Sermons on Bell Ringing:

Great People Need To Bathe

Contributed by Edward Boyce on Jan 7, 2005

Through his baptism, Jesus transforms believers, heals us and we are adopted into God’s covenant community and thus we are no longer estranged from God.

EVEN GREAT PEOPLE NEED A BATH SOMETIMES II KINGS 5:1 14 MARK 1:1 11 POWER AND GREATNESS HAVE A TASTE. MAYBE YOU KNOW THAT TASTE. FOR YOU THE TASTE MIGHT BE SWEET AND STICKY, LIKE COTTON CANDY FROM THE COUNTY FAIR, EATEN ON A WARM AUTUMN NIGHT. IT MIGHT BE THE SALTY PLASTIC TASTE OF A ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What's So Great About Jesus?

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Feb 7, 2005

The key word in the book of Hebrews is: Better. This message describes how much better our lives are in Christ. Video clip suggestion. ppt friendly outline. Relevant to seekers & believers.

What’s so great about Jesus? By Pastor Bob Hunter Scripture: Hebrews Chs.1-4 Video Clip suggestion: “That’s My King” available at www.sermonspice.com Intro: There is one reoccurring word in the book of Hebrews used by the author to describe Jesus. The word is “Better.” The original greek ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

How To Show Your Love Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 13, 2005

God designed you to love Him and others, and you’ll never be happy with anything less. But how can we show this love effectively to our families and those most important to us? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

How to Show Your Love This month, we’re talking about families. . . Does your family ever drive you crazy? In the book, “Children’s Letters to God: The New Collection”, a little girl named, Nan, writes this letter: “Dear God, I bet it is very hard for you to love all of everybody in the whole ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31

Denomination: Holiness

God's Lost And Found

Contributed by Robert Mccracken on Mar 11, 2005

Today’s scripture lesson comes from the Gospel of Luke. We will be looking at the story of The Lost Son. This is one of many stories that Jesus told on his way to Jerusalem. Jesus used these short stories to teach the people of the day import lessons a

God’s Lost and Found Today’s scripture lesson comes from the Gospel of Luke. We will be looking at the story of The Lost Son. This is one of many stories that Jesus told on his way to Jerusalem. Jesus used these short stories to teach the people of the day import lessons about Christian life, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 15, 2005

Heaven’s voice is heard today by those that listen to the gospel. Let anyone that has ears hear and answer!

Rome! What a city it was in the days of Paul! Rome was the center of the known world, the heart of government. Rome was more than a place. Rome was THE place in those days. We don’t even know how to understand the perception that the people of the first century held about Rome of those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrection Of Christ

Contributed by John Gerald on Mar 17, 2005

What the Resurrection Means to the Christian

THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST By Rev. John W. Gerald STRONG’S DEFINITION OF EASTER pascha {pas’-khah} Passover, Easter 1) the paschal sacrifice (which was accustomed to be offered for the people’s deliverance of old ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Family & Job Relationships Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

Learn how to get along as parents and children - and how to deal with a difficult boss at work in this practical guide to everyday living.

At church everyone is at their best behavior (most of the time) - hair combed, attitudes straight (after the argument in the car on the way). We come in and look and act so pious and pure. But when does our real character reveal itself? At home - and sometimes on the job. Overbearing parents, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 9, 2005

Man looks on the outward appearance, but God looks upon the heart.

Rev. Wayne A. Lawson Pastor, First Baptist Church Ardmore, OK 73402 Pastor@firstbaptist.org (Preached Sunday, July 21, 2002) SCRIPTURE: ZECHARIAH 3:1-4 1 And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him. 2 And the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Provision Of God

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 15, 2005

In the natural, I can’t understand how God can take a thief, drug addict, liar, cheat. What can wash away my sin, nothing but the blood of Jesus….Oh precious is the flow. That picture of the Provision still changes lives today.

1 Corinthians 15: 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3For I delivered unto you first of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lost Sheep, Silver And Sons

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 29, 2005

An evangelistic sermon for a Baptismal service covering the lost sheep, the lost coin and the prodigal son. Email me for images for accompanying ’prodigal daughter’.

Lost sheep, silver and sons. WBC 31/07/05am. Baptism of Barry and Heather Mann. Luke 15:1-32 Philip Yancey tells the story of a prodigal daughter who grows up in Traverse City, Michigan. Disgusted with her old fashioned parents who overreact to her nose ring, the music she listens to, the length ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

"Battered By The Storm

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Aug 11, 2005

The interaction between Peter and Jesus when Jesus comes to the dicsiples walking on the water and Peter gets out of the boat.

Hillsborough Reformed Church at Millstone August 7, 2005 Matthew 14:22-33 There are lots of orders being given in this passage – people telling each other what to do. Generally speaking, we do not like people telling us what to do. It is very rude barking orders. Do you remember transactional ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Amazing Grace Sunday

Contributed by Brian Black on Feb 14, 2007

Sermon for Amazing Grace Sunday focusing on the connection between grace and justice.

Today we are celebrating Amazing Grace Sunday which is being observed by approx. 3000 churches around the country. The date was picked to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of slave trade in Great Britain. The leader of this abolition movement was a British politician – Wm. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bandages Of Love Ii

Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 11, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to show compassion for their neighbors.

“Bandages of Love II” Luke 10:25-37 (NIV) 11 March 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: Christians should be compassionate to their neighbors. References: Luke 10:25-37 (NIV); Romans 15:1-2 KJV - (We then that are strong ought to bear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

As For Me

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

Yes, we have enemies. Yes, they seem to have the upperhand. Yes, they hate us and mock us and laugh at us for serving Jesus!!! BUT THEIR DAY OF JUDGMENT IS COMING. They have a terrible future in Hell coming, but AS FOR ME, I have a glorious future.

AS FOR ME--PSALM 17 Introduction: Every man who tries to live for God will make some enemies. This World is not friendly toward God. If you stand for the things of God you will find that many enemies will rise up, hate you, and seek to hurt you. This Should not surprise us when People fight ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Consider The Choices That You Make

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Before making any decisions it is wise for us to “Consider the choices that we make.”

“Consider The Choices That You Make” Matthew 7:21-27 When the show “Let’s Make A Deal” aired in the seventies, one of the hardest things for people to do was to make a decision. Monty Hall would give them a choice between the prizes they had already won or they could trade that in for what was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27