Sermons on daily connection with christ:

Caesar Or God? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 29, 2015

Leadership, Connection, Priorities

FOLLOW THE LEADER – Caesar or God? 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 (pg. 824) August 2, 2015 Introduction: Let me tell you that King Herod was not a very nice man, and about as ungodly and ruthless leader as this world has ever known. He murdered his own family and many Rabbis. He was both ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cross Of Passion... Passion For People! Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 12, 2012

Jesus' passion was thatGod's house be a place where anyone and everyone could connect with God.

20120311 3rd Sunday in Lent B Lenten Series: The Crosses of Lent Series Key Verse: I want to know Christ and experience the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His suffering, becoming like Him in His death, and so somehow, to attain the resurrection from the dead. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lords School Of Prayer

Contributed by David Holman on Jan 23, 2016

A Proper Model for Prayer

Luke 11:1-4 The Lord’s School of Prayer We are going to be here a little long today so if you have an appointment you need to make feel free to leave when you need to. We are revisiting this text this morning since we just skim the surface of it last week. There is more in this model prayer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"producing Fruit"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 7, 2023

A sermon about the importance of staying connected to Christ.

John 15:1-17 “Producing Fruit” There is a story in the Bible where Jesus comes across a fig tree, and He tries to find some fruit on it. But there is no fruit, and so Jesus curses the fig tree saying, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” (pause) Boy, life is scary crazy, and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Asking For The Best Things

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 29, 2015

God was never a gift-dispenser in the sky. But He wants to give good gifts, gifts that last in this life and that last into eternity.

The Feast Devotion - January 27, 2015 – Matthew 7:7-11 [This message was given at an inner-city mission, after a feast.] During a Superbowl a number of years back, FedEx ran a that spoofed the movie Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane went down, stranding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying When You Come To The End Lesson 18 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

Prayer is a relationship with God, and it is talking to God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prayer is a relationship with God. a. First Relationship. Jesus, I believe You died for me, I want You to come into my life and save me (John 1:12; 3:16; 3:36). b. Daily Relationship. Lord, lead me today. “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want . . . He leadeth me ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

In Account With God

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008

A message examining comparing a bank account with our relationship to God.

IN ACCOUNT WITH GOD Romans 14:12 INTRO: We worry a great deal about our bank account in the world that we live in, and we have charge accounts everywhere to try to make ourselves as comfortable as possible. But we don t seem to care about the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Christ’s Return Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 3, 2010

When Jesus returns to take His people to heaven, we must be ready. Spiritual preparation cannot be bought or borrowed at the last minute. The story of how the 5 virgins missed it all is perfectly true to life. It gives us the imagery of how we need to be

Opening illustration: Articulate my early arrival for my marriage ceremony and the people from the bride’s side were not ready and waiting at the church gate for welcoming the guests from the bridegroom’s family. On a similar not my youngest brother-in-law arrived 3 hours late during his wedding to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible Is Inspired By God Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

Jesus believed every word of Scripture

A. INTRODUCTION: JESUS BELIEVED EVERY WORD OF SCRIPTURE 1. Attitude. “Search the Scriptures, these words testify of Me that I am from My Father, but you will not come to Me to have eternal life. You think you have eternal life but you don’t” (John 5:39, BBJ). 2. The word “search” (ereunao) ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39, Matthew 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Love That Wins PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 1, 2023

This sermon explores the depth of Christ's sacrificial love and encourages believers to embody and share this love in their daily lives.

Good morning, family of faith. What a joy it is to see each of your faces here today, gathered in unity and love, ready to receive the word of God. We stand here in the house of the Lord, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of His divine love. We are connected ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Topics: Christ's Example, Love

Another Lesson On Prayer Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 15, 2017

It was the custom of our Lord to get alone to pray. One of His disciples must have overheard Him pray, and now had a desire to pray like Christ prayed.

Judea Lesson: Another Lesson on Prayer Luke 11:1-13 1 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. 2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Bread Of Christ

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Aug 6, 2021

When we take the bread, we are partaking of Jesus Christ. We are saying, “Yes, I believe you are the Bread of Life.” Jesus, Himself, is the nourishment that gives us eternal life.

The Bread of Christ I am the bread of life. - John 6:48 The first electric toaster appeared in 1909. It toasted one side at a time and required you to pull the plug once it was done. The first automatic electric toaster was designed in 1919 by Charles Strite, a man sick and tired of burned toast. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ’s Real Family Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 6, 2013

If you want to be part of Christ’s real family, then don’t reject Him as a lunatic; don’t revile him as a devil; receive Him as Lord.

For years an elderly gentleman had serious hearing problems, and for years his family tried again and again to persuade him to get a hearing aid, but he always refused. Then finally, one day, he gave in. He went to the doctor and was fitted for a set of one of those nearly invisible hearing aids ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus, The Water Of Life

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008

A message about how Jesus is everything we need to live in today’s world.

JESUS, THE WATER OF LIFE John 7:37 INTRO: Water is one of the most important substances known to man. Without it, all life would soon cease to exist. Man’s blood is composed of mostly water. Over 90% of the human body is water. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37

Denomination: Baptist

I’ll Have The Chef’s Special! Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 27, 2011

An explanation of the Fourth Petition: "Give us today our daily bread."

Ordering at an ethnic restaurant can be a daunting experience. For one, many of those places have a menu that’s as thick as a phone book. If you diligently read through all the entree choices, it may take you longer to pick your meal than to eat it! For another, unfamiliar words like pho ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Lutheran