Sermons on Divine Love:

Are We Living In The Last Days?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 1, 2007

This sermon examines some of the ’signs of the times,’ recorded in Scripture.

Introduction: Recent articles or cover stories from Tabloids? On Paul Harvey’s noonday broadcast on Thursday of this week He said, “that (1/3) one third, of the nations of the world today are at war. Many of them with themselves.” Some prophecy scholars believe that Jesus’ prophecy concerning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

No Place To Hang Your Hat Series

Contributed by Robert Hoos on Apr 2, 2007

This is a sermon on the church at Sardis from Revelation Ch. 3:1-6.

No Place to Hang Your Hat (Masterpiece of Hope Series) Revelation 3:1-6 [Sardis] We cannot rely on what we’ve done; so keep doing Chapel Service of Plainfield Christian Church Rob Hoos Introduction to Revelation Good evening. How are you all doing this evening? Before we get started into this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Picture This! Weeds Series

Contributed by John Braland on Apr 3, 2007

Weeds come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Some of them flower and look absolutely beautiful and others will poke you and make you bleed. Some weeds are hard to identify as tender shoots but as they age their identity will become clear. Jesus kne

Last summer my daughters Katie and Sara asked if they could take our dogs Shadow and Reba for a walk. Now Shadow is a black lab and he needs to walk because he has a bit of a weight problem. Reba is 12 and is deaf but always willing to take a spin. I live on a gravel road that is surrounded by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fruitful Advantage Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 10, 2007

This is the final in a series exploring the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, and the "advantage" Jesus said He would be leaving with us. This message explores the fruit of the Spirit.

(For this sermon, a very large bowl of fruit was placed front and center on the stage. Large enough that it was noticed immediately when people came in for worship. It was utilized as an ’active’ prop during the message.) The words of John 16 should be familiar to you by now. Jesus is sharing ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who Signed The Death Certificate

Contributed by Tobey Benitez on Apr 20, 2007

When did you kill Jesus?

WHO SIGNED THE DEATH CERTIFICATE LUKE 23:40-43 BUT THE OTHER ANSWERING REBUKED HIM, SAYING, DOST THOU NOT FEAR GOD, SEEING THAT THOU ART IN THE SAME CONDEMNATION AND WE INDEED JUSTLY, FOR WE RECEIVE THE DUE REWARD OF OUR DEEDS, BUT THIS MAN HATH DONE NOTHING AMISS AND HE SAID UNTO JESUS, LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:40-43

Denomination: Baptist

How Negitive People Can Affect A Positive World

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Apr 27, 2007

This is a sermon that deals with the negitive affects on people and the dangers that come with it.

How Negative People Can Affect A Positive World Deuteronomy 1:20-34 Many of you have came to me and said, “I’ve got a question for you”. For those of you who have, you know what my reply is, “true”. The problem with that answer is that I have not even heard the question yet. I simply want to try ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:20-34

Denomination: *other

Our Majestic Lord

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 23, 2006

In fact, David writes it once at the beginning of the Psalm and once at the end. His thought is, "O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!"

OUR MAJESTIC LORD PSALM 8:1-9 INTRODUCTION... adapted from www.sermonillustrator.org/illustrator/sermon8/never_ending_sermon.htm I would like us to pause for a moment at the beginning before we read the passage for today and ponder the boundless expanse of the universe. We need to do that to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel Of Jesus: When God Shows Thru Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 26, 2006

The beatitudes--The opening lines of ’the greatest sermon ever preached by the greatest preacher Who ever lived!’ Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

When God Shows Thru [The Beatitudes] The Gospel of Jesus Matthew 5:1-5 One Sunday as they drove home from church, a little girl turned to her mother and said, "Mommy, there’s something about the preacher’s message this morning that I don’t understand." The mother said, "Oh? What is it?" The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5, Matthew 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

Hand To The Plow

Contributed by Shane Hart on Apr 27, 2006

An in depth look at the meaning of Jesus’ statement that no one who puts their hand to plwo and looks back is worthy of heaven.

In our series on answering your questions, I recieved this one recently in my email: "Pastor, How do we put forth our hands to the plow for the kingdom, stirring up the gift of God within us for his Glory? Ron" This is a good question and is in two parts. So I will answer it in two parts tonight ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fruit Of The Spirit- Self-Control Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 27, 2006

Self-control is a wonderful fruit to have in your life.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever watched some of the survivor shows on television? Survivor? Survivor Man (Nutty guy)? Castaway? Robinson Caruso? • It seems like if the people are on certain islands, there always seems to be coconuts available to them. • Look at this coconut; it does ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Needs Revival?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 30, 2006

If our church is to grow numerically and spiritually, if our church is to have any impact on the culture around us, if our church is to please God – we must have revival within the church! What does God see as He looks at our church? Who needs revival?

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. Please feel free to use this message as God’s Holy Spirit directs your heart. WHO IS IN NEED OF REVIVAL? Psalms 85:6 Will You not revive us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Denomination: Baptist

Symptoms Of The Caged Soul

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 1, 2006

The soul of a man is the seat of his intellect, will and emotions; it is self- conscious.

The Scriptures reveal that man is a tripartite being, that is, he is made up of a soul and a spirit, both of which live in a body. God, the wonderful creator, wishes that man prospers in these three departments of his being especially the soul which is the spiritual part of his life. The enemy ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stress

Contributed by Joshua Bowers on May 7, 2006

The answer to the question of "How do I deal with Stress?"

I am sure that I am the only one here who ever slips up and allows stress to get to me. I know I am probably the only one who ever works hard to cover it all up and show one person on the outside while inside there is something completely different going on. To describe what I mean let’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Filling A Vacuum

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 22, 2006

A Sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter

7th Sunday of Easter John 17:6-19 "Filling A Vacuum" 6* “I have manifested thy name to the men whom thou gavest me out of the world; thine they were, and thou gavest them to me, and they have kept thy word. 7* Now they know that everything that thou hast given me is from thee; 8* for I ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Be A Hero

Contributed by Greg Carr on May 30, 2006

Have you answered the call and are you living your life in response to a committed faith? Are you a hero for God?

Tomorrow is Memorial Day and as you can see I have asked the members of the military, and the fire department, and the police department to wear their uniforms today. Especially to our military and now since 9/11 our police, EMS, and fire personnel we want to say thanks. If you are currently ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal