Sermons on Civilization:

Undeniable God Centered, God Powered, God Miraculous!

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Jul 23, 2003

How God uses ordinary people to perform miracles.

I admit that more times than not, I have stood in this position confessing my favorite scripture passages, but beyond a shadow of a doubt, this is one of my very favorites. This story is undeniably God centered, God powered, God miraculous! Jesus Christ takes what little we have…a simple lunch ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21, 2 Kings 4:42-44

Denomination: *other

A Different Drummer Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 13, 2012

Not much is said about self-denial and sacrifice in today's church and society, but it is central to the life of a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Mark 8:31-38 “A Different Drummer” INTRODUCTION Selective hearing is a curious human phenomenon. We have the ability to hear only what we want to hear. Teenagers can hear the word “food,” but they have trouble hearing, “Do your homework,” or “Take ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

"It Was A Really Large Stone!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 5, 2012

An Easter Sunrise Sermon.

Mark 16:1-8 "It Was a Very Large Stone" On a chilly Sunday morning in the fall of 1964, two white college students waited nervously on the edge of their college campus. They were waiting for an African American student from another college across town. They had all gone to a non-violence ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Weathering The Storms Of Life Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 5, 2013

Trials, troubles and tears are the lot of the believer. James encourages us to live a life of faith.

2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Was Persuaded, How About You?

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

The price of Redemption had been paid at the Cross, however until Jesus brought His precious blood into the Holy of Holies made without hands, the Redemption of the purchased possession (THE CHURCH) was still in expectation, not possession.

Romans 8:1-4, 35-39 Why could Paul say this? -Because he knew that Jesus came to make “redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament.” Heb. 9:15 -Because he knew that the Law was a “shadow of good things to come.” Heb. 10:1 -Because he knew that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Time For Thanks

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 26, 2012

This Psalm gives five instructions for giving thanks

Only Ps with title of “Psalm Of Praise” Series of 5 commands given. Thankfulness seems to be a lost art today. Warren Wiersby illustrated this problem in his commentary on Colossians. He told about Edward Spencer a ministerial student in Evanston, Illinois, who was part of a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Cornelius' Family And Friends Series

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Oct 26, 2009

How to be a Godly friend and be receptive to those in need.

A. HOW DOES THE WORLD CHOOSE? 1. The world is awed by giants, i.e., Goliath over nine feet tall. · Win battles · Stand tall as examples · Rally the troops 2. The world is awed by billionaire industrialists. · Money is power · ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Fighting God

Contributed by Richard White on Aug 9, 2008

Do our actions show us obedient or fighting God

Are we fighting GOD? Acts 5: 17-42 This segment reminds us who the enemy really is, the enemy is not flesh and blood, and it is not ideologies or even legalism. The enemy is a spiritual being who manipulates, who twists truths, and uses our ego for his gain. Look around today and see what causes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Above Our Storms: Part 1 - How Are You Facing Life's Difficulties? Series

Contributed by Sidney Sumida on Sep 15, 2009

Examining the keys to growing strong through the trials of life.

LIVING ABOVE OUR STORMS Part #1: How Are You Facing Life’s Difficulties? Introduction We are currently, here in the islands, in what is known as, "Hurricane season". Hurricane or Typhoon season is determined by a study of historical data collected over a period of time on weather patterns in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Charismatic

In The Beginning God

Contributed by James Kirkland on Feb 15, 2010

People know that there has to be some sort of higher being or a higher power. Baal, Buda, the sun, moon or stars, anything that people could put some kind of faith or phenomena to or unknown knowledge of to worship.

In the Beginning God Do you know that nowhere in the bible does the Prophets, Jesus or the Holy Spirit tried to prove that there is a God? Geneses 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. John 1:1-2 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Imitators Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 10, 2009

God wants us to copy him. We can live no better life than to have a life with godlike characteristics.

Ephesians 4:25-5:2 “Imitators” INTRODUCTION One of my favorite subjects in school was history. Not only is the study of history completely devoid of any algebraic equations or geometric theorems, but it is also filled with people and stories from which we can learn so much. History ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is Your Easter Mission?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 27, 2008

With this Vision for the Easter Mission, you will have a reason for being where you are. Peace, Joy & Hope was Christ’s Easter Mission for the World. What is your Easter Mission?

Opening Illustration: As a large crowd of Iboga Christians of Western Tanzania gathered to worship one Easter Sunday, a crazed mother lion was stalking their village. The crowd froze in fear. The village preacher encouraged them to pray to God, who locked the lion’s jaws for Daniel. Suddenly, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:33-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

National Day Of Prayer, Guide

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 10, 2008

The Best way to pray for our nations is to pray according to the written Word of God.

National Day of Prayer, Biblical Guide Praise: “Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the LORD is good and His love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whatever Happened To A Place Called Hell

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 5, 2008

The preaching of hell as slowly faded from many pulpits but that does not mean there is not one. As sure as there is a Heaven there is a hell.

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE PLACE CALLED HELL? Proverbs 27:20 – Isaiah 5:14 Intro: If you have ever looked closely in the Bible you will realize that hell is preached on more than Heaven. Jesus preached on the subject of hell 56 times and only preached on Heaven 24 times. In the book of Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Other Nine Series

Contributed by John Lake on Dec 5, 2007

The 2nd part of a study in the 10 Commandments

CHURCH ON RANDALL PLACE SERMON NOTES 11/25/07 “WHAT A LONG STRANGE TRIP IT’S BEEN; A STUDY IN DEUTERONOMY” TODAY’S MESSAGE: “THE OTHER NINE” DEUTERONOMY 5:8-33 I. Introduction a. Established the setting in which the 10 Commandments are set. i. A covenant: The principles that give order to the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:8-33

Denomination: Baptist