Sermons on Cocoon:

Division Over Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 11, 2019

Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict? Let’s see how conflict is part of the Gospel message in Luke 12:49-56.

Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict? Let’s see how conflict is part of the Gospel message in Luke 12:49-56. Fire & Division Luke 12:49-51 “I have come to set the world on fire, and I wish it were already burning! 50 I have a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Sermon On Peter

Contributed by Ava Ch on May 25, 2025

Resurrection hope meets us in our wandering and regret, assuring us that no failure is final when grace rolls the stone away.

Introduction Christ is risen! He is risen indeed. Friends, we gather on this Easter morning in the light of resurrection, but many of us carry shadows too. The shadows of the past year. The shadows of our regrets. And if we’re honest, some of us arrive like Peter—with hearts that have wandered, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

A Transformed Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 4, 2005

One of the greatest truths in the Bible is that people can experience a transformation. A person in Christ is given a new nature, a spiritual nature.

A Transformed Life -A Fresh Start- 2 Corinthians 5:17 - “What this means is that those who become Christians become new persons. They are not the same anymore, for the old life is gone. A new life has begun!” (NLT) One of the greatest truths in the Bible is that people can experience a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Good Newsis For Sharing

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 18, 2005

God’s plan is for HIs followers to tell others the good news of Jesus Christ. This sermon focuses upon I Peter 3:15 to motivate Christians to be prepared to be witnesses for Christ.

Good News is for Sharing I Peter 3:15 “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect” II Kings 7 Fear strikes at the heart of anyone who goes for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Improve Your Life Through Worship

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 20, 2007

This sermon explains the life change that occurs with "real worship."

Introduction: (To introduce this sermon I showed a video clip from Screenvue. The clip showed a group of believers gathered in a house church in Southeast Asia for worship. As they worship they listen to scripture reading. They mouth the words to a hymn. The importance of using discreetion is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Living At Four Corners

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 16, 2009

Rewritten for Montgomery Hills Baptist Church: a Silver Spring intersection is a metaphor for priorities in giving, teaching young people, engaging in healing, and sharing the Gospel with all.

To be a Christian is to live in tension with the world around you. You cannot live out your spiritual life in a cocoon; you live it out in the real world, in a community. Some, it is true, go to convents or monasteries; but that’s not an option for most of us, is it? To be a Christian, living ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The New Life Resolution

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Dec 20, 2010

Christian, God wants us to look at our Life’s Resolution that we made and non-believer’s God wants you to make your Life’s resolution today.

At the beginning of each year, people all over the earth make resolutions. I am going to lose weight, I am going to stop smoking, I am going to have more patience, I am going to get out of debt, I am going to be more compassionate. I believe the majority of us start out well, with good intentions ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Other

The Story Within The Story

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 21, 2024

Within the Story that John Mark shares in chapter two is the deeper story of the power of forgiveness – for healing and wholeness physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12; Psalm 103:2-4 Title: The Story within the Story Within the Story that John Mark shares in chapter two is the deeper story of the power of forgiveness – for healing and wholeness physically, emotionally and spiritually. INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, Psalm 103:2-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Relationships--Places For Support And Accountability" Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 5, 2006

We cannot be solo Christians. The Christian life is lived out in community for several reasons.

1 John 4:7-21 “Relationships—Places for Support and Accountability” INTRODUCTION The poet John Donne penned the words, “No man is an island. No man stands alone. Each man’s joy is joy to me, each man’s grief is my own.” Later his words were turn into a top selling record in the 60’s. Perhaps ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Knock, Knock. Who's There? Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jun 6, 2004

This is on the church in Laodicea.

Don’t you love knock, knock jokes? Ahajokes.com has hundreds of them. Knock Knock/Who’s there?/Aardvark!/Aardvark who?/Aardvark a hundred miles for one of your smiles! Knock Knock/Who’s there?/Abe!/Abe who?/Abe C D E F G H...! Knock-knock joke are fun, especially when you are sleep ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Stop, Look, Listen & Live! Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Apr 12, 2022

Jesus' followers had to very carefully examine the evidence for Jesus' resurrection, even when it was right before their faces, to believe. In the same way, you owe it to yourself to examine the evidence & come to the same conclusion they did!

This world is a dangerous place. If there’s any lesson the congregation of Risen King may have learned over the past three months or so is just how vulnerable we human being are to tragedies that may overtake us very suddenly. That the world is a dangerous place is something that most of being to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Luke 18:32-33, Matthew 16:21

Denomination: Bible Church

How To Stand Firm In Your Faith

Contributed by Alex Umole on Mar 4, 2025

Rollo May, the distinguished psychiatrist, wrote a book called: Man's Search for Himself, and in this book, he says: “The opposite of courage in our society is not cowardice; it is conformity.”

We are going to consider that in a world that often values comfort over courage, convenience over conviction, we’re faced with a tough question: Culture’s Greatest Challenge: What would you stand for? When faced with difficulties, what will you choose? Will you bow to the pressures around you, or ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Daniel 6:10

Prayer And The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004

Praying the Lord’s Prayer confronts the intersection of our praying and the Lord’s will.

Prayer and the Will of God Matthew 6:10; Romans 12:1-2; 1 John 5:14-15 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The second petition of the Lord’s Prayer (Thy Kingdom, Thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven) solves three big problems that many of us face ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10, 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

After The Cicadas

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 15, 2004

In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education: God still sees much to judge in America, and we are laid waste by lingering racism. We must recommit to justice in the nation and in the church.

I am here to announce an invasion. This land has been taken over by an alien army. The invaders are so numerous that all hope of turning them back is gone. It is useless to resist. And not only are they here in massive numbers, these invaders, but also they know no fear. They are perfectly ...read more

Scripture: Amos 2:6-8, Amos 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Gracious Life

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 2, 2019

the reason for why we need to build up God’s house from the inside as a house of grace is because if were not living in God’s growing, transforming, liberating, sustaining, restoring, and amazing grace, and then extending the same grace to others, then we’re living outside the will and way of God.

Building God’s House “Building a Gracious Life” Let me start today’s message in a way that I normally wouldn’t, and that is to give the conclusion at the start, and then take the time to see how it works itself out. And here is the conclusion, the reason for why we need to build up God’s house ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Peter 3:18, 2 Corinthians 1:4

Denomination: Foursquare