Sermons on Chaos And Confusion:

I Am The Way Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 25, 2007

Jesus made the claim that He is the WAY to the Father although many people claim that there are different routes. Scripture gives his claims in order that we not be deceived.

May, 2007 I AM the Way John 14:1-6 INTRODUCTION: In this chapter Jesus brought out the I AM claim in a different setting. The disciples were confused and troubled. Jesus could see their anxiety in their faces. Things were leading up to the crucifixion. They may have felt they didn’t know ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Easter Day (Matthew 28:1-7 )

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007

The disciples look for the body of Jesus, but He is not there! He has already gone on ahead of them somewhere, just as He continues to keep moving beyond our reach!...

When I went to seminary - to Moore College in Newtown - there was a resident chapel there known as the Cash Chapel (named after the guy who donated it, not after how he paid for it). Now when people set up a church building or a chapel, they tend to design it with the communion table at the centre, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Our Faith Is On Collision Course With A Defiled Conscience Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 23, 2021

Our warning about the conscience's impact on our faith is found in 1 Timothy 1:18-19.

Introduction • Luke 17 ends with Jesus telling his disciples what signs to look for as the end times approach. Let me let you in on a secret: this world isn't going to last forever. And so, as Jesus is concluding His comments to His disciples, He makes this statement in Luke 18:8 (NKJV) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom Of Character

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

An Expositional Series on the Book of James

James 3_13-18 Wisdom of Character Last week we spoke of the evil that the tongue can get us into and how the tongue, and how people use it, can be a good sign of where people are in their Christian life. And the totality of the first part of James 3 is summed up in verse 9. “Therewith ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Easter Meditation

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 20, 2018

This was a day that changed history forever.

An Easter Meditation Mark 16:1-8 It was the worst of days; it was the best of days. It was a day of darkness; it was a day of light. It was a day of anguish; it was a day of fear. It was a day of doubt; it was a day of great faith. It would be a day that ranks as the most influential day in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Isaiah 54-Sing Series

Contributed by Tim Adour on Feb 20, 2009

Sing in spite of feeling barren. God will hear and answer.

SING ISAIAH 54 JANUARY 13, 2008 PLEASE HEAR THIS STATEMENT… FOR MOST THINGS IN LIFE WHAT WE SEE, WHAT WE CAN TOUCH, WHAT IS THERE BEFORE US, IS REALITY. I SEE THIS PULPIT, YOU CAN’T TELL ME ITS NOT THERE BECAUSE I’M TOUCHING IT. I SEE YOU SITTING IN THE PEWS, YOU ARE REAL, YOUR ARE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Church Unity Through The Council At Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 31, 2025

Doctrinal disputes should be resolved in the spirit of unity and truth through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

CHURCH UNITY THROUGH THE COUNCIL AT JERUSALEM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 15:1-29 Key Verse: “It seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us.” (Acts 15:28) Supporting Texts: Ephesians 4:3; 1 Corinthians 1:10; Philippians 2:2; John 17:21 INTRODUCTION: The early Church was not immune to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Six Ways To Discern Between God's Voice And That Of Satan. Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 12, 2007

Discerning the difference between the voice of God and Satan’s. This message list six ways in which to tell the voice of God from the voice of the devil.

Discerning between the voice of God & the voice of Satan Series: Can you recognize the voice of God? Part 3 Text: Heb. 1:1-2 Review: 1. God has given us the Bible to test all revelation that we receive Discerning the voice of God and the voice of Satan. 1. God speaks deep within ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Mennonite

Focus On Hope Series

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 13, 2009

The people who heard Jesus teach relied on a lot of things, but only hope would show them the way.

Focus on Hope John 7:25-31 • There was confusion and beliefs around Jesus. • Whether we find confusion or belief depends upon what we focus on. I. The Hysteria (25) • They heard him teach. They heard the rumors. • They were confused. What He was saying was Messiah-like. • Yet, the rulers who sought ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

Do You See Him? Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 1, 2017

Jesus walks with two disciples and reveals himself to them in eating of bread and drinking of wine.

Luke 24:13-35 "Do You See Him?" INTRODUCTION We all have had events in our lives that have shaken our faiths like a level 8 earthquake. Our faith lives have been left in shambles. We have been overcome with doubts and confusion. Looking upon the pile of dust, brinks and broken trinkets, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Lutheran

A New Creation

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 10, 2002

God takes that which is dark, formless and void and creates new and wonderful life.

Sitting in her car - on a dark road just outside of town, a young high school girl looks at her life. This is what she sees: „Y I am overweight „Y I have no friends „Y My future holds no promise As she slides the bullet in the chamber of her father¡¦s 38 revolver, she thinks; "It¡¦s no use - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Hell? Yes!

Contributed by Klaus Mehrl on Aug 30, 2005

Without a understanding of the doctrine of hell and the fact that people without faith in Christ face an eternity in hell, we have no great motivation to withness our faith and be involved in mission and ministry. This fact changes our perspective and giv

One of the old time managers of the New York Yankees was Joe McCarthy, who was also a Baseball Hall of Famer. He once said that he had a dream in which he was in heaven and had assembled before him a team of all of the old time greats – Ty Cobb, Lou Gehirg, Babe Ruth, and others. He was ecstatic! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28

Denomination: Lutheran

First Impressions Really Matter Part One

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 23, 2005

The issue behind first impressions and which first impressions matter most.

God’s Glorious Church First Impressions Really Matter Part One 1 Corinthians 10:31 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 10, 2005 Introduction (See end note for credit) In 1 Corinthians 10:31, the apostle Paul said, “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret To Life

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Aug 19, 2005

God is the Creator, Center, and Comprehension of life.

THE SECRET TO LIFE John 1:2-5 By Cleavon P. Matthews August 2000 INTRODUCTION It is possible to be alive and still not have life. At this moment all of us are alive. We have the appropriate signs of life. We have brain function. Our hearts are contracting. Our major organs are performing. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear This!

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 29, 2007

Part IV in the series - 24. This is a first person narrative account from the perspective of Pilate. The preaching idea: Jesus’ faith, unlike the religious people of his day, was genuine. How about yours?

Introductory Remarks… Over the past three weeks we’ve met three characters who were present during the final hours in the life of Jesus Christ. We began this unique series of sermons with a visit from a man who purportedly owned the house in which the Last Supper took place. Two weeks ago we met ...read more

Denomination: Methodist