Sermons on Drama:

It's Our Nature

Contributed by Robert Cox on Aug 28, 2006

It’s hard to change what comes naturally to us. It’s really not in our nature...

Roman 7:14-23 14 For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under sin. 15 For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do. 16 If, then, I do what I will not to do, I agree with the law that it is good. 17 But now, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Look Back To The Day Of Terror

Contributed by Mark Jones on Sep 7, 2006

A look back at 9/11/01 from Sunday 9/11/05. It was the four year anniversary.

Four Years Later –A Look Back To The Day of Terror (preached on 9/11/05) Revelation 18:8-20 “Literally, as I type this sermon, I am listening over my shoulder to Jane Pauley reporting on two school children who were aboard the flight which slammed into the Pentagon. Her question is everyone’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Words Of Affection Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 19, 2006

lessons learned from the words of affection uttered on the cross: sacred pattern; simple principle; solemn privilege

Words Of Affection John 19:17-27 The third word from the cross presents us with one of the tenderest scenes to be observed on the day Christ was crucified. Here are words of affection. Mary is at the cross where Jesus is being crucified. This was without question her most difficult moment as ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

You Have To Want It Series

Contributed by Trey Harris on Mar 14, 2006

What it takes to receive all Jesus has to offer.

The No Nonsense Jesus Part One: You Have to Want It John 5:1-17 Trey Harris The movie Seabiscuit captured a portion of the American Dream. It portrayed the unlikely partnership of a washed up race horse, a has been trainer a troubled jockey named Red Pollard and wealthy businessman Charles Howard, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Unmutable Truth

Contributed by Christopher Easton on Sep 15, 2005

This is a sermon developed for telling the Easter story.

Scripture Text: Mark 16:1-8 The Introduction For four hours he held the cylinder, waiting for rescue or an immediate death. After digging up what appeared to be an unexploded WWI bomb, David Page held on to it, afraid that letting go would detonate the device. While holding the bomb, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Will Jesus Really Forgive Me?

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 21, 2005

A study in the reality of the forgiveness that can only be found in Jesus

Will Jesus Really Forgive Me? Luke 23:29-43 March 20, 2005 Palm Sunday - Morning Message Introduction This week as I was preparing for this message I was looking at the hymnal, something we don’t do much of here because we have the technology of the projection system. As I looked at the pages I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Church Of God

The God Who Changes The Unchangeable

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Aug 7, 2005

Philip Yancey has described it as one of the ugliest words in our language. It is a word that nearly suffocates all the joy out of life. The word is irreversible. But through Jesus that which was irreversible has now been reversed.

The God Who Changes the Unchangeable Acts 3:13-15 Philip Yancey has described it as one of the ugliest words in our language. It is a word that nearly suffocates all the joy out of life. The word is irrevers¬ible. You know what it means for something to be irreversible do you? It’s like the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Week 5 "From Monologue To Dialogue” Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 10, 2006

Week 5 of 13

Seismic Shifts Session 5 “From Monologue to Dialogue” RBW (inspired from “seismic shifts” book) Introduction: +Drama: (Rick Crass / Cassie Davis) +Short Seismic Shift intro clip I wonder if this conversation we just watched resembles many of our prayer lives. Where God is just waiting to meet with ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-6

Denomination: Bible Church

Christ Is King!

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006

A sermon for the last Sunday of the Church year - the feast of Christ the King

Welcome to the last Sunday of the Christian year - traditionally recognised as the feast of ‘Christ the King’. Next week is Advent - the start of a new Christian year, but this week we conclude the old ecclesiastical year with a proclamation of the kingship of Christ, and a call upon all of us to ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God’s Love For A Fractured Society Series

Contributed by Gary Birch on Dec 6, 2009

We live in a fractured society with all sorts of hurts, pains and problems, but God’s love is still total for each one of us. He has given us a hope for future glory and help in the mean time.

What do we mean by ‘fractured society’? Here’s a few words we might use or that others have used to describe a fractured society: Deprivation, resignation, hopelessness, pain, suffering, division, hatred, bondage, separation, ideologically or religiously divided, tension-filled world. There ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

Satan’s Obstruction Of A Super Bowl Caliber Saint

Contributed by Chris Layton on Feb 4, 2010

Things Satan will throw at Christians to keep you from being your best...

Satan’s Obstruction of a Super Bowl Caliber Saint Ephesians 6:10-13 Today is the day that sports fans in America look forward to more than any other day. It is Superbowl Sunday! Today’s game pits the New Orleans Saints against the Indianapolis Colts in the ultimate game in the National ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Nehemiah, The Rebuild Begins, Dealing With Rubble And Ash! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 7, 2010

A narrative of the first two chapters of Nehemiah, Nehemiah tells his story up to the beginning of the work of restoration.

Introduction: Thanks to the NIV Bible and Message paraphrase, both of which I’ve leaned fairly heavily upon for this attempt at a narrative of the first two chapters of Nehemiah. This is a narrative that has been Kiwified, i.e. easily understood by New Zealanders. The Narrator’s words are in ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Twas The Night After Christmas - Done!

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 2, 2010

Usually, the day after Christmas, we find ourselves worn down, spent... and DONE. How can we carry the joy of Christmas throughout the year?

Twas the Night After Christmas Before I start out, I need to find my mother-in-law. This first part is fictional… OK… as in not true… but it’s going to set up my sermon so roll with it ok? ’Twas the night after Christmas I remember it well, With presents all over, My house looked like… ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Trek Towards The Christ Child Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 3, 2010

From the trek of the Wise Men, what are some lessons we can learn?

A Trek towards the Christ Child Matthew 2:1-12 * For years we have had many misconceptions about the wise men. Of all the things which are misunderstood, we can list the number of wise men and the timing of their visit as possibly the top two. If we ask the question, “How many wise men were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Require Of Me Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010

Some have gotten so wrapped up in religion that they have forgotten what is important (even having the right intent). Paul said it best in challenging us to be a “living sacrifice” to God. It’s a matter of the heart – WHY DO YOU DO WHAT YOU DO?

INTRODUCTION 1. CHURCH PLAN For the last 4 weeks, we have been looking at many of the different parts of church ministry and relating it to the necessary ingredients of becoming not only successful in church but prepared and equipped to live a life outside the church that is available and prepared ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist