Sermons on Clinging:

Even The Shirt Off His Back

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This sermon demenstrates how Jesus is willing to give us so much... even the shirt off his back, but so often we take so little from him. Are we ready to accept all the gifts that Christ offers us?

[This sermon goes very closely with the sermon I preached the next week titled “Toy King.” In this sermon I actually take my dress shirt off (with a white shirt underneath of course) and cut it into little pieces for the congregation to take home. (Leave a few big pieces of shirt left over for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Revelation, Part 32 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 9, 2008

Study of the Book of Revelation

Revelation Part 32 Revelation 17:1-4 Introduction Chapter 17 shows us some very unique perspectives from all of history. What we are seeing here is the work of the devil from time of Noah until the very end of time ¡V it is a panoramic view of history that if ever you wanted a quick look at ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Playing Church

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Mar 20, 2008

There is a difference between watching a game and playing the game. We are called to be a playing church

Playing Church The Living Word Theater in Cambridge, has been sharing the story of the passion for as long as I can remember. There unfolding before your eyes the Gospel comes to life. Each night Pete Hampton portrays Christ. Each night he is crucified in the big finale. It can be a very ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Worry Will Be The Death Of You

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 3, 2008

Jesus calls his followers to trust God not worry

Do not Worry (Mt 6:25-34) A Sunday school teacher was teaching her class about the difference between right and wrong. "All right children,” she said “let’s take another example," “If I were to put my hand into a man’s pocket and take all his money, what would I be?" One little lad raised his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Anglican

A Good News-Bad News Story

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 12, 2007

Joseph was a man who learned that if you stay true to God, no matter what, bad news will turn to good news.

Good News – Bad News (Genesis 50:15-21) Good News - Bad News Story: A certain man told his friend that his brother was working to get his pilot’s license. His friend said, “O, that’s great!” “No, it wasn’t great because the engine caught fire.” “Oh, that’s terrible,” said his friend. “No, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Satan Is Defeated, We Have The Victory

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Nov 25, 2007

This sermon is one of a reminder and one of confirmation to let us know that Satan our foe is defeated because of the death, burial, and the resurrection of Jesus the Christ early one Sunday morning.

Introduction: We as Christians should be working towards the mark. We are working towards being perfected in our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. Our primary goal is that we should live so that God will be pleased with our lives. We must remind ourselves from time to time that we have the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

The Landmine Of Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by Charles Stanley on Sep 20, 2007

What was your response the last time someone hurt you? Perhaps you felt the urge to retaliate. Maybe you took no action, but instead harbored bitterness in your heart. If so, you failed to realize that you do great damage to yourself when you have an un

Landmines in the Path of the Believer Part 3: The Landmine of Unforgiveness Summary: What was your response the last time someone hurt you? Perhaps you felt the urge to retaliate. Maybe you took no action, but instead harbored bitterness in your heart. If so, you failed to realize that you do ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32, Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Baptist

Nine Steps To Develop A Healthy Conscience

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 5, 2004

Be thankful if you have a good conscience. When it gives you a warning whistle, pay attention! Then fight to preserve your faith and keep your conscience clear. That jarring sound is there to help you stay in fellowship with Christ

Nine Steps to Develop a Healthy Conscience (Hebrews 9:13-9:14) "How much more shall the blood of Christ, who by virtue of His eternal Spirit has offered Himself as an unblemished sacrifice to God, purify consciences from dead works and lifeless observances to serve the ever living God." (Heb ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

09 Life Encounter: It's Persuasion Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 10, 2008

❶ Unpersuaded ❷ The Persuasion ❸ Why Be Persuaded? ❹ Steps To Persuasion

PEANUTS with Charlie Brown (CB) - Peanuts debuts in seven newspapers October 2, 1950 - Peanuts ran in over 2,600 newspapers - Readership of 355 million in 75 countries, and was translated into 21 languages. - Last Peanuts strip January 3, 2000 - Charles Schulz dies Feb. 12 - Charles Schultz, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Who Is In Charge Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 29, 2009

God is always at work.

REMEMBER WHO IS IN CHARGE! 8/26/09 Esther 6:1-14 1. Always Remember – God IS AT WORK! a. Paul Harvey - story of God’s providential care bomber > island of Guam = Kokura, Japan, deadly cargo. clouds covered the target area, circled - fuel -danger point., frustrated - right over primary ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Treasures In Heaven Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 15:Sermon on the Mount Series - Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth...but in Heaven.

The Great Commission Part 15 – Sermon on the Mount – Treasures in Heaven Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † The Sermon on the Mount – The Beatitudes † We are the Salt, staying pure with God’s Holy Word † We are the Light, showing that Word to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Bible Church

One Small Boy's Lunch

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 8, 2008

Jesus has called all believers to follow His example and serve all of those around us. Serving is one of the best ways to grow spiritually, and overcome boredom in the church.

ONE SMALL BOY’S LUNCH THE BIG IDEA: Jesus has called all believers to follow His example and serve all of those around us. Serving is one of the best ways to grow spiritually, and overcome boredom in the church. KEY TEXT: “Whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant. And ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: *other

Romans Chapter 2(A) Revelations Of Judgment Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 2, 2009

A look at the nature of God’s judgment

Dakota Community Church February 22, 2009 pm Romans – Chapter 2(a) Revelations of Eternal Judgment Read Romans 2 We have just finished looking at the long list of deplorable sins committed against God by fallen man in the last part of chapter one. We have seen that righteousness from God is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-29

Denomination: Mennonite

When Your Back Is Against The Wall Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 19, 2011

This message looks at several instances when Paul's back was against the wall, noting what he did to push through the adversity to continue God's mission for his life

INTRODUCTION * Paul has faced opposition from the moment he placed faith in Christ (at first from believers who were skeptical, then from unbelievers) * Agabus’ prediction (21:10-11); Paul’s response (21:13) * Paul understood what it meant to have his “back against the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our God Is Able To Do All Things!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 29, 2009

In my early ministry working with Missionary Evangelist T. L. Osborn I used one of his films called ’The Unlimited God’. It was used to help get the message out that during the citywide crusade that I was preceding in the city, that our God was able to d

Our God is ABLE to do all things! (Dan 3:17 KJV) If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. Eph 3:14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 Of whom the whole family ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21