Sermons on Bitter Words:

Wake Up!

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 25, 2005

This sermon is a call to be spiritually alert when we are tempted to be spiritually sleepy.

Some time ago Judy (my wife) and I attended a funeral on a Sunday afternoon. At that funeral I had an embarrassing experience with drowsiness. In fact, to be totally honest¡I fell asleep at the funeral. Falling asleep was not so bad. The embarrassing part occurred when Judy elbowed me and I jumped. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

Will It Be Door Number 1, 2 Or 3?

Contributed by James May on Jul 27, 2005

The devil loves to play "Let’s Make A Deal". Don’t fall for his tricks.

Will it be Door Number 1, 2 or 3? By Pastor Jim May Matthew 7:13-14, "Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living A God-Pleasing Life Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Aug 8, 2005

This is the 2nd in a series of messages on Colossians called "Jesus Christ is Lord: Seriously." If Jesus Christ is really the Lord of our lives then we will live a God-pleasing life.

JESUS CHRIST IS LORD: SERIOUSLY! Living a God-Pleasing Life Colossians 1:9-14 (Some of the information in this sermon was gleaned from other sermons found on Sermoncentral.) INTRODUCTION: It’s good have to have Jerry and Debra Snavely and their family with us today, as well as a group from the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church On The Edge Of Eternity Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Aug 20, 2005

What the church needs to be on the edge of. we do nt worship the place we meet but we can worship at the place we meet.

Matthew 16:16-19 The Church on the edge Last week we talked about being the church on the edge and how to get there. What it show us even though it might be scary or way out of our comfort zone. We talked about how the church has no walls. We can not worship the place we meet at but we can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marriage: A Labor Of Love

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 27, 2005

Celebrating the importance of strong marriages build up the family, community and church

SPECIAL DAY: LABOR DAY TEXT: HEBREWS 13:4 TITLE: “MARRIAGE: A LABOR OF LOVE” INTRODUCTION: A. It may be Labor Day weekend, but today we have some members celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary: Don and Donna Peed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Potential Of Believers Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Oct 8, 2005

We need to be reminded of our past so we can live out our present and future. Here Paul paints a picture of our pre and present condition

We begin the second chapter of our study in Ephesians with a description of our lives, for those who are believers in Jesus Christ, prior to our acknowledging Him in our lives. I have two main points and several sub-points for us. We begin… 1. Without Christ. Because of the ill fated ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christopher Columbus

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 10, 2005

A sermon for Columbus Day on Faith, Hope, Love and Persecution.

Sermon for 10/9/2005 Christopher Columbus Introduction: A. October 12, Wednesday, is Columbus Day. It is the day that he landed in America. We celebrate it tomorrow so that those who work government or bank jobs can have a long weekend. B. Many of us know, In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Destroying Evil Spiritual Umbrella

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 24, 2005

When your destiny is considered as risky by the enemy, you will face attacks.

When your destiny is considered as risky by the enemy, you will face attacks. Many people wonder why they are faced with fierce battles. They should rejoice because it means there is, at least, something in their lives worth contending for. There are many people too, who have nothing to bother the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Such A Deal I Have For You!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 25, 2005

A sermon about the offerings God and Satan have for each of us.

"LET’S MAKE A DEAL!" Who among you remembers the ‘LET’S MAKE A DEAL’ TV show? It was one of the most popular games shows of its day. Contestants were given some really good money or prizes, but along with each gift came a chance to gamble; gamble on turning that gift into much more, or losing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-39

Denomination: *other

God Guides Your Tomorrows

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 1, 2005

A message to youth from proverbs 3:5-6.

God Guides your Tomorrows - God has a Plan for Your Life- Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight (or will direct your paths)." How does a person find God’s will? Random ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Absurdity Of Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 8, 2003

If you stop and really think about the Christmas story it’s rather bizarre, how come?

The Absurdity of Christmas Imagine that you are standing out in your driveway marvelling at the fact that it’s the first weekend in December and you haven’t had to shovel yet. In your imagination you do not live in Cape Breton or New York, suddenly an UFO lands in the middle of your front lawn and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Looking For Something More?

Contributed by Charles Newman on Dec 11, 2003

Are you looking for something more for Christmas this year? As you see the little girl looking up the chimney, you can imagine her emotion of what else can there be for me?

Looking for Something More for Christmas? by Charles R. Newman Luke 2:14 – 3rd Sunday of Advent Dec. 14th, 2003 We all “expect” certain things for Christmas. Presents/gifts are most likely one of the most expected. Next I believe would be the food. Turkey, ham, dressing, yams, anybody hungry yet? ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Concerns

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 12, 2003

What are your Christmas concerns?

INTRO.- ILL.- For several years a woman had been having trouble getting to sleep at night because she worried that burglars might break into her home. One night her husband heard a noise in the house, so he went downstairs to investigate. When he got there, he did find a burglar. "Good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Through The Eyes Of God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 21, 2003

What did God have in mind by giving us the first Christmas?

A couple of years ago on America’s Funniest Home Videos, a young boy was shown on Christmas morning. He came down to see a large present beside the tree and ran over to tear it open to see what was inside. The paper went flying and suddenly he broke into a dance and jumped around the room ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Methodist

Live What You Claim

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Dec 23, 2003

The world changes when Christians live what they claim.

1st John 1:5-10 ¡§Live what you Claim¡¨ ¡§The world changes when Christians live what they claim.¡¨ FCC ¡V Piggott 5.18.03 Intro: (Start With Blank) It is not what men eat but what they digest that makes them strong; Not what we gain but what we save that makes us rich; not what we read but what ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ