Sermons on Caravan:

Revealing Of Islam Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Apr 13, 2013

Our attention has now moved away from the glories of Heaven to the scenes on earth. The awful day has dawned, the day of wrath and judgment begins. The Lord in all of his holiness has taken the book, not to read it, but to break the seals and reveal

Scripture 1 And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see. 2 And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Redeem The Past, Transform The Present And Redirect The Future

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 3, 2013

Jesus' encounter with Zacchaeus is a foretaste of how our Lord will impact our lives and will: Redeem The Past, Transform The Present And Redirect the Future.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's passages were Habakkuk 1: 1-4; 2:1-4 - Psalm 119:137-144 - 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4,11-12 and Luke 19:1-10. Zacchaeus ... Just his name is enough to elicit a grin. As children, ... we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Joseph's Precarious Path To 'providence'

Contributed by Paul Ray on Jul 22, 2013

please enter a brief summary Is there a once cherished dream that comes to mind? Between the dream dreampt, and the dream realized, life happens. Like Joseph, during the in-between time, we have the choice to be faithful or write the dream off.

September 16, 2012 “Joseph’s Precarious Path to ‘Providence’ ” Genesis 37:1-28; & 50:15-21 Joseph was born to Rachel, the true love - favorite wife of Jacob, but only after many long years of childlessness. Immediately doting Jacob starts showing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-28, Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Congregational

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Sep 10, 2012

There is no single thing that makes Christians different from the world than an active, vibrant, intimate, and personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Without Jesus we are not only in the world but we are of the world. But unfortunately, too many Christi

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Jesus Christ Of all the things that make Christians different from the world NOTHING AND I MEAN NOTHING is more important than Jesus Christ. The main reason that we were created was to worship and praise God but since Adam and Eve messed that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph, A Narrative Series

Contributed by Andrew Beatty on May 1, 2012

A first person narrative of Joseph and his story.

The Story: Chapter 3. Joseph, a first person narrative You may not recognize me without my coat. I used to have a coat of many colors that my father gave me. But something happened to that so I can’t wear it anymore. It was given to me by my father, he thought very highly of me. I guess you ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Silent Night, Holy Night Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Dec 9, 2008

Examining and applying the message of the Carol through the light of Scripture that all our nights may be appropriately silent and holy.

“Silent Night, Holy Night” Christmas Caroling In The Word – Message 2 Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, 12/7/2008 AM INTRODUCTION: Europe in the early 1800s was a place of great war, turmoil and upheaval. Even after the Napoleonic Wars officially ended in 1815, it’s effects continued ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas "P's"

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Dec 12, 2008

The are five powerful words that all begin with the letter "P" that can help us better understand the story of Christmas.

Christmas P’s Luke 2:1-20 Introduction: Last week we looked Christmas from somewhat of a non-traditional viewpoint by seeing the Christmas isn’t “A” word it is “THE WORD” Jesus Christ. Today I want us to look at the Christmas story as told in the Gospel of Luke, and after we read it together I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Charity

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 29, 2007

Having the poor around us will be an unending condition for the world until Jesus comes back in glory to set up his kingdom. In the mean time what do we do about it?

The Rich Young Man 16Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?" 17"Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, obey the commandments." 18"Which ones?" the man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Always Open!

Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008

What does it mean for us that the "Stone was rolled away"?

Always Open Have you ever set out on a journey not knowing what was in store? I remember when I was very young our family would catch a bus each year for our summer holiday. I had no idea where we were going or what it would be like when we got there. I suspect that some of the younger ones here ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The True Hope Of Christmas Never Fades Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 29, 2008

This message examines how we can keep the joy and hope of Christmas every day of our lives.

In the days leading up to Christmas our expectations are high and a sense of joy fills our hearts. We often are much like children in the fact we dream of Santa Claus and his glittering gifts of joy and peace. But what happens after Christmas? Well the tree dries up, the decorations are taken down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Jesus Said About God's Provision Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Jan 16, 2009

Jesus said that if we get our priorities straight, God would handle the rest.

“Jesus Said” What Jesus said about the Father “His Provision” Michael Wiley January 18, 2009 Introduction: A great philosopher once said: Here is a little song I wrote You might want to sing it note for note Don’t worry be happy In every life we have some trouble When you worry you make it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Under God's Umbrella Of Provision

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 29, 2008

How can we find a full life in the emptiest of places? Isaiah lets us in on the secret to God’s provision in today’s economy.

Valley Grove Assembly of God July 6, 2008 Living Under God’s Umbrella of Provision Isaiah 58:11 Introduction: Today I want to read you a verse out of the book of Isaiah from four different translations: “And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11

Denomination: Methodist

Children Are Really Special 2 God

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 3, 2012

The sermon is a kickoff to our VBS with the same theme. The idea is that the characters of the bible were significant to God in their development before him. We used CAR names to remind us of certain bible characters.

1. A Car Ride Home After a baby dedication service for his baby brother in church, little Johnny sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car. His father asked him three times what was wrong. Finally, the boy replied, "That preacher said he wanted us brought up in a Christian home, but I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blind Spots

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 28, 2010

In this message I look at some of the blind spots we have in regard to our faith.

“Blind Spots” Luke 18:35-43 The 1964 Philadelphia Phillies will always be known as one of the great failures in sports history. As they came to the last few weeks of their season they were in first place. Then they lost a game , then another, 10 games in a row and they blew it. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism 2017

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 15, 2017

All Christian churches baptize believers and sometimes it is taken for granted. But, is there a Biblical warrant for believer baptism? Is there a Biblical warrant for infant baptism?

Please open your Bibles to Acts 8:26-40 which we will read in a few minutes. On June 25 we will be holding a baptism service at Chip and Chris Sprague’s pond at 4:00 PM. We will have directions for you in next week’s bulletin or we can meet here and caravan together. There are many accounts of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Acts 2:38, Acts 16:30-33, John 3:18, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 10:9-10, Matthew 25:31-46, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:11-15, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene