Sermons on Christian Image:

The Unmerciful Servant

Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 26, 2002

Those who appreciate the depth of sin that God has forgiven in them will forgive others as well.

This morning, we continue our journey through the parables of Christ. Parables, as I’ve noted before, are short and simple. They don’t have complex plots, or dozens of characters, like a Russian novel. You don’t need a Ph.D. in theology or Hebrew literature to understand them. And yet, despite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Cleaning The Slate

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Starting fresh by first confession sin, both personal and corporate

Cleaning the Slate: Nehemiah 8-10 Steve Simala Grant, May 4/5, 2002 Intro: Do you believe in a clean slate? In new beginnings, in starting again, in new life? I do. With all my heart. I have seen God bring life out of death, hope out of despair, healing out of pain, beauty out of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Suffering King Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

A look at Psalm 22 first on the lips of the King of Israel and then on the lips of Jesus

Jesus the Suffering King – Psalm 22 Steve Simala Grant – January 5/6, 2002 Intro: One Solitary Life “Here is a man who was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He grew up in another village. He worked in a carpenter shop until He was thirty. Then for three years He was an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Our Days Are Numbered

Contributed by Darron Khan on May 29, 2002

This sermon was designed to direct its audience to the reality of death and how living in the light of death will serve to keep our lives focused and our priorities in order.

Our Days Are Numbered Celebration Service May 5, 2002 A man went in for his annual checkup and received a phone call from his physician a couple of days later. The doctor said, "I’m afraid I have some bad news for you." "What’s the news?" the man asked. "Well, you have only 48 hours to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12, John 11:30-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"the Exorcist"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on May 31, 2002

A sermon revealing the "spiritual forces of evil" and how to overcome them.

“The Exorcist” The title of my sermon this morning comes from perhaps the most memorable horror movie of all time. It premiered in 1973 and is due out again September of this year. The movie is entitled simply “The Exorcist.” Although I don’t think I’ve seen this entire ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12, Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Stooping To A Higher Level Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 7, 2002

Jesus knew His identity, yet served with humility.

STOOPING TO A HIGHER LEVEL John 13:1-17 S: Celebrate Jesus! Th: Service Pr: JESUS KNEW HIS IDENTITY YET SERVED WITH HUMILITY. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: concerns TS: We will find in John 13:1-17 four concerns that Jesus demonstrates in order to serve with humility. The _____ concern that we ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Blending Into The Woodwork Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 13, 2004

A quiet, introverted people can still bear witness if they will first determine to be obedient, and then will affirm who they are, where they are, as an opportunity for witness.

One of the defining moments of my life the day I was the first to arrive for class. I sat for a couple of moments alone in a corner of the classroom, waiting for others to show up. A young woman came in the door, looked around, and then said to someone behind her in the hall, “There’s nobody ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 16, 2004

The Church has called Him "Lord" for the past two millennia; largely the secular world passes that off with an arrogant sniff, asking, "who’s really in charge?"

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC -------------- March 14, 2004 -------------- 28Thomas answered and said to Him, ¡§My Lord and my God!¡¨ John 20:28 (NASB) The Easter service was about to begin. The brother-in-law of the pastor was sitting with his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:28, Matthew 28:11-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Prepare To Die

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 28, 2004

Jesus was preparing to die.

PREPARE TO DIE! John 11:45 – 12:11 S: Jesus, Death, Sovereignty, Worship Th: The Road to the Cross Pr: JESUS WAS PREPARING TO DIE. ?: How? KW: Events TS: We will find in our study of John three events that show how Jesus was preparing to die. The _____ event was the… I. SCHEMING (45-53) II. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Building Temples Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 31, 2004

A look at what it took for Solomon to build the temple.

He walked across the dusty stony ground, kicked a rock and bent and drew in the dirt. He looked around at the desolate land scape and down at the city below and wondered if his dream would ever be a reality. Would it really happen, someday would the people of God worship on this ground? Would ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 3:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Wisdom Of God

Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 15, 2004

This is an introduction to the book of Proverbs.

The Wisdom of God Introduction to the Book of Proverbs Today we are beginning a brand new study of God’s Word. The Book of Proverbs is a gold mine for those who desire to live life to its fullest in the will of God. Proverbs has been studied, memorized, quoted, and applied to life for thousands of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building A Church For God - Not For Us

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 22, 2004

A sermon to deal with dissension and other harmful areas to the unity of a church.

Let me start out this morning by saying that we are very blessed. We started this church in a small conference room in Mesa last September. In November, we moved to Chandler with 4 people and a vision from God. Today, just 5 short months later, we have a very wonderful place to come and worship ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: *other

The Party's Over

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 31, 2004

The party’s over, the year 2004. 1- Get spiritual 2- Touch others

INTRO.- What party? It might have been that New Year’s eve party. It might have been a Christmas party. This is the time of the year for parties. Did you have a party recently? If so, what did you do? Eat food? Play games? Watch TV? Watch some movies? ILL.- Partying and eating go ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And I Will Give You Rest Series

Contributed by David Watters on Jan 2, 2005

This is the third and final sermon in a series of sermons unpacking the scripture in Matthew 11: 25-30..."Come Unto Me"..."Laboring for Christ"..."And I Will Give You Rest"

Scripture: Matthew 11: 28 Hebrews 4: 1-10 John 10: 27 -30 Sermon: "And I Will Give You Rest" Good Morning…Well, today we come to the last part of this scripture in Matthew that has been our focus over the last few weeks. “Come unto Me, all ye who labor and are heavy laden and I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Methodist

The Danger With Wineskins Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 3, 2005

If the New Year is new wine, then what wine skins should we be avoiding?

FORGET IT JANUARY 2nd 2005 PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14 It’s gone, finished. 2004 is just a memory as we stand on the threshold of 2005. during the first week of a new year it’s not unusual to reminisce about the past and to dream about the future. Were there things that we would change about the past ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Wesleyan