Sermons on Denver Pendergrass:

Lord, Always Give Us This Bread!

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 2, 2003

This sermon is the lectionary text for 8th. Sunday after Pentecost, Year B, and is really a Salvation message

LORD, ALWAYS GIVE US THIS BREAD”—JOHN 6:22-35 Bread is the most common of all foods. My Mother always called it, “the staff of life.” Perhaps Leviticus 26:26 is the basis for this designation: “When I break your staff of bread, ten women will bake your bread in one oven, and they will bring ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-35

Denomination: Methodist

"Traffic Jams And Jangled Nerves" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 8, 2004

Traffic jams and jangled nerves are a part of our lives but especially at the Christmas Season. How can the joy of the Lord enter our day when we experience these stressful times?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Church December 12, 2004 3rd Sunday of Advent “Traffic Jams and Jangled Nerves” Isaiah 35:1-10 James 5:7-11 INTRODUCTION: Today is the third Sunday of Advent, and the rose Advent Candle symbolizes “Joy.” The title for today’s message is “Traffic Jams and Jangled Nerves” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Wicked Tenants

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 12, 2002

The Biblical metaphor of Jesus being the cornerstone which the builders rejected conveys the understanding that without Jesus we can do nothing (John 15:5).

THE WICKED TENANTS Text: Matthew 21:33-46 In modern day, we tend to think of a cornerstone as a stone that is inscribed and placed in the corner of the foundation of a building that marks the beginning of the building. The way that the Bible uses the word cornerstone means much more than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Husbands Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 17, 2002

Understanding what it means to be a really great husband.

15, September 2002 Dakota Community Church All The Kings Men Part: 2 – Husbands Introduction: Young husbands it seems to me are often very slow to figure out what they are supposed to be doing in this role. Some never get it! TRUTH: The role of husband is likely the most important one you will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25, Ephesians 5:31-32

Denomination: Mennonite

Baptism, What's That About?

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004

Baptism is a very significant part of the Christian faith through our relationship to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Basic 5 point outline taken from Denver Sizemore’s Book, 13 Lessons in Christian Doctrine. College Press. Baptism, What’s That About? Matthew 28:18-20 Intro. Well, as I have been stating over the past couple of weeks, we are leading up to what is going to be a Baptism Sunday. We are now 3 weeks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Give Me Jesus Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 13, 2011

God created the world in perfect order. When God sent His Son Jesus Christ to earth, 61 Messianic prophesies were fulfilled. What are the odds?

The 39 books of the Old Testament were written over the course of 1500 years, starting with the creation of the universe and ending about 400 years before the coming of Jesus Christ. To better understand Jesus Christ, in God’s perfect process, I think it’s a good reminder to look at where he came ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-5, Isaiah 11:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Character -- Inside Out Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 12, 2011

Wisdom the source of Character in our Lives

Life Simplified Character: Inside Out October 9, 2011 INTRODUCTION Top Ten Foolish Things to Do Before You Die 10. Swim with a great white shark. 9. Own a 1000 cats. 8. Eat nothing but french fries for a month. 7. Volunteer to get cancer. 6. Lay down and take a nap in traffic. 5. Play ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Do In Times Of Uncertainty

Contributed by Jamie Lee on May 31, 2011

During times of uncertainty, we often seek for direction in our life as did Esther did in her life of uncertainty.

What To Do In Times Of Uncertainty Esther 5 Several weeks ago, I asked the questions… Have you ever wondered… * Why did God put me in this position? * How did or is God going to do this? * How is this going to work out in the end? * Where is God? The whole idea is sometimes ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"I Thirst" Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

A continuing look at the sayings of Christ from the cross

Jn. 19.28 "I Thirst" 1. [Play CD] Out of all of the statements we’ve heard so far, this is the most basic. "I am thirsty". If I had a nickel for every time I heard one of my children say, "I’m thirsty," I could preach here and not take a salary. I wonder if his mom had flashbacks to his ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28

Denomination: Holiness

The Power Of Our Selah Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jun 23, 2008

This last sermon in the series helps us experience on a daily basis the all imnportant 3 "Selah" found in this chapter. Once these are a reality in our lives, so much will change in our walk with God!

Psalm 32 What if I told you that there is one person who can come along side your life and give you perfect guidance and success in anything God asks you to do! You say, “But I don’t believe that there is a person that perfect and that precise!” With all do respect, I think you are wrong! There is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Beautiful Lady

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 25, 2008

A funeral sermon for a lady who died at 103 years of age.

Funeral for Clara Wagoner 3/23/2008 Think about the changes that have occurred during Mrs. Wagoner’s lifetime. Portions of this were read when Mrs. Wagoner came to church on her 100th birthday. I believe that was the last time she was able to attend. The year was 1905! The average life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Coming! (A Sermon For Advent Sunday)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 4, 2007

It’s the season of goodwill, is it not? Well ... not according to the ecclesiastical calendar! In the church year we’ve just celebrated the first Sunday in Advent - a time ...

Happy New Year everybody! Yes, it’s the first day of the ecclesiastical new year - the first Sunday in Advent - and as you’ll see, everything is a bit different today. The colours are different, the hymns are different, and there’s a sense of festivity in the air … well, maybe not a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:18-25, Luke 1:24-48

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Advent Sunday (Luke 21: 25-36)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 13, 2007

Sermons by Father Dave ...

Welcome to the first day of the church new year -Advent Sunday. You may have noticed that today we change the church colours to purple instead of the more regular green. This is a special Sunday. This is ’advent’ Sunday, from the Latin word ’advenio’ meaning ’coming’. This is the time of year ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus Is Coming!

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006

A Sermon for Advent Sunday

Happy New Year everybody! Yes, it’s the first day of the ecclesiastical new year - the first Sunday in Advent - and as you’ll see, everything is a bit different today. The colours are different, the hymns are different, and there’s a sense of festivity in the air … well, maybe not a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

This Old House Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jan 17, 2007

This is the third sermon on the Methodist General Rules "By attending on the ordinances of God.

On shows like PBS’s "This Old House", or "Trading Spaces" and with someone like Bob Vela as the host, we often see the renovation of old houses. Houses that are in need of repair; houses that are in need of being modernized; houses that just over time haven’t been given the attention that they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist