Sermons on Black:

The God Of Hope

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 25, 2008

Man needs to live with hope and only God can give us a sure and enduring hope in life. The Psalmist inspires hope in God as he recounts God’s past deeds and their experience of God’s deliverance.

In “Point Man”, Steve Farrar tells about a photographer for a national magazine who was assigned to take pictures of a great forest fire. He was advised that a small plane would be waiting to fly him over the fire. The photographer arrived at the airstrip just an hour before sundown. Sure ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Things You Can't Talk About In Church: "Doubt" Series

Contributed by David Ward on Aug 26, 2006

BIG IDEA: God is good enough to welcome our questions, and great enough to handle our doubts.

Things You Can’t Talk About In Church: “Doubt” Habakkuk 1-3 INTRODUCTION: 3 children of a missionary couple were called in for dinner after they’d been playing outside. Their mother said, "Be sure to wash your hands." The little boy scowled and said, "Germs and Jesus. Germs and Jesus. That’s all ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Crisis Favortism Causes Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006

Favortism is more than a problem it is crisis that the church must face

The Crisis Favoritism Causes James 2:1-13 October 1, 2006 Evening Service Introduction Dodie Gadient, a schoolteacher for thirteen years, decided to travel across America and see the sights she had taught about. Traveling alone in a truck with camper in tow, she launched out. One afternoon ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Dwell Deep

Contributed by James Lowe on Nov 25, 2006

In perilous times we need to dwell deep in the word of God.

Dwell Deep Jeremiah 49:7-8 Concerning Edom, thus saith the LORD of hosts; Is wisdom no more in Teman? Is counsel perished from the prudent? Is their wisdom vanished? Flee ye, turn back, dwell deep, O inhabitants of Dedan; for I will bring the calamity of Esau upon him, the time that I will visit ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 49:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Kiss Of Life

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 19, 2006

The Bible provides at least 5 examples of when God breathed out His best on humanity. His kiss of life imparts purity and power.

The Kiss of Life John 20:19-22 Several years ago, an article appeared in the newspapers, describing a series of events that were astonishing. It seems that several people were rescued from the jaws of death because someone performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on them, e.g., a boy who was ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

It's All About Him Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 21, 2006

What is the meaning of life? It’s all about Him!

INTRODUCTION • If my count is correct, I have just completed the 25th funeral since moving to Auburn in September of 2000. • I have had the honor of being a part of so many families who have said good bye to their loved ones. • For me a death always begs the question concerning the meaning of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Killing The Author Of Life

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 25, 2006

What does it mean to suggest that we "killed the author of life"? Readings from C.S. Lewis and John 1 complemented this sermon.

NOTE: The context of this sermon was a "Good Friday" service. The service began with a reading from C.S. Lewis’ "The Magician’s Nephew" in which Aslan ’sang’ Narnia into being. The prologue from John was also read. After some music, the crucifixion narrative was read, and then this sermon was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Nazarene

We Must Pray Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

We must pray as we try to change the world around us!

Introduction: Sponge Bob Square Pants movie clip Alright, I admit, I probably should have used a movie clip from Saving Private Ryan or Braveheart in order to talk about being men, but I didn’t have either of those, so Sponge Bob will have to do. Besides, the line that is repeated over and over ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Prepaired

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005

First Sunday in advent - prepare

Be Prepared Mark 13:23-37 Sounds like a strange scripture passage for the first Sunday of advent. A discussion of the second coming. But isn’t the celebration of the first coming really only possible because of the expected return of Jesus Christ? I don’t know about all of you and your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:23-37

Denomination: Congregational

A New Year's Revelation

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Dec 31, 2005

A sermon for New Year’s Day on the most important resolution of all - Trusting Jesus to be the source of our contentment.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA “A NEW YEAR’S REVELATION” New Year’s Day, 2006 Well, here we are, another new year! Let’s see how many of you enjoy New Year’s traditions - how many stayed up till midnight to watch the ball drop at Time’s Square? How many shot a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, The Great Victor

Contributed by Joe Sherrill on Jan 1, 2006

Peter’s mother-in-law is healed.

Mark 1:29-31 Jesus, The Great Victor One of the first Bible verses I learned as a child is found in Psalm 122. Doubtless many of you know it as well. "I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord." Like the Psalmist, I too am glad to be in the house of the Lord on this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-31

Denomination: Methodist

A Cure For Troubled Hearts Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

This place (funeral home) has witnessed many a troubled heart! Jesus words offer a prescription for a troubled heart! This is the same cure for a troubled heart that can make a huge difference in our lives.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Cure for Troubled Hearts John 14:1-6 Jesus’ Words from John 14:1-6: "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Secret Of Ineffective Prayer Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jul 26, 2006

Most unanswered prayer goes back to our not doing something right to begin with, so we need to make sure that our prayers are not obstructed by worthless and unnecessary obstacles

The Secrets of Ineffective Prayer Griffith Baptist Church – 7/23/06 P.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:5-15 Theme: Most unanswered prayer goes back to our not doing something right to begin with. We need to make sure that our prayers are not obstructed by worthless and unnecessary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Through My Eyes Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jul 28, 2006

This is Part 4 of a 5 part sermon series leading up to Easter

We have been looking at Easter the past few weeks We have looked at Easter through the eyes of the disciples Through the eyes of Barabbas Through the eyes of the thief Through the eyes of Jesus Today its Easter through my eyes How does Easter affect me. The crucifixation and resurrection of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-9

What To See Before Moving Day Series

Contributed by Michael West on Aug 5, 2006

Desiring the move of God in our lives that will enable us to reach out and be the disciplemakers we have been called to be.

Sunday August 6th, 2006 by: Pastor Michael West Series: Move It Sermon: What to See before moving day Scripture: Mark 9:19-24 Mark 5:36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, He said to the ruler of the synagogue, "Do not be afraid; only believe." Mark 9:23 Jesus said to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:19-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible