Sermons on Critical Mass:

What Makes A Messenger Great? Series

Contributed by Art Good on Nov 6, 2008

During this series we honoreded people in the world who make a difference: This sermon was to honor those who serve in the news media.

Paul Revere (slide)Of the Man who carried the torch for the first Olympic Games What Makes A Messenger Great? 1. When They Know Their Message Is Something Special. A. Their Message Is Exciting Why is front page news on the front page? Why are the tops stories, the top stories? Why isn’t, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

It's Within Your Reach, "Reach Out And Grab It!"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 21, 2012

Gods anointing, with what you have available to you is enough,  its always more than enough to take and propel you to victory every time!

Its within your reach, reach out and grab it! So many times when were faced with a challenge in our lives, Whether it’s a everyday challenge, or one that feels like it might be the biggest fight of our lives. Even if we try not to, almost always it will try to overwhelm us, if we let ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kind Of Church Jesus Had In Mind Part 1 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 9, 2010

The church today is not operating in God’s upside down, right side up principles. Most will agree with what Jesus taught but they will not teach it or preach it in their churches. This series will give our churches some good direction in being the kind of

A lot of people in the world have a messed up idea of what the church is. Some think that the church of today is a place where people can go and meet with their friends, a kind of social club. Some view church as a place they can go so they can feel better about themselves. Some view church as a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Gave His Life Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

Part of a series on the Gospel of John this message shows how Jesus willingly gave his life for us on the cross.

He Gave His Life John 19:28-42 -There is a lot of ground to cover in this passage this morning -I Want us to see something that is so important for us as Christians and that is the details in Jesus' last moments on earth. -Our faith rest in the details. The Christian faith is not based on just ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-42

Deliver Us From Evil: The Hope Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 2, 2011

The resurrection makes life worth living -- and leaving!

DELIVER US FROM EVIL: THE HOPE OF THE RESURRECTION Revelation 14:13 Sermon Objective: The Resurrection makes life worth living … and leaving. INTRO Easter Sunday, as exhilarating as it is, has, shall I say a “negative side-effect” that we must address. If we are not careful we begin to live and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:13

Denomination: Nazarene

"Blessed Are The Poor"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 2, 2011

Jesus' call on our lives is biblically radical.

Luke 6:20-26 “Blessed are the Poor” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Right before our Gospel Lesson for this morning we are told, beginning in verse 17 that, “[Jesus] went…and stood on a level place. A large ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-26

Denomination: United Methodist

All You Need Is A Word

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 7, 2011

I don’t care what you are facing today: One word from God is all you need.

Before I start preaching I need to prophesy to somebody and I need to tell you that tonight is your night for a turn around. And I decree to you that in the very same place that the enemy said it was gonna end, you’re going to step into a new beginning and the greatest blessing of your life. Begin ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-25, 2 Chronicles 20:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Not That Complicated (Jesus Died, Then Rose From The Dead)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 8, 2015

Many have become so obsessed with facts that we have missed the impact of the resurrection on their lives. The Resurrection is not that complicated it is a straight forward truth. Christ died and was risen from the dead. Updated April 2022.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four readings prior to the Message. The readings assigned for today are: Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 133:1-5; 1 John 1:1-2:2 and John 20:19-31 Early on the morning of December 7, 1941, ......two airmen ... who had just taken their post at a radar ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27, John 20:1-31, Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Anglican

“simon Says” Or “savior Says”: Whose Salvation “game” Are You Playing?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 21, 2010

Does Jesus teach that we are saved by works? Not at all! The woman's love for Jesus was not the price of forgiveness. It was the proof of forgiveness...

Kids, I want to play a simple game with you. The game is “Simon Says.” Ready? Simon says, “Touch your nose.” Simon says, “Raise yours hands.” Simon says, “Wave your hands.” Clap your hands! Oops. Simon didn’t say to do that, did he? In this game ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Lutheran

When A Little Guy Meets A Big God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 29, 2019

Jesus reaches out to the smallest and the evilest among us with a very personal invitation. He calls us by name. He invites himself over. He desires nothing less than a radically changed life, submitted to him, and all for our good!

Luke 19:1-10 When a Little Guy Meets a Big God Today’s passage is a very popular children’s Bible story, but it’s a lot more than that. It reveals the very heart of God: one who pursues each one of us to draw us into a loving personal relationship with him, and in so doing, to change our entire ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Cornerstone Of Worship Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 23, 2020

The cornerstone of Christian worship is The Lord's Supper. But sometimes this foundational part of church is buried by other stuff. What could bury Communion and how can we avoid that danger?

On Sunday July 4th, 1848 a cornerstone was laid for the Washington Monument. It was made of pure white marble weighing 24,500 pounds and had been dragged through the streets of Washington from the railroad station to the site. It was a dramatic event - attended by a crowd of about 20,000 people. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Confession Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Christians have needlessly borne mountains of guilt when they might have had it dissolved and cleansed through the blood of Christ. Continuous and consistent confession of sin is a must for a Christian.

The one thing all people have in common is guilt. Ever since Adam and Eve hid from God, because they were afraid, out of a sense of guilt, man has had to bear the burden, and suffer the effects of guilt, and these effects are enormous. Modern psychiatry is discovering that guilt is enemy number ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Christian Confession Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

John says that if we try and live on the hypocritical level of non-admission to guilt and sin, then we are self-deceived. The truth is not in us, and in such a state we cannot be forgiven.

The one thing all people have in common is guilt. Ever since Adam and Eve hid from God, because they were afraid, out of a sense of guilt, man has had to bear the burden, and suffer the effects of guilt, and these effects are enormous. Modern psychiatry is discovering that guilt is enemy number ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

From Start To Finish Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Paul, like his Lord, used the examples of the world to teach Christians. He is saying that they need to stop and consider what your favorite runner goes through in terms of self-denial in order to win a perishable crown.

You don’t have to be an expert on racing to know that you don’t get a prize just for signing up, but many feel that is all that is needed to be a winner in the Christian life. They think that you do not have to budge from the starting line as long as your name is on the list of contestants. Paul, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24

"Stealing A Miracle" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 3, 2017

Jesus never encountered a need that that overwhelmed him. He never met a problem he couldn’t solve and he never encountered a disease he couldn’t cure.

“Stealing a Miracle” Mark 5:21-43 Some of you work in jobs where it is necessary to be able to multitask. To do several things at one time. We talk on the phone to deal with one client and another client on the computer. We walk and chew gum. We are in a meeting-we’re listening but we’re also ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist