Sermons on Ditches:

"The Significance Of Communion In The 21st Century" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Oct 16, 2003

What is the significance of communion for me personally?

Iliff & Saltillo UM Churches October 5, 2003 “The Significance of Communion in the 21st Century” Luke 22:17-20 INTRODUCTION: There is a story told of a little church that had an unusual ritual every Sunday morning. When they sang the Gloria Patri they stood, turned to the right facing a blank ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:17-20, Luke 22:17-22

Denomination: Methodist

What Makes Us One

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Oct 25, 2003

Reformation Day: A message remembering God’s work to preserve the truth of forgiveness by grace through faith and what that truth does for us today.

It’s been just a bit over five years since Sofi and I met many of you. Lots and lots of water has flowed under the bridge since that day. There have been hard times and good times. There have been sad times and happy times. Some of the folks that were here with us at the beginning have since been ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Lutheran

The Life Of A True Disciple Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 16, 2002

Jesus points out the differences between what he is teaching and what the Pharisees are teaching.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 14 “The Life of a True Disciple” Luke 6:39-49 In the previous section (6:27-38) the Lord has instructed his followers on how they should respond when men hate them, curse them and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-49

Denomination: Baptist

Worship In Heaven Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 27, 2003

Worship is our call in good times and bad

Revelation 4:1-11 November 23, 2003 Worship In Heaven Jesus has just dictated 7 letters to 7 churches that were in deep distress. Some were being persecuted to the point of death, some were being attacked by false teaching and evil actions, others needed to wake up from their boredom ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: *other

Welcome To The Family Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 2, 2002

In this passage we learn what we have in common that makes us brothers and sisters in Christ.

Introduction When I went back to the United States in March I was privileged to see all 4 of my brothers and sisters As brothers and sisters we have a common history and heritage, that shared experience creates an uncommon bond between us, we are family. We share something special. Only at my ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life Is Not Always Easy

Contributed by Donald Seales on Aug 26, 2009

This sermon was given to my youth group during a lock in on the importance and blessing of perseverance.

I. Survivor theme and show description As you can tell, tonight’s theme is Survivor. In case you don’t know, Survivor is a reality show based on someone’s ability to survive a defined amount of time in a predetermined area (jungle, isolated island, etc..). If you have ever seen the show, its ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Have No $uch Fear$

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 10, 2010

Because our God is generous we never have to worry about the things we need for this life of the next.

Thanksgiving is traditionally a time to make a list of things that we are thankful for. I want to make another list this morning – a list of things that you are afraid of. What would be on that list? Are you afraid of the dark? Sickness? Being alone? Rejection? Math tests? Public speaking? Spiders? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Highly Favored Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 7, 2009

Exposition of Luke 1:26-38 about Mary a highly favored one, and about Jesus THE highly favored One

Text: Luke 1:26-38, Title: Highly Favored, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/6/09 A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Luke is writing to Theophilus probably from Caesarea while Paul is in prison, after gaining first hand accounts of these events. The Angel of the Lord had just come (well, six ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

I Thirst

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 3, 2010

A thirst must be satisfied.

John 19:28 Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” 29 A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. The ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The World-View Buster"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 6, 2010

The Parable of the Good Samaritan can be used as a morality tale,but that’s not necessarily why Jesus told it.

Luke 9:51-55, 10:25-37 “The World-View Buster” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN This passage is one of the best known in all of Scripture. Whether one attends a church or not, most people know the details of the story long before it’s read to ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

"Can A Man Become A New Creature"

Contributed by Levi Wright on Feb 27, 2007

This message is about regeneration and how a man can become a new creature in Christ.

Banner of Praise Ministries Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder January 21, 2007 “Can A Man Become A New Creature?” Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” “Anyone who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Wise Investment Series

Contributed by Mark Clarke on Aug 31, 2007

we will consider an investment that always pays back much more than you could ever imagine.

A Wise Investment (1Thess 1:6-2:2) Last week I was at Hess buying some fuel and I got stuck behind a woman who was buying a stack of lottery tickets. I am sorry to say it; but that just grinds my nerves. You know what I mean don’t you? Some of these lottery junkies take forever like kids in a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Stones

Contributed by Don Jones on May 7, 2007

Each time the Lord did great and mighty works amidst the Israelites they built stone memorials. Peter reveals we are the stones. Delivered at the 50th anniversary of the church.

Living Stones Joshua 3:5- 4:24 Introduction It is gratitude that prompted an old man to visit an old broken pier on the eastern seacoast of Florida. Every Friday night, until his death in 1973, he would return, walking slowly and slightly stooped with a large bucket of shrimp. The sea gulls ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Off The Beam

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

If you stay on the “beam” of His will, you will be happy and useful and arrive safely at your destination.

GETTING OFF THE BEAM 1 John 2:15-17 INTRO: Aviation is one of the most fascinating sciences in the world. With every passing year new discoveries are being made in the realm of aeronautics. One of the marvels of science is the radio beam, which the pilot uses regularly, but especially when he is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Alive Again. Catch Up!

Contributed by Stephen Robinson on Mar 21, 2008

The disciples took time to come to terms with the resurrection. So do we. But come on board with the life-changing reality of Easter.

Easter day was the day which changed everything. On the Friday it seemed like the end of the world: • Jesus who said “I am the way” was going nowhere – lying on a cold stone slab. • Jesus who said “I am the truth” was to speak no more. His words of love and mercy were drowned by a shouting mob ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12