Sermons on Cant Explain:

Word, Light, Life Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 22, 2008

This is the first sermon in the John Series, and focuses on the words John used to describe Jesus as the word, light, and life.

John’s Gospel #1 Word, Light, Life CHCC: January 6, 2008 John 1 INTRODUCTION: I grew up living around my cousins in Ohio. Some of us even went to the same church together along with our parents and grand parents. It was especially fun at holiday time for the cousins to play together on ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mothers Love

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 18, 2008

A Mothers day message. I. Instill a respect for scriptures II. Instill an authentic faith III. Instill a desire to minister

SC A MOTHERS LOVE 1 THESSALONIANS 2:7-8 2 TIMOTHY 1:5-3:12 This sermon was gleaned from numerous sources on SC and from my own study INTRO- PAUL IN 1 THESSALONIANS IS TALKING TO THE PEOPLE AND THE CHURCH. HE IS LETTING THEM KNOW ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8

Denomination: Nazarene

One Fine Day

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 17, 2006

Resurrection Day represents one fine day.

INTRO.- ILL.- One fine day. Hopefully, we all experience some fine days in life. Life at home. Mama’s love and good cooking. Daddy’s provision. Getting through school. Graduation. Getting our driver’s license. That first car. That first job. Better yet, that first paycheck. Our baptism ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Who Knows Your Name

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 29, 2004

Our name is upon His lips and engraved upon His palms. That’s how significant we are to Him. Rest in His love for you.

When we look at a flock of sheep, we see exactly that - a big flock. That’s all. I don’t see a sheep. I see sheep. All alike. None different. But not so with the Shepherd. To Him, every sheep has a name. The one with thick white wool, that’s Amos. And the one with one ear up and the other ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Presence Of God

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

What does it mean to be in God’s presence?

Over the last few months, there has been a phrase that we have used over and over again at Breakaway. Debi mentioned it a few times last week as she preached on the glory of God. I used it a few weeks before to define what worship is. Then as we have talked about different bible characters like ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Practice Christian Humility

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Practice Christian Humility by remembering your history and by remebering His story.

The price of pride is going up. No, really. In an effort to stem showboating and taunting after touchdowns, the NFL has started handing out huge fines totalling thousands of dollars. Pride doesn’t come cheap in our circles either. While we may never get slapped with a fine for a display of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Eyes Have It!!!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 8, 2010

There’s a time, for all of us, I think when we believe…but we don’t have the foggiest idea what that means. That must be a little like what the first disciples of Jesus Christ felt.

Luke 24:13-35 “The Eyes Have It!!!” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN I remember a time, long ago and far away… …on a distant planet… …no… …that’s not right… I remember a time when I was asked by the associate pastor of my church to read the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Building According To Code

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011

Just as there is a building code for physical buildings, Paul clarifies the building code for Christians.

BUILDING ACCORDING TO CODE Text: I Corinthians 3:10 – 11, 16 -23 Back in October of 2010, there was a lot of talk on the radio about the infrastructure of our country. When they were talking about the condition of America’s infrastructure, they were talking about the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Help With Thanksgiving

Contributed by John Pingel on Dec 2, 2006

Sermon for Thanksgiving Eve on why we need help developing an attitude of gratitude

Thanksgiving Eve 7 p.m. 2006 Grace, mercy and peace to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! Amen. Well, Thanksgiving Day is upon us! And THANK GOD the BUTTERBALL HOT LINE is still alive and well after 26 years of operation! Yes, folks, it is the fiftieth anniversary of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

For The Things We Cannot Bear

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 17, 2019

The Holy Spirit edifies us to grow in faith and strength.

June 16, 2019 - Holy Trinity Sunday Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15 For the Things We Cannot Bear Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. For a long time, I’ve entertained a whimsical image of what ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15, Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

John 3:16 & Our Calling

Contributed by Ken Henson on Feb 24, 2018

God loves us, and He calls us to love others the same way. This is impossible, but it is our calling, and with God, all things are possible.

The Love of God For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16-17 God Who is God? —evolution or ...read more

Denomination: *other

Unstoppable - Tomb Of The Unknown God Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 10, 2018

The 11th message in a series on the book of Acts

Unstoppable – Tomb of the Unknown God 11/26/17 Acts 17:16-34 Sunday AM This week I received a link to an interview on the Voice of the Martyr radio w/ a missionary to Iran who shared an amazing story of the power/presence of God. B/c this missionary has a target on his back; they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Lass With Downs Syndrome And How I Learnt About Being God's Friend

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 17, 2018

When you go to work, however tough your job, you don't go alone

Tomorrow many of you will be in the workplace. Some of you may have to make difficult decisions about people’s livelihoods. Who do you fire? Who do you keep? Some of you may have to face difficult moral choices? Do you obey that order from your boss when it is ethically suspect? But if you don’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Anglican

What Is Witnessing?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 11, 2002

[Witnessing] is sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit and leaving the results to God." (David Durey)

One of the abilities we have been given is the ability to express ourselves in a variety of ways. And usually we have learned to express our feelings consistent with what we are trying to say. For example, when we are excited about something, we usually express it as follows: (express it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Church Of God

"He Told Him The Good News"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 18, 2003

A call to evangelism.

ACTS 8:26-40 “He Told Him The Good News” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA One of the most perplexing questions for many of us Christians is this: “How can we spread the Gospel? How can we extend and promote Christianity?” Let’s face ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: United Methodist