Sermons on Connecting With The People:

I Shall Not Want

Contributed by Ben Bannister on Jul 5, 2003

In this sermon, we examine a very familiar yet very important passage.

Text: Psalm 23 ETS: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. ESS: God is all I need. OSS: God’s people will depend on Him. PQ: Why is God all I need? UW: Characteristics Title: I Shall Not Want Introduction: I. The main point of Psalm 23 A. Illustrations 1. Little girl ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

John The Baptizer's Death Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jul 6, 2003

A sermon on the tragic beheading of John the baptizer.

Sermon for 5 Pent Yr B, 13/07/2003 Based on Mk 6:14-29 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Ever since the beginning, prophets have, more often than not, lived on a collision course with “the powers that be.” Indeed, the prophetic word, often embodied ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Jairus Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 16, 2003

This is a message I did on Jairus, an eyewitness of Christ. Each message in this series was prefaced by a dramatic monologue, which is included.

Jairus MONOLOGUE (Stands behind a pulpit to face his congregation) How does a man deal with having his world rocked, not once, but twice in the same day? I mean, when you’re a “man of the cloth”, you’re supposed to have it all together, you know? You see people die, you’re supposed to have all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Peter Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 16, 2003

This message came from a series I did entitled "Witnesses", focusing on those who were eyewitnesses of Christ. Each message was prefaced with a short dramatic monologue, which is included.

Peter Man, am I confused right now. They say, “when the goin’ gets tough, the tough…go fishin’.” Well, that’s where I am; I been fishin’ since I was 2 years old, me and Andrew; it’s the only life we ever knew…’til like three years ago. Pete’s the name; means “rock”. Yeah, that’s me, okay, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Thomas Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 16, 2003

This is one part of a series I did on eyewitnesses of Jesus Christ. Each message was prefaced by a dramatic monologue, which is included.

Thomas (Adapted from Curt Cloninger’s Witnesses) (Consider getting taped music of men singing) Fellas, what are we doing here? What are we doing here guys, sitting around in the dark singing worn-out songs? It’s over with, guys…it’s over. What are you guys looking at me like that for? C’mon ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Nothing Is Impossible

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 18, 2003

Preached at a rescue mission. When we think that not even God can do what He has promised, He will silence us so that we can listen. When we experience God’s power, we will be empowered to give our testimony and to stand for what we know is right.

There are a whole lot of things which yesterday seemed impossible, but which today are not only not impossible, but also are everyday, ordinary. A hundred years ago, who would have thought it would be possible to send pictures through space? Who would have imagined that somebody standing in front ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-66

Denomination: Baptist

The Further Adventures Of Peter

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jul 21, 2003

Peter takes a trip to Lydda

The Further Adventures of Peter Acts 9:36 – 10:8 Jeff Hughes – July 13, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. People that are sold out servants of Jesus are fun to be around. These are the kinds of people that really reach down and sacrifice for the good of others. Last week, we saw how ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"When God Met The Guy At The Gate"

Contributed by Larry Wood on Apr 29, 2004

Outline on the story of Peter healing the man at the temple.

"WHEN GOD MET THE GUY AT THE GATE" ACTS 3:1-11 I. THE MEN IN TOUCH (1) [THE PRAYERS] A. The Team (1a)"Now Peter and John went up together..." B. The Temple (1b) "...into the temple..." C. The Task (1c) "...at the hour of prayer,..." D. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Just Wanna Be A Sheep Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 3, 2004

A look at the 23rd Psalm and how the Shepherd cares for us and what the condition is.

It is probably the best known psalm in the western world and possibly the best known scripture period. It has been quoted and misquoted, it’s on plaques and mugs and posters, T-shirts and tomb stones.. It’s featured in the sacred and the profane. Most of us can quote at least a portion of it from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Zackie's Story Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on May 3, 2004

This sermon looks at the story of Zacchaeus and the lessons it teaches us

Zackie’s Story Luke 19:1-10 Zachary S. (Zackie to his friends) seemed to have it made. He had a fancy apartment with a shiny yellow sports car out front. Zackie had a comfortable government job, earning good money. Some people said his job was a little too comfortable, that the money was too good. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

La Historia De Zaqui Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on May 14, 2004

Un relato modernizado de la historia de Zaqueo

La Historia de Zaqui Lucas 19:1-10 Zacarías (Zaqui para sus amigos) parecía tenerlo todo. Tenía un departamento hermoso con un auto deportivo en la puerta. Tenía un cómodo puesto en el gobierno, ganando muy buen dinero. Algunos insinuaban que el puesto era demasiado cómodo y el dinero era ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Big Change In A Small Man"

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 20, 2004

In the story of Zacchaeus we see that we may not only have physical, but spiritual handicaps that keep us from seeing Christ. The change in his life was proof of his salvation.

“A Big Change In A Small Man” Luke 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Tell the story of Zach … SONG – “Zaccheus was a wee little man …” Luke 19:1-2 – “Jericho” – Jesus is on His way to Jerusalem … to the cross. Jericho is about 15 miles from Jerusalem. It was a big, rich city. There were 3 tax collection ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Sent From God

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 14, 2005

John the Baptizer is an example of the kind of man God calls.

GJ Branham Nashville A/G Jun. 27, 2004 "A Man Sent From God" Jn. 1:6-8, 15, 19-27 There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe. 8 He himself ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hope Of Heaven: Stephen Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 19, 2005

Stephen did not despair as they dragged him from the Sanhedrin to a place outside the city. He did not despair as they left their coats with a man named Saul so they could stone him. He did not despair as the stones began to beat his body. Why? Becaus

THE HOPE OF HEAVEN: STEPHEN ACTS 7:54-8:3 INTRODUCTION... Beauty and the Beast One of my wife’s favorite movies of all time is Disney’s ’Beauty and the Beast’ which came out in the early 90s. The story centers around a young woman named Belle and her experiences with the Beast. The story begins ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Days Of My Life

Contributed by Evie Megginson on May 21, 2005

IN THIS SERMON, WE A THERE IS A STATEMENT OF CONFIDENCE, A STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION, AND A STATEMENT OF CONTENTMENT.

THE DAYS OF MY LIFE PSALMS 23:6 David wrote this most famous of all of the Psalms. As you know, a Psalm is a song, and this song has topped the charts for over 2500 years. It is the best known Psalm, the best loved Psalm and the most quoted Psalm. This whole psalm is a sermon that is evidently ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Baptist