Sermons on Chaplain:

3 Keys To Sharing God's Light Series

Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Dec 15, 2002

This message uses Saul’s activities in Damascus as a model of how to share the gospel message.

3 Effective Keys to Shine the Light (Witness) Acts 9:19-25 fellowship community 15 Dec 2002 Introduction: I want to remind us again our theme. Our theme for this Christmas comes from the gospel of John, where the Message Translation states¡K John 1:4 What came into existence was Life, and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

You're In Good Hands Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2002

We need God’s hand on our lives.

YOU’RE IN GOOD HANDS I Chronicles 4:10 S: God’s Presence Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: WE NEED GOD’S HAND ON OUR LIVES. ?: How? How is it observed? KW: Ways TS: We will find in our study of the prayer of Jabez three ways to observe God’s hand on our lives. The ____ way that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Tooting Your Own Horn Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 26, 2002

Are actions without the right attitude and motives pleasing to God?

INTRODUCTION • In a small college town a tavern frequented by students ran the following ad in the campus paper during the days before Parents Weekend: "Bring Your Parents for Lunch Saturday. We’ll Pretend We Don’t Know You!" The ad was soon challenged by the college chaplain, who posted a revised ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Truth About Trials

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 16, 2002

A sermon about the purpose of trials in our life

TITLE: The Truth About trials TEXT: James 1:2-12 THEME: trials, faith, believers under test, testings, perseverance P.S. The Christian does not have to be a victim of his circumstance, but can have victory even in times of trials and testings. INTRODUCTION: Max Lucado, In the Eye of the Storm, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12, James 1:13-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Aren't All Religions The Same? Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 1, 2002

A look at Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Christianity.

Recently one of the major denominations met in Columbus to debate, of all things, whether or not Jesus Christ is the one true Savior of the world. Is he the universal Savior or might there be several? What about the other world religions and their claims? Some people wonder if perhaps there ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:5-13, Jeremiah 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

America's Only Hope

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 5, 2002

This message is basically a call to repentance, and seeking God for the deliverance of our nation, not only from our enemies, but from our departure from God.

AMERICA’S ONLY HOPE Text: Prov.14: 34 Intro: September 11, 2001 is a day that is not soon to be forgotten by those Americans who still have an ounce of patriotism left in them. It is a day branded into our consciousness by the horrendous events, and vivid scenes of destruction and chaos that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Baptist

Going The Second Mile

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 2, 2001

At times in our lives we are asked to go the second mile. Our Chrisitan witness depends on what we do.

First Baptist Church Rev. Michael Deutsch September 2, 2001 Genesis 24 Has anyone ever done something for you that was totally above and beyond the call of duty? Has anyone surprised you with random acts of kindness that you felt you did not deserve? I want to tell you about a woman who went far ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-4, Genesis 24:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be An Apocalyptic Christian In Four Easy Steps Series

Contributed by Michael Bird on Sep 19, 2002

This sermon looks at Lk 9:57-10:20 and argues that mission is an apocalyptic activity whereby we participate in the victory of the kingdom of God.

Lk 9.57-10.20: How to be an Apocalyptic Christian in 4 Easy Steps Introduction When I pose the question, “How to be an Apocalyptic Christian?” numerous thoughts or images might fly through your mind. Is it like David Koresh and the Branch Dividians of Waco, Texas U.S.A? Is that like one of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Immanuel-God With Us

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 15, 2003

Immanuel - God has always been with man, but He came as a man to help us know God. He has always been with you.

Immanuel – God With Us 10-19-03 Matthew 1:22-25 Matthew 1:22-25 (NIV) 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23 "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"--which means, "God with us." 24 When Joseph woke up, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Matthew 1:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wicca: Satan's Little White Lie Series

Contributed by Steve Brown on Nov 11, 2003

Wicca is popular today especially among teenagers. This sermon exposes Satan for the liar he is.

Wicca: Satan’s Little White Lie Introduction: Goddess worship, Wicca, witchcraft and other occultist practices are more and more part of our main stream American culture. Chaplains in our prisons are required to facilitate witches, warlocks, and druids, just as much as any other religion. Wicca is ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Throw It As Far As You Can

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Nov 14, 2002

uneral sermon for a 93 year old man who gave his life to the Lord four weeks prior.

Adolph Allen Funeral November 11, 2002 I met Adolph Allen a scant four weeks ago. The last four weeks of a ninety-three year life. Four weeks out of 4,836. In case some of you are not good with fractions that is 1 thousandths of Adolph Allen’s lifetime. In our first meeting he was very quick ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Horizontal And Vertical Thanks

Contributed by Rex S. Wignall on Nov 28, 2002

We must move beyond "comparative gratitude" and an awareness of our good fortune, to "vertical thanks to God who is the source of all blessings.

Introduction: Comparative Gratitude Thanksgiving, like Christmas, is firmly woven into the American fabric as a tradition. I don’t mean this in a critical way – it is a wonderful occasion to gather families and to share a meal together (something rarer and rarer in this day). Just as we cannot ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Pretending Everything Is Okay

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Nov 24, 2001

As part of a family of faith, Christians need to realize that we can be honest with God and with one another about just how difficult life can sometimes be.

Pretending Everything is Okay / Psalm 137 Proper 22, Year C; Downsville Baptist Church; 7 October 2001 One of the biggest grievances that I presently hold against many churchgoers is the notion that it is important that we act like everything is just fine in our lives even when it is not. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Reaping Is The Easy Part.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 30, 2001

Year C. Fifth Sunday after Pentecost. July 8th, 2001 Luke 10: 1-11, 16-20 Title: “Reaping is the easy part.”

Year C. Fifth Sunday after Pentecost. July 8th, 2001 Luke 10: 1-11, 16-20 Title: “Reaping is the easy part.” Heavenly Father, thank you for the opportunity, to bring our friends into your kingdom, by inviting them to church. Amen. Before sending them out on mission Jesus instructs an additional ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

How The Grinch Stole Christmas - Christmas At The Movies Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 13, 2004

Why did Herod want to kill the Christ child? His motivation has much in common with those today who want to kill Christmas.

OPEN: (I sat on a stool on stage, reading the following from “How The Grinch Stole Christmas.” I taped my sermon into the pages of the book and used the book as both prop and way to hide my sermon notes). Every Who down in Who-ville liked a Christmas a lot… But the Grinch, who lived just north of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ