible; Tim LaHaye Prophecy Study Bible; Monte Brown’s personal translation (MB) Nehemiah 3:6 Monte T. Brown August 17, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Lord's Supper And The Church Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 22, 2014

A sermon on the Lord's Supper or Communion (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter 10 Sacramentally Participating, pg. 255- 265)

HoHum: Have children come up front and do children’s minute with them: Objects needed: A piece of string, a pad of Post-It Notes, an electronic pocket calendar (Kindle), a throw away communion cup and a piece of communion bread Do you ever have trouble remembering things? Of course you do. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:20-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mark 1:1-8 What Would John The Baptist Say To You

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 5, 2002

This is a time of the year for cliches and spiritual sappy-talk. John the Baptist offers a fresh perspective.

Mark 1:1-8 WHAT WOULD JOHN THE BAPTIST SAY TO YOU? Sometimes, when you hear the same thing all the time, it starts to become less and less meaningful. For example, right now, at this time in the year, the newspaper, the TV, and the radio are all saying the same thing: “There is a special sale ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Pry Open The Parable Of The Pearl

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 23, 2011

Pry Open the Parable of the Pearl and find... 1) Jesus' priceless treasure; and 2) Jesus, priceless Treasure

Have you seen the TV show Storage War$? This program features the sale of storage lockers seized for non-payment of rental fees. The auctions are fast-paced and competitive though the buyers rarely know exactly what they’ll end up carting away should they land the winning bid. The only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Grace And Heritage Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 1, 2011

God’s grace is not earned but is a free gift given to those who ask, and more importantly, it is the only way we can come to Christ.

Grace And Heritage Romans 4:11-16 I. Our Spiritual Heritage (v. 11) A. Family heritage is important. 1. I have heard many from the older generation tell of how they no longer have family reunions or of how many from the younger generation no longer attend the reunions. 2. We no longer have family ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost--A Real Reality

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Sometimes we don’t realize how much we need Pentecost. Pentecost is the birthday of the New Testament Church. Pentecost is God giving His Holy Spirit to all believers, not just a few.

Intro During the last ten days of the Church year, we’ve been living in liturgical limbo, existing between two realities. We’ve celebrated our Lord’s ascension into heaven. But since the Ascension, we’ve been waiting. We’ve been waiting for this day. Like the Apostles of old, we’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Behold The Lamb Of God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2011

John the Baptist is a great model of Christian ministry - he's willing to direct people away from himself to Jesus. he wants the glory to go to Jesus not himself and points others to Jesus even at his own cost.

I like John the Baptist. He’s such a contrast to the dominant model of the celebrity today. I assume you’ve noticed how important the cult of the celebrity is today. When celebrities speak it’s all about them. It’s just assumed that everyone is interested in what ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Anglican

Fruit That Is Always In Season: Joy Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 30, 2017

A sermon on joy, the fruit of the Spirit.

In a few weeks gardeners here in central Alberta will head out into their backyards and community gardens to prepare the soil for this year’s planting. If you’re one of these gardeners, will any of you plant pineapple? That sounds ridiculous doesn’t it? Pineapples grow in places like hot Hawaii not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Do Children Who Die Go To Heaven?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 16, 2016

The recent growth in Calvinistic doctrine & teaching on original sin has reignited the debate on whether children are guilty of sin & where they go if they die. This looks at that & gives 5 reasons why I believe they go to heaven.

DO CHILDREN WHO DIE GO TO HEAVEN? Mt. 19:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Minneapolis couple decided to go to Florida to thaw out during a particularly icy winter. They planned to stay at the same hotel where they spent their honeymoon 20 years earlier. 2. Because of hectic schedules, it was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Witness Of Christ Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 24, 2016

Many are skeptical of the church and the Gospel. In times of difficulty, we must abide in the truth, rather than shying away from it. The faith we have in Christ will sustain us in times of need. We must be faithful to proclaim Jesus to others.

The Witness of Christ 1 John 5: 6-12 As I read these verses I was reminded of the difficulties of that day. John lived during the early days of the church, while she was yet in her infancy. The Gospel was being shared and many were saved, but false doctrine and heresy abounded as well. Many ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Preaches To The Household Of Cornelius

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 24, 2018

The opening of the Gospel to the Gentiles is a great day for humankind.

Peter Preaches to the Household of Cornelius Acts 10:34-43 The bringing of the gospel message is one of the watershed events in all of history. Up to this point, the gospel was preached to the Jewish nation. Luke later describes the Jewish-Christian witnesses he brought to Cornelius’ house as the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible