Sermons on Dependence On God:

Anyone Could, But....

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Jan 7, 2007

Have you ever thought of faith as busy? Is yours? Will you be the somebody who did it or the anyone could, but…NOT ME!

Anyone Could, but…. Rev. Dan Mahan James 4:17”Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins.” Darlene and I love to go to thrift stores and flea markets. One day, while at a thrift store, I picked up an old children’s reading book-you know the kind with all of the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

The Palms Of Hope

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 20, 2005

This is an original story sermon, inspired by the "news from Lake Wobegon", with some serious reflection about what Palm Sunday meant for Jesus and for us.

The Palms of Hope…Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Michael Harris was the long-time pastor of Hope Community Church, a modest congregation in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, in the small town of Paradise. It hadn’t looked much like Paradise for a very ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16

Denomination: Congregational

"What Then Shall I Do With Jesus?"

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 26, 2005

An overview of the trials of Jesus

The plot of Harper Lee’s novel “To Kill A Mocking Bird” revolves around the courtroom trial of an innocent black man unjustly accused of raping a white woman. In spite of his innocence and in spite of the valiant efforts made by his attorney, Atticus Finch, the fate of the defendant, Tom Robinson, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping The Lines Of Communication Open Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 21, 2006

A compilation of verses from Proverbs addressing the importance of communication in the home.

KEEPING THE LINES OF COMMUNICATION OPEN The story is told of a couple who lived in upstate New York, who decided to move to Florida to get away from the cold weather. The husband left a bit early and drove down with their stuff while the wife was finishing up things in New York. When he arrived ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Cure For Suicide

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 18, 2007

Judas, don’t go there. Why Jesus is the cure for suicide no matter how bad things are going in your life.

Intro: in every passion play one of the main characters is Judas. He is a central figure to the Crucifixion story. His betrayal has been the topic of many theologians over the ages. Here are a few facts that some people don’t know about Judas. First he was from Kerioth, so he was an outsider among ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There Is Power In His Name Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 18, 2007

To get the church into focusing on the power that is in the Awesome Name of Jesus Christ.

THERE IS POWER IN HIS NAME Acts 9:32-35 My brothers and my sisters while riding along on the Beltway, you cannot help but notice the signs on the cab of some semi’ that read “Cat Power”. It was referencing to the engine that power many of the big rigs we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

Eye On The Horizon Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 30, 2007

LIVING AS A LIGHTHOUSE ENTAILS KEEPING AN EYE ON THE HORIZON

Living as a Lighthouse February 18th, 2007 1 Thess 4:13-5:11 An Eye on the Horizon In 1879 The greatest annual loss of life in the New England fisheries occurred, with 29 vessels and 249 fishermen lost at sea. During that year many women found themselves on lonely widow walks with and eye on ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Why Look For The Living Among The Dead

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Apr 11, 2007

A sermon for Easter celebrating the living. Incorporates the passing of my father and his transition to eternal life.

“On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark.” We might ask why Mary came to the tomb this early in the morning. If we return to the crucifixion and burial of Jesus we remember that according to Luke’s gospel Joseph of Arimethea asked for Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 22, 2006

Find out how Jesus is our friend and why.

Joseph Scriven, the man who wrote the hymn we just sang (What A Friend We Have In Jesus), was born in 1819 in Ireland. Things seemed to go well in his life until he became engaged. The evening before the wedding, his bride drowned. Scriven moved to Port Hope, Ontario where he became engaged again. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

What If Moslems Ruled America? Series

Contributed by Kamil Solomon on Sep 9, 2001

Dear Americans, Moslems of America must not deceive us if they act nicely. They cannot fight the Americans right now. They are now a minority and lack power. So, until they have enough power, they as a whole and in part decided to use cunning methods comp

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Scripture: John 10:9-16, John 8:36

Denomination: Baptist

A Day Late And A Dollar Short Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 16, 2003

What it takes to be prepared for the coming Kingdom.

Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: A Day Late And A Dollar Short March 10, 2002 Matthew 25:1-13 Introduction: Pop Quiz A teacher’s ultimate torture [use it, or lose it-my interview experience] -tests how prepared we are, or how well we are preparing ourselves In Matthew 24 Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Children, Our Teachers

Contributed by Michael Allen on Aug 17, 2003

The aim of this sermon is to show the truth that we as adults can learn important lessons from children.

Children our teachers Mark 10:13 - 16 “Dad can I have a glass of water please?” “No, go to sleep.” “Dad, I’m thirsty, can I have a glass of water please?” “NO, go to sleep.” “Daaaad, I’m really thirsty. Can you get me a glass of water please?” “No, and if you ask once more I’ll spank ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back, Back, Way Back

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Oct 22, 2006

A look at how Simon changed to Peter, the rock; how he changed from following Christ from a distance to stepping forward in His committment to Christ. A challenge on committment to all believers.

Back, Back, Way Back Rev. Dan Mahan “Peter was following far behind.” Luke 22:54 In Matt. 16:13-19, Jesus asked the disciples a question. “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” The response varied: “Some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah or Jeremiah or one of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54

The Search For The Perfect Gift

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 27, 2005

Everyone is looking for the perfect gift for Christmas. Your search is now over. The gift you are looking for has been found.

The Search is On For the Perfect Christmas Gift This is that time of the year when the game begins. By the time we have cleaned up the messy wrapping paper that we tore to shreds to get to the gifts, we are now looking or “searching” for that perfect gift for the people in our lives. Out of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Kick Your Delilah To The Curb

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 13, 2006

WE ALL HAVE DELILAH TO DEAL WITH. UNDERSTAND THAT IF YOU DO NOT LEARN TO CONTROL YOUR DELILAH, IT WILL CONTROL YOU.

SCRIPTURE: JUDGES 16:15-17 SUBJECT-“KICK YOUR DELILAH TO THE CURB” SOME TIME AGO WHILE CHANNEL SURFING THE TELEVISION, I CAME ACROSS A FAVORITE SHOW OF MINE: BEYOND THE GLORY. IT FEATURED A TWO-HOUR SPECIAL ON MIKE TYSON. A MAN WHO WON MORE PRIZE MONEY THAN ANY FIGHTER IN HIS SPORT. MIKE TYSON A ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational