Sermons on Celestial City:

Our Nation Starts With Us

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 26, 2006

July 4th sermon, talking about how our nation WAS founded under the precepts of Christ, and how the only way we can help it get back there, is to go to Christ first as individuals. Reworked from a Jerry Shirley sermon.

My dad was a retired Air Force serviceman. He was also a retired Federal Civil Service employee. My dad became disabled from defending this land for you and for me. And with all that, my dad used to say that with all her problems, America is the greatest country on earth. Let’s talk about ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: *other

"Bulge In A High Wall"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 13, 2006

The church in 21st century America, at least, if not around the world today, is standing under a bulge in a high wall.

9 For this is a rebellious people, false sons, sons who refuse to listen to the instruction of the LORD; 10 who say to the seers, “You must not see visions”; And to the prophets, “You must not prophesy to us what is right, speak to us pleasant words, prophesy illusions. 11 “Get out of the way, turn ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:9-13

Denomination: Orthodox

Is It Worth It To Resist Evil? Series

Contributed by Mark Green on Mar 13, 2006

The Christ-follower will be challenged to examine their lives for areas where evil has taken root and learn to resist evil by trusting Christ’s sovereignty and by standing firm in community, salvation and God’s truth.

Open your Bible to 2 Thessalonians and as you are doing so let me remind you of why this Harley and scooter are on the stage. Last week we used these items as an analogy to describe our faith journey in Christ. The scooter represents a Christ-follower who is playing it safe and being rather passive ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Da Vinci Code: A Faith Of Our Design Or God's? - Part One Of Series Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 14, 2006

This is the first part of six part series on "Decoding The Da Vinci Code" that deals with the errors of Dan Brown’s book and the truth of history and the Bible.

Decoding The Da Vinci Code – pt. 1 “A Faith of Our Design Or God’s?” Picture of book Exerpt from “Breaking The Da Vinci Code” By Collin Hansen | posted 11/07/2003/CCN online “Perhaps you’ve heard of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code. This fictional thriller has captured the coveted number one sales ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experiencing God's Love Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 23, 2006

"Living a Life of Love" - Part 4. The final message of this series looks at seven qualities of God’s love found in John 3:16.

EXPERIENCING GOD’S LOVE Living a Life of Love – 4 John 3:16 (ESV) March 26, 2006 INTRODUCTION: This morning we will be concluding our series called “Living a Life of Love.” Just to recap what we have gone through so far: In week one our theme was love your spouse. In week two our theme was ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 3:11-21

Key Players In The Crucifixion: Judas Series

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Mar 27, 2006

I am doing a series of sermons on the key players in the crucifixion. I would like to begin with the most notorious player of them all, Judas Iscariot. In our text we read, “Judas Iscariot, which also betrayed him.” The first thing we ever read of Juda

KEY PLAYERS IN THE CRUCIFIXION: JUDAS ISCARIOT TEXT: MARK 3:13-19 INTRODUCTION: I am doing a series of sermons on the key players in the crucifixion. I would like to begin with the most notorious player of them all, Judas Iscariot. In our text we read, “Judas Iscariot, which also betrayed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Building Community Series

Contributed by Jason Freeman on Apr 4, 2006

Building community

The story is told about a man who survived for twenty years on a deserted island. When they found him they were astonished to see all that he had created. Left to his own, he had created a self-sufficient habitat with everything he needed to live comfortably. As they toured the island they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sharing Your Faith Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 4, 2006

You can share your faith without changing who you are.

[Much of the material in this sermon was taken from the book Becoming a Contagious Christian.] When I say the word “evangelism” what pops into your mind? Many people immediately conjure up memories of infamous televangelists, known primarily for extracting large amounts of money from their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Means .....

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 5, 2006

This sermons breaks down the meaning of Easter, using Palm Sunday and Passion Sunday illustrations.

Jesus was going on up to Jerusalem. As he approached Bethpage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples into the next village and told them they would find a donkey and they were to bring that donkey back to Him so He could ride it into Jerusalem. They found the donkey ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:36-38

Denomination: *other

Ever-Flowing Life Of Easter

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 5, 2006

The Easter Story is God taking a life which was being spent on self, the pleasures of this world and was blinded by the devil, and turning it around to achieve all of His good purposes.

Turn your Bibles to 2 Corinthians 5: 14-15 Title: Ever-Flowing Life of Easter Theme: Restoring Spiritual Life This Easter Introduction: When Jesus was crucified on the Cross, and was raised again on the third day, He got victory over sin and death and that purchased the abundant life in Christ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Agony Of Love Series

Contributed by Darryl Bell on Apr 17, 2006

Jesus submitted to the agony of the Garden for love of you.

The Agony of Love; Mark 14:32-42; 4th Lent; 4 of 7 in “Al for You” series; 3-26-06; The Promise; Darryl Bell The Bible says, During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard be-cause ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Living Hope

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 19, 2006

Our Living Hope In this Easter message Dave looks at the resurrection and the hope it brings, concluding the hope associated with Easter is only real if the resurrection if real. If the resurrection is mythical, then so is Easter hope.

Our Living Hope Easter, April 16, 2006 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers Jeremiah 29:11 (GW) 11 I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord. They are plans for peace and not disaster, plans to give you a future filled with hope. Easter is a day of hope. It’s a day where we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

1 - The Day After Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Apr 29, 2006

Part 1 of "40 Days with the Lord" Series.

40 Days with the Lord Part 1 – The Day After Rev. Bruce A. Shields 4/30/2006 First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.tawasbaptist.org WELCOME SCRIPTURE READING Luke 24:1 – 12 (The Resurrection) “1 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Bible Church

I Surrender All

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 29, 2006

Five Stages of Peter’s Surrender

Luke 5:1-11 I Surrender All Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church April 30, 2006 Introduction Steve Lyons will be remembered as the player who dropped his pants. He could be remembered as an outstanding infielder ... as the player who played every position for the Chicago White Sox ... as the guy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Principles To Guide Our Prayer Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 29, 2007

There are three principles to guide our prayer that I want to show from Romans 1:9-12.

Scripture Today is the first Sunday of our Annual Week of Prayer. And so it seems appropriate to skip a few verses ahead to Romans 1:9-12 to learn about some of the Apostle Paul’s principles as they relate to prayer. Let’s read Romans 1:9-12: "9 God, whom I serve with my whole heart in preaching ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:9-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed