Sermons on Don Linscott:

Narnia: The Light Of The Lamp-Post Series

Contributed by Ron Hammer on Nov 28, 2005

One of the most enduring images from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the Lamp-Post. This sermon uses that image as a springboad into the theme of light in the story of redemption.

The Light of the Lamp-Post Selected Texts “Not for me” said Peter; “I’m going to explore in the house.” Everyone agreed to this and that was how the adventures began… And shortly after that they looked into a room that was quite empty except for one big wardrobe; the sort that has a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ In Narnia: The Power Of The Lion

Contributed by Nathan Hyde on Dec 8, 2005

Aslan presents a picture of Christ the conqueror, and we have victory through His power.

My cousin Stacy and her husband, Aaron, have a two-year-old son named Cameron. This past Halloween, Cameron dressed up as Spiderman. But when he tried to climb the walls and wasn’t able to, he was frustrated and disappointed. His parents had to explain to him that he was dressed up as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: The Enemy Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Kevin Adams on Dec 14, 2005

Like the white witch of Narnia, Satan works at deceiving God’s people. Revelation 12 shows us the Christmas nativity "behind" the one we usually see.

THE ENEMY OF CHRISTMAS. December 11, 2005; Revelation 12:1-12 (17) Matthew 2:13-18 Narnia Image: The White Witch who makes it always winter and never Christmas. Theme: There is real evil in the world. Revelation opens the curtains of heaven and we see it in personal form. This evil wreaks ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Perfect Marriage? Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 27, 2005

Bible Couples, Pt. 1 "Adam and Eve"

THE PERFECT MARRIAGE? (GENESIS 3:1-20) Awhile back, I received a tricky e-mail joke, which says: “Once upon a time, a perfect man and a perfect woman met. After a perfect courtship, they had a perfect wedding. Their life together was, of course, perfect. One snowy, stormy Christmas Eve, this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Chip Off The Old Block Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 27, 2005

Bible Couples, Pt. 3 "Isaac and Rebekah"

A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK (GENESIS 27:1-46) To relatives and friends, guessing who was the favorite child in my family was not difficult. Growing up, my sister was daddy’s girl. The family included two boys and a sister in the middle, each a year apart, but my status as the youngest son status in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Parent's Work Is Never Done Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 27, 2005

Bible Couples, Pt. 5 "Manoah and Wife"

A PARENT’S WORK IS NEVER DONE (JUDGES 14:1-15:1) Have you heard of the “Are You Ready for Children?” test? MESS TEST: Smear peanut butter on the sofa and curtains. Now rub your hands in the wet flower bed and rub on the walls. Cover the stains with crayons. Place a fish stick behind the couch and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Good Is God For

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005

A follow up to the events that took place on 9-11-01, part of a memorial service.

“WHAT GOOD IS GOD FOR?” A Service of Remembrance September 11, 2002 Do you remember where you were one year ago today when the planes hit the tower? I was in a Bible study and someone came in and said that a plan hit the World Trade Center tower. I thought it was a little ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Journey To Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2005

A lesson on the will of God

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 21:1-36 TITLE: “JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM: A Lesson on the Will of God” INTRODUCTION: A. When Courtney was 3 or 4 years old, we made a trip to King’s Island. There was a children’s ride that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sanctified Through And Through

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

An expostion of 1 Thess 5:24-25--the call to holy living.

Sanctified-Through and Through 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: For several months we have closed our evening services with the benediction that ends 1 Thessalonians. Tonight I want to use that passage as the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dressed For Battle

Contributed by Warren Curry on Jun 16, 2005

A brief discussion on Spiritual Warfare. My own heart and mind are being stretched at the time of this sermon prep.

Dressed for Battle Ephesians 6:10-18 The last few weeks we have been dealing with the things of the spiritual world. The last two weeks in specific, we have looked at the reality of our enemy the devil and his angels, A.K.A., demons. We began a journey back at the first of January in regards to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turning Points

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 28, 2005

How can we be certain that we are ready to make the right decision when we unexpectedly find ourselves at a fork in the road?

6, February 2005 Dakota Community Church Turning Points Introduction: Did I ever tell you about the young Zoad? Who came to a sign at the fork of the road He looked one way and the other way too The Zoad had to make up his mind what to do - Well, the Zoad scratched his head, And his chin, and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:11-16

Denomination: Mennonite

The Genealogy Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Robert Warren on Mar 2, 2005

Though it might sound boring to preach on the genealogy of Jesus, this sermon received more favorable comments than any I’ve preached, it shows the lengths that God went through to save us through the genealogy of Jesus (and goes well with my prior sermon

“The Genealogy of Jesus” Sermon Series on Matthew Matthew 1:1-17 Robert Warren Westmoreland Church of Christ February 26th, 2005 A genealogy is a list of a person’s ancestor, showing their family tree. To be honest, they are usually not very interesting. They list name after name of people that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From The Grave To Glory Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 16, 2005

In the second chapter of Ephesians we see some awesome before and after snapshots of the beleiver. (Ephesians - pt 2)

"FROM THE GRAVE TO GLORY" TEXT: EPHESIANS CHAPTER TWO INTRODUCTION TODAY WE ARE GOING TO CONTINUE OUR STUDY OF THE BOOK OF EPHESIANS; A BOOK THAT THE APOSTLE PAUL WROTE FROM A ROMAN PRISON CELL TO A CHURCH THAT HE HAD ESTABLISHED OVER 10 YEARS EARLIER. A GROUP OF CHRISTIAN MEN AND WOMEN ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Appointed"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 5, 2005

We are appointed to eternal life, and once we’ve responded to God’s call and been saved we are appointed to service.

“For thus the Lord has commanded us, ‘I have placed You as a light for the Gentiles that You should bring salvation to the end of the earth’. And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord; and as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed. And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:47-49

Denomination: Orthodox

The Ministry Of The Risen Christ To His Disciples

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 11, 2005

This sermon is about the ministry of the risen Christ to his disciples who brought into their hearts 1.REASSURANCE 2.REST 3.REJOICING 4.REBUKE 5.REVELATION 6.RESTORATION 7.RESPONSIBILITY

THE MINISTRY OF THE RISEN CHRIST TO HIS DISCIPLES ************************************************* OUTLINE 1.REASSURANCE 2.REST 3.REJOICING 4.REBUKE 5.REVELATION 6.RESTORATION 7.RESPONSIBILITY THE MESSAGE THE MINISTRY OF THE RISEN CHRIST TO HIS ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Pentecostal