Sermons on Christus Victor:

The Reality Of Death

Contributed by Terry Kennedy on May 25, 2001

Addresses the fact that we are all going to die; one in one persons die! But we do not have to fear death.

“The Reality of Death” Last Monday was Memorial Day the day we pay tribute to those men and women who gave their lives in service of our country. On that same day this church lost a long time member and a wonderful caring woman in Jerry Kelly. Also passing in to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:25-26, Genesis 2:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Widow's Mite Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 27, 2003

Jesus contrasts the phony goodness of the religious leaders with the true devotion of the poor widow. With this great story He gives three great principles about giving; (1) God cares about our giving, (2) God cares about how we give and (3) God cares how

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 58 The Widow’s Mite! Luke 21:1-4 Dr. John Broadus, on one memorable Sunday as the ushers were about the offering, left the platform and walked down to where the ushers were beginning to take ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Kiss Of Worship

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 18, 2004

Psalm 146 and 147 neatly answer the questions about worship: WHAT…WHY…HOW?

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ----------------- October 17, 2004 ----------------- Some people go through life like Calvin, the obnoxious little seven-year-old in the comic strip, Calvin and Hobbes. Calvin is the prototype for Mudville. If you ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Lessons From The Journey: From The Frying Pan Into The Fire!

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

THE JOURNEY IS GOD’S OBSTICLE COURSE FOR GROWING IN FAITH, GRACE, AND TRUST!

LESSONS FROM THE JOURNEY: FROM THE FRYING PAN INTO THE FIRE! EXODUS 13: 17- 14: 21 SUNDAY AM MAY 1, 2005 LADIES AT THE BEACH INTRODUCTION: Subject: GOOD ONES An Old Farmer’s Advice: * Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong. * Life ain’t about how fast you run, or how high ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Motivational Speech From God

Contributed by James Jack on Jul 6, 2005

God commands Joshua to lead his people into the promised land armed with "courage and obedience".

I know some people who hate movies with happy endings. Their ideal is a movie where the main character dies – painfully and fruitlessly, with any luck. And they particular hate those sickeningly sweet Disney-style movies where you’ve got some hopelessly pathetic geek or incredibly inept kids ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Are You An Oak Tree Or Grass Clippins

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 18, 2005

The sermon shows how to make your life count for God.

ARE YOU AN OAK TREE OR GRASS CLIPPINGS? PSALM 1 READ PS 1 I. DO YOU WANT YOUR LIFE TO BE LIKE A STRONG, VIBRANT OAK TREE OR LIKE GRASS CLIPPINGS BLOWN AWAY BY THE BLOWER? When all is said and done—your body is in the grave 1. Do you want your life to have been like a strong, healthy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-8

It's A Steal, But Not A Bargain Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 22, 2005

The 8th commandment forces us to look at our attitude towards possessions and our accountabilty to God

“IT’S A STEAL, BUT NOT A BARGAIN! “ (Exodus 20:15) We visited the Norman Rockwell Museum in Philadelphia and nostalgia gripped us as we remembered those great covers on The Saturday Evening Post. One of my favorites pictured an encounter in a butcher shop. A woman shopper and a butcher faced each ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Don't Worry, Be Happy Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 19, 2005

2nd message on James. Troubles and trials are part of the core curriculum of life. James shows us how to deal with them.

Lucy offers one of her unsolicited observations about life in a “Peanuts” cartoon. “Life,” she muses to Charlie Brown, “is like a deck chair. Some place it so they can see where they are going. Some place it so they can see where they have been. And some place it so they can see where they are at ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12, James 1:16-18

Jesus Makes Christianity Unique

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004

To explore what Jesus and the Christian faith have that makes them unique in our world full of religions.

Jesus Makes Christianity Unique. Scripture Reading: John 14:1-7 Text: John 14:6 Sermon Idea: To explore what Jesus and the Christian faith have that makes them unique in our world full of religions. Jews, Muslims and Christians have one thing in common. They all worship one God. But that is where ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

Christ, Our Hope

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 11, 2004

A look at the arrest, trial, torture and resurrection of Christ

The images of Mel Gibson’s film are still fresh in my mind. I can see him being arrested in the Garden. I can see his trial and the brutal beating. I can see the crucifixion. And I can see the final scene as Jesus walked triumphantly from the tomb. It was a movie that has profoundly impacted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:16-22

Denomination: Methodist

Sin In The Camp

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Nov 30, 2004

Sin is the cosmic problem. It is the reason for the existence of the good news. And biblically speaking, without the emergence of sin in Genesis 3, we don’t have Genesis 4 through Revelation 22. The Scriptures tell the story of how God deals with the p

Sin in the Camp Leviticus 4:13-21 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI August 17, 2003 The story of Frankenstein has fascinated generations since its appearing in 1818. It is a many-splendored thing, speaking eloquently on such social ills as child neglect and scientific advancement in the absence of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 4:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jonah Running For God Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Dec 1, 2004

The 3rd sermon in a series on Jonah.

Introduction: 1. This morning we look at the third chapter of Jonah. I’ve reviewed the basic outline of the book with you at the beginning of each sermon because by the time we finish the book I want you to be able to think through Jonah and have a basic understanding of what the book is about. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Hope

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 5, 2004

We have hope because of: 1. Who we are. 2. Whose we are. 3. Where we are.

On November 21, 1943, Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote a letter to his fiancee, Maria von Wedemeyer, while he was imprisoned by Hitler during World War II. In the letter, he talked about a spiritual lesson he was learning from his life as a prisoner. He wrote: “A prison cell, in which one waits, hopes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Exchange Self-Destructive Tendencies With Spiritual Fruits

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 16, 2003

Do you observe that you tend to get better or worse(bitter, angry and anxious) when difficulties come in to your life? Is your life more characterized by triumphs or turmoil and tension? Irritations have a way of bringing a sense of frustration that leads

Exchange Self-Destructive Tendencies With Spiritually Fruitful Traits (Gal. 5:16-23) Too many people allow themselves to fall into self-destructive practices out of ignorance, neglect or spiritual indiscipline. Some people need to know when to admit mistakes. Take for example what not to put in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Danger Of Sin

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 23, 2006

Unconfessed sin will lead to the destruction of life and eternal separation from God the Father.

Sin comes about by breaking one of God’s Laws. For example, we have committed a sinful act when: 1. we worship something or someone other than God 2. we worship images representing God 3. we take the name of the LORD in vain 4. we break the Sabbath 5. we dishonor our father and/or mother 6. we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-9

Denomination: Christian Church