Sermons on Chocolate:

"Christmas Gifts That Won't Break: The Gift Of Love"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 3, 2015

A sermon about loving Christ through loving others.

"Christmas Gifts that Won't Break: The Gift of Love" Luke 2:15-20 On any given day in Chattanooga and surrounding areas such as East Ridge there are over 600 people living in tents in the woods or wherever they can set up camp. There are over 60 locations--called "tent cities" across our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: United Methodist

"A Day Of Rejoicing Or Regret?" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 6, 2016

How can a Christian make sure we will stand before Christ with confidence when He returns?

As John concludes his thoughts on fellowship with God, he speaks of Christ's return. It'll be a day of rejoicing or regret, depending on the quality of our fellowship with God in this life. John reminds us that . . . 1. Jesus will appear. Hebrews 9:24-28 refers to three appearings of Jesus. A. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

"God Became Flesh"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 22, 2016

A sermon for Christmas.

The Word Became Flesh John 1:1-14 A couple took their son and daughter to Carlsbad Cavern National Park. Carlsbad Cavern is a huge limestone cave in a fossil reef in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The tour of this amazing place includes a really dramatic moment when you get to the cavern’s ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Intense Love Of God

Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 11, 2017

The model for what it means to love can be found in God, who describes his love toward us as a man loves his wife, and as a parent loves his child. But the most vivid expression of God's love is in the cross.

Intro: 1. If you had to describe love, how you would describe or explain it? a. People have various images, explanations, etc. b. Wildflowers, a mountain, a story that does not end, song, etc. 2. Poets, songwriters, and authors have explored this for centuries 3. If want grow in love, ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11, Hosea 2:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Salt And Light Christians Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 30, 2017

Our mission as believers is to share Jesus Christ with all the world. Jesus tells us that we are to be salt and light in order to draw people to Him. What does this mean?

SALT AND LIGHT CHRISTIANS Matthew 5:13-16 Intro: When my sister was in high school, boys were naturally drawn to her. She was a pretty girl, very funny and very outgoing. One boy that wanted to date her came to see her and talked about his love for her. He was kind of lanky, awkward, and a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua And The Gibeonites - Foolishness And Faithfulness

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 26, 2016

Have you ever been scammed? Has anyone ever misrepresented themselves in order to take advantage of you? The encounter of the Israelites and the Gibeonites is an interesting example. Let's learn from Joshua's mistake!

Joshua 9 - Please look this up in your Bibles ... As we look up Joshua Chapter 9 let’s take a look at where this event takes place in the history of ancient Israel. Briefly recount: Abraham/Isaac/Jacob - Bondage in Egypt - Moses - Joshua Before the time of the Judges - the kings - Israel ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Nazarene

All You Need Is Love Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 2, 2018

If we go back 50 years to 1967 a song was written that is still popular and people of all ages have heard it and still know the words. The Beatles wanted to write something that would speak to people of all nations. So John Lennon wrote one.

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE John 3:16 If we go back 50 years to 1967 a song was written that is still popular and people of all ages have heard it and still know the words. The Beatles wanted to write something that would speak to people of all nations. So John Lennon wrote the song ALL YOU NEED IS ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed! A View Of The Passover (Exodus Part 4) Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 28, 2018

Exodus transformed the Israelites in the same way the Resurrection transformed the disciples. We start on a new path and are no longer the same.

Exodus 12:14-24 14 This day shall be a day of remembrance for you. You shall celebrate it as a festival to the Lord; throughout your generations you shall observe it as a perpetual ordinance. 15 Seven days you shall eat unleavened bread; on the first day you shall remove leaven from your houses, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:14-24, Matthew 26:17-19, Matthew 26:26-28, 1 Peter 1:17-21, Deuteronomy 16:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Savoring Christ In 2012

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 3, 2012

Exposition of 2 Corinthians 3 regarding let 2012 be the year that we truly/newly see the glory of Christ and bask in it; this is what we were made for as individuals, but more so as a church!

Text: 2 Cor 3:18, Title: Savoring Christ in 2012, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/1/2012, AM A. Opening illustration: Speak about beauty vs. sentimentality, C. S. Lewis goes on to say that observers of beautiful things long “to be united with the beauty we see, to pass into it, to receive it into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Running Into The Arms Of God

Contributed by Mark Roper on Jan 15, 2012

Are you running into the arms of God with passion and excitement, or are you running into the arms of the world?

Running into the Arms of God Topic: God is our refuge and strength Where are you going? Do you know the way? Why are you not there? Have you been distracted along the way? We all are running from something, We don’t want our past catching up with us, or we are trying to leave something ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is Man? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 7, 2012

Psalm 8 asks a probing question and indirectly answers some basic ones -- Who Am I?; Why Am I Here?; Who Is God?

1. Relationships: During John F. Kennedy’s presidency, there was one member of his cabinet who had a unique relationship with the President: the Attorney General was his brother Robert. Robert Kennedy was reported to have greeted new lawyers entering the Department with the following ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven Is A Party Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 24, 2013

Heaven is party-central, and the party starts now, but doesn't get into full gear till we get to Heaven, or when Jesus returns--whichever comes first.

When Biblical writers speak of Heaven, they often use figurative language. I suspect the reason is that they’re trying to express heavenly realities with the limitations of human language. Trying to describe Heaven to us is like trying to describe this world to an unborn child. And so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

The Abrogation Of Self

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 6, 2010

There is a marked difference between a believer and a disciple, between being a Spirit-sealed Christian and a Spirit-filled Christian. The distinguishing mark of the disciple, the Spirit-filled Christian, and the soldier of the Kingdom is the abrogation o

The Abrogation of Self 2 Timothy 2:1-5 Luke 14:26 Introduction: There is a marked difference between a believer and a disciple, between being a Spirit-sealed Christian and a Spirit-filled Christian. There is likewise considerable difference between being a citizen of Heaven and being a soldier of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbs: Wisdom For Daily Living Series

Contributed by C Jordan on May 1, 2011

Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do. This wisdom for daily living can be found in the Bible Book of Proverbs.

PROVERBS #1: WISDOM FOR DAILY LIVING OPENING SCRIPTURE: “Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do! And whatever else you do, get good judgment. If you prize wisdom, she will exalt you. Embrace her and she will honor you.” (Proverbs 4:7-8, NLT). INTRO TO TOPIC: Socrates Wisdom Story A ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:7-8

Denomination: *other

The Greatest Gift

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 28, 2016

The Apostle Peter learns that God plays no favorites, that everyone matters to God! The Easter message is good news, that all our sins can be forgiven, that we can have hope of a new tomorrow. (Can be modified for other than Easter.)

Acts 10:34-43 The Greatest Gift When my wife and I started a family, we formed our own family traditions, including for Easter. When the kids awoke on Easter Sunday morning, each child would find a colorful basket just for him or her, a basket full of Easter candy, small toys, and that wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Baptist