Sermons on Cs Lewis:

Are You... A Fool For Christ... Or Just A Fool?

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Oct 1, 2013

if we live for "Christ" the world will call us a fool. If we don't, we will truly be a fool. There is no in-bewteen because those who lose their lives for his sake will find them and live with Him forever.

In the fall of 1976, Lu Ratmeyer led me in the "sinner's prayer," and in the spring of 1977, I joined a church for the first time in my life. Actually, I threw myself into as if my life depended on it. There were Sunday morning services, Sunday evening services, midweek services, adult education ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Characteristics Of A True Friend

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 6, 2014

True friendship is a gift of God, and a person who has a true friend should be thankful and appreciate that friendship. David and Jonathan are a beautiful picture of what true friendship is. What are the characteristics of a true friend?

Characteristics of a True Friend 1 Samuel 18:1 - 4 True friendship is a gift of God, and a person who has a true friend should be thankful and appreciate that friendship. CS Lewis said that friends are people that face in the same direction toward common projects, goals – above all, towards ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Power And Purpose Of God’s Presence To The Believer Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 20, 2014

Do we live our lives as orphans or do we live as if God's presence is always with us, just as He promised?

The Power and Purpose of God’s Presence to the Believer Those of you who know me and Leslie know that we don’t fight, right?? Those of you, who know us really well, know that I am kidding. We fight many times. Most of times, the fight is about one thing. That is I don’t spend ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Agape Love Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011

Our days are numbered, so please take nothing for granted. Stay wide-awake in prayer. Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything.

Who put the bomp In the bomp bah bomp bah bomp? Who put the ram In the rama lama ding dong? Who put the bop In the bop shoo bop shoo bop? Who put the dip In the dip da dip da dip? Who was that man? I'd like to shake his hand He made my baby Fall in love with me Back then, song lyrics were so much ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

How Do We Beat Death? Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 13, 2009

How do we live fearless lives as Christians? God’s heart is that we not just survive, but thrive (adapted from a series taught by Pastor Larry Osborne, North Coast Church).

Introduction Part 3- Fearless (adapted from a series by Pastor Larry Osborne/Chris Brown from North Coast Church). Review First week-looked at Daniel/his captivity in Babylon- Premise of what we discussed- based on this question- How do we survive and even thrive in a culture that is accelerating ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Charismatic

True Love Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2009

Message about building a bridge to the community through the love we have. These are notes and pieces to put a message together

Note: This message came from a series of messages by Doug Small Title: Building a Bridge to the Community - True Love Theme: True love, action Text: Luke 7:36 - 47 Introduction Luke 7:36 Then one of the Pharisees asked Him (Religious leaders) to eat with him (Jesus). And He (Jesus) went to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-47

Denomination: Church Of God

There Is Hope - Death Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 24, 2016

There is hope for life after death

Death is the great leveller - we will all die! Rich and poor, black and white, young and old. Someone once said that nothing is certain in life except taxes and death. Trouble is a good accountant can always find a way round taxes, but we can't cheat death. George Bernard Shaw said "the statistics ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Charismatic

Too Heavenly Minded

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 2, 2012

What reward are we to look toward to be able to choose to suffer the reproach of Christ? Background to passage: Paul is exalting in the salvation that we share in Christ, mentions the reward.. “The strength to endure present suffering is the fruit of me

Text: Eph 2:4-7, Col 3:1-4, Title: Too Heavenly Minded, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/1/12 A. Opening illustration: “The strength to endure present suffering is the fruit of meditating on future satisfaction.” B. Background to passage: Paul is exalting in the salvation that we share in Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Is In A Name?

Contributed by Jake Jacob on Dec 2, 2017

During Biblical times name meant something. Often they were given a name related to the birth of the child or something related to the physical trait of the the child.

What is in a name? - I remember a man named ‘odd’ that met a few years ago. - what’s in name? - it all depends - one physiatrist studied the names of 15000 juvenile delinquents and discovered that those with odd or embarrassing names were in trouble 4 times as much as others. So interested. - ...read more

What Happened At The Cross? Series

Contributed by Jeremy Mcquoid on May 10, 2019

At the cross God was 1) Giving us his Son, 2) Dealing with our Sin, 3) Planning our Future

? You’ll probably recognize this photo on the screen, which went viral this week. It’s the picture of a cross still intact and vibrant in the midst of the rubble of Notre Dame Cathedral. And it’s amazing that this picture has captured the world’s attention on Easter week, a week when we remember ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12, John 3:16, Romans 3:1-20, 1 John 3:1-3, Romans 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Greatness Of Christ Jesus Series

Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 11, 2019

Jesus is the greatest teacher and prophet that walked the earth. That’s because he is more than a prophet and teacher. He is Creator, Redeemer and Lord.

Christ is great for a number of reasons. He is Great 1. Because of his impact upon the world: Dr James Allan Francis © 1926. Said the following about Jesus: “He was born in an obscure village The child of a peasant woman He grew up in another obscure village Where he worked in a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Way Of Joy - Right-Thinking Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Apr 17, 2020

I can say this will certainly, the biggest changes in my life and your life are directly related to an ability to choose by the power of the Holy Spirit the ability to choose what to think about.

OUTLINE The Way of Joy Philippians Chapter 4 Steele Creek Church, Eastfield – Dr. Tom Bartlett March 22, 2020 Philippians 4:1-23 (ESV) “Right-Thinking” “. . .think about these things. . .” Right thinking people understand. . . THE PRINCIPLE OF UNITY Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-23

Denomination: Other

Gods Perspective Is Our Mindset Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Aug 28, 2018

A vantage point is a place from which your point of view is generated. In Jesus Christ, God sees us through a completely righteous lens.

I believe that perspective is absolutely key in the spiritual life for us men. Guys, perspective changes everything. And on this journey of becoming the man that God wants us to be -there’s a cavernous difference sometimes between how we view ourselves, and how God views us. And part of our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Christ Alone" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 2, 2017

500 years ago the church was adding to the meaning of salvation. In this message we see exactly what it takes to know God. The answer is Christ Alone.

NAIL IT DOWN “In Christ Alone” 1 Timothy 2:1-6 So let’s go back to school for a moment and pretend it’s test time. Remember there are a variety of tests that the teacher can decide to give you. Essay. True false. Fill in the blank. Another way is multiple-choice. The answer could be (a). Could be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherd Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 8, 2021

Jesus made some incredible claims. Was He crazy? A lunatic? A liar? Was He actually telling the truth and therefore should be viewed as Lord?

Liar, Lunatic or Lord? Pt. 2 - Shepherd I. Introduction Lie Detector Test Have you ever dealt with someone who couldn't or wouldn't tell the truth? It is maddening. They can't even remember all the lies they told. So, we come up with stuff like "Liar, liar pants on fire!" ...read more

Scripture: John 8:58-59, John 10:7, John 10:9, John 10:11, John 10:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal