Sermons on Divine Timing:

Wake Up And See The Glory!

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Feb 24, 2004

We want to see what the disciples saw at the Transfiguration and say with them,"It is good to be here!"

February 22, 2004 — Transfiguration/Last Sunday after the Epiphany Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 9:28-36 Wake Up and See the Glory I. Christ’s True Nature II. A Taste of Heaven III. The Source of All You Need Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Lutheran

The Mystery

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Apr 12, 2006

Everybody loves a good mystery. The Bible speaks of a mystery that will bring joy and excitement to your life. In fact if you grasp this mystery, your life will change from glory to glory/

The Mystery Ephesians 3:2 – 5 The word "MYSTERY" is used 27 times in the New Testament. It come from the Greek word "musterion" and means "a hidden secret". I do love a mystery story. It would seem that every mystery story that I have ever read has certain elements which are true of all of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:2-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Journey Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 8, 2004

Being imitators of God will cause us to travel certain paths in life. The path of Love, Truth, Forgiveness, and Obedience.

Intro: There seem to be many imitators today. But for the most part the imitations are cheap imitations. They are just surface cover ups as a way to make a living or to cheat people. From Wal-Mart you have Great Value In branson and many other towns you have the famous people imitators But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Pre-Eminence Of Christ Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 12

THE PRE-EMINENCE OF CHRIST Matthew 12 v. 1 - 21 Notice :- 1.The Pre-eminence of His worship v. 1 - 8. we see here the attack of the Pharisees (a) The source of the attack v. 2 "the Pharisees" who were devout legalists (b) The subtletly of the attack v. 2 "plucking corn was unlawful on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

Convinced

Contributed by Jason Winters on Oct 12, 2007

Are we convinced of who we claim Jesus to be?

Convinced After this, Jesus went around in Galilee, purposely staying away from Judea because the Jews there were waiting to take his life. But when the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was near, Jesus’ brothers said to him, "You ought to leave here and go to Judea, so that your disciples may see the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Back To The Basics: Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Brian William on Sep 12, 2007

Second in the "Back to the Basics" series, exploring the foundational beliefs of Christians. This sermon addresses the question, "What do Christians believe about Jesus Christ?"

Last week, we started a new series of messages called "Back to the Basics." During the months of July and August, we’ll be going back to the basics of the Christian faith, exploring what it is we believe about foundational topics such as God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, the Church, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Saved By Grace Through Faith

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 24, 2001

A sermon for Reformation Sunday

Reformation Sunday Romans 3:19-28 "Saved by Grace through faith" "There once was a boy named Roy, who wanted love and attention from his parents, but really didn’t know how to receive it. So, Roy got into a lot of trouble. He got plenty of attention for all the trouble he caused, which is close ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-28

Denomination: Lutheran

He Created Everything

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God created all that is through His matchless Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ.

He Created All Things Colossians 1:16-17 A young lady wrote to Dr. Laura Schlessinger this past week with the following question: I'm a little embarrassed about this, but here goes: I believe in God. I pray, and I work very hard to follow God's commandments. However, neighbors and people at work ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Beginning Was The Word Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 19, 2007

The story of Jesus does not begin with His earthly life, but with His eternal life. To really understand and appreciate Jesus we must know the whole story.

Introduction: A. I want to begin by showing you four pictures from four movies. I want to see if you can identify the movie. 1. Picture #1 – Gone With the Wind – Rhet Butler and Scarlot O’Hara 2. Picture #2 – Return of the Jedi – C3PO and R2D2 3. Picture #3 – The Grinch Who Stole Christmas – ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Rescue Ever!

Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 24, 2001

Christ, our King, has rescued us from the power of sin, death, and the devil.

Sermon Text: Colossians 1:13-20 Christ the King Sunday – November 25, 2001 A couple of weeks ago we all heard about those social aid workers who were kidnapped by Taliban forces and held captive for several days. What’s amazing is that two of the hostages were held prisoner apparently for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cornerstone

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 22, 2001

Jesus Christ is the Cornerstone of our faith.

The Cornerstone Truck commercial - Like a Rock - Chevy I’ve got a chevy, its a rock, just sits there, doesn’t do anything The prison Alcatraz was called The Rock People use the term Rock, as a nick-name for diamonds. Insurance Co. - “get a piece of the Rock” (show Gibraltar) These terms, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8, Ephesians 2:19-20

Christmas365

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 30, 2006

Christmas is an experience that is intended 365 days a year. It was simply launched when Christ was born.

Wynonna Judd – Christmas album “Christmas future is far away Christmas past is past Christmas present is here today” Song goes on to say “Have yourself a merry little Christmas now.” Christmas is an experience that is intended 365 days a year. It was simply launched when Christ was born. Sadly, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Is There Hope?

Contributed by John Quigley on Dec 8, 2007

In a world of hopelessness, There is Hope.

Isaiah was a prophet during very troubled times in Israel, war was always a part of their existence. Israel, the northern kingdom and Judah had split after Solomon died, the kings of Israel were not Godly men and as the Assyrians began to rise to prominence and then conquer areas around them, they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christ - The Better One

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005

Christ is superior to all that has gone before, and the fulfillment of all the promises.

CHRIST -- THE BETTER ONE Christ is referred to as ¡¥Better¡¦ 13 times in the Epistle to the Hebrews Hebrews- the book of better things! CHRIST - THE BETTER ONE I. BETTER THAN THE PROPHETS Hebrews 1:1 ¡V 3. 1 Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praise Ye The Lord, Hallelujah

Contributed by Kenneth Wooley on Aug 17, 2003

The Second Coming of Christ ends the judgments and begins the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.

We see a dramatic shift here. We have left the horrors of the earthly judgments behind and moved from earth to heaven. The Tribulation Period has ended. All that remains is one final event which concludes this chapter, the Battle of Armageddon. Simultaneous to that event, is the return of Christ to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist