Sermons on Christian Giving:

Grace For Les Miserables

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 31, 2012

Sermon related to Les Miserables. Originally written to relate to musical being presented at our high school, it uses clips from the 1998 movie. Content would be applicable to the 2012 movie

GRACE for LES MISERABLES—selected Les Miz is remarkable story of people living in misery of sin: personal, social, government Finale: “They will live again in freedom in the garden of the Lord.” How will that happen? Revolution? Love? Grace and redemption This is what Jesus said he was ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Better Than Solomon

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Is there anyone better than Solomon? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS CHRIST is better than Solomon. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 4:29 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) God gave Solomon v

I. EXORDIUM: Is there anyone better than Solomon? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS CHRIST is better than Solomon. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 4:29 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) God gave Solomon very great wisdom and understanding, and knowledge as vast ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

In With The New

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 24, 2013

Annual message for New Year's vision casting

In with the New Matthew 9:16-17 January 6, 2013 Morning Message 24 Hour Time Period in North America 11,350 babies will be born and 6663 people will die 6,110 couples will get married and 3110 will get divorced 87 will die in suicides, 36 will die from AIDS, 49 will die in murders and 43 alcohol ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Heart Goes Home For Christmas.

Contributed by John Bartol on Jan 26, 2013

When Jesus came to this world there was no room for him. But, because he came, now Heaven's Gate is open wide so that whosoever will may come. A more generous, open hearted, inclusive invitation has never been extended.

The Heart Goes Home For Christmas. (Suitable for Christmas Eve). Just about everyone wants to go home for Christmas. There may be extra time and expense involved, but it is certainly worth it all. No one tries any harder to make it happen than Mom and Dad, because parental love has a way of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Because Of The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Is it because of you, you are where you are? or is it by the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that everything in our lives have been done by GOD not us. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 14:17 (New Liv

I. EXORDIUM: Is it because of you, you are where you are? or is it by the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that everything in our lives have been done by GOD not us. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 14:17 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) So David’s fame ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discretion And Understanding Protects

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 4, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have discretion? Do you have understanding? Do you have protection? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we have been given much and much more than our eyes can see and more than our ears can h

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have discretion? Do you have understanding? Do you have protection? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we have been given much and much more than our eyes can see and more than our ears can hear. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 2:11-13 (New Living ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Discreet Messiah Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 11, 2013

Jesus served, he served gently, and he served people unlike himself. He calls us to do the same.

The Discreet Messiah (Isaiah 42:1-9) 1. At Vacation Bible School, the teacher stacked a bunch of apples on one end of a table with a sign saying, "Take only one apple please - God is watching." On the other end of the table was a pile of cookies which an overly-generous mom brought over. Her sign ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

David's Glorious Prayer

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 11, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you often praise the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show how King David praised the LORD GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 29:10-12 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then David praised th

I. EXORDIUM: Do you often praise the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show how King David praised the LORD GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 29:10-12 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then David praised the Lord in the presence of the whole assembly: “O ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Real End Of The World Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 20, 2012

The destruction of this present world will take place after the thousand year reign of Christ. Let’s preview the events that bring our new home to earth!

The Real End of the World (Revelation 20-22) 1. How good of an imagination do you have? How good is your long-term memory – do you remember details and what your life was like many years ago? How creative of a person are you? Are you able to trust God or do you fall apart in unusual ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study On Revelation 10 Series

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 24, 2012

An easy-to-read and easy-to-understand study on Revelation 10.

In VERSE 1, we read, “1 Then, I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, surrounded by a cloud, with a rainbow over his head. His face was like the sun, his legs were like fiery pillars …” The word ‘angel’ in this verse is from the Greek word ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-10

Denomination: *other

Stephen First Martyr For The Faith

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 28, 2012

THIS SERMON DEALS WITH THE MESSAGE PREACHED BY STEPHEN.

HFL AUGUST 16, 2009 ACTS 6;8-15 Now Stephen, a man full of God's grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people. Opposition arose, however, from members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called)—Jews of Cyrene and Alexandria as well as the provinces of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Seven Dispensations Of God

Contributed by Monte Brown on Oct 10, 2012

A plan in which the Gospel, that provides salvation for the lost world is the stewardship of the gospel, a sacred trust, it is our responsibility.

“The Seven Dispensations of God” Prelude Scripture That in the dispensation of the fullness of the times He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven and which are on earth--in Him. Ephesians 1:10 Prayer Introduction Dispensation means the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Chosen You

Contributed by Monte Brown on Oct 10, 2012

Like the potter placing the clay on his wheel and fashions a vessel, God carefully fashions you on His wheel. You are His creation and he is very proud of how you look.

God Has Chosen You Introduction Do you remember when you were a child and played childhood games? Weather it be dodge ball, red rover come over, flag football, or hid and seek there was a time that teams were chosen and sides were chosen and you waited patiently for your name to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Communion Revisited

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 13, 2012

A doctrinal examination of the Lord's Supper.

A. It is said Jesus and some of his followers must have been Southern since they used the word Supper instead of Dinner when referring to the Lord’s Supper. B. There has been a great deal of misunderstanding about the Lord’s Supper or Communion throughout church history with several ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Peace, Joy, And Security

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 18, 2012

Let’s talk a little about this peace that Jesus mentions. Peace means to bind together, to join, to weave together. It means that a person is bound, woven and joined together with himself and with God and others.

Jesus begins tonight’s passage where we began a few weeks ago by saying, (READ PASSAGE).. Let’s talk a little about this peace that Jesus mentions. Peace means to bind together, to join, to weave together. It means that a person is bound, woven and joined together with himself and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27-31

Denomination: Baptist