Sermons on Doorposts:

Lawful Authority Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 25, 2011

Some authority is built into the fabric of God's very creation, and our response to earthly authority - whether we wield it or submit to it - reflects our acceptance of God's authority.

Many scholars and preachers treat today's passage as an extension of last week's exhortation for husbands and wives to submit to one another. They call the section between chapter 5 verse 21 and chapter 6 verse 9 "house codes." Paul almost certainly drew from well-known early Christian teachings ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cost Of Freedom

Contributed by Travis Markes on May 24, 2010

A Memorial Day or Independence Day message that focuses on remembering the cost of Freedom from our sins.

The Cost of Freedom I Corinthians 11:23-26 We set aside time in America each year to remember some of the important dates of our history. Tomorrow is one of those days: Memorial Day. On May 30, 1868, our country observed the first day memorializing those who had fallen in battle during the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Palm Sunday Hosanna

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 16, 2011

Jesus didn’t come to save you from your circumstances. He came to save you from your sins. Even though the people were looking for a Lion King to come save them from the Romans, Jesus came as a Lamb to the slaughter so he could really save them.

A Palm Sunday Hosanna Matthew 21:1-11 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Behaving As We Believe Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 15, 2012

Faith is more than a mental understanding of God and his good things, it is action.

1There is an evil that I have seen under the sun, and it lies heavy on mankind: 2a man to whom God gives wealth, possessions, and honor, so that he lacks nothing of all that he desires, yet God does not give him power to enjoy them, but a stranger enjoys them. This is vanity; it is a grievous evil. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Liberty In Jesus Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 15, 2012

Jesus said " So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free." This sermon teaches on 9 freedoms that we have in Christ.

This month I have been talking about our rights to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”. I have also made the comment that we are not truly independent but very much dependent on God, our potter. Today I want to discuss “liberty”. We will begin by looking at the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Foursquare

Building A Legacy Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 27, 2012

David left a legacy to God with the preparations for the building of the temple. What kind of legacy are you going to leave?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I always enjoy taking time to look at the different aspects of the life of David. Today we will conclude our short True Life series by looking at something that I believe we ought to give more attention to than we do. • In the text we will examine this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Man Who Dropped Dead In Church

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 13, 2012

God would rather have a small church that is pure than a large church whose commitment is watered down. With electricity, the larger the connection(wire), the more power can flow through it. This is true of the purity of the church.

THE MAN WHO DROPPED DEAD IN CHURCH Acts 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Neither Necessary 1. A pastor once met an old schoolmate and finding him a judge of good standing congratulated him upon his success in life. As they were parting, the pastor said to him, "And best of all, Judge, I find you are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Pity Tha Fool

Contributed by Christopher Gage on Nov 9, 2010

We need to bring todays church back in awe while we are in the presence of God. This lesson I feel makes examine ourselves on how we approach God in prayer. This was inspired after reading Crazy Love by Francis Chan

What if I asked you to stop praying! What if I told you to quit talking at God. What I want to do today is for us to stop praying the way that we are. The way we are praying is not just for the God that has done all that he has for us. We see throughout Proverbs were Solomon talks about fools. We ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cross And The World Series

Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009

God’s most precious gift to us lost and sinful men was the Lamb of God. A classic sermon by A. B. Simpson

"If the household be too little for the lamb, let him and his neighbor next unto his house take it according to the number of the souls" (Ex. 12:4). The Paschal lamb was God’s special type of Jesus Christ, "the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world." The lamb selected for the Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:4

Denomination: *other

I See The Lord

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 13, 2007

Sometimes our vision of God is obscured by the past.

April 15, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Isaiah 6:1-13 Subject: A Vision of God Title: I See The Lord Last summer I did a series called “Why we believe what we believe.” It focused on the sixteen fundamental doctrines that we adhere to. If you will remember, at that time I challenged you to study ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keystones Of God Moments Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010

THOUGHTS THAT WILL HELP IN RECOGNIZING, AND HAVING MORE GOD MOMENTS

KEYSTONES OF GOD MOMENTS EXODUS 12:1-16 INTRODUCTION: THIS IS THE FINAL MESSAGE IN A SERIES WE’VE BEEN FOLLOWING ENTITLED GOD MOMENTS. WHAT I HOPE HAS HAPPENED IS THAT YOU’VE BEEN ABLE TO LOOK AT YOUR LIVES AND SEE THE WAY GOD HAS ACTED IN THEM TO CREATE SPECIAL MOMENTS BETWEEN YOU ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Hannah: Model Mother

Contributed by John Gaston on May 11, 2015

God allowed a little bit of human tragedy – childlessness – to plant the seeds for revival. As we study this model-mother, Hannah, we’ll see 5 things about her that every mother can & should strive for.

HANNAH: MODEL MOTHER 1 Sam. 1&2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. It was Mother's Day. Deborah had cooked a big meal and everyone had eaten to their hearts content. 2. She went to the sink and was beginning to wash a mountain of dishes, when her teenage daughter, Jenny, came in and said, "Mom, today's ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Goto Church? Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 30, 2015

This message answers he question, why go to church?

July 19, 2015 Why Go to Church? Isaiah 6:1-8 Opening Words: William Temple once said, “Worship is quickening the conscience by the holiness of God, feeding the mind with the truth of God, purging the imagination by the beauty of God, opening the heart to the love of God, and devoting the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Bible Series: The Scarlet Cord Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 28, 2013

Based on History Channel's epic mini-series, The Bible, this five-part expository sermon series highlights five key events in the story of Scripture from Abraham to Jesus, using video clips from the show.

The Bible: The Scarlet Cord Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/10/2013 Nearly every family has a set of beloved stories they tell over and over. It may be how Grandpa came to this country with five dollars in his pocket. Or of an ancestor who fought in a famous battle. It may ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian Church

He Is Risen! - Easter

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 13, 2020

An Easter Sunday message of hope!

He is Risen! - Easter 1 Peter 1:3-5 Luke 23:55 - 24:12 April 12, 2020 START OUT WITH MAGIC TRICK - making candy appear out of an empty cup Now, I don’t usually start messages with a magic trick, but I thought today would be the exception. Why a magic trick? Well . . . it’s Easter . . . why ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist