Sermons on Communion Meaning:

Responding To Eternal Glory Part 3 Series

Contributed by David Scudder on May 2, 2010

Most of the people who knew Jesus personally are now dead, and a second generation of Christians has grown up. The gospel claims that Jesus is King of the world and is coming back soon to claim His domain. But the years pass, and still He does not come.

Revelation 22:14-16 Purpose: To lift up the glory of Christ’s forgiveness. Aim: I want the listener to praise God for the privileges of salvation. INTRODUCTION: When John wrote the book of Revelation Jesus’ resurrection had happened about sixty-five years earlier. Most of the people who knew ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of A Faithful Life Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010

God wants us to be faithful. He wants us to stay the course and run the race for His glory until He calls us home. Joseph teaches us how to be faithful in spite of what we may face in this life. I want to preach to you this morning on The Power of a Faith

The Power of a Faithful Life Genesis 39:7-23 Introduction A young man applied for a job as a farmhand. When the farmer asked for his qualifications, he said, “I can sleep when the wind blows.” This puzzled the farmer. But he liked the young man, and hired him. A few days later, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:7-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother’s Honor

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 9, 2010

The 5th commandment instructed the children of Israel of the importance of honoring their mothers. God’s people are to honor their mothers. But Why? 4 reasons our mothers should be honored....Not just today, but every day!

A MOTHER’s HONOR—Exodus 20:12 Attention: Bob a Tight-wad/Developer-Landlord whose Mother worked for years cleaning office buildings/ Bob tells Jerry—‘I’ve lived 35yrs. seeing those people making my mother slave away from dusk till dawn—3rd shift. I got tired of it, so I bought the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

Hannah Prayed (2010)

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 10, 2010

An updated version of this sermon given on Mother's Day.

Hannah Prayed I Samuel 1:1-20 May 9, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: In the last few years I’ve shied away from preaching about mothers and motherhood, because I’ve never felt real comfortable celebrating what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Attitude Towards False Teachers Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 10, 2010

In today's text, Jude describes God's attitude towards false teachers.

Scripture The brief but important letter of Jude deals with the subject of false teaching, which is the greatest danger to the Church of Jesus Christ today. As we study Jude 5-7 today, I want you to notice God’s attitude towards false teachers. Let’s read Jude 5-7: 5 Now I want to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Do You Have To Eat

Contributed by Jay Robison on May 13, 2010

The disciples were struck by the fact that Jesus was not hungry. He reminded them that his focus in life was serving his heavenly father. We must have the same focus.

What Do You Have to Eat? Jay Robison JOHN 4:31-38 Do you like to Eat? Of course we all do I’ve had Some memorable meals.. Vol Nat'l Pk Hawaii lodge dessert Hilo berries only grow there at Jenny's Diner Lou. Greasy spoon, get Sweet Daddy platter 1.25 lbs of Hamburger, with fries, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

You'll Do Anything For It Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 18, 2010

The church needs to be creative in accomplishing her mission.

SERIES: IT: Finding It, Keeping It, and Sharing It (freely adapted from Craig Groeschel’s It: How Churches and Leader Can Get it and Keep it) “YOU’LL DO ANYTHING FOR IT” OPEN After taking a break last week to honor our mothers, we’re back into our series ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowledge (Not Opinion)

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 6, 2010

Some of us handle truth by simply asserting ourselves forcefully. Paul's way was to root truth in revelation rather than logic; to find authentic confidence in personal experience; and to submit himself to transformation. First Baptist Church of Gaithers

If there’s one thing I have a strong opinion about, it is that I do not like people with strong opinions! I have a hard time with the person who declares what he thinks with absolute hard-core certainty, riding roughshod over any contrary thoughts I might have. I struggle with that. I have ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Beneath His Wings Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 12, 2010

Part 2 focuses on things we learn from parents.

Beneath His Wings Part 2 Scriptures: Psalm 91:1-6; Exodus 20:12; Matthew 6:3-4; 2 Timothy 2:15 Introduction: This is part two of my series that I have titled “Beneath His Wings”. Last week I focused on how we are under the wings of Christ. When we become a Christian we immediately ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Iron Man - Building On The Foundation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 21, 2010

How can I honor my father if he wasn't that good a man to begin with? Why should I do that?

OPEN: Ravi Zacharias told of speaking one time at Ohio State University. He said “As I was being driven to the lecture, we passed the new Wexner Art Center. The driver said, “This is a new art building for the university. It is a fascinating building designed in the post-modernist view ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spirit And Flesh

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 22, 2010

Exploring the dynamic between our flesh and the Spirit at work within believers. Where is hope?

Spirit and Flesh: Spirit or Flesh? Text: Romans 8:1-11 Message given at New Hope Christian Fellowship April 27, 2008 Sterling C. Franklin Purposes: • To bless and encourage the congregation. • To point them in the direction of holiness and purity. • To convict the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beneath His Wings Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 26, 2010

Part 3 focuses on how we spread our wings to bring others to Christ.

Beneath His Wings Part 3 Scriptures: Philippians 2:5-8; Matthew Chapters 5, 6, 7 Introduction: This is part three of my series “Beneath His Wings.” In part one I focused on how as Christians we are under the wings of Christ. Our foundational Scripture came from Psalm 91 where the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sixteen Signs Of A True Believer Part 4 Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 8, 2010

Sermon 8 of the series. John's sixteen signs of a true believer (continued). In this sermon, John offers "love for our brother" as the sign of genuince faith.

Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 8: Sixteen Signs of a True Believer (Part IV) (2 Cor. 13:5; 1 Jn. 3:10-19) 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Great Father

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 13, 2010

Father's Day Message to encourage fathers to be great husbands and have an encouraging relationship with their children.

How To Become A Great Father On what day are the most telephone calls made? On Mother’s Day! On Father’s Day there are the most collect calls. Gordon Dalbey, author of “Healing of the Masculine Soul,” tells of a Catholic Nun working in a prison. She was asked by a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Qualities Of An Effective Leader -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 15, 2010

If you want to be an effective leader, don’t let alcohol control you, don’t let anger control you, and don’t let money control you. Instead, let Christ control you so you can lead others to Him.

Once upon a time there was a teacher in Texas who was helping one of her kindergarten students put on his cowboy boots? He asked for help, and she could see why. Even with her pulling and him pushing, the little boots still didn’t want to go on. By the time they got the second boot on, she had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical Free