Sermons on Cliff Notes:

Finished!

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Jul 9, 2003

This text shows at least 5 things Jesus finished on the Cross.

Finished! John 19:17-30 Introduction It was breathtaking as we sat in a small gazebo in Jerusalem. Our Holy Land group was at the Garden Tomb, it’s a private park owned by a religious organization in England. We were listening to a British gentleman explain why they believed the Garden Tomb is the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Outcome Of Obedience

Contributed by Tom Anglin on Feb 14, 2002

7 Blessings of Obedience

THE OUTCOME OF OBEDIENCE · A few centuries before Christ a man named Alexander conquered almost all of the known world using military strength, cleverness and a bit of diplomacy. The story is told that Alexander and a small company of soldiers approached a strongly fortified walled city. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lay Down Your Burdens

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 22, 2001

Jesus will help ease the burdens you are carrying.

Lay Down Your Burdens The first time I took a group of youth into the Smokey Mountains, we hiked to Abrams Falls. 2.5 mile hike each way 40 ft. big waterfall. During our time there, one of the youth hurt leg and couldn’t walk. No vehicles, bikes, - arm over my & other adult shoulder, carried out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Peter 5:6-7

From Fear To Faith

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 11, 2001

Gideon’s experience encourages us to trust in the power of God to deliver and bless.

June 3, 2001 Moving from Cowering to Courage. Judges 6:1-16, 7:1-24 Reading: 2 Tim. 1: 7 For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline. 8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me His prisoner; but join with me in suffering for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Peace Rule

Contributed by Brien Sims on Apr 8, 2008

1) A new sense of well-being and peace 2) A guiding line for life’s sporadic moments 3) new life means a centered life 4) Truly developing world peace, starting with our own homes

Would anyone else here define the current state of the world as insane? Take a good look at the state of the world right now. The Middle East is still at war all over the place and America is just standing in the center this time. Korea wants massive nuclear devices. The United Nations keeps trying ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Everlasting Arms Of God

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Oct 22, 2007

Whose hands do we commit ourselves into? Are we inclined to trust the human hands more? Do we really understand the might of the arms of God and surrender ourselves to Him?

Everlasting Arms of God • What’s the shortest chapter in the Bible? Psalm 117 (2 verses) • What’s the longest chapter in the Bible? Psalm 119 (176 verses) • Which is the central chapter of the Bible? Psalm 118! There’s 594 chapters before Psalm 118 and there’s 594 chapters after Psalm 118. So ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Immanuel

Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008

Christmas Story about God With Us

Last week we studied how Joseph faced this first Christmas His and Mary’s long journey to Bethlehem I know you can see them in your mind Two very simple ordinary people Just think of all the people they met along the way People that all they seen was a young pregnant couple Not knowing that this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Part 3: The Cost Series

Contributed by Rob Culler on May 1, 2007

There is no free ride in following Jesus. The journey will cost us.

The Cost of the Cross I. Introduction Play a game with grocery items. Each ‘contestant’ will have a designated amount of money to spend. They will need to spend as much money as possible without going over their allotted amount. The illustration is that the game is tough when you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Aiming Your Kids

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jun 20, 2005

A parent’s responsibility is to aim their kids in the direction they should go and then willingly release them when the proper time comes. However, parents must first have a proper relationship with God because they cannot share with their kids what they

AIMING YOUR KIDS Psalm 127:1-5 INTRODUCTION: A. Have you ever considered shooting your kids? Maybe I should rephrase that! Have you ever considered that you as a parent have the responsibility to shoot your kids in the direction they should go–similar to a hunter shooting an arrow in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ungrateful Attitude Or Grateful Aptitude

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jun 30, 2005

Be Grateful for Everything

Ungrateful Attitude or Grateful Aptitude 1 Thes. 5:12-17 12 My friends, we ask you to be thoughtful of your leaders who work hard and tell you how to live for the Lord. 13 Show them great respect and love because of their work. Try to get along with each other. 14 My friends, we beg you to warn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Thanksgiving - God, I Thank You!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 2, 2015

But yet, without those things which cause us to be thankful, here is Paul, thanking God. Maybe we can learn something from him. For what was Paul thankful?

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: Jeremiah 2:32; 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 (J.B. Phillips) ILL. In 1923 a terrible earthquake hit Japan. The Literary Digest declared, “History knows no disaster which parallels the earthquake & fire that visited Japan ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11, Jeremiah 2:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David's Song Of Deliverance

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 7, 2016

Ps.18 is David's summary of his life and experience with the Lord. David, as the "man after God's own heart," teaches us here about faith, relationship with God, and how God is faithful to deliverer.

DAVID’S SONG OF DELIVERANCE Ps. 18:1-46 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Sam Houston graduate was in College Station and went into a Starbucks. He struck up a conversation with the big cashier, “Hey, have you heard the newest Aggie joke?” 2. The cashier pointed to a big guy at the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Fisherman’s Guide To Good Shepherding Series

Contributed by Wayne Presnell on Dec 8, 2012

A seasoned pastor shares insight with his "fellow elders."

Peter knew... he just knew... after it was all said and done… after Jesus had risen from the dead, after his cowardly betrayal… Peter just knew... he was out. He not "the Rock" or the leader he imagined. What was he going to do now? Well a man has to earn a living… so he went back to what he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Tsur "The Rock" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 15, 2011

Just as we need a constant supply of water to keep us healthy, we also need a constant supply of God's Word to keep us satisfied. I want to bring some satisfying refreshment to our dry and parched souls today.

Purpose: To extol God as our Rock. Aim: I want the listener to admire God's power and stability. INTRODUCTION: Water is a common substance that we give very little though to. Our homes are connected to the city's water supply so any time we need water to drink, or water to wash something, or water ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Healthy Living

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Nov 15, 2011

There are two keys to healthy spiritual life according to Paul's prayer: being filled with the knowledge of God's will and then walking in that knowledge.

Living healthy – what does it mean? Keeping the weight off, not smoking, not drinking, eating lots of fruit and vegetables, exercising every day, plenty of rest, plenty of fluids. All these are good ways to keep our God-given body in good condition. But how do you keep your spiritual health ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Lutheran