Sermons on Dramatic:

Guarding Our Huddle Time Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 24, 2013

When a married couple has this regular huddle time, they can handle the day’s pressures with calm and confidence. Why is this?

Peacemakers of the Heart Guarding our Huddle Time Introduction: 1. We are commanded to pursue peace (Psalm 34:14; 1 Peter 3:10-11). God intended for His children to live a peaceful and sane lifestyle. 1 Timothy 2:2 • Read Psalm 23 2. But if this is to become a reality, we must put in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: Bible Church

I’ve Become A Christian – Now What? (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 25, 2013

How did Paul’s life change after He was saved? Paul said he was a pattern to those who would be saved after him (1 Timothy 1:16), so I believe we can look at what happened to Paul and learn a lot. After you become a Christian, what can you expect?

“I’ve Become a Christian – Now What?” (Part 1) Acts 9:19-29 Introduction: 1. When a person experiences salvation through Jesus Christ, changes begin to happen both inwardly and outwardly. • Illustration: Before I placed my faith in Christ, I had been involved in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-29

Denomination: Bible Church

Stop, Look And Listen

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 24, 2012

A brief sermon delivered after a Children's Christmas Pageant (taken from an article in Restoration Herald, December 1996, entitled "Do You Hear What I Hear?" by Forrest Hahn)

HoHum: There was a couple who desperately wanted children. They prayed to the Lord and he gave them 4 children in 4 years. When the children were still 5 years old and younger, they were the stars of the Christmas pageant. Here are the mothers words to describe the production: “My ...read more

Scripture: John 1:45-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Road To Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 20, 2011

Paul is directing Philemon, Onesimus and you and me down the Road to forgivenes. We find that unforgivness impacts your physical, and mental health. God is not a fuddy dud but a compassionate father wanting only whats best for us. Forgivenes is the roa

Intro: In the past two weeks we have studied the personal yet powerful letter from Paul to Philemon. It is very interesting to note the word forgiveness is never mentioned in this little letter. However much is said about forgiveness by the apostle Paul. Don’t forget the call to put flesh on ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lighting The World Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 21, 2011

Believers bear the Light of the World...Jesus! It's done through Expectations, Revelation and Anticipation.

Secondary Draft Also He said to them, "Is a lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed? Is it not to be set on a lampstand? For there is nothing hidden which will not be revealed, nor has anything been kept secret but that it should come to light. If anyone has ears to hear, let him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Building God's Way Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 16, 2011

Jesus describes and defines the kingdom of God and how it is built. (Not so rough draft)

And He said, "The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground, and should sleep by night and rise by day, and the seed should sprout and grow, he himself does not know how. For the earth yields crops by itself: first the blade, then the head, after that the full grain in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

Winning Gold In The Olympics Of Life

Contributed by David Vanlandingham on Mar 1, 2010

The main points of the sermon discuss five essential attitudes necessary to successfully compete in the game of eternal life.

Sermon – February 21, 2010 David Vanlandingham Winning Gold in the Olympics of Life Philippians 3:12-14 Introduction: A. Winter Olympic Games are incredible examples of what’s possible 1. Those athletes do things I know that are impossible! 2. Examples: figure skating, speed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Challenge Of The Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 26, 2010

THE CHALLENGE TO THE CHURCH IS TO FULFILL THE GREAT COMMISSION IN THE MOST COMPASSIONATE WAY POSSIBLE. THIS SERMON LOOKS AT SOME ISSUES THE CHURCH FACES IN ACCOMPLISHING THIS

THE CHALLENGE OF THE CHURCH MATTHEW 16:13-20 INTRODUCTION: TELL THE JOKES ABOUT LITTLE HARRY AND PETER, TWO CHILDREN WHERE ONE IS INTRODUCING THE OTHER TO HIS CHURCH: 1. ONE JOKE IS ABOUT HOW LONG THE MINISTER SPEAKS 2. THE HONOUR ROLL AT THE BACK OF THE CHURCH NOW I REALIZE THAT THESE ARE OLD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Appears To Mary Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 17, 2011

This is a study that details the experience of Mary on Resurrection morning.

Resurrection Sunday is now over. Jesus has arisen from the tomb. He’s alive. For the next few studies we will be looking at His appearing to people. Tonight we look at His appearing to Mary. This is really a precious event. We are now seeing His appearance AFTER the resurrection. His first ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Barnabas The Encourager Series

Contributed by Gary Birch on Jul 25, 2008

What can we learn from Barnabas the encourager?

Barnabas – the son of encouragement. Look at a number of passages: Read Acts 4:36 A Levite – the Jewish Tribe who served in the temple, his family obviously moved to Cyprus at some stage and so he didn’t serve in the temple. His real name was Joseph, and Barnabas was a nickname meaning Son of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Listening To The Right Voice Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 8, 2008

Learning to know and listen to God’s voice over all others.

BIG LESSONS IN SMALL PACKAGES Part 3—Listening to the Right Voice I Kings 19:9-18 Sunday, September 14, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee One of my favorite stories is about Chippie the parakeet. Chippie was a happy little bird, content every day to sit on his perch, swinging and singing to his little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Would Jesus Say To A Backslidden Christian? Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 15, 2008

Jesus writes a letter to the church at Ephesus, revealing their backslidden heart and prescribing a cure.

1. Illus. of Robert Robinson • Wrote, “Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing” when he was 23. • Third stanza contains the line, “prone to wander, Lord I feel it, prone to leave the God I love.” Proved prophetic for Robert Robinson, who grew cold and indifferent, abandoned any pretext of living for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Indelible Ink

Contributed by Scott Bradford on May 18, 2009

That the indelible charachter of a Christian should be love!

Help me finish these statements, you can probably think about each one and figure it out: -You can tell what wood it is by its: __________ (grain) This next one I have actually inverted: -You can tell there is fire by its:__________(smoke)(reversed: “If there’s fire, there’s smoke”) -“You can tell ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Renovations: More Than Skin Deep Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 8, 2009

A 5 week series on the book of Philippians that parallels a renovation project in the church. This message deals with the beginning of installation putting in the new.

Renovations: Making it New Again Pt 2 – More than Skin Deep Philippians 2:1-18 We started last week talking about renovations. The definition of the word is simple: 1. To restore to an earlier condition, as by repairing or remodeling. 2. To impart new vigor; to revive. How many of you believe that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: *other

Do We Really Believe?

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Jun 15, 2009

Do we live like we really believe Jesus is coming again?

Intro. Do we really believe? Not just a casual belief, IF you really believe it will effect the way that you live. Prophetically, everything is in place for Jesus to call his children home. Israel is a nation, plans for a new tabernacle, special animals for the sacrifices are being bred, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist