Sermons on Coming In Glory:

Doing Thanksgiving Right

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 20, 2005

Christians can do Thanksgiving right

Intro: Out of the many nations of the world, America is one of only a few that celebrates Thanksgiving Day. In most nations there is not a day set apart to offer thanks. This thought hit me, it is because we were established as a Christian nation, and Christians have the most to be thankful for. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is There No Room For Christ At Christmas?

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Dec 13, 2005

Christ has been banned from government, kicked out of school, blacked out of the media, but to be replaced by an “X” on His own holiday does not seem appropriate.

Christ has been banned from government, kicked out of school, blacked out of the media, but to be replaced by an “X” on His own holiday does not seem appropriate. Centuries ago, “X” was placed before “mas”, “X” being symbolic of the Greek letter “CHRI” which is the initial for Christos in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking

Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005

Carol Service sermon focussing on the search by the Magi and encouraging people to join in that search.

Some of the questions people ask about pregnancy - and answers ! Should I have a baby after 35? (No, 35 children is enough.) How will I know if my vomiting is morning sickness or the flu? (If it’s the flu, you’ll get better.) What is the most reliable method to determine a baby’s sex? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trouble At The Inn Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 22, 2005

Christmas is a time to receive Jesus into the room of our heart by asking God that he be born there.

Scripture This is the account of what happened when Jesus was born in Bethlehem, as it is recorded in Luke 2:1-7: "1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Deliverance

Contributed by Bart Leger on Feb 14, 2005

God forgives and can deliver us from chastisement if we will repent.

I praise God for His blessing us beyond measure. We as a church are very blessed and enjoy a peace and calm that many churches never experience. Last night was a wonderful experience where we were blessed by a great group of young people and young adults at our Valentine Banquet. Tonight’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The First Christian Sermon

Contributed by Frank Lay on Mar 4, 2005

My first sermon was certainly no model for Christian preaching. However, Peter’s first sermon presents a model that should characterize all Christian preaching today. Notice the elements in the first Christian sermon. There was explanation, exposition,

THE FIRST CHRISTIAN SERMON Acts 2:14-47 I remember my very first sermon. It was on Easter Sunday evening in 1961. For some years I had been wrestling with the call to preach the gospel. During the closing service of a revival meeting at Riverside Baptist Church in Pascagoula, Mississippi, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-47

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Conflict

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 6, 2005

A sermon preached in the midst of conflict in the church. What does Jesus say about dealing with conflict?

DEALING WITH CONFLICT MATTHEW 5:21-26 MATTHEW 18:15-19 INTRODUCTION Larry Crabb wrote “The difference between spiritual and unspiritual community is not whether conflict exists, but is rather in our attitude toward it and our approach to handling it. When conflict is seen as an opportunity to draw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How We Get Right With God Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 15, 2005

Isaiah 53:4-6 is a great explaination on how we get right with God.

Text: Isaiah 53:4-6 Title: How we get right with God Introduction In two weeks we celebrate Easter and so all this month we are trying to get a better understanding and appreciation for Easter through a study of Isaiah 53. Today we want to concentrate on verses 4-6 but before we do lets take a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faithful Till The End

Contributed by Joel Santos on Mar 19, 2005

THE LORD’S FINAL WORDS "IT IS FINISHED" 1. REVEALS THAT JESUS FAITHFULLY FULFILLED HIS MISSION, 2. REVEALS THE PERSEVERANCE OF JESUS.

FAITHFUL TILL THE END "IT IS FINISHED" (JOHN 19:30) INTRODUCTION: THE SIXTH SAYING FROM THE CROSS IS FOUND IN JOHN 19:30. "When He had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, He bowed His head and gave up His spirit” (John 19:30). Illustration The Greeks had a race in ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing In The Gap (Part One) You Shall Live And Not Die Series

Contributed by Hazel Whited on Apr 4, 2005

The power we have as christians to stand in the gap for those we love.

You Shall Live and Not Die Sermon or lesson one of two We are not only going to be talking about interceding in prayer for our loved ones, but how we as Christians can break the chains that bind by calling the things that are not as though they were. (Positive speaking) Psalms 118:17 (KJV) (Put ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Am I My Brother's Keeper?

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Apr 11, 2005

Demonstrates the Community of the Body of Christ. That we must take responsibility for others; but we must also be responsible for ourselves--we can’t burden others.

Am I My Brother’s Keeper? Introduction: The ancient question from the time of Cain & Abel. Galatians 6:1-5 Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. 2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christian Joy

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Apr 11, 2005

Shows how we can have joy in all kinds of situations by trust & hope through the Holy Spirit.

Christian Joy Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Introduction: We know that God has provided peace for us—and desires for us to experience peace. Likewise, God has provided joy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Did You Go, Why Did You Die?

Contributed by Eric Darr on Apr 11, 2005

It is curiously odd that people who are filled with horrified indignation whenever a cat kills a sparrow can hear the story of the killing of God told Sunday after Sunday and not experience any shock at all.

“Why did you go, Why did you die?” • Prayer The mother of a nine-year-old boy named Mark received a phone call in the middle of the afternoon. It was the teacher from her son’s school. "Mrs. Smith, something unusual happened today in your son’s third grade class. Your son did something that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mustard Seed

Contributed by Dale Miller on Apr 15, 2005

This is a sermon about Jesus parable of the mustard seed, and how it relates to the growth of the church.

MUB APRIL 17, 2005 LUKE 13;18-21 18Then Jesus asked, "What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? 19It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air perched in its branches." 20Again he asked, "What shall I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How We See Christ

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 25, 2005

Can you really proclaim as did Peter that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God?

EVERYONE HAS AT LEAST HEARD THE SAYING THAT AN OPTIMIST DELIGHTFULLY SEES THE GLASS AS HALF-FULL WHILE THE PESSIMIST CAN ONLY BEAR TO SEE THE GLASS AS HALF-EMPTY. IT IS ALL DETERMINED BY HOW YOU CHOOSE TO LOOK AT THE GLASS. THE SAME IS TRUE IN REGARDS TO THE LORDSHIP OF JESUS CHRIST. DEPENDING ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:28-35

Denomination: Free Methodist