Sermons on Bury The Past:

Church My Way Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

Church should be GOD'S way, not YOUR way.

You Should Be Committed A husband and his wife arose one Sunday morning and the wife dressed for church. It was just about time for the service when she noticed her husband hadn't moved a finger toward getting dressed. Perplexed, she asked, "Why aren't you getting dressed for church?" He said, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Bible Church

The Two Witnesses (Vs 3-6) Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 20, 2014

The Two Witnesses Introduced

The Two Witnesses, Rev 11:3-6 And I will give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy one thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth." These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands standing before the God of the earth. And if anyone wants to harm them, fire ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:3-6

Denomination: Bible Church

The Testing Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Nov 30, 2010

Jesus was tested like no man has ever been tested. Led by the Spirit into the wilderness, He triumphed over Satan and every temptation thrown His way.

Mark 1:12-13 The Testing of Jesus Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness. And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to Him. Introduction – Ornithology A college student wanted to take an easy class ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Angels Carried Him To Abraham's Side

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 12, 2010

The rich man and Lazarus had quite different lives and quite different deaths. What does this teach us about where to look for happiness?

Text: Luke 16:19-31 Theme: Angels Carried Him to Abraham's Side A. Beware the alternative B. Find comfort in the promise Season: Pentecost 19c Date: October 3, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Angels-Carried-Him-to-Abraham_s-Side-Luke16_19-31.html Grace and peace to you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Coming Of The Lord

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 11, 2010

If Jesus came once, why does He want to come again?

Text: “…the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night” (1 Thessalonians 5:2). What does that Scripture mean to you? What is the day of the Lord? What does the word “thief” mean in this Scripture? Didn’t Jesus already come into the world as a baby? Yes, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

There Is No Place Like Home. Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 11, 2010

This message speaks of how the familiarity, pride & unbelief of Nazareth placed limitations upon the work of God, and can do the same with us.

There’s No Place Like Home! Text: Mark 6:1-6 Introduction: Up to now in our studies of Mark we have largely witnessed the growth of Jesus’ popularity. Everywhere He went crowds thronged, people wanted to be near Him, to hear Him, see Him even to touch Him, but now as we open to this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Shout From The Cross

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Aug 29, 2010

The wrenching words of Jesus ushered forth from his lips while his sacrificial blood splashed on the ground. While his body is in excruciating pain and his tongue is tormented in thirst – Jesus cries out from those parched lips and says “FATHER FORGIVE

A SHOUT FROM THE CROSS INTRO: The last word’s of a dying person are normally never forgotten. I have witnessed some pour out their hearts to God while others linger off into eternity quietly. Usually the last words of a dying person conveys their innermost thoughts, values, priority and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Christian Church

Come Now Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 11, 2010

This is #10 in a series that looks at the COMES of God in the Bible.

Isaiah 1:18 “come now” I. The PEOPLE WHICH ARE SOUGHT in the invitation A. Plagued with stupidity B. Permeated with iniquity II. The PLEA WHICH IS SIGNIFICANT in the invitation - “come now” A. Significant because of the person initiating the invitation B. Significant because ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Hear My Son!

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 12, 2010

God identified Jesus as His beloved Son during the Transfiguration and requested all to hear Him.

Text: And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Sons. Hear Him!” (Luke 9:35) How do you feel when you are recognized? For example, as a child, do you recall you parent or parents saying to someone “This is my daughter or this is my son?” How did you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Christian Church

Baptism: Magic Or Mission?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 14, 2010

"How can I get God to do what I want?" is the poor question that has led to erroneous concepts of baptism. Baptism is, to the contrary, our signing on to how we can go what God wants.

The problem is that if you don’t ask the right question, you’ll never get the right answer. If you ask the wrong question, you’ll never get the answer you want. A long time ago I learned that it is the wrong question, definitely the wrong question, to ask, "Are we having dessert tonight?" If I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Love God - Hate Sin

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 26, 2011

In light of the recent votes to make gay marriage permissible in the state of Maryland. I was led by the Spirit to speak on the subject from the pulpit for Valentines day. Not your normal message on love. This message comes straight from scriptures.

2011.02.13.Sermon. Love God – Hate Sin (How great is the Love of God) Days of Noah Gay Marriage in Legislation Perversion of Love in USA and World John 3:16 (KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You A Witness?

Contributed by C Vincent on Apr 5, 2010

Take a look at the arguments to support the resurrection. This explores the 4 gospels and their testimony to be an eye witness for Jesus' resurrection.

Are You A Witness? JCC Easter Morning 04.04.10 Mark 16 1Now when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, that they might come and anoint Him. 2Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb when the sun had risen. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Father Draws You To Eat The Living Bread

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 23, 2009

What a wonder that God’s Son came from heaven to us! He alone brings us eternal life. Only through his word in the Scriptures and the Sacraments does the Father draw us to the Son.

Text: John 6:41-51 Theme: The Father Draws You to Eat the Living Bread Season: Pentecost 12b Date: August 23, 2009 Web page: www.caughtbyjesus.net/sermons/The-Father-Draws-You-to-Eat-the-Living-Bread-John6_41-51.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Is Jesus Today? Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 4, 2009

Where does the culture say Jesus is? Where does scripture explain He is? Comparison of location and position.

Where is Jesus today? (Location and position) Today we are back of the topic of questions that people have about Jesus. The questions is, Where is Jesus today? Let me say that the answer to that can vary widely depending on who you ask. If you were to ask a Baha’ (A religion that originated ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Congregational

Guard God's Flawless Word

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Sep 15, 2009

How precious God’s Word is! The Holy Spirit moves us to cherish that word and hold it dear in our hearts. Parts: A. By seeking your God in it. B. By clinging to it for life. C. By drawing others to its wisdom.

Text: Deuteronomy 4:1, 2, 6-8 Theme: Guard God’s Flawless Word A. By seeking your God in it B. By clinging to it for life C. By drawing others to its wisdom Season: Pentecost 15b Date: September 13, 2009 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran