Sermons on Ditches:

A World Without Christ

Contributed by William Fallert on Mar 11, 2012

Jesus changed not just the Christian world but the whole world. Darkness would be everywhere if not for him.

John 8:12 A world without Christ It is an amazing feeling to stand up here. It feels so powerful and humbling at the same time. If I say let’s all stand everyone will stand. If I say let’s all sit down, everyone will sit down. If I say let’s sing a hymn, everyone will sing. I am so tempted to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Now That's The God Of The Bible!

Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Mar 14, 2012

While there are many god's worshipped today, only the God of the Bible is able to demonstrate His power and love in such a way that compels humanity to stand back in amazement and awe saying "Now That's The God Of The Bible!"...

Now That is the God of the Bible! Ephesians 2:1-10 Introduction: Archeologists have unearthed and discovered over 1,000 temples designed to host collective worship to over 5,000 gods and goddesses. The Egyptians, the Sumerians, the Romans, the Greeks, the Assyrians, the Canaanites, the Mayans, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Write A Personal Invitation (Or Say One If Necessary)

Contributed by Troy Richards on Oct 26, 2011

A look at how to properly invite people to church and what a difference a personal invitation makes.

-every year we like to sort of hit on some important topics. In December we will talk about Christmas, usually at least once in the year we will talk about our core values and how you can be living a life that allows you to be closer to God. One we like to do every year right around this time is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-49

Denomination: Methodist

God's Forgiveness Is Not Like Our Forgiveness-That's A Good Thing!

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Sep 11, 2011

A sermon preached 9/11/2011 for a joint service of the McConnellsburg Lutheran Parish that speaks of the topic of forgiveness.

Our Gospel reading has quite a parable to it. One that has a lesson that seems so simple and practical, yet, when the rubber meets the road, we find out it’s not so easy. It even seems as if Peter doesn’t quite get it at first. And on this day, 10 years after the terrorist attacks in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Is Lord Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

God of Wonders, Pt. 8 (Final) Paul, Pt. 18

JESUS IS LORD (PHILIPPIANS 2:4-11) An army corporal needed to use a pay phone, but didn’t have change for a dollar. He saw a lower-ranking private mopping the base’s corridor floors, and asked him, “Soldier, do you have change for a dollar?” The private replied, “Yeah, sure.” The corporal turned ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Altar Of Sacrifice

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Paul, Pt. 3

THE ALTAR OF SACIFICE (ROMANS 12:1-2) Pete and Larry had not seen each other in many years. Now they had a long talk trying to fill in the gap of those years by telling about their lives. Finally Pete invited Larry to visit him in his new apartment. “I got a wife and three kids and I’d love to have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Day I Got The Call

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008

Your faith will be tested by this world, so learn how deep it runs. How far will will you follow Jesus? What kind of follower are you?

The phone rings. I answer it only to hear something I never thought I would. Shock overtook my senses before I could even say a word. All I could say was, “What?” I will never forget that one day when the last straw fell and all the strength I had dissolved instantly into complete nothingness ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding The Ultimate Kingdom - Part 3

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 4, 2008

From a human point of view, about the closest I’ve ever gotten to royalty is Burger King! But by the grace of God, most of us here tonight can say we know a king. In fact, we know the King of kings! And He wants us to know about His Kingdom.

Understanding the Ultimate Kingdom - Part 3 Matthew 13:47-58 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 31, 2008 *From a human point of view, about the closest I’ve ever gotten to royalty is Burger King! But by the grace of God, most of us here tonight can say we know a king. In fact, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-58

Denomination: Baptist

Why Growth Groups? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 6, 2008

This sermon explores why believers should participate in Growth Groups.

Scripture It can never be said that Adele Gaboury’s neighbors were less than responsible. When her front lawn grew hip-high, they had a local boy mow it down. When her pipes froze and burst, they turned the water off. When the mail spilled out the front door, they called the police. The only thing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pointing To The Light Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 11, 2009

John the Baptist knew who he was not and who he was, and accepted his task of pointing to Christ. Our mistakes are imagining that we are more than we are, or that we are less than we are. The real task is: just point to the light.

My son and his wife live in a five-level townhouse in Reston, Virginia. You enter into a kind of combination corridor and stairwell at the second level. Typically I turn right when I arrive and go into the kitchen area. But when I leave that level to go to another one, I walk out of that kitchen ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Wise Woman Saves The Day Series

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Jan 14, 2009

A wise man learns to control his temper.

Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Days of David: A Wise Woman Saves the Day 1 Samuel 25 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday evening, May 4, 2008 With our third son on the way, I have been re-reading ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Lord Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 19

JESUS IS LORD (PHILIPPIANS 2:4-11) An army corporal needed to use a pay phone, but didn’t have change for a dollar. He saw a lower-ranking private mopping the base’s corridor floors, and asked him, “Soldier, do you have change for a dollar?” The private replied, “Yeah, sure.” The corporal turned ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keeping Faith When The Glow Is Gone

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 21, 2009

God wants us to rise and shine rather than succomb to the darkness.

Title: Keeping Faith When the Glow is Gone Text: II Corinthians 4:1-6 (Mark 9:2-9) Thesis: God wants us to rise and shine rather than succumb to the darkness. Introduction: It has been a busy week for Colorado state high school wrestling fans as 2a through 5a division wrestlers have vied for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spiritual Basis For Group Ministry Series

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Mar 2, 2009

Spiritual Basis For Group Ministry

THE VALUE OF COMMUNITY – PART II The Spiritual Basis for Group Ministry Series Text: Acts 2:46-47 - Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, [47] praising God and enjoying the favor of all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Playing God Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Mar 8, 2009

You are God’s catalyst for change.

Several years ago a movie came out called Bruce Almighty staring Jim Carrey. It’s a good movie about a guy who is frustrated at the way his life is going, so he blames God and tells Him he could do a better job if he were in charge. God, played by Morgan Freeman, grants Bruce all of His powers. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist