Sermons on Burial Spices:

Nicodemus

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 15, 2001

A right standing with God does not come through 1. correct beliefs, or 2. correct moral conduct, but 3. through an ongoing relationship with God.

A national magazine recently ran a contest to see who could come up with the best real-life quotes resembling the cartoon “Dilbert.” If you are not familiar with Dilbert, he is a character caught in a bizarre office situation where bureaucracy rules and common sense is uncommon — a workplace not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 5, 2005

1- Zeal and Knowlege 2- Wealth and Poverty

INTRO.- Quips and quotes. Abraham Lincoln: 1809-1865, Sixteenth President of the USA - Common looking people are the best in the world: that is the reason the Lord makes so many of them. - How many legs does a dog have if you call the tail a leg? Four. Calling a tail a leg doesn’t make it a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Manifests In Your Life?

Contributed by Joel Santos on Nov 8, 2004

The title of this text in the Bible is called "The Lord Helps His Troubled People." In our lives we encounter troubles and difficulties and as a natural response we become discouraged and defeated.

During Your Troubled Times WHAT MANIFESTS IN YOUR LIFE? Psalm 3:1-8 “O LORD, how my adversaries have increased! Many are rising up against me. Many are saying of my soul, "There is no deliverance for him in God." Selah. But You, O LORD, are a shield about me, My glory, and the One who lifts my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Last Enemy Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jan 23, 2008

King Hezekiah is told he is going to die and he had better get ready. What does it mean for Christians to face death? What is our understanding of death in light of what Christ has done for us?

THE LAST ENEMY Many of you know that I love movies. As a true movie aficionado I enjoy watching some of the really old movies. One of the most interesting movies from 1934 was called “Death Takes A Holiday.” In “Death Takes A Holiday,” Death takes on human form as “Prince Sirki” to discover why ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Why Are There So Many Hypocrites In The Church?

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 25, 2007

How do we answer those who use hypocrites as an excuse for not attending Church?

Why are there so Many Hypocrites in the Church? Galatians 2: 11-16 11 When Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearly in the wrong. 12 Before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Managing The Whisper Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Parents, friends, classmates, soemone has asked you this question. It is the question that produces doubt, frustration, and sometimes even pain. “What are YOU good for?” These messages will help you discover, develop, and deploy your gfit!

“What Are You Good For?” Part 3 – Managing the Whisper VIDEO – Are You Equipped #1 (Available at SermonSpice.com) Two weeks ago, I told you that we, like David’s mighty men, are misfits. I said this because their description is our description . . . distressed, in debt, and discontent. However, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Assuming The Position Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We sit. We soak. We sour. There has to be more! How do we shake off the apathy and impact our culture? It is time to get engaged.

“Let’s Get Engaged” Part 1 – Assuming the Position VIDEO – MeChurch (Available at SermonSpice.com) The Passion Process. We have covered the first two steps in the Passion Process until you should know them like you know your hand! We are determined to Encounter God and become Equipped. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:42-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Just An Illusion

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 18, 2009

The devil tries to fool us into believing something is a certain way even though its not; therefore it’s just an Illusion.

“It’s just an Illusion” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Genesis 37: 1 - 5, 12 – 18, 23 – 28, 31 – 36 According to Merriam Webster’s Dictionary On-Line an illusion is: the action of deceiving, the state or fact of being intellectually deceived or misled: an instance of deception, a misleading ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Apostolic

The Altar Of Incense And Prayer Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 4, 2009

This is the fourth message about the relation of the Old Testament Tabernacle and the New Testament

SERIES: “DISCOVER THE LESSONS OF THE TABERNACLE” TEXT: EXODUS 30:1-10 TITLE: “THE ALTAR OF INCENSE AND PRAYER” OPEN: A. I want to share a story sent to me by one of my best friends, J. Dyer --I wish you could see the look on Anna’s face right now. She’s kind of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Connecting People To God And Each Other

Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 26, 2007

This sermon is titled by the first half of our purpose statement as a church. The message reflects on the importance of helping make the connection to God, and in fellowship with others.

We are in week two exploring the purpose of our church. Last week, we began by exploring the purpose that your pastor, me, feels like has been placed within my life as the leader of this body. The next two weeks we get to broaden the scope. What is our purpose as a church? As that piece of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

Every Barrier Down: Mary Magdalene

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 6, 2010

Commitment to the living Christ will let Him break down circumstantial, cultural, and spiritual barriers to our success. Illustrated with the story of Marian Anderson.

I think it was John Lennon, one of the Beatles, who once observed, "Life is what happens while you are making other plans." That really is the issue, isn't it? Getting a fix on our lives. Getting hold of life. Being able to make it go the way you want it to go. And the trouble is that life just ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Black Market Sacrifices Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 19, 2010

Does the way we worship impact the way others see God?

Leviticus 10:1-11 Black Market Sacrifices Cascades Fellowship CRC July 11, 2010 After choosing the title of this sermon I began looking for an illustration that captured the sense of what I meant by a “black market sacrifice.” And to my great distress I found one – kind of. ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Suffering And Glory Of The Servant

Contributed by Richard Francis on May 10, 2009

God that is Father, Son and Holy Spirit knew from the beginning of creation that this day would come, still the pain for Jesus Suffering and death imagine how any parent would feel seeing a child suffer in such away, image what pain for the creator of all

See my Servant (52: 13 – 15); I’ve preached many a time on the theme that God knew the cost of creating us and still did What cost well, the suffering of Jesus Have you ever wondered did Jesus really have to die, well did he? After God is God, surely he could well just change the rules a bit and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Can Overcome My Doubts Series

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Apr 14, 2010

First of a two-part series about doubts. While one may not doubt God, His Word, Jesus' death for sin, or the resurrection, one may doubt God's love or care when faced with life's troubles.

Sermon Notes Series: Doubts Sermon: Jesus Can Overcome My Doubts Scripture: Mark 16: 1-16 Everything that took place on resurrection morning shows that His followers just did not expect Jesus to be R____________ up from the dead. Scripture references showing their doubts and fears: Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

It's The Little Things Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 14, 2010

This message looks at why the women gave of their own resources to support Jesus

When you stop and think about it, it’s the little things the minutiae. I can get my head around the miracles in the New Testament, miracles are by definition miracles. You either believe them or you don’t. So I don’t struggle with how Jesus fed the five thousand that was a God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan