Sermons on Brown University:

Whose Side Are You On?

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Sep 28, 2009

A call for the Church universal (individuals and institutions)to be united together "on the Lord’s side"

There once were a baker and a farmer who entered into a business agreement. The baker would purchase the farmer’s butter while the farmer purchased the baker’s bread. The agreement seemed like a match made in heaven. Day in and day out butter and bread would exchange hands. But all was not as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Da Vinci Code: Can The Bible Be Trusted Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Apr 27, 2006

Dan Brown raises questions about the integrity of the Bible as we have it today. This message addresses acqusations that the canon of Scripture was manipulated for political purposes.

Introduction: On December 26, 2005, a tsunami, created by an earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, killed thousands of people from 12 different countries. It registered a 9.0 on the Richter scale. To provide you with a little perspective, the most powerful quake to ever hit America occurred in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Da Vinci Code: Who Was Jesus, Really? (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 30, 2006

Dan Brown said Jesus was just a really good man who turned his church over to Mary Magdalene...God says differently.

Several years ago Jack Lemon and Walter Matthau made their last movie together. It was the second of two movies which told the story of two elderly neighbors. They were best friends as children, but time and circumstances had turned them into cantankerous, grouchy and bitter rivals. Although ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Que Sera Sera? What Will Be Wil Be?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 14, 2003

The attitude of QUE SERA SERA is spilling into the hearts of God’s people, we need a plan to break all that binds. (Story of brown bear)

QUE SERA SERA, WHAT WILL BE WIL BE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Zacharus went out on a limb to see Jesus. Most today will not venture their neck or nothing for spiritual success. So we find failure on earth. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF LIFE? IF YOU DON’T KNOW LIFE’S PURPOSE HOW ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:27-38, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making A Touchdown

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jan 26, 2015

Sermon for Super Bowl Sunday. Baptism and Communion are two things Christ meant to unite us. When people are able to look beyond their differences and come together to celebrate these holy sacraments then it is the greatest "Touchdown" in history.

Making a Touchdown “I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. 11 My brothers, some from Chloe's household have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, Ephesians 4:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Which Offers Hope: Shame Or Guilt?

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 2, 2016

Shame: I am a bad person. If other people knew what I was like they would despise me. I must save face. versus Guilt: I am a person who has done bad things. Can I make amends? Can I be forgiven? Which do you feel? How does it make you feel towards others?

[I pick up TABLOID newspaper and pretend to read a story on the inside} “No?....Really?” “God, after what he has done, he has got what is coming for him” [look up at congregation] we all think that - we all pick up the newspaper and read stories and think that “he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Why Does He Eat And Drink With Publicans And Sinners? Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Aug 3, 2008

In the short story of Levi’s call, we find that no one is too sinful to be beyond the grace and love of Jesus.

WHY DOES HE EAT AND DRINK WITH PUBLICANS AND SINNERS? Text: Mark 2:13 – 22 Introduction: • How would you feel if we put a sign outside of our church that said “Homosexuals welcome”? • What about if Jim took the bus and brought back 5 drunks next Sunday morning? • What if we announced that we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Cosmic Declaration

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 24, 2013

The individual decisions of Psalm 1, brought up a notch to the corporate level in Psalm 2.

A COSMIC DECLARATION. Psalm 2. At some point in history, Psalms 1 and 2 were lumped together as one single Psalm. This gives us a hint concerning the unity of the Book of Psalms. In fact, if we step back from disputes concerning human authorship, we will find the whole Bible to be the coherent ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Greater Love

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 27, 2018

A sermon outline describing the love of God

“No Greater Love” John 15:13 John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. I. It is great because it is unique ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ II. It is great because it is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Destiny’s Result-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 24, 2019

1 of ? Peter describes the destined end of this earth & how that fact produces predictable results in God’s people. God’s plan spurs God’s people to produce His anticipated results. How does God’s plan produce it’s anticipated results?

DESTINY’s RESULT-I—2Peter 3:9-18 Attention: One day this earth & universe will pass into oblivion at God’s command. :11—“Therefore”.....“What manner of persons ought you to be?...” Peter describes the destined end of this earth & how that fact produces predictable results in God’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Promised Church Series

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 27, 2021

This is the sixth in a 7-part series on The Apostles Creed. I used this as a way to give folks in my new churches an understanding of my beliefs and our common ground as Believers. Teaching sheet at the end of the text.

Sermon Series “Belief and Faith Coming Together” Week Six – “The Promised Church” Pastor John Bright – delivered 8/18/19 Acts 2 “46 So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, 47 praising God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47, Isaiah 64:3, Matthew 16:18, Revelation 2:5, Revelation 1:20, Luke 24:13-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Extent And Effect Of The Flood - (Lessons On Genesis) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 12, 2019

After all preparations had been completed, the Flood came. The rain did not stop until it had rained for forty days. At the same time, there were gigantic upheavals and shifting of the earth’s crust which caused the ocean’s floors to rise and break up their reservoirs of subterranean waters.

November 8, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.D.6: Extent and Effect of the Flood. Genesis 7.17-24 17 And the flood was forty days upon the earth; and the waters increased, and bare up the ark, and it was lift up above the earth. 18 And the waters ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Narrow Path To Salvation Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 26, 2025

As followers of Christ, it is essential to examine the Scriptures and understand the exclusive nature of salvation through Jesus Christ.

In a world where diverse spiritual paths abound, the notion that "all ways lead to heaven" has gained significant traction. However, this ideology, known as universalism, is at odds with the biblical teachings on salvation. As followers of Christ, it is essential to examine the Scriptures ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5, Revelation 20:15

Why You Need To Make A Covenant With Your Eyes Series

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Apr 18, 2017

Messages discusses how and why we need to guard our eyes in today's culture.

The key to surviving temptation involves guarding our eyes with all diligence. In Matthew 18:9, Jesus said if your eye causes you to sin pluck it out! Seems rather drastic but it makes the point. No we are not saying pluck out your eyes but we are saying do what's necessary to avoid/shun evil. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Urgency Of Prayer

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

Prayer is the most powerful force in the Universe and yet the most overlooked.

"The Urgency of Prayer" Isaiah 56:1-7 It is good to be back with you after spending a month away on a sabbatical. I have to tell you how appreciative I am for your graciousness in allowing me to withdraw from all of my normal responsibilities so that I could be still for a while to be renewed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ