Sermons on Barb:

Preparation For Explosion I Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 10, 2007

An exposition of Acts 1:1-5, detailing the preparations that Christ and the Spirit were making for the genesis of the church

Text: Acts 1:1-5, Title: Prep for Explosion I, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/15/07, AM A. Opening illustration: When we were building our house in Maine it was in a new development, so there was a lot of things that had to get done before we could begin putting up walls and windows. B. Background to passage: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Apostolic Boldness

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 22, 2007

Peter and John possessed a boldness in the face of hostility that inspires and motivates us to be faithful in our witness.

Apostolic Boldness Acts 4:1-31 WHEN GEORGE HERBERT WALKER BUSH was Vice President of the United States, he represented our nation at the funeral of former Soviet Communist leader, Leonid Brezhnev. He was deeply moved by the silent protest carried out by Brezhnev’s widow. She stood motionless ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Lead Someone To Christ Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

ahhh!!!! the Pastor said evangilism, quick run. Evangilism is not that scarry, this sermon attempts to explain how to lead someone to christ

Romans 15:8-13 Getting on the Same Page as God about How to lead someone to Christ Introduction A. You probably looked at the title of today sermon an got scared B. AHHHHHHH, Evangelism Explosion!!!!! C. Ahhh, door to door D. Ahhh, the pastor is going to want me to go to the city and hand out ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:8-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Dealing With Dificult People Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 8, 2004

Dealing with Difficult people use scriptureFrom the time we were babies, we all have found ways in which to "get our way". Some are legitimate means of obtaining your objectives ... others are means whereby we manipulate people. These means of manipulatio

PAGE 1 DEALING WITH DIFICULT PEOPLE PART 1 From the time we were babies, we all have found ways in which to "get our way". Some are legitimate means of obtaining your objectives ... others are means whereby we manipulate people. These means of manipulation are usually an irritant to those who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of The Delayed Decision Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 21, 2007

What a tragedy when people fail to make the decision to obey the gospel. We will study a story of a tragedy of another delayed decision in Scripture.

“The Tragedy of the Delayed Decision” Introduction: Stephanie will be glad to tell you that I am bad about putting things off. It’s not that I mean to most of the time, I just put things off sometimes until the last minute, it is not a habit that I am proud of. Without due dates and ultimatums I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Angry Enough To Die"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 23, 2005

God rebukes our pretentions, narrow judgments, and divisions.

Jonah 1:1-4:11 “Angry Enough To Die” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org It would be fair to say that one of the underlying themes of the New Testament is the wideness of God’s mercy—that God is not the God of the Jews ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 28, 2014

As Prince of Peace, Jesus came to bring us into harmony (shalom) with God, others, and within ourselves.

1. Isaiah 9.6-7; His Name will be Called: * Wonderful -- He takes care of the dullness of life (meant to be exciting and abundant) * Counselor -- He takes care of the decisions of life -- directs our steps * Mighty God -- He takes care of the demands of life * Eternal Father -- he takes care of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What If There Were No Ressurection?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 17, 2012

Easter Sermon - Examines how different the world would be without Christ, and how Christians have impacted the world for good.

EASTER 2012 WHAT IF THERE WAS NO RESURRECTION? - 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 At the time this letter was written, Paul was in Ephesus. While there, he received a letter from the Christians in Corinth, telling him about some of the problems going on in the church. In the letter, they told him about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Primary Problem In Our Country Today

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 20, 2012

Compares Israel to the USA from Isaiah chapter 1.

THE PRIMARY PROBLEM IN OUR COUNTRY TODAY 8 12 Isaiah 1 I thank the Lord for allowing me to be born in the United States of America. I am grateful that He allows me to live in a country where we do not have to have security guards at every store and barbed wire around every yard. I am grateful ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:2-19

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed To Be A Blessing

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Aug 16, 2011

Sermon of the sovereignty of God over the nations.

The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost August 14, 2011 Proper 15 A St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Psalm 67 Blessed to be a Blessing On August 13, 1961, Berlin woke up to discover East German soldiers blocking off streets and erecting a wall of cemented paving stones ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Establishing A Standard Of Living

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 22, 2011

What is your standard of living? Against what do you measure the quality and subtance of your life?

“Between the Lines: Establishing a Standard of Living” Romans 1:1-17 There are standards for almost everything. Educational institutions have academic standards for students; governmental bodies have security standards for employees; military organizations have standards of conduct for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

One. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 8, 2011

Jesus prayer is that believers may be one, now what that all about? As we submit our lives to God as we are lead by the Spirit of Jesus, something happens our witness counts the world sees our oneness.

In John the disciples account of Easter just prior to Jesus arrest, something is recorded that gives an understanding of Jesus and his relationship with God the Father and also with His followers that is mind boggling and gives an illustration of what Jesus sees His church being…its like His vision ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Salvation Army

Circumcision And Other Cutting Edge Issues Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jul 22, 2010

"For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. I testify again to every man who accepts circumcisio

Cicero's first rule of public speaking was, "render your audience benevolent". We preachers tend to follow that rule by opening our sermons with a joke. But what do you do when the passage you're preaching on includes a statement from St Paul such as the one we find in Galatians 5:12: "I wish that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Sermon For All Saints Day

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 31, 2009

For all the Saints, who from their Labors rest...

All Saints Sunday November 1, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for all your saints throughout the ages, both great and small – all who have revealed your word in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Risky Business

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 21, 2008

What are you willing to risk in using your talents for God? Discover six ways on how to become the servant that multiplied the talents the most in Jesus’ parable.

What was the riskiest stunt you ever pulled off as a kid? Was it pedaling down the street in your banana seat bicycle as fast as you can and careful hold the handle bars still as you drove up on the ramp and sailed into the air for a brief moment into what seemed like infinity? Or was is risking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational