Sermons on Calvary:

Power Encounters In Church Planting

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Power Encounters in Church Planting

Power Encounters in Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. Learn the false presuppositions about the sources of power. 2. Discover why power encounters are important in church planting. 3. Articulate the basic principles of the nature of power encounters from the scriptures. 4. Learn how ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Do You Meet With God?

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Sep 11, 2001

The two mountains mentioned in these verses direct us to examine the basis of our relationship with God. Do we attempt to interact with him at Mt. Sinai or Mt. Zion?

“Ararat, Moriah, Sinai, Nebo, Gerizim, Ebal, Carmel, Zion. Those are just a few of the many mountains mentioned in the Bible. What happened at Mt. Ararat? Noah’s ark came to rest there. You may remember that on Mt. Moriah the Lord provided a substitute sacrifice to take the place of the one he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Facing The Judgment Of God Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 17, 2001

Pharaoh’s stiff-necked rebellion against God is also exhibited in America today. Four things we can learn about the judgment of God.

A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 8 “Facing the Judgment of God” Exodus 11 and 12 Dr. John R. Hamby It seems appropriate that on the Sunday following perhaps that greatest tragedy in American History, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings And Curses

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION Israel's total annihilation of Jericho and Ai had the strategic military effect of cutting Canaan in two.

A. INTRODUCTION Israel's total annihilation of Jericho and Ai had the strategic military effect of cutting Canaan in two. There would be a northern campaign and a southern campaign but, as we shall see in our study this morning, there would be yet another "pause" in the conquest of the Promised ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:30-35

The Fisherman

Contributed by James May on Jun 26, 2001

Jesus calls us to be fishers of men. We can learn a lot about catching "fish" if we examine how the fisherman does it.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19-22, Jeremiah 16:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Greatest Indipendence Day

Contributed by Miles Anderson on Jun 30, 2001

The Cost of freedom is high. Lets look at how high it really is and what we should give in the quest for it.

THE GREATEST INDEPENDENCE DAY Introduction: As we come together today we are looking forward to a national holiday, the Fourth of July. Picnics, BBQ’s, watermelons and Kids but it’s not really what it is and that’s the sad part. I want to look at that and also I want to look at the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

God's Got Your Back!

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 6, 2001

When you feel as if the devil has knocked you down for the last time, Isaiah reminds us that God has our back!

GOD’S GOT YOUR BACK! ISAIAH 59:19-21 (Deut 20:1-4) I’ve got a message for those of you who have ever found yourself in the midst of trouble… I’ve got a message for those of you who have found yourself in the midst of problems… In the midst of circumstances… I’ve got a message for those of you who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:19-21, Deuteronomy 20:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Casualties Of War

Contributed by James May on Feb 25, 2004

The casualties of our Spiritual Warfare cannot determine the final outcome and our ultimate victory. We will overcome!

CASUALTIES OF WAR On July 1 – 3, 1863, the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War was fought between the Union Forces under Gen. George Meade and the Confederate commander, Gen. Robert E. Lee. This single 3-day battle resulted in 51,112 casualties. On the 3rd day of the battle, Gen. Pickett ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4, Ephesians 6:11-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Servant Of God Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 5, 2004

Moses, Pt. 15 of 15

THE SERVANT OF GOD (DEUTERONOMY 34) A friend sent me an e-mail with the subject “God’s resume.” The cover letter reads: To Whom It May Concern, I heard you were considering a new manager in your life. I would like to apply for the job. I believe I am the most qualified candidate. I created the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Crime Did Jesus Commit? Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 9, 2004

We see the context that sets up the reason Jesus was rejected by the Jews. He called for integrity, challenged their authority, claimed to be deity. We then move from the reasons to the purpose - our justification.

Almost 2000 years ago, Jesus asked His followers a question: “Who do you say I am?” It’s still the fundamental question of life. And the answer creates controversy. It’s one reason why Mel Gibson’s film, The Passion of the Christ, is so controversial. This is a film that has had the audacity ...read more

Scripture: John 8:57-59

Denomination: Baptist

The Crucifixion: The Seperation Of Sin

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 29, 2004

SIN SEPERATED JESUS FROM HIS FATHER, BUT BROUGHT US BACK TO THE FATHER!

THE CRUCIFIXION: THE SEPERATION OF SIN MATTHEW 27: 45-56 MARCH 28, 2004 INTRODUCTION: If you were to look at Rembrandt’s painting of The Three Crosses, your attention would be drawn first to the center cross on which Jesus died. Then as you would look at the crowd gathered around the foot of that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56

Denomination: Baptist

To Reveal The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Apr 5, 2004

How do we describe the glory of the indescribable One? What do we do to cause our friends and family to catch a glimpse of his glory? When His glory is revealed there is only one response – total acceptance or ridiculous rejection. This is why the enem

This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth to the Evergreen Church on April 4, 2004. It is from a series of sermons entitled: “Why did Jesus have to die?”. Sermon title: Jesus died to reveal the glory of God The Biblical text is from John 1:1-9 In 1938 Baltimore racism had the city in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Death Of Death

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 8, 2004

Easter sermon on the source and cure of death with thoughts gleaned from Glen Schaumberg’s 2000 Easter sermon.

April 11, 2004 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men. 20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ, Our Hope

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 11, 2004

A look at the arrest, trial, torture and resurrection of Christ

The images of Mel Gibson’s film are still fresh in my mind. I can see him being arrested in the Garden. I can see his trial and the brutal beating. I can see the crucifixion. And I can see the final scene as Jesus walked triumphantly from the tomb. It was a movie that has profoundly impacted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:16-22

Denomination: Methodist

The Crucifion: The End Of The Beginning

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 14, 2004

JESUS FINISHED THE WORK FOR OUR SALVATION!

THE CRUCIFION: THE END OF THE BEGINNING JOHN 19:28-37 PALM SUNDAY APRIL 4, 2004 INTRODUCTION: Here’s why The Passion of Christ is rated "R". The "R" of course is because of the violence, the gore. In movie terms "R" stands for RESTRICTED, but in this movie "R" stands for RELEVANT, for REALISTIC, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-37

Denomination: Baptist