Sermons on Communists:

The Pressure To Go Along

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 5, 2007

This sermon examines a series of questions that will strengthen your resolve when faced with pressure to compromise your faith.

Have you ever felt pressured to go along with the crowd? All of us have felt such pressure! It starts early and continues through life. I remember feeling such pressure, even in the first grade. I remember one episode in particular. This is what happened. Our teacher required that we eat a portion ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Do It Again Lord – Do It Again!

Contributed by Jon Earls on Mar 13, 2007

This is a sermon which deals with our need for the Pentecost experience in our own lives. What God did for the 120 in the Upper Room He wants to do for us!

I heard a story about an older couple that had finished their lunch and made their way into the living room to prepare themselves for an afternoon nap in their recliners. They were both about to doze off when the grandfather clock began to chime signifying the new hour. It began one chime, two ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

Buy The Farm

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jul 22, 2008

A sermon that looks at the parable of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great value in light of the surrounding parables.

Do you know where the phrase “buy the farm” comes from? It is actually rather recent in its usage. It started perhaps during WWI but certainly by WWII, having been recorded only in the 1950’s. Professor Jonathan Lighter has compiled the origin in the Random House Dictionary of American Slang. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Lutheran

"When It's All Been Said And Done"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 23, 2008

Paul knows he will soon go to be with the Lord. He shares three things Christians need to do.

“When it’s All Been Said and Done” July 27, 2008 ”In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

The Ark Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 18, 2010

This is the 15th sermon of a series of sermons given on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we discuss the faith of Noah, and how his faith saved him from the wrath of God

Genesis (15) (The Ark of Salvation) Text: Genesis 6:9-22 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now when I read that passage; my mind goes to the words of Jesus in the New Testament where He said, “As in the days of Noah, so shall the coming of the Son of Man be.” Now maybe that’s because ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

1 John - An Introduction Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 6, 2011

Introduction to 1 John. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: • Mrs Fisher the primary school teacher was at home recovering from surgery; • She heard the letter box bang on the door, • Then her husband entered the room bringing in the post, • One of the letters was a get well card from her class which 2nd year class which read; • “Dear Mrs Fisher, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

One Nation Under __________?

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 28, 2010

This is a sobering message about the church’s responsibility and understanding of God’s blessings on America.

One Nation Under ____________? Psalms 33:10-22 * In 1954, the United States was consumed with Cold War fears of a rising ’godless-communist’ threat. Responding to this threat, Congress gave a ’nod to God’ by placing the two words, “Under God” in the “Pledge to the Flag.” When President ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Let Your Fingers Do The Walking, Through The Bible

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 29, 2010

To share the importance of Biblical literacy.

Let your Fingers do the Walking…..through the Bible Scripture: 2 Timothy 3: 14-17 Date: 7 March 2010 Purpose: To share the importance of Biblical literacy. Illustration: Let your fingers do the walking. This is of course the slogan for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:14-17

Denomination: Other

Jesus, God In The Flesh Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 4, 2010

This is the introduction to a series of messages on the Person of Jesus using John 1:1-18 which is a Chaiastic poem describing who Jesus is.

The Person of Jesus series Introduction: Jesus – God in the Flesh John 1:1-18 CHCC: February 7, 2010 INTRODUCTION: For the next 12 weeks we’re going to have a series of sermons focused on the Person of Jesus. On the screen you see a montage of images of Christ. How to you picture Jesus? ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Six Seals

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Apr 28, 2010

The seals show the suffering of the world which believers must endure, even if it means martyrdom, but they are precursors to hope.

Like other prophecy, Revelation has a layered quality. Some say it is about the Roman Empire beginning with 70 AD. Some say it is about all time since Christ. Others say it is about the last days. I say, yes it is. One interpretation does not necessarily negate another. Rather, like much ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Producers Of A Hostile Environment-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2010

Part 4 of a 7-part sermon. The Apostle Paul, revealed to Timothy that a hostile(antagonistic) environment will characterize the last days. But why ? A hostile(antagonistic) environment is produced by, a Distortion of….

PRODUCERS of a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-IV—2Timothy 3:1-9 Need: We live in a country of great corporate & personal wealth. Why do people/things seem to be getting worse with times? Why is the world getting worse/colder/violent? I’m gonna fix ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God Has A Plan

Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 10, 2008

An Easter Sunday message including a clear presentation of the plan of salvation. (Significant content for this message taken from Max Lucado’s "He Choose the Nails")

(Launched message with “God Has a Plan” Video) We were down by 8 points. Just 3 minutes left to play. The other team had pretty much dominated us all night, but we still had a slim, small, slight chance. So I called a time out. And the boys ran over to me, got in a huddle, looked to me for ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

There Is Only One Savior

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 9, 2008

I once ask an acquaintance of mine that was a Jehovah witness and didn’t believe that Jesus was God, I ask him who was the Savior and how many was there? He didn’t have any problem saying that Jesus was the only savior. And then I read this to him found

There IS ONLY ONE Savior: I once ask an acquaintance of mine that was a Jehovah witness and didn’t believe that Jesus was God, I ask him who was the Savior and how many was there? He didn’t have any problem saying that Jesus was the only savior. And then I read this to him found in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Relive Or Forgive

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 17, 2009

When it comes to wrongs committed against us these are the two choices we are faced with. We can either continue to hold grudges and resentments and spend our life justifying our ill feelings (relive) or we can choose to put these to death and move on (fo

RELIVE OR FORGIVE INTRODUCTION: I titled my message relive or forgive because when it comes to wrongs committed against us these are the two choices we are faced with. We can either continue to hold grudges and resentments and spend our life justifying our ill feelings (relive) or we can choose ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Personal Mission Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 6, 2009

5 Godly goals for a New Year

NEW PURPOSE, RENEWED PURPOSE Part 1—My Personal Mission Philippians 3:10-20 Sunday, January 4, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Cowboy wisdom for a new year: • Never kick a cow chip on a hot day. • There’s two theories to arguin’ with a woman. Neither one works. • If you find yourself in a hole, the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-20

Denomination: Wesleyan