Sermons on Ben Hur:

A New Start: Canceling The Debts

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

Through the story of the woman caught in adultery and the unforgiven servant, we can see that God offers new starts by canceling what we owe Him.

John 8 “A new start: canceling the debts” Jan. 3, 1999 As much as I enjoy the holidays, I am kind of glad when they are over each year. I think that is because of all that comes along with the holidays. One of the things that I like least about the holidays is having to pay for them once January ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21, John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Choices We Must Make

Contributed by Steven Cook on Oct 18, 2000

I. Introduction A.

I. Introduction A. Read Rom. 6:6-14 B. "Are YOU an Instrument or an Ornament?" C. Every day we must make choices; Choices that effect us and others in our lives. D. God has made us "Free Moral Agents" in that He allows us the freedom to Choose. E. With the Freedom of Choice also comes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Weakness Of God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 8, 2003

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Lent

3 Lent Sermon I Corinthians 1:22-25 "The Weakness of God??" 22 For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, 23 but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You A World Changer

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 25, 2007

The reason God gives us the gift of the Holy spirit is that we might be world changers. It is the power of God that allows us to impact our world for eternity

Intro: When you met Jesus Christ was your life changed? 2 Corinthians 5.17 “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.” Romans 12.11,12 be transformed by the renewing of your mind. If you accepted Jesus Christ as your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Eye-Witnesses

Contributed by Marianne Unger on May 14, 2003

Testimony to the truth of the gospel.

Luke 24:36-48 Eye-Witnesses There are events in our lives that we believe because of what we are told. We are told that the earth is tilted on a 23 degree axis. How many of you, here today have measured the degree of the earth’s tilt? How many of you, here today, believe that the earth is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: *other

Love Song

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 7, 2007

Song of Songs shows us how mature, enduring love is expressed. Love is blessed, consecrated when we see God as our greatest Lover, Who gives us a capacity for life-changing love.

“Love Song” -Song of Songs 2:1-7 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (I assure you, this will be a “G-Rated” sermon) You don’t hear too many messages on the Song of Solomon, and most people don’t know what to make of this earthy, poetic book. To add to the ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

Cross-Perspective Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jul 12, 2008

In order to love in action (not just principle or feeling) as Jesus did and commends us to follow, we must first see the people and world around us as Jesus sees them - from the perspective of the cross.

CROSS-PERSPECTIVE Second in Series: “Love In Action” Rev. Todd G. Leupold Perth Bible Church July 6, 2008 AM INTRODUCTION: - As we celebrate this Independence Day weekend, it is fitting that we take a few moments to reflect on our view of our own place in this world. VIDEO: “What Inspires ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:27

Denomination: Baptist

The Parent's Guide To Surviving Summer Break

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 4, 2008

We need to not only survive, but thrive as parents during the summer and all year long.

The Parent’s Guide To Surviving Summer Break Psalm 127 June 15, 2008 FATHER’S DAY Chester FBC Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A "I’m Watching You Dad" Video (SermonSpice.com) B Tonight, 40% of all American children will to sleep in a house in which their fathers do not live. 1 Before ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Abre Nuestros Ojos

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 23, 2008

La mirada del cristiano debe de enfocarse en las cosas de Dios, y para poder hacerlo debemos pedir al Espiritu Santo que abra nuestra mirada espiritual para poder ver Sus maravillas.

ABRE NUESTROS OJOS 2 Reyes 6:8-23 El Ejército de Salvación Mayor Gerardo Balmori INTRODUCCION: En la época de los Reyes y Eliseo, Siria, al Norte de Israel atacaba constantemente al Pueblo de Dios. Como sabemos por las noticias, algo así ocurre el día de hoy entre los israelíes y ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Salvation Army

Salvation Is Here

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 7, 2012

A talk on many of the great truths of salvation.

Text: Luke 19:1-10, Title: Salvation is Here, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/6/12, AM Opening illustration: share my testimony Background to passage: I was just reading my bible through this week, and God seemed to speak loudly through this passage. And the doctrine of salvation, and our experience ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Come And See What God Can Do

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Jan 18, 2014

Come and see. It's a powerful invitation that will change lives and build churches. Jesus is the answer and there are so many people who we know who need to come and see.

Have you heard the song, "Come and See?" It's a good song... that taps into the theme of my message today, and it begins like this: To all who are tortured and ravished by sin; the frail and the wounded about to give in; there's news of release and captivity's end; we've been set free... come and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:36-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sanctity Of Life Sunday 2014

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 22, 2014

Sanctity of Life includes assisted suicide as well as abortion but abortion is the predominate abuse of life in America today. This sermon deals with the tragic consequences to the abortive mother as well as the judgement of the US because of this sin.

Today has been designated as Sanctity of Life Sunday On a January 13, 1984 proclamation, President Ronald Reagan designated January 22, 1984 as the first National Sanctity of Human Life Day. The date was chosen to coincide with the 11th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court case that first ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

"Three To Get Ready…" Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 15, 2008

Disgust can become a powerful motive.

"Three to Get Ready…" (Genesis 27:41- 28:9) 1. There are many stories of people who have given up on the church and on God is utter disgust. 2. Dan Waite tells this story of a man who almost did: Once upon a time, a young minister tried to quit the ministry in absolute disgust. He was tired of ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paul On The Defense: 2 Corinthians Intro Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2011

Christians have a long-standing tradition of being confused about church leadership and the identity of the Christian lay person. The Corinthian church experienced this problem even in the middle of the first century! Who are we?

[Note: this sermon was so long -- or my preaching of it -- that I was only to cover my first point in 1/2 hour] Paul on the Defense: 2 Corinthians Intro (2 Corinthians 1:1-2, textual) 1. Paul plants the church in Corinth (about 51 A.D.) 2. Paul writes I Corinthians (about 54 A.D.) 3. Timothy and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Concentrated Conversions And Pushing The Envelope Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2009

Sometimes God opens our hearts and minds to His will in increments.

Concentrated Conversions and Pushing the Envelope (Acts 9:32-43) 1. It seems that Philip had planted several churches around Joppa, and Peter was traveling to them to strengthen them and teach them. He came to an area near modern Tel Aviv, where our story takes place. Lydda is now know as Lud ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible