Sermons on Dependable God:

Proof Positive Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 19, 2004

The Resurrection is the one doctrine that is central to the faith -- all our faith stands or falls on the reality of the resurrection.

Several years ago, I took a group of kids to a church camp. Now there were lots of great things about summer church camp. We had swimming and boating and hiking – and those were wonderful. But those weren’t the most memorable things of church camp. We had crafts and cookouts -- and those ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Possibilities

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 30, 2003

We have been given a work to do but can only see the scope of it when we look through the eyes of faith.

August 31, 2003 Morning Worship Text: Philippians 3:10 Subject: Everything for Christ Title: Possibilities I love it when I read my Bible and things just begin to jump off the page at me. That is what happened to me this week and that is why I am preaching this sermon this morning. I have given ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Arrival Of Easter Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 3, 2009

This sermon gives several arrival points on the first Easter Sunday.

The Arrival Of Easter I want to begin this morning by stating a historical fact: Christ is RISEN – Christ is risen indeed! Because Christ has risen – because of this historical fact – we as Christians – throughout the world join together – on this day – and every Sunday to worship a Risen ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Servant Leadership

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 21, 2005

Jesus’perspective on servant leadership changes the way we see our our Master, our fellow leaders, and the church members we serve.

Servant Leadership Matthew 20:20-28 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy’s, who died a few years, became a familiar sight to millions in his company’s television commercials. I used to refer to him as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get To Work Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Nov 29, 2006

The work of the church is found in confidence in it’s leadership, and setting an example for others to follow.

Introduction I. As a church, we believe in what is called the “imminent return of Christ.” A. The imminent return of Christ, means that we believe that Jesus Christ could return at any time, even before this church service is completed, to take His bride, the church back to heaven. B. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:3-18

Denomination: Methodist

Freaks, Weirdoes And Oddballs

Contributed by Wayne Magruder on Aug 16, 2010

There are lots of people in the world that we normally try to avoid. These were the very people that Jesus sought to reach

Freaks, Weirdoes and Oddballs Matthew 8:1-13 You may find the title of today’s message a bit peculiar but the bottom line is that the people that we choose to avoid can fall into this category. Ironically, these are the very kind of people that Jesus hung out with. These were the people who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Isn't Looking For Groupies

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 7, 2010

Jesus is not interested in gathering a bunch of hangers-on... his desire is that those who follow him be totally devoted to him and willing to reconfigure their family values, self-interests and their hold on stuff.

Title: Jesus Isn’t Looking for Groupies Text: Luke 14:25-33 Thesis: When we decide to be a follower of Christ we must reconfigure our family values, our need to look out for #1 and our hold on stuff. Introduction CBS News reported that an estimated 87,000 people attended Glen Beck’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gospel Without Walls Series

Contributed by David Ward on Aug 15, 2012

BIG IDEA: Following Jesus involves walking through walls with the gospel.

“Gospel Without Walls” John 4 INTRODUCTION: “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol” is an action movie starring Tom Cruise. Early in the film, Tom and an IMF teammate must sneak into the Kremlin and steal something out of the vault. How in the world will they attempt that? ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Coming Kingdom Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 12, 2012

In light of the fact that the kingdom is coming, what should we do? First, wake up. Second, dress up, put on the armor of light. Third, clean up, put away everything that pollutes and defiles. Fourth, we should grow up.

ROMANS 13: 11-14 THE COMING KINGDOM [1 Thessalonians 5:1-11] This section refers to the climactic event to which all Christians eagerly look forward, the Second Coming of our Lord Jesus. This event is going to be as dramatic as the daily arrival of dawn and the resultant banishment of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Easter - Lord, Remember Me!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 26, 2011

The pain & agony they felt was reaching its peak. And the thieves begin to speak again to Jesus. As they do, listen to their requests, & then listen to the answer that Jesus gives.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2018) TEXT: Luke 23:8-43; Matthew 27:27-44 A. Two weeks ago, Palm Sunday, Christians all over the world were remembering Jesus' "Triumphal Entry", a parade in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:8-43, Matthew 27:27-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turning Weeping To Joy

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Apr 26, 2011

Reasons why our weeping can always be turned to joy.

A young couple began attending a midwest church. They had been saved only about 8 months when they announced that they needed prayer; they had experienced several miscarriages and had just discovered they were with child again. The congregation responded. And the young couple had the most ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Would You Like To Get Well?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 18, 2011

Jesus still speaks and when we obey the power fills us, life changes and it is good.

Would you like to get well? Oct 16, 2011 Jn 5:1-15 Intro: 38 years is a long time, don’t you think? About half a lifetime. 38 years ago, 1973, Nixon was in the middle of the Watergate scandal, Montreal won the Stanley Cup and there was barely a hint of an Edmonton Oilers, the Academy ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Wanted: Three Rooms, Open Windows

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 14, 2010

We all need a throne room, where we can maintain a measure of control and an upper room, where we can nourish our privacy. We will also have a den, a place of escape or of anxiety. The key to managing them all is the open windows of prayer.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC May 29, 1988 If anyone here should by chance be interested in a course in fiction writing, I have a suggestion to make. If you would like to learn to write fiction, real fables and tales, do not go to the community college. Do not waste your time at ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Releasing The Shackles

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Releasing the Shackles. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: chapter 16 verses 11-41 Ill: Harry Houdini, the famed escape artist; • Issued a challenge wherever he went: • He claimed he could be locked in any jail cell in the country, • And set would set himself free and he would do it quickly and easily. • He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-41

Denomination: Brethren

The Ten Virgins

Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 6, 2011

A brief study of the Ten Virgins and the need to be ready

The Ten Virgins 1997 Grady R. Henley INTRODUCTION: Much has been stated and said over the years concerning the parable of the 10 virgins of Mat. 25. On the whole, and speaking from my personal opinion, probably more false teachings are proposed as truths in this one parable than any of the others ...read more

Denomination: Baptist