Sermons on Disappearing:

The Holy Mystery Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 1, 2014

The Church is God's amazing plan. We must not discount the importance of being called into that church through Christ.

EPHESIANS # 5 We are exploring the grand themes of Paul’s letter to the Church in Ephesus. As you know, I love this letter! The heart of our hope is captured in the first 3 chapters and the practical implications of that hope are explored in the last 3 chapters. Paul opens by pouring out ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Have Come To Bring A Sword Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 2, 2014

Jesus said that He did not come to earth to bring peace but a sword! If that's true, how can He be the Prince of Peace we celebrate at Christmas time? Does He really intend to divide families or bring reconciliation?

Review of what we’ve covered so far this Lenten season: Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God Jesus came to bring life Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets Today we'll be taking a look at another of the statements Jesus made about why He came to earth. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39

Denomination: Nazarene

The First Covenant

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 4, 2014

To show that we belong to the second covenant and we belong to GOD, not to this world.

I. EXORDIUM: Do we belong to this world? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we belong to the second covenant and we belong to GOD, not to this world. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:1 (Amplified Bible) 9:1 NOW EVEN the first covenant had its own rules and regulations for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moving Out Of The Cemetery Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 18, 2014

Get the moving truck ready, Jesus is moving out of the cemetery!

INTRODUCTION • OPENING VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • Easter is a holiday that makes NO sense without Jesus. • Why did Jesus suffer as He did? When we come to the realization as to why He died, we then need to make a choice! • Do we accept Him as our Savior or do we ignore ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“jesus: Lifted Up!” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 2, 2014

Jesus goes to a very familiar place in His Ministry in order to be launched back to His Heavenly Home, reminding us of the importance of His Ascension.

“Jesus: Lifted Up!” Luke 24:50-53, Mark 16:19-20, Acts 1:1-11 Were you ever at an outdoor gathering speaking with a group of friends, when one of them suddenly began to lift off of the ground and slowly ascend into the sky until they disappeared into the skies? I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:50-53

Denomination: Baptist

Wilt Thou Be Made Whole? Potency Vs Impotency

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jun 6, 2014

Our situation and circumstances can bring us to the point where we become resigned to the status quo, requiring a renewed challenge to our faith. The Word challenges you and it is no idle challenge.The question is real! Wilt thou be made whole?

After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rest In Peace (No Matter What Troubles You Face)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 17, 2013

David demonstrates how God's abiding promises allow us to rest in peace no matter what problems we face.

How did you sleep last night? Do you feel refreshed this morning? If not, you may be one of the 60% of Canadians who is not getting the sleep the body and mind need (according to a 2011 CBC poll). What could be the reason for this? Your smart phone or tablet may be the sleep-thief. I just heard ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Doomsday Preppers

Contributed by Theresa Ratliff on Mar 26, 2013

This sermon reflects on what the John the Baptist says about Christ's coming and how we should prepare, and what Jesus says about when the end of the world will occur.

Well, according to my count, we have about 12 days left until the world ends. Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you’ve probably heard all about the Mayan calendar and how some say it predicts the world will end on December 21, 2012. Apparently, a stone tablet discovered in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:10-14

Denomination: *other

We Are Astraddle People

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 1, 2014

As astraddle people we live with one foot planted in this life and the other in the next.

Title: We are Astraddle People Text: II Corinthians 4:5-7; 4:16-18; and 5:1-5 Thesis: As astraddle people we live with one foot planted in this life and the other in the next. Introduction: I like the word “astraddle.” I like the word “astraddle.” It sounds kind of cool ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Whom Will You Go?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 3, 2014

You may be offended or disillusioned, but there is no one to turn to but Jesus Christ.

If you have been a Christian for any length of time you have seen people come and go. Some are famous people who everyone rejoices over at their conversion hoping it will influence many people only to see them convert to something else six months later or just stop talking about Christ. Sometimes ...read more

Scripture: John 6:64-69

Denomination: Baptist

Breakthrough Prayer For My Church

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

As people of faith we need to be people of prayer but even more than that, people of breakthrough prayer, asking God to break through in situations where there is nothing else we can do. We need breakthrough prayer in our churches.

It was July of 2012 and was a sad day for me. In my first sermon here I told you about Elwood, my first appointment. Elwood was a nice, quiet, quaint little church in Madison County. A pretty stereotypical white framed country church on a quiet Farm to Market road. In the spring the pastures ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Prayer Of Agur

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Oct 31, 2014

Agur was a mysterious man, mentioned in Proverbs who prayed a humble prayer that should be a model for all Christians.

The Prayer of Agur Introduction: ABC news in Alabama reported this week that Piedmont High school in Piedmont Alabama would no longer say prayers over the loud speakers at football games because they received a letter from the atheist organization called Freedom from Religion Foundation, out of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope Road

Contributed by Clark Harden on Apr 7, 2013

On the road to Emmaus the two disciples found hope.

HOPE ROAD I recently read a story about a heart surgeon and how a young patient’s faith in Jesus changed the surgeon’s heart forever. "Tomorrow morning I'll open up your heart” the surgeon said to the 8 year-old-boy. "You'll find Jesus there," the boy said. The surgeon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:28-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Of Heart And Mind Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013

In this sermon series, we’re going to be talking about the unseen enemy and the dangers of living for Jesus. We’re caught up in the spiritual battle between good and evil, and so it’s important to take proactive measures in regard to the unseen opposition

The Battle of Heart and Mind Ephesians 6:10-13 Read Romans 7:14-25 at the beginning of service A number of years ago, I was invited to preach a revival in Zwolle, LA. Anybody know where that is? It’s right by Many, LA. Hope that clarifies it for you. I had to leave right after church to make ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Methodist

Move Over Clarence Darrow

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on May 16, 2013

In the 8th chapter of Hebrews, the writer Introduces the new covenant to the Jewish people. He describes Jesus as our mediator who will provide a pardon for our sin.

Move Over Clarence Darrow Hebrews 8:1-13 Intro: We have heard a lot about trials in the past few weeks haven’t we? We had the Jodi Arias trial where this woman was convicted of brutally killing her boyfriend. We had the Gosnell trial where a doctor was convicted of murdering three children in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist