Sermons on Cymbals:

Countercultural Community, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

In this series, we’re talking about being a countercultural community. What does that look like? Last week, we saw that the early church was committed to one another, they had crazy courage and a deep rooted spirit of compassion. Today we find four more

Countercultural Community, Part 2 Acts 2:42-47 After the apostles received the power of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, it was all about the power of the resurrection and this mindset to go against the grain and do whatever it took to honor God and bless other people. They hadn’t been tainted ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

A More Excellent Way Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2011

A look at the more excellent way of love - using the gifts for their intended purpose in their intended context.

A More Excellent Way 1 Corinthians 13 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI March 8, 2009 Series: The Church in Crisis I remember a sermon – years ago, in fact I think I may have preached it during my time here as an intern – where my opening illustration was the difference between the way my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If Christ Were Still In The Grave

Contributed by John White on Mar 21, 2008

An Easter message about the blessings of the resurrection.

If Jesus Were Still In The Grave Introduction: We are all familiar with the truth of the saying, "Of all the words of tongue and pen, the saddest are, it might have been." Have you ever considered what might have been if Jesus Christ had not been raised from the dead? If His shattered and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

Just A Stone's Throw Away

Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Oct 11, 2006

The sermon deals with the adulterous woman but the emphasis is placed on forgiveness and restoration.

“JUST A STONE’S THROW AWAY!” ILLUSTRATION There was a man that told his friend that they had dismissed their pastor. His friend asked, why? The man said, “Because he told us we we’re going to hell.” The friend asked, “What does your new pastor say?” The man said, “He says we’re going ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

We Are Family

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 1, 2003

Looks at the church and how it’s supposed to function as a family

Over the past couple of years the media has made having a hay day with the news that fewer and fewer Canadians are attending church on any giving Sunday. They cite statistics that as a people Canadians seem to be becoming more spiritual, that is they pray more and meditate but they are not going to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who Is Your Lord? Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Aug 31, 2007

Life with Jesus should never be in addition to the lifestyle we led before we met Jesus. If that is the way it is in your life, then it will be very apparent to everyone that He’s only an addition and that He isn’t Lord and Savior of your life.

Life, Everlasting, Part II – Who is your Lord? In Part I, we determined from Ezekiel 37 that, through the breath put in us by God when we give our life to Him, we have life. And through that breath we will know that He is the LORD. We also briefly touched upon those that claim activities, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:47

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Is God Pleased With Your Worship

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Nov 16, 2006

All across our land and around the world, thousands of worship services are taking place today. The purpose of these worship services is to worship God in a way that honors and pleases Him. I wonder how many accomplished that purpose?

All across our land and around the world, thousands of worship services are taking place today. The purpose of these worship services is supposed to be to worship God in a way that honors and pleases Him. I wonder how many accomplished that purpose? Will we accomplish it today in our service? I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Devil Is In The Details

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 6, 2013

God is all powerful. Yet He allows Satan to carry out his deceitful and destructive activities—within certain limits—for a purpose.

We live in a world full of trouble and problems; there are problems after problems. Pollution, natural resources running out, population growth outstripping resources worldwide, etcetera. And then there are individual problems to contend with such as pain, suffering, and death, just to name a few. ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Sidestepping Landmines

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 9, 2009

There are many landmines that we need to sidestep. This message addresses three landmines, fear, jealousy and anger.

Side Stepping Land Mines James 3:13-18 NLT If I were traveling across country in Viet Nam, Cambodia, or near the boarder of Thai-Burma area; one of my greatest fears would be encountering a landmine! Clear Landmines International says that one person dies every 30 minutes somewhere in the world ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

Are You Confused Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 11, 2017

In part one of this series "Are You Confused" I focused on our identity as Christians. The three definitions of the word confused are: “unable to think intelligently; not differentiated; disoriented.”

Are You Confused? Part 1 Scriptures: Jeremiah 1:5; 1 John 1:4-10; 2:7-11; 4:7-11 This morning I want you ask you a question, “Are You Confused?” I recently completed a series on Christians and how we can identify them. This morning I want to circle back to the beginning because in order for us ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

With Crippled Feet Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 1, 2016

David's heart for God was extended to a man with crippled feet. A picture of the love of Jesus for us.

Last week we talked about David. We have learned that he is only 15 but has been chosen by God to become the next king of Israel. The reason being that he has a heart for God. That meant his very being, innermost person desired to please God above everything else. This same 15-year-old boy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:3-13

Denomination: Foursquare

Losing The Loving Feeling? The Church Of Ephesus

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jul 18, 2015

A continuation of the teachings of the 7 churches of Revelation this is a look into the church of Ephesus, with a particular focus on the importance of re capturing the passion for Christ.

Losing that Loving Feeling? The Church of Ephesus Introduction: Have you ever lost that loving feeling? If you've been married for some time you may know what its like for marriage to be more work than romance. All relationships go through this from time to time. We get in a routine and go ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Study Of "The Holy Spirit" Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 20, 2015

The Study Of "The Holy Spirit"

The Study Of "The Holy Spirit" Acts 19:1-6 And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, 2 He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:16

Denomination: Foursquare

What Is Your Motivation? Series

Contributed by Bart Price on Jan 8, 2016

As we go about making disciples, what is our motivation? Why should we want to fulfill Jesus' call?

Let’s get to our passage. Turn over to Matthew 28. This passage might be pretty familiar to you, but that’s ok. When you get to Matthew 28, we’ll read verses 19-20. Pay attention to this passage…as it lays the foundation for what we’re studying today. Let’s read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Not Grey - Valentine's Day 2015 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 8, 2016

This Valentine's Day sermon was written in response to the book and film 50 Shades of Grey. I titled this sermon God’s Not Grey because His love is written in black and white. Expository, three-point alliterated outline. PowerPoint available.

God’s Not Grey Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/15/2015 If yesterday was like Valentine's Days of the past, over $1 billion was spent on chocolate, 180 million cards were exchanged, and 196 million roses were sold! Unless you’re Charlie Brown, you’ve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church