Sermons on Cut Themselves From The Vine:

A Call From Corruption Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 16, 2006

The third message in a verse by verse exposition of the book of Malachi.

A Call From Corruption Malachi 2:1-9 I. God’s Disdain for a Corrupted Priesthood (v. 1-4) A. Corruption often begins when listening ends 1. Failure to hear hurts the heart 2. Failure to hear depletes God’s glory B. Corruption brings a price to be paid 1. God’s hand of blessing may be ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A View From The Cross Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

A three weeks series looking at the cross cross different perspectives.

A View from the Cross Intro: What did Jesus see as He hung there between heaven and earth? There amidst the throng of people, I think He saw His accusers and His abusers – He saw the faithful and the fearful – He saw the hopeful and the hopeless – He saw you and me. Trans: Jesus saw many faces, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:56-75

Denomination: Baptist

Wounds From A Friend

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 27, 2006

Are you a trusted friend?

Friends and enemies. Are you a friend or enemy? How can we tell which from which? Some things are rather obvious. Some are not so obvious. ILL.- Pepper Rogers, coach of UCLA’s football team suffered through a poor season back in the 1970’s. He came under intense criticism and pressure from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:6, Zechariah 13:5, Zechariah 13:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

View From The Donkey

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 6, 2006

Triumphal Entry - Takes a unique look at this story from a more humble vantage point. The SAVIOR, the SERVANTS, and the SINNERS. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

View From The Donkey Zech. 9:9; Matthew 21:1-11 (this passage known as the Triumphal Entry) Zech. 9:9 [on screen] Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection From Romans

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Apr 20, 2006

Paul tells us what the Resurrection Provoked, Provided and Proves.

I. The Resurrection Provokes: II. The Resurrection Proves: A. Jesus was Raised to Prove Pophecy, “promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures.” B. Jesus was Raised to Prove His Personality, C. Jesus was Raised to Prove the Price was Paid (Pardon) III. The Resurrection ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Visit From Pilate

Contributed by David Ward on Apr 22, 2006

This is a first person narrative sermon as Pontius Pilate, with a challenge to "choose your king."

“A Visit From Pilate” John 18-19 (INTRODUCTION) Greetings, people of Living Hope Community Church in the city of Durham in the province of Northern Carolina. My name is Pilatos. You may call me—Pilatos. I despise the name “Pilate.” For one thing, I do not care for your modern-day flying air ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Hero To Zero

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 5, 2005

You can go from Hero to Zero in a nanosecond in this world. You can turn it around

Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the LORD’S hand double for all her sins. A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

From Mudhut To Bighouse

Contributed by Tobey Benitez on May 8, 2007

Don’t forget where you came from

FROM MUDHUT TO BIG HOUSE EXODUS 2:1-3 AND THERE WENT A MAN OF THE HOUSE OF LEVI, AND TOOK TO WIFE A DAUGHTER OF LEVI AND THE WOMAN CONCEIVED AND BARE A SON; AND WHEN SHE SAW HIM THAT HE WAS A GOODLY CHILD, SHE HID HIM FOR 3 MONTHS. AND WHEN SHE COULD NO LONGER HIDE HIM, SHE TOOK FOR HIM AN ARK OF ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

From Slavery To Redemption Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on May 15, 2007

This is a look at the opening pages of Exodus and God redemptive work from slavery to redemption looking at the circumstances that brought it all about and its application for us today.

The Book of Exodus: From Slavery to Redemption (Key verse: Ex 6:6)other texts for guidance Ex 1:8 – 17 2:23 – 24. 11:1-5 12:29-30 The book of Exodus theme is one of redemption out of slavery and divine guidance through the provision of God’s law and His guidance through the wilderness to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Jewels From Joshua

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Passing the tourch to the next generation

INTRO: A few months from now the Summer Olympic Games will begin. Thousands of athletes from around the world will come to compete. Before the games begin a ceremony “lighting the Olympic Flame” will be held. This process starts in Greece (first Olympics held in 776 BC) where the torch is lit ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learning From Esther

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

Learning from Esther

Sermon Esther 4:16 Learning from Esther Introduction: We learn here that the author of Esther is unknown. Some think possibly Mordecai (9:29). Some have suggested Ezra or Nehemiah because of the similarity of the writing style. Esther was written for the purpose to demonstrate God’s sovereignty ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

From The Mountain To The Mission

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 14, 2007

In God’s kingdom here on earth, we are called to labor in loving service to make a difference.

FROM THE MOUNTAIN TO THE MISSION Text : Luke 9:28 - 43 Someone (Barbara Klassen) tells the story about her “ ... great-great uncle who lived to the ripe old age of 106. He was healthy and spry and took joy in chauffeuring his less able-bodied senior friends around town. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: United Methodist

Love From The Heart

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

The majority of biblical references to the heart refers to the seat of the emotions, our inner self, or even the center of the will. We can learn much from a survey of the Bible’s call to love God with our whole heart.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO From the Heart Jeremiah 29:13 Romance lives even in the retirement home. Did you hear about the 90 year-old bachelor. One day this man gathered his four nephews and announced that he was planning to be married. His ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Flee From Idolatry

Contributed by David Rogers on Feb 19, 2007

This sermon was developed to show how we often take small things and make them idols in our life. How we replace God as number one in our life with something else.

Flee From Idolatry 1 Cor. 10:14-22 Prayer Introduction We often look down on the tribesman and the worshippers of Idols with disdain. We think that we are above having Gods made with our on hands but I want you to think about something the only difference between the idolatry of a tribesman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

From Grief To Glory

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

If you have read the New Testament you can’t fail to see that this Psalm is the Psalm of the Cross and the Crown. This Psalm is a commentary on I Peter 1:11. It is quite obvious that Jesus Christ is the Sufferer referred to here.

FROM GRIEF TO GLORY--PSALM 22 Introduction: If you have read the New Testament you can’t fail to see that this Psalm is the Psalm of the Cross and the Crown. This Psalm is a commentary on I Peter 1:11. It is quite obvious that Jesus Christ is the Sufferer referred to here. No doubt David had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist