Sermons on Books And Literature:

Whatever You Have To Do

Contributed by Christopher Crane on Mar 27, 2005

The call of Christianity from the perspective of the hands-on generation. It takes more than a book. More than a story. You have to TOUCH HIM. From the story of Thomas.

John 20:19-28 19 Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 20 And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Is God Unfair? Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

How do you respond to the unfairness of life? This message looks at seven possible responses. Part 1 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey’s book "Disappointment with God."

Innocent children are dying of starvation in Third World countries. Four Canadian soldiers died when a bomb was dropped on them from the sky during a training exercise. Missionary Martin Burnham was held captive by terrorists for 376 days until he was killed in a rescue attempt. Two weeks ago, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:59-60

Denomination: Wesleyan

If God's So Good, Why Does Evil Exist? Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

How do you reconcile the existence of evil with the existence of a good, all-powerful God? Part 5 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey’s book "Disappointment with God."

If God’s so good, why does evil exist? Good question, and a question that theologians, philosophers, and even sceptics have dealt with for centuries. Several possible answers have been proposed, but each one seems to spark more questions. And we’re not going to be able to exhaustively answer that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Facing Your Giants: Slump Guns Series

Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006

These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. It is never too late to get up when you have been knocked down.

“Slump Guns” 1 Samuel 30:1-6 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: It is never too late to get up when you have been knocked down. Introduction: In Max Lucado’s book, Facing Your Giants, he relates the story that was not David’s finest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6, 1 Samuel 30:1-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Facing Your Giants: Blind Intersections Series

Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006

These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. You have all you need to face the giant – size questions of your life.

“Blind Intersections” 2 Sam. 2:1-4 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: You have all you need to face the giant – size questions of your life. Introduction: Max Lucado introduced the idea of direction for our lives by saying, “if geese ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Pass Away Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

First of four messages looking at eternity and the urgency and excitement we can have looking forward to it. Randy Alcorn’s book "Heaven" was used extensively for this series.

Driven By Eternity ----- P.A.S.S Away Sunday Sermon / September 9th 2007 Intro: Heaven! Can you even imagine how awesome Heaven is? Have you ever tried to? In so doing we will find great joy and encouragement in this temporal life. I want you to join me over the next four weeks for a very ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Day Of The Lord

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

Amos - one of the most relevant, practical and contemporary books. The times in which Amos lived are remarkably similar...the social and cultural conditions are much like those today.

THE DAY OF THE LORD Amos 5:18-24 Amos - one of the most relevant, practical and contemporary books. The times in which Amos lived are remarkably similar...the social and cultural conditions are much like those today. Amos was a contemporary of Isaiah, Micah, and Hosea. He came from the little ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:18-24

Extravagant Devotion Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 6, 2009

Stewardship has a lot more to do, then just what we give from our pocket books to God. True Stewardship is about every area of our life.

Extravagant Devotion Mark 14:1-11 Series Intro: For the next four Sunday evenings we will be in a new series entitles simply, “Stewardship.” Now before anyone panics, thinking that I am going to be preaching on giving your money in tithes and offerings for four weeks; don’t worry. Remember ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Investments Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 14, 2009

Haggai is a book with an end-time message, but it contains eternal truths that we can apply to our lives today. The church must develop an end-time, Kingdom perspective.

International Panic Day We live in a very interesting time in history. With all the bad news- it is easy to grow fearful. Take heart- June 18 is International Panic Day … day for everyone to be worried/concerned, license for you to have- meltdown- putting off. Phil 4:6-7 Be anxious for ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 2, 2009

A sermon based on John Baker’s Book, Life’s Healing Choices, and for Celebrate Recovery. It is on the second beatitude "Blessed are those who mourn"- Matthew 5:4

Evening Service for 3/1/2009 (Mat 5:4 NIV) Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Introduction: Glen and Jo Ann live in Orange County, California in a low lying area. It flooded one year and the local newspaper sent a reporter, in a boat, out to Glen and Jo Ann’s neighborhood. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Loves Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 12, 2009

This series is adopted from Max Lucado’s book 3:16. He loves! We need to understand this. John 3:16 is the key to understanding God.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • There is a lot of hurt in the world each and every day. Life does not seem very fair at times does it? • Good people are losing their jobs, homes, and retirement accounts. Even the planet Pluto is not considered a planet anymore. Where is the justice in that! • When you ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mastermind

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 8, 2008

Help students discover how much of the world their mind is conformed to rather than that of Christ. You will show students how to conform their mind to Christ from the book of Colossians.

OPENER: NAME THAT TV SHOW Use several scenes to have teens guess what the name of the show is that you have chosen. Powerpoint slides available upon request----- (slides depict show titles from popular TV shows) Following Opening activity: Use two of those lights that you push down with your hand ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Searching For Love: Bridget Jones's Diary Series

Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007

Bridget Jones’s Diary is the film of the book of the newspaper column – a romantic comedy, documenting a year in the life of a single, thirty something woman in London, played by Renée Zellweger.

--note-- 2001, UIP Director: Sharon Maguire Starring: Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth - - - - - Bridget Jones’s Diary is the film of the book of the newspaper column – a romantic comedy, documenting a year in the life of a single, thirty something woman in London, played by Renée ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: *other

Know The Man Jesus - Palm Sunday Sermon

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 21, 2008

Why did Jesus have to come down to earth and suffer a death just like any other human being? The Book of Hebrews offers some interesting answers

Today is celebrated as Palm Sunday in traditional Churches. BBF (www.bangalorebiblefellowship.in )is not a traditional Church, and hence we do not specifically celebrate Palm Sunday. Most of us know what happens during Palm Sunday. The celebration is to remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope Rekindled Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 2, 2007

Second in a four-part series on the book of Ruth; from chapter 2, the kindness of God is revealed in Ruth’s and Boaz’ actions and hope is rekindled for Naomi as God provides.

Trinity Baptist Church June 17, 2007 Ruth: God redeems Hope Rekindled! Ruth 2:1-24 Someone wrote, "Anytime you get to know another person, you’ll likely discover something. Invariably, people are marked by two kinds of past experiences -- both of them from earlier relationships. The two are ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist