Sermons on Blemishes:

What If God Was One Of Us Series

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Sep 20, 2006

The creed says Jesus was conceived by the Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. Is it really necessary to believe in the virgin birth?

In the TV show thirtysomething Hope, a Christian, argues with her Jewish husband, Michael, about the holidays. Michael exploded…. “Do you really believe an angel appeared to some teenage girl who then got pregnant without ever having sex and traveled on horseback to Bethlehem where she spent the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What And How Long Is Worship?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 6, 2010

Revelation chapters 4-5 are about worshipping Him who sits on the throne and the Lamb. Don't get distracted and miss the main message!

At the conclusion of Revelation 5, Adam Clarke comments: Now follow the least intelligible parts of this mysterious book, on which so much has been written, and so much in vain. It is natural for man to desire to be wise, and the more difficult the subject the more it is studied- and the hope of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Born Identity: Savior Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Dec 18, 2008

A contextual Christmas Eve meditation on the birth of Jesus from the perspective of the shepherds- based on an article by Doug Greenwald

Born Identity: Savior Luke 2:8-20 When Luke tells us in 2:8 that there “were shepherds in the fields keeping watch over their flocks by night”, he is giving us clues about when Jesus was born and why he was born. Any first-century Middle Eastern villager reading this text would wonder why sheep ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

What Every Wife Needs From Her Husband Series

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 5, 2009

Helps on the home

LESSON TWO WHAT EVERY WIFE NEEDS FROM HER HUSBAND Eph. 5:25-29 In most cases when there is trouble at home, the man is at fault. If husbands will be right & do right. Then the wives & the children will get in line. In the majority of cases. The man is the least willing to accept or seek ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Why Be Part Of The Church?

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 5, 2009

A sermon based on Ephesians 3:10 about the church. (Much material taken from sermon of the same title on Sermon Central from Pat Damiani)

Sermon for 4/26/2009 on Ephesians 3:6-11 Why Be Part of the Church? Introduction: Signs you’re in a Bad Church 10. The church bus has gun racks. 9. The church staff consists of Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor and Socio-pastor. 8. The Bible they use is the "Dr. Seuss Version." 7. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Marriage Made In Heaven Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 11, 2009

The second of two great events that will take place in Heaven while the tribulation is taking place on earth.

A Biblical View of the End Times A MARRIAGE MADE IN HEAVEN Revelation 19:1-9 Intro: We all know what a spectacle a wedding can be. Thousands of dollars are spent trying to produce a perfect moment in time that will join a couple together in marital bliss. It is a special moment in the lives of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

"He Did What!?!"

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 16, 2009

Jesus Embraces the Embarrassing; He Repairs the Repulsive

It’s down to two: a Labradoodle and a Portuguese water dog. Don’t tell me you haven’t been following President Obama’s search for a suitable “First Hound.” On election night Obama promised his daughters that they could get a pet for the White House. It’s turning out to be a “ruff” choice. One thing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Peace In The Midst Of A Storm Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 24, 2009

The only way to find peace in our current culture is Jesus Christ. He and only He, can help you find "Peace in the Midst of Your Storm"

PEACE IN THE MIDST OF A STORM Philippians 4:7 Christmas Series 2008 There are many in this room today that are struggling. Struggling with many different things. It could be worrying over finances, marriages, jobs, church, this that or the other. Some could be struggling with issues that are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 26, 2009

People search and search for significance and it seems always out of reach. Jesus came not only to give life but to enable us to actually, truly live with purpose and joyful hope.

The Meaning of Life Griffith Baptist Church – 3/29/09 A.M. Service Text: John 11:20-25 (1-44) Key verse: John 11:25 - Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: Premise: People search and search for significance and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

The High Cost Of Christian Writing Paper

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 2, 2010

Paul speaks about a letter not written on stationary, parchment, onionskin, or even newsprint; written on the most costly writing paper in the world – the hearts and lives of believers.

The High Cost of Christian Writing Paper 2 CORINTHIANS 3:1-6 “You are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read by all men; clearly you are an epistle of Christ, ministered by us, written not with ink but by the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When I See Jesus

Contributed by Larry Hooks on Mar 14, 2007

Funeral Service

When I See Jesus, It Will Be Amen Job 19:25-27 Job writes, For I know that my Redeemer lives, And He shall stand at last on the earth; (26) And after my skin is destroyed, this I know, That in my flesh I shall see God, (27) ...read more

Scripture: Job 15:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Repent, For The Kingdom Of Heaven Is At Hand Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Mar 16, 2007

Repentance is not turning over a new leaf. It’s a new way of life. It’s returning to a right relationship with the Father by turning away from sin and turning to the Son.

The Doctrine of Christ (part 1) “REPENTANCE FROM DEAD WORKS: Repent,For the Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand” SERIES TEXT - Hebrews 6:1-2 6:1 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Charismatic

Keeps On Ticking

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Apr 28, 2007

endurance is the key to success

Takes a licking and keeps on ticking Talk about quitting. How easy it has become in our generation to just quit. Marriage, Job, life, walk with God. Continue from the last days. We learned of the wars, and rumors of wars. The U.S. alone is now in the middle of at least 3 major conflicts. For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Charismatic

The Cycle Of Baggage Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Mar 24, 2008

What is keeping you from becoming the leader that God has called you to be? Allow him to call you out of your baggage and into His leadership.

THE CYCLE OF OUR BAGGAGE. Developing the leader within 1 Sam. 10:22 Have David bring a bag up and pull out a toy motorcycle; then start beating it. “Dude, what are you doing?” David, “I’m breaking cycles!” People today take their baggage seriously. We like it to match. We love all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Bride

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 8, 2009

A sermon on the husband’s role in marriage from Ephesians 5:25-27. (Acrostic outline taken from Gary Kusunoki on Blue Letter Bible)

Sermon on 6/7/2009 Ephesians 5:25-27 Introduction: Marriage is a relationship in which one person is always right, and the other is the husband. WBTU: A. In Ephesians 5 in marriage it tells the woman to be submissive. It tells the man to love. Women say, “This should not be hard.” Well, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ