Sermons on Dad Sacrifice Fathers:

The Twins

Contributed by Jeremy Raby on Aug 20, 2010

The battle of Thomas and Didymus.

This morning we read a passage of scripture, concerning the appearance of Jesus after His resurrection. The disciples had followed Jesus during His ministry, the were with Him when the large multitudes followed and rejoiced over the miracles, they were with Him when most turned their backs on Him. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

12 Dollars A Changed Life Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 20, 2012

Parable of the Talents - Jesus shared this teaching for those of his day, his followers and for us here this morning. This parable teaches us a few major life lessons about Stewardship. Jesus shared this concept to give the people who follow Him a few rea

Opening Video Illustration: Chairs clip – this clip reminds us how important our lives are to the Kingdom of Heaven and to each other sitting in this church this morning. ( from sermoncentral.com.) Series: 12 in 2012 Sermon: $12 dollars a changed life! Subject: Spiritual mile marker ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 3 - Genesis 22:1-11 - When It Comes To The Crunch... Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 10, 2010

It is what happens in these intervening years before the "some time later..." that determines my destiny. It is those things appropriated and applied in the EVERYDAY that determine how I will respond to God when the crunch comes "some time later".

Part 3 - Genesis 22:1-11 - WHEN IT COMES TO THE CRUNCH... Day after day the drudgery of books had began to depress me. Don't misunderstand. I love reading books. I was working in a warehouse at the time. Two of us would work in a large cubicle to pack books into boxes according to a computer order ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ministry Is A Stretch! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 3, 2009

Serving is about what is, not what should be. It involves giving and receiving, blooming where you are planted, and seeing both the individual trees and the forest. Ministry is a stretch!

Ministry is A Stretch! (Jeremiah 37-45) 1. Life has a way of socking us between the eyes. I remember my teen and young adult years and the feelings of broken relationships, disappointment, uncertainty about future direction, and all the stresses of that stage of life. 2. As I aged, I found out ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Memory...

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 10, 2009

Memorial Day message

In Memory… John 15:13 May 24, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I’ve said a number of times that I’m not real big on speaking from the pulpit about what I call “Hallmark Holidays” that seem to be nothing more than days that card ...read more

Scripture: John 15:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Cross Wows Series

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jan 18, 2010

The “WOWS” miricals of the cross are not for us to just wonder about. God performed these things so that you might know: He sent His Own Son to pay the price of your sin He punished Jesus in your place Jesus suffered the wrath of God so you wouldn’t

CROSS WOWS Matthew 27:45-54 I. DARKNESS OVER THE LAND (Mt. 27:45) A. It Was Not An Eclipse 1. The Jews use a lunar calendar 2. Passover always falls on the full moon 3. A solar eclipse impossible on a full moon B. It Was A Supernatural Darkness 1. The darkness of God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Census Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 10, 2012

Sermon #6 in the Untold Stories of the Old Testament series comes from 1 Chronicles 21 and relates the account of David's Census which led to the deaths of 70 thousand of his troops.

Series: Untold Stories of the Old Testament #6 Date: CHCC: July 1, 2012 Title: The Census Text: I Chronicles 21 INTRODUCTION: Today’s “untold story” is about King David. I Chronicles 21:21 says this: Satan rose up against Israel and incited David to take a census of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Romans, Part 37 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 9, 2011

Celebrating Mother's Day we continue to explore Paul's exhortation to the church in Rome of the need for sacrifice to the Lord. We should present ourselves and our lives to Him for service, just as our mother's sacrificed to give us life, and Jesus sacri

Romans, Part 37 (Mother’s Day - 2011) Romans 12:1-8 Introduction - Happy Mother’s Day!! - This morning, we are going to continue our study in Romans, Chapter 12 - It is Mother’s Day, and I believe the message theme this morning applies directly - Paul begins his last ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cain And Abel Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Jun 7, 2014

We continue now in our Basic Bible Stories Series with the story of Cain and Abel. Previously we looked at Adam and Eve in the garden and the Fall of Man. Today, we see the “fruit” of that fall: children born into sin (Psalm 51:5).

BASIC BIBLE STORIES Cain & Abel (Genesis 4:1-16) We continue now in our Basic Bible Stories Series with the story of Cain and Abel. Previously we looked at Adam and Eve in the garden and the Fall of Man. Today, we see the “fruit” of that fall: children born into sin (Psalm 51:5). ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus The Cleaner Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 1, 2015

This is the 9th sermon in the series "The Cure". Jesus has many attributes and one of those is that He has cleaned up our mess of sin.

Series: The Cure [#9] JESUS THE CLEANER Romans 5:12-21 Introduction: At this point in Romans, we have proven that Jesus is the cure to all of our problems. Jesus is our Savior, our Creator, the Light, our Healer, etc… We could go on and on. This morning we are going to look at a title of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

The New Life Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 19, 2013

The result of our confession of sin and God cleansing us from our sin is to proclaim his righteousness through teaching others and worshiping him through our brokenness.

The Psalm that we have been studying during this Lenten season has taken us deep into our hearts, confronted us with the reality of our sin, and given us incredibly beautiful words with which to pray for forgiveness and cleansing. Last week we concentrated on the verses where we pray, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

She Hath Done What She Could

Contributed by Danny Williams on May 26, 2010

The woman with the alabaster box demonstrates a true spirit of worship.

Intro. While Jesus was having a meal in Bethany at the house of Simon the Leper, the scribes and chief priest were plotting to put Jesus to death. a. It was a time of hostility towards Jesus b. There is hostility towards Jesus today as well! 1. His Word 2. His miracles 3. His Kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Church Of God

The Change That Comes With Church Growth

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 10, 2009

A shorter midweek message that might help other churches in dealing with some of the potential problems they must deal with in growing from a very small to a medium sized church in a short period of time.

We all have choices in life. Some choices lead us into good times, while others will lead us into bad times. And considering that we are free to make whichever choice we want, we should be very careful and use much wisdom, because most choices, good or bad, have far reaching consequences that we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: *other

Holistic Salvation: A Life Of Discipline Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 25, 2010

We tend to divorce our spiritual lives from our physical lives and see little connection or interdependence between the two.

Holistic Salvation: A Life of Discipline Lent Week 4 March 14, 2010 Intro: One of the things I love about being a pastor is that as a generalist, I get to experience an incredible variety in jobs, tasks, roles, and activities. Part of the time I am a public speaker, part of the time I am a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Were These Worse Sinners? An Exposition Of Luke 13:1-9

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 21, 2019

Trying to compare yourself favorably to those who sin more than you is a dangerous endeavor.

Were These Worse Sinners? An Exposition of Luke 13:1-9 The natural tendency of human beings is to justify one’s self by finding someone who sins worse then himself/herself. Psychologists call this “projection.” It is a survival reflex in which one wishes to place their justly deserved punishment ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible