Sermons on Dc:

The Quest For Tranquility Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 28, 2014

The tension between our quest for tranquility and the pressures of responsibility and loving others is an inexact science, but we must do our best to seek the balance, which may be different for each one of us.

The Quest for Tranquility (Mark 6:45-55) 1. We had a great time in Virginia — suburban Washington DC — at Hannah’s wedding. 2. We love our new son-in-law and got to live next door to Luke and Sarah at hotel. 3. Family came from Chicago, and friends came from Kokomo. It was odd ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-55

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Pray And The Red Sea Will Part For You Too" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 31, 2014

We put too much stock in pleasing man instead of God. This lesson will show the benefits and peace that we will receive when our allegiance changes.

The Ultimate Decision July 31, 2014 Years ago I was doing a project with the Beach Boys and Circle K Stores. I was working with a friend and record producer out of Las Vegas. It was fun to meet the Beach Boys and watch from Backstage some of their concerts. That is why when this record producer ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30

Gifted For Growth Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 15, 2012

If you are sealed by the Spirit then you are gifted by God to help the body grow in Christ. This is an introduction to a study on the gifts of the Spirit discussing their source, significance, and stewardship of the gifts.

Intro: Ephesians 4:8 quotes Psalm 68:18 which says “You received gifts from men.” Paul is saying something that would have been understood by people in His day. You gave gifts to men. Paul is using this under the idea of a King who has conquered his enemy coming back into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of Desperation

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 17, 2017

Acts shows desperate prayers and their impact.

In 1857, NYC, business man, Jeremiah Lanphier became a missionary for the Dutch Reformed Church in downtown NYC. America had been prosperous and did not feel the need for God. However, a massive financial blow occurred and sent the country into a panic. Burdened so by the need, Jeremiah Lanphier ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Health

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2018

A message focusing on the goals and vision for 2018, health, not numbers. If we aim for health first, growth will come.

Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13, Title: More Than Resolutions, Date/Place: WHBC, 12/31/17, AM A. Opening illustration: Jonathan Edwards resolutions, Continuation of growth or health? Quote from the Words to Winners of Souls about pastors who can assess numbers… (p. 20) B. Background to passage: With ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Open Door Of Opportunity Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 22, 2022

When you find that God has opened a door you do not want to miss the blessing of going through it. Once Jesus closes that door there is nobody who can open it.

Oftentimes life’s great opportunities last only for a moment. You must seize that moment. It is the time to grab the brass ring. Take advantage of the opportunity or it will be gone. I am talking about real life changing opportunities that we have. These are the moments when you sense there is a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Can.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 5, 2022

These aren’t hypotheticals. Those are the people Jesus healed, the woman with the issue of blood, the woman at the well, the tax collector, the leper, and the woman caught in the act of adultery.

Jesus Can. Hebrews 13:8TPT Do you ever feel like you’ve missed your window of opportunity? How about the woman with the issue of blood? What about the woman at the well? The tax collector? Maybe the leper? Maybe you’ve lost count of how many specialists you’ve visited, or how many ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Want The Church To Grow?

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jan 20, 2020

This is a sermon on evangelism that is tied to Jesus's call to the apostle Andrew. Andrew 1) grows in discipleship and 2) grows the church. The sermon tells people that they can be excited and happy about their faith, and share it with other people.

Do you want the church to grow? Andrew wasn’t the popular kid in class. His name is only mentioned in twelve verses in the Bible, and eight of those describe him as "Peter's little brother." Even though he was one of the first two or three followers of Jesus, Peter was still the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-32

Denomination: Episcopal

Imparting Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

SERVING IN GRACE SHARES THE GIFTS FROM THE HOLY SPIRIT THAT HAVE BEEN ENTRUSTED TO YOU

Romans 1:6-15 – Imparting Spiritual Gifts I. Called of Jesus Christ a. Paul is linking the believers at Rome experience to his own -- "called" b. This is a root word that relates to the church "the called out" ones c. Paul will later talk about calling as part of the process of salvation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:6-15

Denomination: Church Of God

All That We Hope To Be Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 21, 2024

The final sermon in the 4-part series looks at what empowers us to commit ourselves and our resources to God.

October 20, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Jeremiah 29:11-14; Romans 8:24-31; Matthew 5:13-16 All That We Hope to Be Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our offering hymn, “We Lift Our Voices” has been the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14, Romans 8:24-31, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Lutheran

What If? And Why Not?

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 27, 2002

This sermon encourages the church to dream about the coming year in the life of the church and for them to examine thier individual place in those dreams.

New Year’s What If? And Why Not? Acts 4:23-35; Luke 1:37 December 29, 2002 Intro: A. Year in review—Here are 12 of the top news stories of 2002—see if these prompt your memory banks… 1. Afghanistan 2. Child abductions 3. D.C. Sniper 4. Middle East 5. Catholic Sex Scandals 6. Jimmy Carter, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:23-35, Luke 1:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Total Life Makeover

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

The Total Body Makeover” TV show -- New nose, new facelift, new tummy, new teeth, new cheeks, new chin ... No man can change who you really are inside, only God can do that. He gives us a ... A Total Life Makeover

News commentator Paul Harvey tells about the time the Italian sailing team went to Australia to participate in the America’s Cup race. Gucci, the famous Italian designer, had outfitted them with all the latest sportswear fashions before they left for Australia. After they arrived, the men had some ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Life

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 17, 2001

This message challenges us to take a look at our life and see its worth.

Scripture: James 4:14 Title: “What Is Life?” Introduction: Ask anyone you meet to give you a definition of LIFE, and no two people will give you the same answer.  Even in this congregation, the answers would be as varied as the flowers of the field.  We each have our own ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Value Of A Reflection Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 9, 2002

The third of six on James, this sermon was delivered the Sunday before 9/11.

The Value of Your Reflection If a mirror reflects no image then it has no value - In fact, it’s not even a mirror! It’s just a window. If a person sees the truth about his own life reflected in God’s word but doesn’t remember that truth then he is like a person who looks into a mirror with no ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Prayer, Faith, And Praise

Contributed by David Rogers on Jan 26, 2007

This sermon examines the power of prayer that the faithful can tap into all the time not just in emergencies.

The Power of Prayer, Faith, and Praise 2 Chronicles 20:4-12 Prayer Introduction Jesus taught that we should “always pray and not give up” · Not because God is hard of hearing · Not because God needs to be pestered into answering our requests · Not because God doesn’t want to answer us NO… Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:4-12

Denomination: Baptist