Sermons on Columbus:

Melchizedek Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 18, 2005

Melchizedek is one of the most mysterious people in the Old Testament, but he holds the key why Jesus is a better high priest than one born of Aaron. Also learn how Jesus knows all of your needs before you do.

Once someone’s mind is made up it is very difficult sometimes to change it. Back in the 15th century the world’s leaders and scientists were convinced that earth was flat because, after all, when you look out towards the horizon it looks flat. People were executed for doubting this principal. It ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Christians Fail To Receive Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 17, 2007

There are several reasons why Christians fail to receive answers to their prayers. Five reasons are given in this sermon.

April, 2007 Why Christians Fail to Receive Matthew 7:7-14 INTRODUCTION: There are many reasons why Christians fail to receive answers to their prayers. Some people say, “If you had enough faith you would have received.” Then when people don’t receive, they feel guilty and say, “It was my fault ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-14

Denomination: Methodist

What If Jesus Had Never Been Born

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 17, 2007

A different twist on the Christmas season, examining what this world would be like if Jesus had never been born. Based on D. James Kennedy’s book - "What If Jesus Had Never Been Born."

“What If Jesus Had Never Been Born?” Most of you have seen the poem called “One Solitary Life” which reads “One Solitary Life” “He was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He grew up in another village, where He worked in a carpenter shop until He was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Hanging In There In Face Of Fear Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 9, 2007

Everyone faces fear in their lives. When we do God has some important things to help us not only cope with them, but overcome them in His name.

Revelation 1:17-18; Psalm 27 A young college student had a summer job as a welder’s assistant, building a hospital. He had never welded before in his life. He was afraid of heights, and wouldn’t you know it, they put him to work welding on the seventeenth floor! Vast sections of steel beams were ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

B.a. Incompetent, Slip-Shod Faith

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 25, 2006

Often we have bad attitudes which will cause our faith to be ineffective. Faith must be more than a wishbone of the church, it must be our back bone.

B. A. --- INCOMPETENT ---SLIP SHOD FAITH? VS --- GET THE JOB DONE FAITH.... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. B.A. means Bad Attitude. TEXT: Philemon 1:6 That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Take Hold Of The Year Of The Lord's Favor

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006

A look at the fulfillment of the year of the Lord’s favor through the person of Jesus Christ and how we can take hold of it.

Take Hold of the Year of the Lord’s Favor Luke 4:14-21 Chinese food is one of my favorites. Since this is so, I have been to quite a number of Chinese restaurants through the years. But, no matter how many restaurants you go to in any number of cities and states, you begin to notice some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#3doomed To Failure: Spiritual Blindness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 6, 2006

There are none so blind as those that refuse to see. Mental and spiriutal blindness is a terrible disease that can thrive within the church. Lord open our eyes!

DOOMED TO FAILURE BECAUSE OF SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS #3 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. THERE ARE NONE SO BLIND AS THOSE THAT REFUSE TO SEE! I. ASK THE QUESTION: WHY DID GOD CREATE THE SABBATH DAY? MOST SPIRITUALLY BLIND PEOPLE WILL ANSWER TO REST? Can we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Know Your Judge Before Judgment Day!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 8, 2007

As we consider Judgment Day let’s not worry about the exact day that Jesus will return. Let’s make sure we are ready for his return every day. Let’s take this opportunity to learn the truth about our judge and the basis of his judgment.

2012. I am sure that between now and the year 2012 A.D. you will hear a lot about what some think is going to happen at that time. According to the September 25, 2006 issue of Newsweek magazine that year could be the end of the world, as we know it. Followers of New Age spirituality have noticed ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-27

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wonder Of It All

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006

Christmas message

This week in Columbus Ohio five individuals died in a tragic and senseless manner. I must tell you as I watched the daylong coverage on Fox News and even CNN I found it hard to take seriously the death of someone name after a bag of pot. Dimebag Darrel? His real name was Darrell Abbott; he first ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: *other

Godly Wisdom

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 1, 2001

Godly wisdom 1. Has a different source. 2. Has a different goal. 3. Has a different result.

Cadillac has a new technology available for their cars called "OnStar." Those purchasing the service have a 24/7 information servant available. OnStar includes a completely hands-free, voice-activated phone — you never have to dial. Through a satellite Global Positioning System (GPS), someone ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

Men And Their Macho Machines

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2009

Men have sadly learned to use machines as status symbols and instruments of power, but that only leads to destruction. Learn from Him whose ride was a lowly beast and whose symbol is a cross.

I had been away from home for about three months, working in Akron, Ohio, as an engineering student. The three months were over, and it was time to go back home. I went back the way college students traveled in 1957 … not in a plane, not in a car of my own, not with my father coming to transport ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 9:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

David Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Feb 19, 2009

We begin a series looking at some heroes of the Old Testament. We begin with a great hero who was called a man after God’s own heart: David. We’ll uncover one of David’s most important qualities and contributions to us in our day and age.

Heroes of the OT David 1 Chronicles 12:16-18 February 1, 2008 We are starting a new series called Heroes of the OT. I think this series is going to have a powerful impact and could really affect some change in our live—if we can really buy into what God is saying and apply it. I believe this is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

A Memorable Reminder

Contributed by Chris Carroll on May 31, 2007

As we celebrate Memorial Day, let us pause to remember the help that God has provided for us in the past. This sermon uses stones as a visual reminder of God’s help

A Memorable Reminder: Memorial Day 2007 Joshua 4:1-9; 21-24 CBC May 26, 2007 Opening Worship Joke: A motorcycle patrolman was rushed to the hospital with an inflamed appendix. The doctors operated and advised him that all was well. However, the patrolman kept feeling something pulling at the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Precious In His Sight

Contributed by Larry Wise on Feb 24, 2010

We are people who are special to God.

What it means to be “precious in His sight.” I Peter 2:4-10 A guy had been feeling down for so long that he finally decided to seek the aid of a psychiatrist. He went there, lay on the couch, spilled his guts then waited for the profound wisdom of the psychiatrist to make him feel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10, Isaiah 43:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 4: A Church To Change The World

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 21, 2009

How our church is to change the world.

Series A CHURCH TO CHANGE THE WORLD Sermon Four: Influencing the World by Christian Education By Jerry Falwell “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist