Sermons on Carried Away By Angels:

Why Do The Seemingly Ordinary, Rise Up?

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Jul 28, 2017

Have you ever thought about those seemingly ordinary people that go above and beyond for causes that would change our lives? Why did they do what they did? Why do they care? What makes them so strong? How could they bear so much? Were they born that way?

Have you ever thought about those seemingly ordinary people that go above and beyond for causes that would change our lives? • Why did they do what they did? • Why do they care? • What makes them so strong? • How could they bear so much? • Were they born that way? • Did they already know they ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:9, Judges 7:15-16, Judges 7:18, 1 Samuel 16:7

Christmas Without Christ Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 30, 2014

A look at what Christmas would look like if we removed everything connected with the Christmas Story.

Have you noticed that every year people seem more intent on secularizing Christmas? They wish you a “Happy Holiday” or “Seasons Greetings” they have presentations at school that make no mention of the manger or the Wise Men let alone the Christ Child. Now I may be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are You Comfortable?

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

People don’t like to feel uncomfortable in any situation. • Because It feels… well…uncomfortable. • As a result, people will go to great lengths to avoid situations that make them feel uncomfortable. Adopted from "Not a fan"

In life we like to be Comfortable • The temps in our houses • Ourselves • Financially • Relationships • Our Surroundings People don’t like to feel uncomfortable in any situation. • Because It feels… well…uncomfortable. • As a result, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:21-27

Denomination: Christian Church

How Shall We Sing The Lord's Song In A Strange Land?

Contributed by David Johnston on Dec 9, 2006

This is a funeral message of a dear sister, a great saint of God who loved to sing and play instruments in church.

Funeral of Sis. Millie Eph 5:19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Rev. 14:1 And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father’s name written ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Six Horrible Things The Bible Teaches…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 4, 2022

Sometimes we hear about the “Endangered species” list.

That is, there are certain kinds of birds, fish, animals, and insects that die and become few in numbers because of hunting or natural disasters. When this happens, they are placed on the “Endangered Species” list so that they will not become extinct. Once they are placed on this list, everything ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Sign Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 12, 2017

Why would Jesus heal a man on the Sabbath and then tell the man (in violation of the Sabbath rules of the Pharisees) to pick up his mat and walk?

OPEN: There’s a story I read once of 3 umpires who were talking about the feeling of power they had on the baseball field. As they talked about what gave them this sense of empowerment, the 1st umpire said – “I call ‘em as I see ‘em.” The 2nd smiled and said, “That ain’t nothing. I call ‘em as ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary Magdalene At The Empty Tomb Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Expository sermon concerning Mary Magdalene’s experience at the tomb: (1)Her DISCOVERY of the empty tomb (2)Her DEVOTION to the crucified Christ (3)Her DELIGHT in the Risen Lord.

Mary Magdalene at the Empty Tomb Fortifying the Foundation # 44 John 20:1-18[1] 8-22-04 In 1588 the Spanish Armada was defeated by a change in weather and a much weaker English navy.[2] That one event profoundly affected the future of America. On June 6, 1944 the Allied forces under the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Charismatic

The Seven Last Plagues

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 28, 2020

Let’s look at an introduction to the judgment and the seven last plagues in Revelation 15.

Let’s look at an introduction to the judgment and the seven last plagues in Revelation 15. The Seven Last Plagues Revelation 15:1 And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God. These remind us of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Three Parades

Contributed by Mark Winter on Mar 14, 2001

The parade that wound into Jerusalem on that long ago Sunday was exciting -- but it can’t hold a candle to the parade that took place on Friday.

The parade route begins near the twin towns of Bethpage and Bethany, less than two miles from Jerusalem and winds into the Holy City. The Grand Marshal is an unlikely hero – a rustic from a blue-collar town up north, the son of a woodworker. In keeping with his “common man” image, he decides to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15, Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Life Together

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 7, 2007

Today, let us celebrate the unity that we share in Christ. Let us abandon pretend unity in favor of living out life together in Christ in genuine Christian community.

Life Together, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Introduction In this life, I’ve found that people are a lot like bouncy balls. We spend all of our years bouncing through this life. We are born and bounce our way into our parent’s arms. Then as toddlers we bounce around playrooms and playgrounds, we bounce ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian Church

The Eternal Gospel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 13, 2012

The eternal gospel is more about God than it is about us. And it isn't good news for everyone.

What is the gospel? Is it really good news, or is it something more? The answer to that question is important because if we get it wrong it’ll affect two things: the message we give people who don’t yet know Jesus, and more importantly whether we think it matters whether they hear about ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Manger Becomes The Cross Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 2, 2015

God's Plan, Humility, Sacrifice

THEN AND NOW – The Manger Becomes the Cross Luke 2:1-7 December 8, 2024 Introduction: An anonymous poet wrote: “A baby born in Bethlehem His hands, soft and gently curled But held within their dimpled grasp The hope of the entire world.” Have you ever noticed that when famous people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Patriots For The Cause Of Christ

Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jun 9, 2003

When everything they had tried had turned out wrong, and when all had seemed lost, the Israelites cried out to God for help. By grace, God heard the cry of His people and intervened to raise up a leader who could both judge and lead His people.

The year was 1150 B.C. and the Israelites were in terrible circumstances. The military strength that they once had was no longer there and their enemies, the Midianites, had stolen most of their possessions. When everything they had tried had turned out wrong, and when all had seemed lost, the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Your Call

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Aug 28, 2003

When given choices, it’s our choice (call) as to what we do.

Based on: And The Angels Were Silent, Max Lucado, Chpt. 23—Your Choice Scripture Ref: Matt. 27:11-22 John 2:4, 7; 6, 8, 30; 8:20; Luke 22:66-70 John 6:60-69 Matt. 12:30 John 5:22-29 Phil. 4:13 1. Introduction a. Relate to Reba McEntire’s song, Its Your Call. · Story of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-22

The Spirit Of The Chicken

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 9, 2009

The Lord’s care is compared to that of mother hen for her young chickens when they are in danger. It is the wonder of wonders that sometimes people choose to abandon the cover of the wings of the Almighty.

THE SPIRIT OF THE CHICKEN Dr. D. K. Olukoya Mathew 23:37-38 says, “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37-38

Denomination: Pentecostal