Sermons on Disbelief:

Playing Church

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Mar 20, 2008

There is a difference between watching a game and playing the game. We are called to be a playing church

Playing Church The Living Word Theater in Cambridge, has been sharing the story of the passion for as long as I can remember. There unfolding before your eyes the Gospel comes to life. Each night Pete Hampton portrays Christ. Each night he is crucified in the big finale. It can be a very ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Disciple's Cross

Contributed by Gary Birch on Feb 27, 2007

Following Jesus has become too easy for many people. We like to take the benefits without the discipline and responsibilities. What does it really mean to take up our cross and follow him?

The Italian freedom fighter Garibaldi offered his men only hunger and death to free Italy. Garibaldi had an incredibly committed volunteer army. He would appeal for recruits in these terms: “I offer neither pay, nor quarters, nor provisions; I offer hunger, thirst, forced marches, battles and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

Understanding The Sin Of Anger Series

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 7, 2007

Parts of this sermon came from others. The idea is to understand the depth of sin in order to appreciate GRACE.

Understanding the SIN of ANGER Matthew 5:21-22/Proverb 6:16ff Last week we discussed the sin of dissension. Like we discovered last week, it is not just the doing but even the thought of sin is just as guilty. In this passage, I want you to notice, that in this passage the Lord covers the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Message Of A Man

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2005

A communion meditation for Sunday, November 6, 2005

One of my favorite stories (and I am not sure that I have shared it before, and if I have, please bear with me) comes from Keith Miller in his men’s devotional book, A Habitation of Dragons. It is the story of a well-to-do attorney who experiences a true change of life and heart when he gives ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:13-16, Acts 9:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Total Access Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 26, 2007

In Christ Jesus, we are given Total Access to the Father that we may Ask, Seek, Knock, and receive all the good things He has.

* In our church office we use a church management software package called ACS (Automated Church Systems). Until recently, this software was a “single-user” system. This means it was installed on one of our five computers and could be used by only one person at a time. * With the last upgrade we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Important Things For Christmas

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 17, 2011

The things that are important for Christmas such as, Family, Feeling of Christmas, Flavor of Christmas, Smell of christmas, and the Faith of Christmas.

Things that are Important for Christmas Luke 1-20 1. One of the things important for Christmas is Family • Today’s story we see family is important to Joseph and Mary 4So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, 5He went there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel:only One Gospel

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Only One Gospel

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Only One Gospel Galatians 1:6-10 As I have said, Galatians is divided into three sections. In the first two chapters Paul defends his apostleship; in three and four he defends the gospel; and in the last two chapters he defends our liberty in the gospel. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Weighing You Down? (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 25, 2013

Some encouragement to run the race.

Hebrews 12:1-3-Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"An Extraordinary Promise"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 9, 2012

A sermon about freedom through following Christ.

Mark 10:35-45 “An Extraordinary Promise” In some ways, tonight’s passage appears to be yet another example of the disciples—and not just James and John—as the fumbling, bumbling Keystone Kops who just can’t seem to get anything right. Jesus has just told His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: United Methodist

Attacks From Within And Without Lesson 13 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

What to do after a great answer to prayer.

A. THE INNER SIN OF ISRAEL RETURNS – EXODUS 17:1-7 1. Some problems come from circumstances. “There was not water for the people to drink” (17:1). a. Time of year. b. Hadn’t God led them? c. Weren’t they in a desert? 2. What was their past sin? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Hard Questions Answered

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018

In John Chapter 3 Jesus points us to the Prophetic Record that maps out Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. In this golden chapter of the Bible Jesus lays out the path of salvation for Nicodemus and for the rest of us.

It Was No Secret Numbers 21:4-9 John 3:10-21 Luke 18:31:33 This week marks the fourth week in Lent as we travel with Jesus toward His passion and glory. At this time Jesus is preparing the Disciples for what lies ahead, namely His arrest, torture and crucifixion. After three years of ministry ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:10-21, Luke 18:31-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Season Of Advent-Ure - Preparation Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 14, 2014

Message about how we prepare our heart and as we prepare for Christmas season.

Notes: some notes from Jerry Shirey’s message on Preparing for Revival Title: Season of Advent-ure – Preparation Series: Season of Advent-ure Theme: To show the next step of Advent – Preparation for the Messiah. What changes in us as we prepare. Text: Isaiah 40:1 - ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Praising God For His Wonders - Sermon I: Praising God For His Wonders Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 11, 2019

The very thought of having been created by the one and only Lord God of all wonders motivates Christians to spend more time praising Him for His great love, His great faithfulness, His great mercies toward all people.

PRAISING GOD FOR HIS WONDERS Watching the US Tennis Open while thinking about Wonders of God gave me an idea. Squeeze the tennis ball with one hand as best you can. The pressure exerted on the ball is about the same ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:1-8

A Stall Full Of Joy Series

Contributed by Heather Cook on Jan 2, 2019

Begins with my experience in an AIDS orphanage

It was near Christmas, but it didn’t feel like it. In Cambodia there are two seasons. Hot and hotter. Christmas is just hot. I had led a study tour with fifteen over privileged Hong Kong students to a orphanage called Wat Opot, run by an American expat in his 60’s. It is difficult enough grasping ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-12

Denomination: Adventist

Where Does Easter Find You?

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Apr 13, 2021

Some of us come to Resurrection morning broken and confused. This sermon is a word of encouragement.

Where Does Easter Find You? Mark 16:1-8 All religions are the same – superficially. All religions – Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Sikhism are the same – superficially. • We all believe in the Golden Rule • We all take up offerings • We all have holy buildings • We all try and live by ...read more

Denomination: Anglican