Sermons on Ben Hur:

Gluttony And Temperance Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 13, 2012

We can live in moderation or overindulge...which isn't about the stomache, but a matter of the heart.

Here are two headlines found on the front cover of a Family Circle magazine: “Ten Ways to Curb Your Cravings,” followed by “Irresistible Chocolate Desserts”…definitely mixed messages! A foreign visitor described America as a land where people are as big as houses, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Congregational

Lessons From Haiti (Part 2)

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 26, 2012

This is a 4 part motivational report I gave to the congregation after a Sabbatical trip to Haiti; it includes 7 transferable insights.

Lessons from Haiti {Part 2} Acts 15:4 Big Idea: This is a 4 part motivational report I gave to the congregation after a Sabbatical trip to Haiti; it includes 7 transferable insights. When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and elders, to whom they reported ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:4

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus: Light Of The World

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 18, 2013

3 kinds of darkness and how to dispel it. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Jesus: Light of the World John 8:12-20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LightOfWorld.html Jesus makes His bold claim of being the light of the world right in front of the temple during the big festival of tabernacles, with a great crowd gathered. At night they would surround the temple mount with ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Impact And Effect Of Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 11, 2007

Message from an expository series on the book of Galatians

Our culture is captivated by the before and after stories. Television networks such as DIY and TLC feed this frenzy. These networks feed our culture with a steady diet of extreme makeovers. Everything from people to houses is fair game to experience one of these extreme makeovers. At the end of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Road Is Hard Faith Perseveres Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 28, 2007

This is the concluding message in the series on faith and the great heroes of the faith.

When Napoleon began his Egyptian campaign, he pointed to the pyramids and shouted to his men, “Soldiers, forty centuries look down upon you!” In a sense this is the message the author of Hebrews is trying to deliver to the struggling Hebrew Christians. Your contest of faith is not going unnoticed. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Soul Food Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 6, 2007

People fill up on friendships that give them what they want; they fill up on entertain; they fill up by taking all they can get without ever realizing that they will be more satisfied if they give.

THANKSGIVING DINNERS are awesome! Driveways are over-packed with cars. I have a meal before the meal picking the turkey while I’m carving it! Then, just to make sure there’s not an empty spot down there, we stuff in some pumpkin pie! A few hours later most of us need another meal. * A picture of a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: Salvation Army

Israel's National Choice Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 8, 2008

God can "make it so."

Israel’s National Choice (Acts 3:19-26) 1. As a child, I remember when the original Star Trek program was introduced. Although we had a black and white television, the word was that those with color TV’s could see that Mr. Spock was greenish. 2. Marylu and I watched Star Trek, the Next ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Watch And Pray

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 23, 2008

Prayer gives us the strength to face the challenges of life in the last days. It is our reliance on God that grants the victory. We need that resolve today.

Let’s look at the theme verse for the last Retreat. • 1 Peter 4:7 says, “The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.” • There is an end to this world. And we are now nearer its end than before. • And therefore, Peter says, there are some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Round Yon Virgin Mother And Child Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 11, 2005

Part 2 of 2 in series "Why a Virgin?" This involves theological and practical reasons why Jesus had to be born of a virgin.

Matthew 1:18-25 – Round Yon Virgin Mother and Child Pastor Ben Patterson tells the following story: My 5-year-old niece, Olivia, and her best friend, Claire, were participating in a nativity play at school. Claire was playing Mary, and Olivia was an angel. Before the show, a young boy was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Waging The War Within Series

Contributed by Michael Walther on Jul 4, 2011

Starting with the Revolutionary War, Pastor Walther takes the listener to the ultimate war that all Christians face - the war with sin and temptation. This war must be waged and can only be won through faith in Christ.

Waging the War Within Romans 7.23-25 Introduction On July 4, 1776 fifty-six men signed the Declaration of Independence. Citing numerous abuses of the law and the oppressive and unjust rule of the king of England, these men pledged their honor, their lives and their livelihood to the cause of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:23-25

Denomination: Lutheran

A House United Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 15, 2011

The first church split occured in heaven

A The first church “split” (if you will) occurred at none other than heaven. 1 Before the earth was formed, Adam & Eve created: God & His angels were in heaven. a In those days Lucifer was one of God’s angels (not just any ol’angel.) aa Tradition tells us he was one of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

# 2 ~ The Meaning Of ~ One & Two ~ Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 8, 2011

As we get into these number meanings in the Bible, I am confident that our faith will increase as we realize that the only way this could be possible is that it certainly comes from God as any man or group of men could never have put these great truths of

# 2 ~ ONE & TWO ~ THE MEANING OF BIBLE NUMBERS ~ 10-8-11 We mentioned last time a few things to do with the number “one” so today I’ll point out some other things to do with this number “one” and then we’ll move on. This number (1) is used 2371times throughout the Word of God. ONE is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

# 2 ~ One & Two ~ Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 15, 2011

ONE is the number in the Bible that stands for UNITY; UNITY is an important Bible doctrine. It symbolized the UNITY OF GOD. It stands for that which is unique and alone. Being the prime number, this signifies beginning. So, ONE stands in Scri

# 2 ~ ONE & TWO ~ THE MEANING OF BIBLE NUMBERS ~ 10-8-11 We mentioned last time a few things to do with the number “one” so today I’ll point out some other things to do with this number “one” and then we’ll move on. This number (1) is used 2371times ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Yoke On You? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 2, 2011

The walk with the Master requires great effort on our part. However, the load we bear is made easy by the one we serve.

Robert Kirkpatrick had some good news and some bad news. The good news: he had been extended a written invitation to a dinner with President Bush in Washington, DC. The invite and letter were signed by Vice President Cheney himself. It is not every day you receive an invitation like that. On the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Creation Of The World To The Creation Of A Nation Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009

This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. The Message surveys Genesis through Deuteronomy.

Wow! We are finally ready to start our adventure on God’s Route 66. Last week we spent time preparing our hearts and minds for this journey. Now it’s time to actually begin. The first segment of our journey will cover Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. The name given to this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ