Sermons on Class Reunion:

Entrust Your Time On Earth To The Triune God - Confirmation Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on May 23, 2005

This focuses more on the Confirmation aspect of this Sunday than the Trinity aspect. The basic thrust is how much better it is for these confirmands to follow the Triune God than the devil.

Confirmation – Trinity Sunday II Corinthians 13:11-14 Did you know that there were confirmation classes in the Bible? Of course, they didn’t look exactly like ours. They didn’t have a blue book filled with a lot of “What Does This Mean’s” and “This Is Most Certainly True’s.” But even in the early ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11-14

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Find Satisfaction: Romans 12:1-8

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 3, 2013

Adapted from a sermon by Brian Atwood. Even with their limitations, Rhinos live a pretty satisfied life. We don’t have to know the future. Who cares that we can see only thirty feet ahead? Whatever’s at thirty-one feet needs to care that we’re coming.

Have you ever thought about rhinos and their limitations. You see, rhinos can run thirty miles an hour, which is pretty fast when you consider how much weight they’re pulling. They’re actually faster than squirrels, which can run up to twenty-six miles an hour. And even then ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Younger Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 27, 2024

Hebrews tells us that, if we've been Christians for any length of time, we ought to be teaching. But how do I do that, and why should I bother?

The comic strip “Peanuts” (by Charles Schultz) often had a Biblical theme to it. In one of his comic strips, Lucy and Linus were staring out the window watching it rain and Lucy says… "Boy! Look at it pour. What if it floods the whole world?" Linus says: "It won't. In Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Codfish And Catfish

Contributed by Steve Hong on Oct 18, 2000

Illus: Once, a man was taking a stagecoach across the country.

Illus: Once, a man was taking a stagecoach across the country. When he went to buy his ticket, he was informed that first class seats were P100. Second class seats were P50. Third class seats were P25. The man looked in the stagecoach and all the seats looked the same to him, so he bought a third ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-11

Measuring Up Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 11, 2017

We must do battle against the attitude of personal status and group superiority.

Measuring Up Mark 9:30-41 Rev. Brian Bill February 11-12, 2017 Almost every time we visit my parents my mom gives me some yellowed files or beat up toys that I had when I was growing up. Several years ago I came across some old report cards. I knew I didn’t have the best grades but I had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-41

Denomination: Baptist

A Lifting Of The Burden

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007

Lenten Communion Meditation for March 4, 2007

(Slide 1) Introduction: A public reading of Luke 13:10-17 followed by a dramatic reading entitled ‘Christ on Trial: Witness: Woman Healed’ written by Elsa L. Clark, Peter Mead, Arden Mead and Mark Zimmermann. © 2007 Creative Communications for the Parish. (Slide 2) This woman suffered from two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Vida En El Espíritu

Contributed by Fernando Ramirez De Arellano on May 7, 2004

Un religioso, llamado Nicodemo, se acerca a Jesús para conocerle más y hacerle una serie de preguntas y Cristo le muestra la supremacía del espíritu sobre el alma

Vida en el Espíritu TEXTO: Juan 3: 1-8 INTRODUCCIÓN: Un religioso, llamado Nicodemo, se acerca a Jesús para conocerle más y hacerle una serie de preguntas. El día anterior Jesús había limpiado el templo y arrojado a todos los mercaderes que habían convertido la casa de Dios en un simple ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can A Saved Person Ever Be Lost, Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

pt. 3

Sealed with a Promise Ephesians 1:12-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SealedPromise.html How do we know we are not only saved but safe? Not only saved but secure? Because we’re not only saved, but sealed! 1. Salvation is of the Lord (by grace, thru faith…a gift) We cannot be saved by grace and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Disappointment Series

Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004

Helps people to deal with the many disappointments they face in life.

When Your Brook Dries Up” Elijah at Cherith I Kings 17:1-16 Last week we talked about desperate times. This week we want to talk about disappointing times. If you open the paper, turn on the TV, attend a family reunion Go to church or just go home. Life is filled with disappointment. I’m not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

A Child, A Messiah

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 6, 2004

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent

3rd Sunday in Advent Matthew 11:2-11 "A child, A Messiah"   "Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, "Are you he who is to come, or shall we look for another?" And Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and see: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Day To Remember

Contributed by Nathan Hall on May 23, 2002

There are four very important things that the Bible tells us about Christ we can remember this Memorial Day.

“A Day To Remember” 2 Timothy 2:7-8 2 Timothy 2:7-8 “7Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this. 8Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel…” ______________________________________________ As you well know, this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Love Affair Between Christ And His Church (Part 1) Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 27, 2002

Paul describes the great mystery of Christ’s passionate love for the church through the relationship of the husband and wife. What does it look like for the Church to have a passionate relationship with Jesus? It begins with SUBMISSION.

A Nashville newspaper carried a tongue-in-cheek story about a Mrs. Lila Craig who hadn’t missed attending church in 1,040 Sundays (20 years). The editor commented, “It makes one wonder, what’s the matter with Mrs. Craig? Doesn’t it ever rain or snow in her town on Sunday? Doesn’t she ever have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Home

Contributed by Tom Lawson on Dec 16, 2000

A Narrative Sermon on Heaven as Home

It was a warm day in the summer in Grayson. Our windows were open, so it was easy to hear him, even though he was still half a block away: "Ma! Ma!" TJ, our oldest son, had been our playing with his friends. And, as usual, he was barefoot. And, you already know what happened. He discovered one ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7, 1 Corinthians 15:51-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You A Bar Hopper?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 12, 2001

Some Christians would do well in the bar scene as they already have some of the habits.

Are You A Bar Hopper? I know this is a rather unusual title for a sermon. I do see a similarity between bar hoppers and some Christians. I am not referring to consumption of alcohol, though some might imbibe, but rather in their choices of establishments and other desires. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:21, 1 Thessalonians 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Influence Of The Father

Contributed by Paul Etterling on Jun 18, 2001

A word of encouragement to men to be the Father and Grandfather that molds a childs life by pu=ouring wisdom into the child.

Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. 2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. 3 For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. 4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist