Sermons on Divine Illumination:

The Foundation Of Love Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 24, 2007

Love is the distinguishing characteristic of all true believers.

The Foundation of Love Text: 1 Jn. 3:11-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: On December 2001, the “Leaning Tower of Pisa” was finally reopened to the public, after having been closed for almost a dozen years. During that time, engineers completed a 25 million dollar renovation project designed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Methodist

Idolatry Defined

Contributed by Donald Hart on Mar 26, 2007

We are plagued by our own forms of idolatry today - things which can draw us away from God

Sermon by Donald R. Hart – Antioch Christian Church, Pittsburg, Missouri – March 25, 2007 (All Scripture quoted is from the NIV unless otherwise noted) IDOLATRY DEFINED Text: Jeremiah 10:11-16 INTRODUCTION Since the beginning of time the devil has been trying to get man’s allegiance diverted ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What About The Christian Church? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 31, 2007

The independent Christian church came out of the Restoration Movement of the 1800’s. What does that mean and how does that make us distinctive?

(based on a message by Paul Snoddy) SERIES: “IMPORTANT QUESTIONS” TEXT: JOHN 17:20-23 TITLE: “WHAT ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH?” OPEN: A. Jn 17:20-23 – “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Does God Allow Evil? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 2, 2007

Why God chooses to allow the existence of evil even though He is good enough and powerful enough to end it.

Since today is Palm Sunday we’re reminded of the day that the crowds waved palm branches to honor Jesus as He rode into Jerusalem. Waving palm branches was the Jewish custom of honoring a king and for a brief period of time it seemed the people wanted to recognize Christ’s right to reign. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Humble Submission Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 4, 2007

To truly be Christ-like, we must learn and practice humble submission. The boy Jesus shows us what humble submission looks like

Series Introduction: Some pictures are compelling. Just seeing them draws you into a story that you don’t yet know but want to. Some pictures compel you to feel certain emotions or move you to behave in certain ways. A compelling picture tells the whole story without the use of words. You’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-53

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Essential Guide To Wanna Be Disciples.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 6, 2007

This sermon is an exposition of John 13:1-17. where Jesus washes the disciples feet asking the questions: How could He do it? Why did He do it? And what does it mean for us living in the light of it?

John 13:1- 17. The essential guide for all wanna be disciples. • We live in a world of wanna be’s you only have to switch your TV sets on to see that wanna – be pop starts with the X- Factor and pop idol – wanna be super chefs with chef of the year award– wanna be actors with fame acadamey – ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Job Well Done

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 6, 2007

We worship and follow a Savior who completed the task before Him.

A JOB WELL DONE John 19.16-42 S: Crucifixion C: Jesus’ sacrifice Pr: WE WORSHIP AND FOLLOW A SAVIOR WHO COMPLETED THE TASK SET BEFORE HIM. TS: In our study of John 19.16-42, we will see how Jesus accomplishes our salvation. Type: Inductive I. DYING II. DEATH III. BURIAL PA: How is the change to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-42

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 6 Series

Contributed by Richard Cathers on Apr 6, 2007

Verse by verse study of Genesis 6

Genesis 6 Sunday Morning Bible Study December 10, 2006 Introduction A preacher, ending his sermon, announced that he would preach on Noah and his Ark on the following Sunday and gave the scriptural reference for the congregation to read ahead of time. A couple of mean boys noticed something ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Not Under My Roof Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007

Miracle of Faith, Pt. 2

NOT UNDER MY ROOF (MATTHEW 8:5-13) An ancient legend told of a monk who found a precious stone - a precious jewel, in fact, and then quietly kept it in his bag. A short time later, however, he met a traveler, who said he was hungry and asked the monk if he would share some of the provisions. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Glorify His Name

Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 21, 2007

As Christians, we have to understand one simple thing: Every person on this earth has been placed here to do one thing and one thing only, and that is to glorify God.

Title: Glorify His Name Scripture: John 13:31-35 Introduction: We said at the beginning, and throughout our study of the Gospel according to the Apostle John, that Jesus was on a time line. Seven times, He says “a time is coming.” John continually uses words such as, and the next day, or, two ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Benefits Of Casting Your Bread Upon The Water

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 29, 2007

There are great benefits to being faithful to what God calls us to do. This sermon explores several of them.

The Benefits of Casting Your Bread Upon the Waters. Eccl. 11: 1 Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. 2 Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth. 3 If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Found A Way To Heal Our Pain

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

The problem of pain, from the perspective of Elizabeth and Zechariah. God heals!

Love Found A Way To Heal Our Pain Luke 1:5-15 Intro: (video clip from “Bruce Almighty”) Do you ever feel like that? “God could fix my life in five minutes if He wanted to…”; “the only one around here not doing his job is YOU!” If you haven’t seen the rest of Bruce Almighty, it is God paging ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Women Shaped By God

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 14, 2007

Mother’s Day Message using the examples of two Old Testament and two New Testament women shaped by God.

Women Shaped by God Proverbs 31:30-31 “Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.” Max Lucado in his book, Next Door Savior, says that Moms are a breed ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:30-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

Seasons And Kingdoms: Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

Every earthly kingdom has passed or is passing away. Only one thing “will endure forever” – as Daniel told King Nebuchadnezzar: the Kingdom of God.

Seasons and Kingdoms: Stories of God’s People Daniel 2 July 2, 2006 Intro: (I’m indebted to Kent Berghuis and “theologywebsite.com” for some of the ideas for this sermon). This past week, I’ve been thinking about seasons. We finally finished the hockey season, we had our church annual meeting ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Baptist

Trusted With A Heritage Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on May 16, 2007

There’s more to life than power, position and prestige. Find out how Joseph saw through all of this to the real meaning of his existence.

Trusted: Lessons from the Life of Joseph Week 5: “Trusted with a Heritage” After final song, go to Video [Word on the Street interviews asking, “How do you want to be remembered?”] INTRO: Regardless of what you think about those answers (and there were some pretty crazy ones, eh?), it is evident ...read more

Denomination: Baptist