Sermons on Coming Flood:

Come See What's Free

Contributed by Robert Rust on Oct 18, 2000

This morning's Scripture lesson describes a common reoccurring Biblical theme of sin and forgiveness.

This morning's Scripture lesson describes a common reoccurring Biblical theme of sin and forgiveness. Sound kind of familiar? We sin, God forgives. But the characters of this story provide us with a special opportunity to see what real forgiveness is all about. Our story takes us to the home of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

We Know The Days Are Coming

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 17, 2004

In our text this morning, John is taking the time to combine two of these scopes of time – the present and the future. Make no mistake, though, it is a warning. A warning concerning the future, and the present

WE KNOW THE DAYS ARE COMING And they are here now! 1 John 2:18-27 INTRODUCTION: God never meant our Bibles to be stuck in one or even two scopes of time. God meant them to have a three-fold impact on our lives. Yes, there is quite a bit of history, biblical history in the Scriptures. There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Ready Or Not Here I Come. Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

Guest Service - evangelistic address

GUEST SERVICE – JUNE 04. I don’t know if you have seen the trailers for the latest blockbuster movie. It begins with a question –Where will you be the day after tomorrow? The scenario is that due to problems with the ozone layer the polar ice cap melts creating all sorts of natural disasters ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Let The Walls Come Down

Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Nov 14, 2003

Letting the Walls of our life come down so we can let God in and we can reach out.

Last week I stood in the food court of the Seattle Center waiting for my sandwich to be prepared. As I walked by one area, a piece of graffitied stone stood beside me, encased on 4 sides with a wooden framework but the edges of the stone showing and left ragged. I thought it was unusual that they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-50, Mark 13:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Behold, Your King Is Coming

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 29, 2003

Advent 1: God prepares us to recognize and receive his Son. Through this we receive the blessings of peace and joy that we can receive only through the King - Jesus Christ.

[Note: This sermon makes use of some thoughts, concepts, phrases and sentences from, “Setting for an Advent Series,” pp. 12-13, in Concordia Pulpit Resources, Vol. 14, Part 1] A woman was known in her community for her calm, happy life. It seems that no matter what trials came into her life, even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ's Coming Produces Peace

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 2, 2003

ADVENT 1(ILCW-A) - Christ’s coming produces peace: not necessarily for the world, but always for every believer.

CHRIST’S COMING PRODUCES PEACE Isaiah 2:1-5 - November 30, 2003 ISAIAH 2:1-5 21This is what Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem: 2In the last days the mountain of the LORD’s temple will be established as chief among the mountains; it will be raised above ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Your Consolation Has Come

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2003

From the words of Simeon when he saw Joseph and Mary with baby Jesus in the Temple. Know that at Christmas (1) our consolation has come; and (2) we have all that we need for life.

Do you look forward to Christmas? Kids love Christmas, because they know many wonderful things happen at Christmas. They will have lots of fun, parties and gifts. We all look forward to Christmas for many different reasons. Some for the bargains you’ll at Christmas sale; others will take it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Did Jesus Come?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 6, 2003

As we Celebrate Christmas... Let’s not go through the season without celebrating Christ and all He has done for us

Text: Luke 1:26-37 This morning We will begin a four week Christmas Journey as we unwrap some Truths about Why Did Jesus Come? Why Did Jesus Come, and I will unwrap four different reasons that Jesus came to us and what that means for us as we prepare to celebrate His coming. Are you getting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-37

Denomination: Nazarene

It's Time To Come Home

Contributed by Tommy Strickland on May 2, 2003

A story of Rebellion, Reality, and Repentance

IT’S TIME TO COME HOME Luke 15:11-24 1) HE CAME TO THE POINT OF REBELLION A) Change In Attitude: (12-16) The phrase “give me” or like reference is used some 13 times. When we become rebellious, our attitude becomes self-centered. “Do your own thing” hurts more than just yourself! B) Change In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Occupy Till I Come

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 10, 2004

Power of Christians and the Commandment of Christ

Occupy Till I Come Luke 19:13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. Why is this verse here, what does occupy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

What If Tomorrow Never Comes.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003

The atheist does not find God the same reason the thief does not find a policeman.

WHAT IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES. James 4:13-17 As far as I know Madelyn O’Hare is the most known atheist in America. She is the one who had school prayer outlawed. I have not heard a great deal of her in quite some time now. I did hear that she might have become a believer in Jesus Christ, I hope so. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

"If Tomorrow Never Comes”

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To emphasize the importance of including God in our daily/future plans.

“If Tomorrow Never Comes” Text: James 4.13-17 Thesis: To emphasize the importance of including God in our daily/future plans. Introduction: (1) What are your future plans? (2) Let us note the importance of including God in our plans: Discussion: I. Life is Uncertain (v. 13) A. The best of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come Now Is The Time To Worship Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 4, 2003

Isaiah’s expereience of worship boiled down to 3 things: seeing, sanctifying and serving. No matter what else worship is, it should include these.

Isaiah 6:1-8 – Come Now is the Time to Worship I came across some definitions of things we use in the church. MAGI: The most famous trio to attend a baby shower. MANGER: 1. Where Mary gave birth to Jesus because Joseph didn’t have private health cover. 2. The Biblical proof that holiday travel ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, John 4:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Comes Through Suffering

Contributed by Nick Scarpa on May 28, 2004

As the old expression goes, "There’s light at the end of the tunnel" this sermon tells us that there is hope at the end of the suffering.

¡§Hope Comes Through Suffering¡¨ This morning we are going to talk about hope from the perspective of a man of God who experienced tremendous suffering. The apostle Paul was the last apostle chosen during the time the first church was getting started. Like the other apostles, Paul was chosen by ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-12, Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Come To The Table - Thanksgiving Communion

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 23, 2006

Includes 7 things we ought to bring with us as we approach the greatest dinner table of all time. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

Come To The Table John 6; I Corinthians 10-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ComeToTheTable.html ----- On Thursday of this week we all had one thing in common: we couldn’t wait to be told: “Come to the table!” This morning, Jesus has set the table and is inviting us, “Come to My Table.” John ...read more

Denomination: Baptist