Sermons on Dark Nights Of The Soul:

One Step Closer To The Tomb Tenebrae Service

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 27, 2023

This is a solemn service for the night of Good Friday. It is a candlelight service that brings Jesus to the tomb and then ends with a solemn and quiet dismissal.

Welcome. Introduce guests. Instructions: Tonight is going to be a little different from most services that you are used to. A solemn occasion. It commemorates the crucifixion, the death, and burial of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we begin our service, I emphasize that as the service ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Foolish Fisherman – A Modern Parable

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 15, 2001

Check your lures.

The Foolish Fisherman – A Modern Parable Bob was a fisherman. He was a great fisherman. He lived, ate, and breathed fishing. He told everybody about his love for fishing and tried to get everyone involved in fishing. Some tried it and some only listened, but nothing deterred Bob from his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Passionate Spirituality

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 8, 2008

Encouragement to give your all to God all the time in all you do.

How many of you here today feel as though any fire that could be considered a passion has been extinguished? Your love for the activities you like to do has been wiped out and now you are working with an emptied and tired slate. Survival may be the only way of life that you reach for because ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Found Faithful To The Word Series

Contributed by David Cook on Feb 19, 2010

The Word of God transforms lives.

There are thousands of books on the market today encouraging church growth. The Bible is the best church growth book of all time! I. The Word of God Brought Power A. The Word Must Be Preached The Bible is not man’s word about God, but God’s word to man. I thank God that you believe His Word! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Am A Baptist Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 2, 2011

Exploring the biblical basis for the Baptist Faith.

Jesus said to the Jews who were seeking to kill Him, “I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me. If I alone bear witness about myself, my testimony is not deemed true. There is another who bears witness ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-47

Denomination: Baptist

Making Disciples

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 2, 2010

This is the heart of the believer's mission. The author uses scriptures and his own story to make this important reality into something practical and reachable.

MAKING DISCIPLES Pastor Eric J. Hanson August 1, 2010 Over the last few Sundays, we have focused on the difficulties, the trials, the heartbreaking things that come into people’s lives. We have explored ways to get through these things, and to do so without losing our faith, and even without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Life Is Just A Life

Contributed by John Ruland on Nov 26, 2012

This is what you do through live and does it really count before you get saved.

When life is just a life When life is just your life Where your life is just your life Where your house is just your house When your home is just a home When a job is just a job When a job is your job When your job is your job When your backyard is your backyard When you have a party and it is just ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Kind Of Church I Want Mine To Be

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 31, 2020

The only institution which Christ founded upon this earth is His Church. He established it more than 1900 years ago. The Church began with just a handful of believers, but through the years many have felt the power of the Gospel message as it was brought to them through the churches.

Some people say today that the influence of the Church is diminishing, but we know that it is still a mighty power in the hearts and lives of millions of people. Men may curse the Church today, but few, I know would want to live in a community where there is no Christian influence, no church. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47, Acts 4:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Happy To Die - In The Lord!

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 25, 2016

Funeral Sermon for 65 year old faithful Christian who died unexpectedly.

Purposes in Funerals: *Honor Loved One *Comfort Family *Reminder for the Living *Honor God John 11:21--27 ESV Martha said to Jesus, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that whatever you ask from God, God will give you." Jesus said to her, "Your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why We Must Be Made Holy

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 10, 2016

Holy we must be to enter Heaven.

WHY WE MUST BE MADE HOLY Matthew 5: 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Christ died to make us Holy. John 19: 30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. 1. The meaning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Truths About The Harvesting

Contributed by Doug Warren on Oct 7, 2018

John 4:35

I. The REALITY : there IS a harvest Waiting to be gathered However, we can't reap what we don't plant. Are we planting seed?? II The RIPENESS : (Mt 9:37): "The Harvest is ripe ( i.e., gather it now or it will rot: that's what's happening to our society...rotting!!) III. The REAPERS: (Mt ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35

Denomination: Baptist

Old Age!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 25, 2018

What should we look for in our Christian walk with the Lord when we age?

OLD AGE! What should we look for in our Christian walk with the Lord when we age? I. He will never leave or forsake us. Isaiah 46:4 And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you. A. God will ...read more

A Heart For The Lost

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 3, 2013

How can we develop a heart for the lost, a heart like the apostle Paul's?

How would you describe someone who has a heart for dogs? Well, we would say they love dogs. We know this because they’re constantly surrounded by dogs. They’re the one who constantly post cute pictures of dogs on facebook. Dogs are their passion, their first love. They go out of their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34, Romans 9:1-3

Denomination: *other

Empty The Quiver

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 8, 2021

Christians have been fighting the wrong battle with the wrong weapons and when they get a clue they do not empty their quiver

This was written in 2017 and it would appear that I was correct. 2 Kings 13:14 Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19, 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Are We There Yet?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 28, 2021

How far along on our trip to heaven are we?

Are We There Yet? – Mark 12: 28 - 34 Intro: Anyone who has traveled with children can attest to the fact that after about 15 minutes on the road you will hear the first of many questions. “Are we there yet?” On an especially long trip any parent will agree that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34, Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Leviticus 19:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed