Sermons on Being Faithful:

Three Portraits Of Christ

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 22, 2007

We don’t have any photographs of Jesus. That’s good and bad. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have any pictures. In fact, I would suggest that we have three portraits of Christ in the book of Revelations.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Three Portraits of Christ Revelation 1, 5, 19 Introduction: We don’t have any photographs of Jesus. That’s good. If we did, we would probably turn them in to idols. Superstitious folk have enough trouble would ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Love Part 2: Noah Series

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Mar 16, 2006

God’s Love displayed in the "Ark"

1. GOD KNOWS • God knows our heart, thought’s and imaginations VS 5 • God sees the evil or good we are doing VS 5 • God knows everything about us: Matthew 10:30 “But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” • Genesis 6:8 “But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.” • When Jesus healed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Consider Your Ways

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 22, 2006

4 messages in a period of 4 months.

1stBBC Consider your ways Hag 1:1-5 In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, in the first day of the month, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet unto Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, saying, Thus ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The True Vine - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 27, 2006

This is the second of a four part look at Jesus teaching that He is the true vine. This message explores how God disciplines us when we are branches that do not bear fruit.

Recap of message one - John 15 - Personal moment with Jesus and His disciples on the night of His betrayal. LET’S RESET THE STAGE FOR WHERE WE ARE - On the heels of the Triumphant Entry The Passover Feast Positioning for greatness in the kingdom Scene of confidence, power, and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus: The Way Series

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Apr 8, 2006

This is part of a series of sermons that depict the "I am" statements of Jesus. This one focuses on Jesus as the Way, the Truth and the LIfe.

Jesus: The Way John 14:1-6 Intro.: A. Imagine if you would, what it must have been like if you were one of the Disciples traveling with Jesus. You would have seen Him perform great miracles (water into wine, healing a blind man, raising Lazarus from the dead, feeding 1000’s of people with just a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Adventist

Carrying The Cross With Jesus

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Apr 9, 2006

Jesus gave a new meaning to human suffering. Now a suffering person can look at the cross of Jesus and find comfort.

She was a Hindu; but all the same, an active member of the Students’ Christian Movement. Then the shocking news came that she was diagnosed with cancer. She was admitted in a hospital. When we went to see her, I expected her to be very bitter. At such a young age to get such a sickness! But ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Supremacy Of Christ And Greatness Of Salvation

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 18, 2006

What Christ has done to save sinners.

The Supremacy Of Jesus And The Greatness Of Salvation Colossians 1:19-22 19For it was the Father’s good pleasure for all the fullness to dwell in Him, 20and through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, having made peace through the blood of His cross; through Him, I say, whether things on earth ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Wisemen Still Hope

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 18, 2006

A look at the JOURNEY of the Wise Men. The gifts wait till Epiphany

Bob Chooljain built a nativity scene for their yard more than 30 years ago. "I did it when my boys were younger," he said. "It’s something we kind of did together." Eight years ago one of the Wise Men were stolen and December 8th it was Jesus who was kidnapped. The strange thing is that in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do Unto Others As Jesus Has Done Unto You

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007

Doing to others as Jesus has done for us

DO UNTO OTHERS AS JESUS HAS DONE UNTO YOU John 15:5:17 Intro: The Gospel of St. John has a very unique place in the complete Word of God. Have you ever thought it ironic that no other book in the Bible has hand its on gospel printed and distributed as a single unit? John declared this Gospel is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Commas

Contributed by Laren Whaley on Jan 6, 2007

We often put periods were God often puts a comma. Many times we look at situations and circumstances around us, be it in our families, home, church, state, nation or in the world; they may be devastating, it may look like it’s the end, and we get discour

Sunday, December 31, 2006 God’s Commas (Jer 29:11 NIV) For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. This past Thursday morning while running some errands I tuned Focus On the Family on the radio. During ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Deal With Negativity Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 30, 2006

This sermon deals with negativity in the Christian’s life. There are three affects that negativity has on a person.

How to Deal with Negativity This morning I want to talk with you about a destructive behavior that is not mentioned much in churches. I’m not going to talk about lying, stealing, or cheating. What I do want to talk about is negativity. The first scripture I’ll be looking at is Proverbs 10 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unwise Wise Men

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 6, 2006

A Christmas Message.

THE UNWISE WISE MEN Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO: One of the real dangers of the Christmas season is that we lose sight of reality in the midst of all the traditions we observe. There is nothing inherently wrong with Christmas lights, gifts, trees, and even Santa Claus. The value of each custom depends on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Of Leadership Series

Contributed by Matthew Bullen on Nov 14, 2006

it is time for the church to raise the standard of leadership in the body. This is an oppertunity to teach it from the biblical perspective.

“So shall they fear The name of the LORD from the west, And His glory from the rising of the sun; When the enemy comes in like a flood, The Spirit of the LORD will lift up a standard against him.” Isaiah 59:19 Our Series has taken us through Truth, Purity, and Wisdom. Tonight we are going to talk ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving Or Complaining - Which Will It Be

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 16, 2006

Are you pleasing or displeasing to the Lord? The presence or the absence of thankfulness will manifest it.

Thanksgiving or complaining - which will it be The person who gives thanks can find comfort in everything; the person that complains can find comfort in nothing. See Numbers 11:1. May I suggest to you that whatever displeases God is sin, and yet how prone we are to grumble, complain, and mummer. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1

Denomination: Baptist

Three Things In Hell That The Church Need

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 16, 2006

Revival / Membership awareness

THREE THINGS IN HELL THAT THE CHURCH NEED LUKE 16:19 - 31 Come tonight let us examine the story of Lazarus and the rich man as this story expose three things in hell that the church need FIRST THERE IS FIRE FIRE can represent a lot of things – but tonight let us take a look at the spiritual side ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist