Sermons on Conversation:

An Analytic Review Of The New Birth

Contributed by Evangelist Ron Freeman on Aug 15, 2003

To discuss the theme, "the new birth" as taught by the Lord Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION: A. Aim: To discuss the theme, "the new birth" as taught by the Lord Jesus Christ. B. Pro: To establish that salvation cannot be achieved without the new birth. C. Text: Jn 3:1-8 D. Outline: 1. The Narrative of the New Birth 2. The Nature of the New Birth 3. The Necessity ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Amazing Grace, That Sweet, Sweet Sound

Contributed by Trey Harris on Feb 13, 2007

A look at the historical, biblical and practical application of John Newton’s great hymn "Amazing Grace."

Amazing Grace, That Sweet, Sweet Sound Romans 6:14 Trey Harris Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace. (Romans 6:14) Illustration: An old man lived with his hound-dog, Mace, in a run-down shack ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14

Denomination: Methodist

Take Your Show On The Road

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Feb 26, 2001

We know God has called us to show the love of Jesus to our community. Now, we discover how God calls us to take this show on the road!

An Anatomy of a Call A Reader’s Theater Rendering of Acts 8: 26-39 Reader 1 (A male voice) Reader 2 (A female voice) Reader 3 (A male voice) Reader 4 (A female voice) The Minstrel (MIN) Reader 1: Then an angel of the Lord spoke to Phillip. Reader 2: Go south to the road--the desert ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Church Prays

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

When the church prays as a body, God accomplishes great things in His world.

September 16, 2001 Acts 4:23-31 “When the church prays” 1. The church prays in response to God‘s actions. (4:23-24)  They were thankful for God’s deliverance. [recount the events that led up to this impromptu prayer meeting] Sometimes, God chooses to rescue His people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

"The Transfiguration Of Our Lord.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 21, 2002

Year A 2nd Sunday of Lent Alternate Reading Matthew 17: 1-9 Title: “The Transfiguration of Our Lord.”

Year A 2nd Sunday of Lent Alternate Reading Matthew 17: 1-9 Title: “The Transfiguration of Our Lord.” Jesus takes Peter, James and John up onto a mountain where he is transfigured before them. The Transfiguration scene is yet another step or stop along the way of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

An Awkward Situation

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

Looks at Peter’s denial of Christ

IT’S A COLD DAY FOR SEPTEMBER WAS ALL I THOUGHT TO SAY. WHEN I SAW YOU ON THE STREET THE OTHER DAY. I KNEW SOMETHING CHANGED BETWEEN US ALL THE TALK WE MADE WAS SMALL. BUT WHAT DO YOU SAY TO SOMEONE WHEN THEY’VE HEARD YOU SAY IT ALL. IT’S AN AWKWARD CONVERSATION IN A MOST PECULIAR WAY. HOW DID ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Challenge Of Changing Times

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Oct 27, 2000

We have been changed to serve an unchangeable God by delivering an unchangeable message so others will be changed.

Two men had gone moose hunting up in Canada for a week. Their week of hunting was over, and a pilot had flown in to pick them up, as arranged ahead of time. The pilot taxied the plane down the grass landing strip to where the hunters stood with all of their equipment and the two moose they had ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Counterfeit Religion

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Oct 9, 2001

Seven indicators that will show you if you’re saved or not.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: COUNTERFEIT RELIGION “FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD, THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH, BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE. FOR GOD SENT NOT HIS SON INTO THE WORLD TO CONDEMN THE WORLD; BUT THAT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Failing Forward, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Nov 10, 2003

Do you feel God has placed you on a shelf because of something you’ve done? Never forget that you are serving the God, not only of a second chance, but countless chances.

For some of you, it was all you could do to even come here today. You failed over and over. You had such a bad week or month that you really didn’t even want to show up today. We sometimes want to give up because of · the regularity of our sin (“I just can’t seem to stop!”), · the reproach of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Best Out Of Life - Part Iii

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 2, 2002

Basic scriptural ideas that will help us to make the best out of life.

MAKING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE INTRO.- ILL.- After a doctor checked his patient over, he asked him, "Have you been living a normal life?" "Yes, doctor," replied the patient. The doctor said, "Well, you’ll have to cut it out for awhile." Normalcy is not always the best, depending on what a person ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following Jesus

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Jun 8, 2002

What is your position before Jesus? Are you still saying "no" to Jesus? Or do you immediately follow Jesus like Andrew, Peter, James and John?

Outline A. Calling B. Challenge C. Command D. Caution E. Cost Scripture Matthew 4:19; Isaiah 6:8 Matthew 4:19 "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8, Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The C-Team: Paul" Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Oct 27, 2007

The fourth and final message in a series on the Apostles.

Ok, we got today’s very important birthday taken care of.... so let’s get started as we wrap up our series of messages today on what we have been calling the C-Team...or those guys that we have come to call apostles...the ones that followed Jesus around during the entire time he was on Earth...the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Exponential Joy Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 29, 2007

Does our faith show us how tomeet any and every situation...and come out on top? From slight adjustment to major makeover the Bible guides our steps. Attitude is key.

In his excellent book, Laugh Again, Pastor Chuck Swindoll relates a true story that illustrates the innocence of childhood. One evening a grandmother was spending time with a very precocious granddaughter The little girl looked up and asked, “How old are you Grandma?” The woman was startled and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Triple Threat Stance Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 12, 2012

In basketball there’s a "triple threat" stance than can make an offensive player an effective threat to the opposing team. In the same way, Jesus models a "triple threat" for us that can make us effective for His kingdom. What is that triple threat, and h

OPEN: (We began the sermon by showing portions of two separate videos by Michael Jordan describing the “Triple Threat” stance and how it works. The first video we showed the first 17 seconds of http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqHAut0qI10&feature=related. We followed that clip with the last few ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Foundation Of Following Jesus, Part 4 - Sharing God's Word Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011

Part 4 of this series. This one is actually the first of a series-within-the-series on sharing God's Word, with this message focusing on sharing God's Word with those who already belong to Christ.

The Foundation of Following Jesus Part 4 – Sharing God’s Word Colossians 3:16 January 30, 2011 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Audio of this message can be heard at www.aberdeenwesleyan.org. Me: I just got done with a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Wesleyan