Sermons on Defying Odds:

180 Gallons Of Grace

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 6, 2018

The Wedding of Cana is a picture of God's ability to take the common and earthy and transform it into something rare and precious. That's exactly what He wants to do with your life!

180 GALLONS OF GRACE John 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. RUNNING THE SHOW -- Michael McPherson “I am a deputy sheriff assigned to courthouse security. As part of my job, I explain court procedures to visitors. One day I was showing a group of ninth-graders around. Court was in recess and only ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In The Beginning Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on Dec 4, 2016

The word in Genesis. The word in John. Jesus' encounter with Nicodemus.

IN THE BEGINNING John 1:1-4, 14; 43-51 Today, I want to begin a short series that will look at some interesting people and their encounters with Jesus. I’ll begin by asking a couple of questions: What are some of your memorable encounters with Jesus? What is your relationship with Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph - Husband Of Mary - In First Person Narrative

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 12, 2016

Christmas or Advent message about the birth of Jesus

You Believe in Miracles?” Joseph-- {Eyewitness of his Majesty} “My name is Joseph; you know my wife better; she is much more famous than I. I’m the lesser half some might say. We were very average people--at least in the beginning, until all the attention. We were from a small tribe lived in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Open Secret

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Nicodemus

OPEN SECRET (JOHN 19:38-42) Fourth century church theologian Augustine told of a Victorinus (a renowned philosopher and teacher in Rome; who had even been honored with a statue in the Roman forum) who was converted to Christianity in his old age. He came to Simplicius, one eminent at the time for ...read more

Scripture: John 9:28-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christianity Solidified By Apologetics In The Early Days Of The Church

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 18, 2017

Christianity Solidified By Apologetics In The Early Days Of The Church

In the Church today, a debate rages over the relationship of philosophy and theology to one another. Some scholarly believers as epitomized by Norman Geisler argue that, since this world is God's world, both can be used to understand Creation if each of these disciplines are approached from a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Is The Resurrection Important?

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 26, 2016

Why is an event that took place over 2,000 years ago so important in our fast paced technically advanced age?

Why Is the Resurrection Important? 1 Corinthians 15:13-28 I want to welcome you here on this beautiful Easter morning. We sometimes call this Sunday, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-28

Denomination: Baptist

Nicodemus' Choice

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Mar 30, 2016

Does Nicodemus believe Jesus is the Messiah. In this first person narrative listen to his story

Nicodemus Based Nicodemus encounters with Jesus in John 3, 7 & 19 This is a first person narrative. Feel free to get into costume. I simply came out in jeans, sweatshirt and baseball cap because I didn’t want to be recognized. Read this first – The Pharisee, Nicodemus, is mentioned ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Friends

Hear And Overcome

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 4, 2016

This message reviews what Jesus says in Matthew chapter twenty-four in light of what is happening in the world today.

Hear and Overcome Scriptures: Matthew 24; Revelations 2-3; 13:16-17 Introduction “Jesus came out from the temple and was going away when His disciples came up to point out the temple buildings to Him. And He said to them, "Do you not see all these things? Truly I say to you, not one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

See Jesus In The Simple Things Of Life

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 15, 2019

Jesus turns Water into wine, revealing His glory with HIs first miracle. Learn to see the hidden God in Christ.

1.20.19 John 2:1-11 1 Three days later, there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there. 2 Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does that have to ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

We Three Kings Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 22, 2019

Gold, frankincense, and myrrh. But myrrh is not the final gift. The final gift is the one that God has given to us: the death, the sacrifice, the resurrection of Christ and our death, our resurrection into new life … eternal life with Him … a joy past all telling.

At last … after traveling a thousand miles and enduring countless hardships and obstacles … the caravan reached the gates of Jerusalem. The city began to buzz as the news of their arrival spread … eventually reaching the courts and ears of King Herod. A caravan of magi had travelled all the way ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

Deciding For Jesus

Contributed by Joel Ingram on Mar 2, 2019

Intro below...

A Rabbi takes up work in a new synagogue. His first week things don’t go well. When it comes time for the congregation to say the opening prayer, half of the people stand up – and half of the people stay seated. Before for they can even begin to pray the people standing are yelling at the people ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-53

Who Am I? Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 24, 2022

Are we just some accident? Some random lump of cells? Or are we fearfully and wonderfully made by a Divine, Loving Creator?

There is a question that is being hotly debated right now that’s pretty much dominating the news and threatening to perhaps tear our country apart and the debate is scary and uncomfortable but maybe it’s a good thing because we’re wrestling with an important question … perhaps the most important ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9, Genesis 1:1-2, Genesis 2:7, Genesis 1:30

Denomination: United Methodist

When The Romance Is Gone Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 22, 2022

When the romance is gone from your marriage, stay married and be a channel of blessing to your family. However, set your unbelieving spouse free if he or she wants out.

Sonja Ely, of Dallas, Oregon, was watching her 5-year-old granddaughter Christy play with her dolls. At one point, Christy “staged” a wedding, first playing the role of the bride's mother who assigned specific duties, then suddenly becoming the bride with her “teddy bear” groom. She picked him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16, Romans 5:8, Mark 10:11-12, Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Romans 6:15-23: Gotta Serve Somebody Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 27, 2022

Freedom in Christ doesn't mean you have no master. It means you have a new master.

Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Romans chapter 6. It’s been a minute since we have been in the book or Romans. But I wanted us to jump back in this Sunday, and I think God's timing on this is actually pretty amazing. You know, last week, on June 19th, we celebrated Father’s Day. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Who In Hell Knows Your Name

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 6, 2022

How well does Hell (the Devil and the demons) know your name? How much do they fear you and your church?

Scripture: Acts 19:11-22 (cf. v. 15) Title: Who In Hell Knows Your Name? INTRO: Grace and Peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Today’s passage is a remarkable section of Scripture. It is full of all kinds of strange stories and events. When you first read it, you might wonder ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-22, Acts 19:15, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Nazarene