Sermons on Discard:

Jesus Is Alive - True Or False Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 19, 2004

Not only is it reasonable to believe that Jesus is alive it is the best possible explanation for the empty tomb

Jesus is Alive – True or False John 20:1-10 April 11, 2004 – Easter Sunday The idea for this message came from a series shown in Outreach Magazine and additional ideas were taken from the Jesus is Alive message by Brian Mavis. Introduction Over the past several weeks we have been exploring the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Gift Of Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 29, 2005

A message on the gift of Faith (2 of 4)

THE GIFT OF FAITH 1 Corinthians 12:9 INTRO: All Christians have saving faith. This verse is talking about Mountain moving faith. The power to lay hold of God’s promises for results. ILLUS: There is a story about a fellow who fell off a cliff and plunged about seventy-five feet until he grabbed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Baptist

Help Them Up!

Contributed by Ken Durham on Aug 8, 2005

We need hearts for God ~ and hands for others. We can all help someone up.

HELP THEM UP! 1. Introduction: Sometimes a verse of scripture just enters your heart for you to pray for a particular person or situation. For my wife Julie Mark 1:31 “So he (Jesus) went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them” was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-34

It Was Not A Pretty Cross

Contributed by Eric Smith on May 15, 2005

21st century Christians have made the cross into a showpiece of artwork, but the cross that Jesus died on was never intended to be a showpiece, or fine art.

It Was Not A Pretty Cross Rev. Eric D. Smith Matt 27:22-35 22 Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. 23 And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22-35

Denomination: Apostolic

The Attack Of The Male Seed - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Charles Hughes on Jun 14, 2004

The male seed (man) is under attack today. This is part two of the message "The Attack of the Male Seed".

In Part I of the message "The Attack of the Male Seed", we began to look at seven issues of what it means to be a man. Our goal is to get men to examine themselves and see how we measure up to God’s standard as men. IV. A man isn’t abusive or disrespectful. This is a big problem today. We see, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

The Kind Of Salvation I Want

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 6, 2001

describes the salvation I desire and the Bible presents

Jeremiah 3:23 The prophet Jeremiah did not come with a message of deliverance to announce but rather a tragic message of judgment. So dangerous was his message that people hearing it called him a traitor. He would be misunderstood, persecuted, arrested, and imprisoned; and more ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Shepherds?

Contributed by Johnnie Travis on Dec 17, 2005

Why tell the shepherds that a baby is born?

Why the Shepherd’s? I chose today’s scripture on purpose for today’s sermon. We don’t often consider all of the different aspects of the Christmas story, so I want us to think about the story from the eyes of someone else, from a different angle. When we think of the shepherds we think of men who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Strong To The Finish

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 12, 2005

Believers can take certain approaches to be sure they will strongly finish the race.

Strong to the Finish Heb. 12:1-3 Sept. 11, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Popeye singing, "I’m strong to the finish" B Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

When You Talk To Your Father Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 29, 2007

We spend so much time on how to pray that we skip over the most important aspect of prayer, Why? What motivates us to pray? Is it to be seen by others and praised for our holy output? Or is it the resolute determination to just talk with our Father wit

When You Talk To Your Father Griffith Baptist Church – 12/2/07 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:5-8 The Introduction Jim Elliot, a missionary slain by the Auca Indians in the 1950’s, once said: God is still on His throne and man is still on his footstool. There’s only a knee’s distance in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

My King, My Daddy

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

Key Point: The God of the universe is at once both a “Shock and Awe” God, and “Up Close and Personal.” Only God makes it possible for us to thrive under both sides of Him.

My King, My Daddy Two very different aspects of God we need to come to grips with Introduction: Shock and Awe bombing, quickened pulse, lump in my throat, sweaty palms, (also what is behind the scenes, kids crying) witnessing the power of something Jessica Lynch—teacher wanna be, POW, daring ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Plan Revealed

Contributed by James Kirkland on Jan 16, 2007

Jesus has chosen to introduce the entire world to His Father.

"His Plan Revealed” Matthew 11:25-30 11:25-26, the arrogant and know-it-all are the ones that will suffer. They refuse to open their minds to something new and a different way of seeing God. The laws/life of the day was overwhelming to the people just like all the things we have to do with today. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Nazarene

Pieces Of The Puzzle

Contributed by Chris Stevens on Feb 10, 2007

Picking up the pieces…In many ways, and I know this won’t be rocket science so bare with me, our life is like a puzzle. Too me if you dump a jigsaw puzzle out I see a million pieces and have no idea where even to begin puzzle workers do., the start on th

(I began with Illustration 1) In many ways, and I know this won’t be rocket science so bare with me, our life is like a puzzle. Too me if you dump a jigsaw puzzle out I see a million pieces and have no idea where even to begin (Caleb does though). Puzzle workers do, the start on the outside and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Is Coming Again

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Apr 8, 2008

Each Chapter in this wonderful Epistle touches on the Second Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. We look briefly at the challenge this brings to us.

THE LORD IS COMING AGAIN AS FORETOLD IN THE FIRST EPISTLE TO THE THESSALONIANS There is no doubt that the Apostle Paul believed in the ‘Second Coming’ of the Lord Jesus Christ; in fact he claimed to have a special revelation about it. In our present time, we find there is a lot of uncertainty, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

David & Goliath Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 20, 2007

David knows the Philistine army is subject to the power of God. In faith he offers to face the giant in battle with God’s armor.

An Earthy Spirituality~the life of King David “David & Goliath”, I Samuel 17 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “It is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s,” vs 47 We all have giants to battle, and in God’s strength we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Congregational

The Sin Transplant

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jun 27, 2008

This sermon is a light-hearted look at salvation using the analogy of a modern day operation.

The Sin Transplant Hebrews 4:12-13 Introduction: I want to talk to you today about a transplant. Our modern American culture is very accustomed to transplants. Eye transplants, liver transplants, heart transplants, bone marrow transplants. Almost any organ can now be transplanted from one human ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist