Sermons on Deepening Faith:

And He Gave Up His Spirit Series

Contributed by Michael Jay Shrewsberry on Apr 7, 2015

Second in a series of three describing the day the earth really did stand still

And Gave Up His Spirit Last week I strove to bring attention to the first of several miraculous workings performed by Jehovah God on the day of Jesus’ crucifixion, namely the great darkness that enveloped the entire universe during the final three hours that the man given the title ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30, Psalm 69:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who"S The Biggest Loser? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 9, 2015

The world has its way of identifying winners and losers. But then, so does the cross.

“Cross Currents: Who’s the Biggest Loser?” 1Cor. 15:1-8, 20-28 Most of us do not think of losing as a good thing. Losing is the last thing we want to do. Just ask the 62 teams who are no longer in the NCAA tournament. Yet sometimes losing can be good. One of the popular reality ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worship The King Of Kings!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 10, 2015

Worship the Lord Jesus Christ: 1. For His plan (vs. 28-35). 2. For His peace (vs. 35-38). 3. For His power (vs. 37-40). 4. For His presence (vs. 41-44).

Worship the King of Kings! Luke 19:28-40 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 30, 2014 *As we focus on Palm Sunday this morning, please open your Bibles to Luke 19, thinking about worshiping the King of Kings. My greatest goal for us today is to have true worship in our hearts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Baptist

Fear God And Be Blessed

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 16, 2015

Start reading the Bible as though your whole world depends on it. Do not lethargically scan it or dig just for ‘promise scriptures’, delve deeper into the Word, and give every molecule of your being to it

FEAR HIS NAME: Malachi 4:2 “But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. And you will go out and leap like calves released from the stall”(NIV) When you fear His name, following are the blessings that we would enjoy, I have split the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

O Give Thanks

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 6, 2011

A basic sermon of Thanksgiving, but was very effective in our church with our people.

O Give Thanks Unto the Lord Chuck Sligh November 20, 2011 A PowerPoint presentation to compliment the message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Psalms 105:1 – “O Give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1

Denomination: Baptist

From One Quarter Pounder With Cheese To Another. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011

About the first day of creation, a Day of Existence.

Intro: FROM ONE QUARTER POUNDER WITH CHEESE TO ANOTHER... 1. "Fly Me to the Moon" a song written by Bart Howard and made popular by Frank Sinatra. "Fly me to the moon And let me sing among the stars, Let me see what spring is like On Jupiter and Mars; In other words, hold my hand; In other ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Light Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 8, 2011

Jesus is the true Christmas light and if we want out of the darkness we need to accept Him into our lives.

The Christmas Light Text: Jn. 1:6-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: History records for us an interesting footnote. It was during the dark winter of 1864. a. At Petersburg, Virginia, the Confederate army of Robert E. Lee faced the Union divisions of General Ulysses S. Grant. b. The war was now ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Past, Present And Future

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 16, 2011

Like in Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol, to truly understand Christmas we need to see it from the past, present and future.

CHRISTMAS PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE Christmas is finally here! One of my favorite movies to watch at Christmas time is A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens in 1843. In the story, Mr. Scrooge is visited by 3 spirits – Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future. I think that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Do You Really Want God To Come" Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 16, 2011

We say we want Jesus to come - but when we see the whole picture, do we really?

“Questions of Christmas: Do you Really Want God to Come?” Mark 1:1-8; 2 Pt. 3:8-15 Many liturgical prayers end with the phrase “Even so, come, Lord Jesus.” One of our communion prayers ends the same way. Even the book of Revelation (22:20) ends with “He who testifies ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Reflection Of Trust Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 18, 2011

This message looks at the two most important Marys in the Life of Jesus. Mary his mother and Mary Magdalene

A Reflection of Trust She was a critical piece of the puzzle. And she truly is what makes Christmas Christmas. She was the original Madonna and she put the word “Virgin” in songs two thousand years before “Like a Virgin” became a hit. Through the years she’s been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

What If God Says 'no'? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 22, 2011

WE've all heard 'No" to our requests. But what if the 'No' comes from God?

“Questions of Christmas: What If God Says ‘No’?” 2 Sam. 7:1-17 The kindergarten girl asks her 2nd grade sister, “Can I play with your doll?” “NO!” The just turned 16 year old asks his dad, “All my friends got to drive a group of us around for a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Running On Empty

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2011

IN A WORLD WHERE WE CAN SO EASILY END UP RUNNING ON EMPTY, THE FORGIVER OFFERS US AN ALTERNATE EXPERIENCE.

Running on Empty July 4th, 2010 Introduction: As a teen in the70's one of the classic songs was Jackson Brown's Running on Empty. Listen to it with me. Looking out at the road rushing under my wheels Looking back at the years gone by like so many summer fields In sixty-five I was seventeen and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:6-42

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Royal Wedding

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 30, 2011

This is a narrative sermon that tells the story of Ruth and Boaz.

A ROYAL WEDDING Mother’s Day is typically a time to emphasize and celebrate not just motherhood, but home and family. And the surrounding weeks are also popular seasons for weddings. With the storms of last week, the Royal Wedding of William and Kate did not get as much local attention ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Is The Head Of The Church

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 3, 2012

Ephesians 5

CHRIST IS THE HEAD OF THE HOME (EPHESIANS 5:21-6:4) What marriage means to you Different people have different definitions of marriage. So, what's yours? ACCOUNTANT: Marriage means making a profit, having another person to share the daily expenses. ECONOMIST: A man is said to be incomplete before ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Challenge To Rule Yourself

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

By allowing the flesh to yield to the Spirit, much progress can be made in the Kingdom of God.

Proverbs 25:28 KJV He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. I. INTRODUCTION—DISCIPLINE -The man who rules his spirit is a man who is disciplined. In fact, he is a man who has reached the highest aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit. If ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Pentecostal