Sermons on Chocolate Sundae:

Panic Room

Contributed by Carla Powell on Apr 20, 2002

References the movie "Panic Room" (Jodie Foster). Recalls the disciples’ reaction to hide out in a locked room after finding the tomb empty. The "Panic Room" can be both a safe haven and a well-fortressed prison.

"Panic Room" - Easter 2A April 7, 2002 - John 20:19-31 This week I saw the newly-released movie "Panic Room". In this movie, "Jodie Foster plays a wealthy single mom with a teenage daughter. They buy a fancy brownstone in NYC that has a ’panic room’, a fortified hi-tech room in the center of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Intervention

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 18, 2001

God intervenes in the midst of despair and offers hope.

INTERVENTION JEREMIAH 33: 1-16 DECEMBER 3, 2000/ 1ST SUNDAY IN ADVENT INTRODUCTION: South Mountain: Really, there is nothing there: A gravel road (Big Deal), a half completed picnic shelter (Bathrooms don’t work), a Bridge [I don’t know about you, but bridges are just there.]. There are two ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Come? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 29, 2001

What’s this season all about anyway? Consider what it would be if Jesus had not come. Even our Calendars reflect the coming of the Christ.

Charles Broadrick sent me this list of things that feel good to experience or just think about: Laughing so hard your face hurts. No lines at the Super Walmart. Getting mail from a friend. Taking a drive on a pretty road. Hearing your favorite song on the radio. Lying in bed listening to the rain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Uncovering Mysteries

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 26, 2005

The Word Mysteryis found 22x in the NT This message uncovers the greatest mystery of all

Uncovering Mysteries PowerPoint Available {+ is new slide > is new transition X transition out} - Mysteries captivate us. We Love to dig into a good mystery story +Top Crime-Solvers: >- A favorite programs on television is Unsolved Mysteries, Hosted by Robert Stack, the series features ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

Saul The Disobedient

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 12, 2006

Disobedience brings disastrous results

- When the pressure is on We have a tendency to crack - Once an egg is broken you can’t put it back together again - Humpty Dumpty ❶ His Kingdom Established - 11:14-15 Saul made King - Ch 12 - Samuel reviews past - 12:14-15 God’s promise - 12:16-19 God’s witness - Samuel’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Deal With Failure

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 14, 2005

This sermon considers the all-too frequent reality of failure in our lives. We’ll look at disciples of Jesus who were well versed in it and how they dealt with it. There is hope!

FAILURE -- the word conjures up a bad mental taste. It is such a predominant reality among us that there is an E-magazine website – www.failure.com with a wide selection of failure paraphernalia – mugs, t-shirts, baseball caps! Who has not tasted the bitter drink of failure – an exam; having to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Salvation Army

Christmas Day: Meet With Jesus Today!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 19, 2005

A challenge to every listener to want to meet with Jesus, even on Christmas Day! (Especially with ’not-yet christians’ in mind)

[Aim: For the congregation to want to meet Jesus, who came into the world in poverty.] Introduction The births column of the Bethlehem post reads: "FUTURE KING IN BED & BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION - At 1pm this morning BMT - (that’s Bethlehem Mean Time) - the future King of the Jewish Nation was born ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Let's Give God A Helping Hand Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 6, 2001

What happens when you try to give God a helping hand.

Let’s give God a helping hand. In Gen 12:10-20 and Gen 13. 14. we see how Abraham got hijacked from the Promised Land to Egypt. Indeed, it is probable that the slave girl Hagar was probably picked up in Egypt by Abraham. This week I want to look at What happens when you try to give God a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

A Turkey's Perspective

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 23, 2005

A thanksgiving devotional/sermon that focuses on celebrating well and giving God glory while doing it. Focuses on David, Solomon, and Ezra.

A TURKEY’S PERSPECTIVE VARIOUS PASSAGES INTRODUCTION... A Turkey’s Perspective (http://www.wrensworld.com/turkyperspective.htm) When I was a young turkey, new to the coop, My big brother Mike took me out on the stoop Then he sat me down, and he spoke real slow, And he told me there was something ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Midnight Death Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 5, 2007

God’s method for developing His Kingdom often runs contrary to society’s views; He loves to exalt the humble and humble the proud, as in the case of Israel’s formation.

The Midnight Death (Exodus 12:29-50) 1. A lot of people think they are self-acclaimed experts. Take this health food advice: Q: I’ve heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life; is this true? A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that’s it... don’t waste them on exercise. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:29-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In His Steps

Contributed by Chris Stevens on Feb 17, 2007

Peter tells us that Christ left us an example, to the point of death, and we must follow "in His Steps."

A story is told of a father and son driving down a lonely road as a blinding snow storm begins to fall, unable to see the father pulls to the side of the road there he sees off in the distance the lights of a farmhouse. The warm feeling of seeing the beacon of hope in the distance is overcome by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Peace Of The Puzzle

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009

Some may think it a contradiction to talk of peace at Christmas. For many of us Christmas brings conflict rather than peace.

The Peace of the Puzzle John 14:27 27Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. Psalms 85:8 8 I will listen to what God the LORD will say; he promises peace to his people, his saints but let them ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Praying In The Spirit - Spiritual Warfare Part 15 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com)

Spiritual Warfare (SW-15) Ephesians 6:18-19 Praying in the Spirit Have you ever stopped and ask yourself why you pray? Or why you no longer pray even though you know you ought to pray? Do you pray in order to change the mind of an unchangeable God? Or do you pray thinking that prayer is a trade ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: *other

Legacy Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 13, 2007

Mothers are key activists and serious contenders in shaping society...To this, women, you are called.

“Legacy of the Heart” Scripture reading: 2 Timothy 1:1-5 INTRO •S) “Hen’s that produce the best eggs owe it all to their mothers” •Mother’s Day – varying ideas of its original context: - Greek methodology - USA – copied from the English activist Julia Ward Howe in her quest to bring peace after ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

Easter? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 26, 2011

What does Easter really mean to us personally and are we encouraging others with the truth?

Most people call today what?? Is it alright to use the word Easter for today? Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines Easter “a feast that commemorates Christ's resurrection and is observed with variations of date due to different calendars on the first Sunday after the paschal full ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible