Sermons on Divine Provision:

How Great Leaders Serve Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 7, 2008

God exalts leaders who humbly serve others.

Scripture Introduction As we have seen often in this book, in John 13 Jesus again acts out a parable to teach his disciples, and with them, us. Michael Card sings, The Basin and the Towel, to capture the text in music and poetry: In an upstairs room, a parable is just about to come ...read more

Scripture: John 13:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

More Than A Tingle Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2008

This sermon looks at 1 Corinthians 13 and considers agape love and what that means for marriage and the 5 love langages

Love Is More Than a Tingle 1 Corinthians 131-8a, 13 In a survey of couples nationwide, when asked what makes a good marriage, the answer “Being in love” was given by 90% of the respondents. When asked to give the essential ingredients of love, no one characteristic was given by more than 50% of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Now Matter Who Wins, You Will Lose

Contributed by Joel Smith on Oct 30, 2008

This sermon is a relentless drum beat of negativity concerning America’s political predicament with a brief flicker of hope at the end. Theme: Demigods disappoint and enslave.

In the early days of our Republic pastors would set aside the Sunday before election day to preach a sermon about the coming vote. In those days they would name names and tell the congregation who to vote for. Now, thanks to a 1954 law, churches can no longer speak out in the same way. If they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - Our Sympathetic Savior Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2008

Sermon 6 in Hebrews series

Jesus - Our Sympathetic Savior He is Sympathetic to us when we are Tempted (4:15) He understands what it is to be tempted He is Sympathetic to us when we are in Need (4:16) He offers Grace and Mercy He mediates for us He is sympathetic to us when we Suffer (5:8) He suffered pain He ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Values: Love Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 7, 2008

Love is the distinguishing characteristic of all true believers.

True Values: 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 to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Methodist

Easter

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008

I want to try and show us today that the word “Easter” has nothing at all to do with the resurrection of Jesus, in fact Easter is another word for the pagan goddess [ASHTEROTH] that we read about in the O.T.

ACTS. 12:1-4 EASTER 3-22-08 Well as we all know tomorrow is the Sunday that we recognize the “resurrection” of our wonderful Lord and Savoir Jesus Christ, let me say that most people the world over refer to this day as “Easter”. I want ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Revival Of Authenticity Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Nov 10, 2008

Part 2 of our Fracture series looks at law vs. gospel.

Fracture Part 2- The Revival of Authenticity Sermon #141 Pastor Ryan Akers As the Scriptures say, “No one is righteous—not even one. No one is truly wise; no one is seeking God. All have turned away, all have become useless. No one does good, not a single one.” “Their talk is foul, like the stench ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Walk With A Limp, Hands Up Who's Perfect?

Contributed by Richard Francis on May 10, 2009

When you encounter God do not expect to walk away the same, pray to walk with a limp as Jacob did and live in the promise and purpose God has for your life

What is it with God? It never ceases to amaze me the type of people God uses for great purpose I would have expected the most gifted, handsome, athletic, warrior, intellectual and generally those that reflected his perfection to project that “Look at me I’m right with God” persona to make us all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Wept

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 14, 2009

This sermon explores the three occassions on which Jesus wept. It is topical and alliterated. Power Point is avaible upon request.

Jesus Wept Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church Ella Wilcox once witnessed a strange phenomenon in the middle of a train car. Sitting quietly by herself, Ella noticed a woman near the front of the car who was crying. There was nothing subtle about it either. This wasn’t a single tear ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Christian Church

Listen To Me! Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 17, 2009

Samuel was to replace Eli as God’s priest because Eli wasn’t listening to God anymore. God is looking for people who’ll listen to Him... how can we make sure we are those kinds of listeners?

OPEN: A businessman who needed several million dollars to clinch an important deal and sensing the need for divine help, he went to church to pray for money. By chance, he knelt next to a man who was praying for $100 to pay an urgent debt. The businessman took out his wallet and pressed $100 ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Complete My Joy Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on May 20, 2009

Philippians 2:1-8. Paul encourages unity, love, and humility in the body of Christ; while Christ himself exemplifies these qualities.

AGAIN I SAY REJOICE COMPLETE MY JOY PHILIPPIANS 2:1-8 INTRODUCTION - After a bit of time away from the book of Philippians for various reasons; Easter, Mother’s Day, and Small Group preparation; we return to the letter that Paul wrote to the church in Philippi. Turn to Philippians chapter ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Strong In The Battle

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 23, 2009

Christians have the choice as to their approach for the battles they will face. They can either be victorious or defeated.

May 24, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Galatians 5:1 Subject: Spiritual Warfare Title: Standing Strong in the Battle As we celebrate this Memorial Day, a United Statesfederal holiday, observed on the last Monday of May (May 25 in 2009). Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Ourselves Beyond Ourselves Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

If we truly want to "find ourselves" we shouldn’t look within but look outside of ourselves.

Beginning a series called LIVING BEYOND SELF…about how we truly find our lives by living beyond ourselves. Today I want to explore the quest to find ourselves. Many may feel the paradox of our cultural quest… feeling lost in the mass of humanity… even while becoming more self aborbed. Perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A Messiah Who Teaches Part 5: The Atypical Reaction Of A Disciple" Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 13, 2009

Jesus is calling us to a higher standard.

A Messiah Who Teaches Part 5: The Atypical Reaction of the Disciple Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Introduction 1. Illustration: The teaching of the Sermon on the Mount is not - Do your duty, but - Do what is not your duty. It is not your duty to go the second mile, to turn the other cheek, but Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Methodist

The Perfect Gift

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 14, 2009

This sermon urges us to consider whether or not we have truly accepted the Gift of Christ into our lives.

Don’t you love the day after Christmas? Fighting the crowds at the mall just to return an unwanted gift or two. And if you’ve ever waited in one of those endless lines where the customers are impatient and the clerks are too few and too new, you were quick to realize just how the day after ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist