Sermons on Closing The Gap:

Jesus’s Great Compassion PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Emphasize Jesus' compassion for the lost and the urgency for His followers to actively participate in reaching out to them, sharing the good news of the kingdom, and demonstrating God's love and grace.

Good morning, my dear friends and family! Today, we gather here with expectant hearts, ready to dive into the Word of God and hear what He has to say to each one of us. We will be exploring a passage of Scripture that reveals the loving heart of Jesus and His deep compassion for the lost. This ...read more

Topics: Harvest

Jesus’s Framework For Fasting PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Explore the necessity, purpose, and benefits of fasting as a means to express our deep desire for God and align our lives with His will, following Jesus' example and teachings.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a topic that might not be the most popular, but it's something that Jesus talked about and practiced in His life: fasting. I came across a quote by David Mathis that I believe sets the tone for our discussion today. He said, “and saying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Topics: Fasting

It Should Have Killed You

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 21, 2007

If you have never been through anything this message won’t mean anything to you, this is only for people who know it’s a miracle they’re still here.

It should have killed you : Revivalist Terry Sisney Acts 28:1-28:6 How many of us have looked back at our life and realized that it is only the grace of God that we have lived this long? Car wrecks, drugs, gang violence, drowning, and so many other circumstances have taken the lives of those we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6, Genesis 1:1-6, Romans 8:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Godly Grandparents

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Nov 25, 2000

This message is a study in the role of grandparents in the Bible, and of the imporantace of their role in every age.

GODLY GRANDPARENTS Based on Ruth 4:13-17 By Pastor Glenn Pease Among the many things that makes man unique in creation is the presence of, and the influence of, grandparents. F. W. Boreham many years ago pointed out that in the vegetable world, "The bursting buds of spring push off the last ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Need Greater Than Grief

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 20, 2002

The Stages of Human Grief, and the way that God accelerated the process for the Disciples, because of the task he had for them. The Importance of Witnessing

The Need Greater Than Grief Mat 26:56, 69-70, John 19:25-27, John 20:18 - 19, John 21:1-22, Mark 16:19 - 20, Acts 1:8 October 15, 2002 I. I think that most of you know that I am a chaplain for a Hospice. People tell me all the time they can’t see how I do that. A. I do have to admit that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, John 20:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Demoting God Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 11, 2002

False teachers attempt to lower God to their stature so that they can elevate themselves to a higher stature.

Demoting God There are many examples where the Word-Faith doctrine demotes God. I will try to get a cross section so we can get a clear overview of how this movement views God. Understanding who God is may be the most essential part of the Christian doctrine. A weak god is no god at all. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 21:13, Daniel 4:34-37

Denomination: Baptist

Adore-Ation Series

Contributed by Paul Newell on Dec 14, 2006

In part three of Discover the REAL Christmas we discover ADORE-ation. Christmas is about our worship and adoration of Jesus Christ. It took on different forms for each of the characters of Christmas.

Song: We wish you a Merry Christmas... This week I started the third of four Christmas books that I will be reading this year. None of them are of any consequence, just fun little books to fill in the gaps between the study books I’m reading and other stuff that I’m doing. My favorite so far is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Baptist

Obtaining God's Deliverance Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Oct 13, 2008

Psalm 3 has four movements which show us, from David experience, the nature of God’s deliverance.

INTRODUCTION A. Here is a dog that needed deliverance: A Tacoma, Washington, newspaper carried the story of Tattoo the basset hound. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut the dog’s leash in the car door and took off for a drive with Tattoo still outside the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Great Reconciliation

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 25, 2009

The death of Christ makes a great reconciliation with God possible so we can live a life of faith.

A GREAT RECONCILIATION—Colossians 1:19-23 Proposition: The death of Christ makes a great reconciliation with God possible so we can live a life of faith. Objective: My purpose is to challenge the saved to appreciate this great reconciliation and to challenge the unsaved to trust Christ as Savior ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

U & Your Friends Series

Contributed by Brian Bolton on Jul 9, 2005

Message 1 in a four part series about "U" and growing in Christian community.

CenterPointe Christian Church – 7.10.05 Series: U-ology -- Message 1: U & Your Friends Sophie and Shirley, two elderly widows in a Florida adult community, are curious about the latest arrival in their building -- a quiet, nice looking gentleman who keeps to himself. Shirley says, "Sophie, you ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing The Way More Fully Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 4, 2005

When we think we know it all, there’s always something that God can teach us.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 18:24-19:7 TITLE: “KNOWING THE WAY MORE ADEQUATELY” INTRODUCTION: A. When you visit a place you’ve never been before, you tend to follow the directions very closely. The more you travel to that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Initiative Is God's"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 16, 2005

All that we have from God, including a relationship with Him, is by His initiative. This should strengthen our faith in all His promises for the future.

We’ve recently taken time to study the passage concerning Paul’s conversion experience, and not so much for focusing on Paul himself, but in order to get a closer look at this obscure fellow named Ananias and determine what we might learn from the very brief glimpse we are given of him in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-43

Denomination: Orthodox

Nazareth – A Synagogue Visit Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 5, 2017

Nazareth – a synagogue visit - Luke chapter 4 verses 14-30 – sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Jesus began in Galilee (vs 14-15) Jesus began in the synagogue (vs 16) Jesus began with Isiah (vs 16) Jesus began to disclose himself (vs 16) SERMON BODY Ill: • One day Albert Einstein had an idea: • What would a light wave look like to someone keeping pace with it? • In ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Is The Bible Truly The Word Of God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 3, 2012

In this sermon, we examine the internal and external evidence that the Bible truly is the Word of God.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a Sunday school teacher who asked his class, “What is Faith?” 1. A young boy raised his hand and answered, “Oh, that’s easy. Faith is believing something you know is not true.” 2. Unfortunately, that little boy’s definition ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Opportunities In Athens

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 20, 2013

Paul preaches on Mars hill. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Athens: A City of Extremes Paul: A Man of Courage Communication: A Message of Impact Response: A Reaction of Conflict SERMON BODY: Ill: • Mercedes Benz were the company who first produced; • A car body design that absorbed the force of a collision on impact. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Brethren