Sermons on Claiming:

Does Christ Make A Difference?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003

Sermon about the basics of the Christian life.

DOES CHRIST MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Romans 8:1-11 INTRO: Can you tell the difference between a Christian and a non-Christian simply by observing their lifestyles? You might say, “Sure, just look at who goes to church and who does not.” after all, you find two types of people on Sunday morning: those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pulling Down Walls Of Discrimination

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Dec 17, 2005

An advent sermon, learning to beat discrimination, learning from the geneology of Jesus

In one of the parishes where I worked, there were two families who were fighting over a property dispute. Both the families were rich and influential. Both tried to get the support of the local church in their favour. So they wrote to the parish council expressing their views and claims. One of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Catholic

"Your Choice: Muhammad Or Jesus?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 10, 2006

Muhammad or Jesus? Remember a choice was once made between Barabbas and Jesus! This is a study in contrast between Islam and Christianity.

A Comparison in Contrast between Mohammad and Jesus… Muhammad: Lived and died. (c 570-632 AD) Jesus: Virgin Birth, lived a sinless life, died, and rose again from the dead. Muhammad: Never mentioned by the OT Prophets. Jesus: The fulfillment of all OT prophecies. Muhammad: Never made a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve Service

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2014

God had a messy plan to save the world. The plan? Send His Son.

Christmas Eve Sermonette Dec 24, 2014 Dr. Mike Fogerson, Pastor Luke 2:6-7 (NASB) 6 While they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Called And Equipped Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 20, 2015

Jesus is baptized, called in to mission and ministry and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Our baptisms mirror Jesus'

Matthew 3:1-17 “Called and Equipped” INTRODUCTION Time has passed quickly in the gospel story. Last Sunday our story focused on Jesus’ flight to Egypt with his mother and father. Jesus was about two years-old. Today the gospel reading is Matthew’s account of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Future Wars

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 24, 2015

1. Gog Magog Battle, 2. Armageddon War 3. Post Millenium war after Christ's Kingdom is ushered in. -Rev 20:7).

Three Future Wars 1. Gog Magog Battle, 2. Armageddon War 3. Post Millenium war after Christ's Kingdom is ushered in. -Rev 20:7) I believe Gog Magog and Armageddon are two battles. 1. In the Gog/Magog battle, several allies of Gog are mentioned, as opposing Israel. -Ezek.38 These are the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:2-10

Denomination: Foursquare

Healing And The Atonement

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015

Healing is part of salvation, because the Hebrew and Greek words for "salvation" all imply the ideas of forgiveness, healing, health, and full deliverance from the curse..

Healing and the Atonement Healing Scripture Healing is part of salvation, because the Hebrew and Greek words for "salvation" all imply the ideas of forgiveness, healing, health, and full deliverance from the curse. Galatians 3:13 Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:17

Denomination: Foursquare

Our Gift Has Arrived (Christmas Eve 2013)

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 11, 2014

Picking out just the right Christmas gift for our family, friends can be a little difficult. In Isaiah 9.6-7, God tells us “I’m going to send you a gift you need . . . one you will use.”

Our Gift Has Arrived December 24, 2013 Christmas Eve Sermonette (6 minutes) A Picking out just the right Christmas gift for our family, friends can be a little difficult. 1 Picking out just “any old” gift is easy. a To get just the right one, perfect one takes some paying attention, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Through Tough Times Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 4, 2011

How are we to pray during tough times?

What are we hearing today when we listen to the news, prosperous or tough times?? You’ve heard of the saying “When the going gets tough, the tough gets…. going!” How many of you think that Vince Lombardi said that? It was actually legendary Knute Rochne who started that phrase as he coached the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bearing Fruit By Remaining Connected

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 3, 2012

5th Sunday of Easter, Year B

John 15: 1 – 8 Bearing Fruit By Remaining Connected Intro: Staying connected is a big thing in today’s world. We have cell phones, email, skype, facebook, twitter, and all sorts of “social media” the intent of which is to keep us connected. As important as these ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Reaches Out To Sinners Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011

This message examines the shocking action of Jesus, when he reached out to Zacchaeus. Application is made to today, noting that Jesus still reaches out to sinners today.

INTRODUCTION TO SERIES * The “Most-Shocking” video genre (i.e., Top 20 Most Shocking Boozers and Losers; Most Shocking Fights and Wild Riots; etc.) * A different kind of “most-shocking” action: the life and ministry of Jesus Christ - Christ did things that shocked those who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Great Promises Of God

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Sep 22, 2010

A promise is of no more value than is the ability of the one who makes it to carry through. It also includes willingness to do so.

“The 7 Great Promises Of God” Introduction: We are all accustomed to promises. We are also accustomed to seeing them made and broken. Anyone who has lived for a number of years would certainly never lay claim to having kept every promise made. There are many reasons why this is true. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have Victory Over Worry

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Oct 14, 2010

Worrying causes our thinking to be divided and distracted resulting in an inability to focus and function properly.

Title: HOW TO HAVE VICTORY OVER WORRY Text: Matthew 6:25-34 Intro: The word "worry" is not found in the King James Bible but the concept and teaching is found very clearly in the phrase "taking thought" – which convey the idea of worrying. It means our thinking is divided and distracted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: *other

What Is The Destiny Of Your Church?

Contributed by Kelly Mitchell on Oct 7, 2012

Through Ezekiel the Prophet, God provides a certain destiny and purpose of the modern Christian church and most of us will probably be surprised to hear it.

In Alice in Wonderland, when Alice comes to a junction in the road that leads in different directions, she asks the Cheshire Cat, "Cheshire-Puss...would you tell me please, which way I ought to go from here?" "That depends a good deal on where you want to go to," said the Cat. "I don't much ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Study In Revelation 28 The Power Behind Babylon Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 13, 2009

Study in Revelation using "The Preacher’s Outline and Sermon Bible" as a guide

STUDY IN REVELATION 28 Vision 3 part II The Power Behind Babylon Revelation 17: 7-18 According to verse 7, Babylon, or false religion is a mystery. How can people claim to follow God and put leaders, governments, states and even rituals above God? How can people claim to follow God and slaughter ...read more

Denomination: Baptist