Sermons on Drawing Close To God:

Father, Forgive Them. They Don't Know What They Are Doing!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 27, 2009

This short talk uses a story I wrote for a school assembly (ages 8 to 16) to help people think about this prayer of Jesus from the cross

Many years ago, long before any of us were born, and long before our great grandparents were born, a young man walked into town. His clothes were old and well worn. His shoes had holes, and he carried all of his possessions in a small, dirty bag. When he first arrived in town he slept under an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Anglican

A Heart For Soul

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 24, 2007

Christians have a duty to evangelise. Every divine encounter is a divine opportunity.

A HEART FOR SOUL ACTS 9:3-4 As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” Talking of divine appointments? Many Christians are not good at utilizing the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

Jesus declares Himself to be the light of the world.

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love: Exciting And New

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 14, 2007

Wedding sermon for a military couple. Has some good illustrations and application that could be used for any couple.

-To begin my message, I wanted an expert on marriage to share some words of insight – let’s take a look at the screen -Show Video clip from “Princess Bride” -In our text today, it talks about what love does oMany people think that love is a feeling oThat is why people can say, “I’m not in love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran

When The Odds Are Stacked Against You

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Mar 15, 2007

Driven from his home as an "illegitimate" child, Jephthah fought against the odds and elements to rediscover and reinvent himself. His tenacity led him to eventually become the hero and CEO of the nation that originally kicked him out. What to do when th

I. LIFE IS JUST NOT ALWAYS FAIR A. True In The World, In Church, In Families, In Workplace B. Times When You Feel You’re Unfairly Treated 1. There may be times when you feel underappreciated, favoritism 2. There may be times when you feel excluded, left out II. DEUTERONOMY 23 – LAWS OF ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

A Helper For Life's Crises

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 4, 2007

An Easter Message.

A HELPER FOR LIFE’S CRISES John 20:1-29 INTRO: Suppose the Bell telephone system had existed in Jesus’ day. More than likely, there would have been a “crisis line.” The events of Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and the days afterwards would have caused the lines to be busy. The followers of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 1, 2007

It is easy to love people of your own kind, but the Lord calls us beyond that.

Two men were on a cruise ship together and began to talk. Finally one of them asked, “Do you believe in God?" He said, "Yes." I asked, "Are you a Christian or a Jew?" He said, "A Christian." I said, "Me, too! Protestant or Catholic?" He said, "Protestant." I said, "Me, too! What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Vanity Of Vanities Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 20, 2010

Life is full of meaning when your faith is in Christ.

[To receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] WHO IS THE AUTHOR? The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem (v. 1). Who wrote the book of Ecclesiastes? • “Preacher” (qoheleth) means “one who gathers” or ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Grinch That Stole Christmas

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 16, 2011

Just as in the Fairy Tale, there are Grinch's that will may rob each of us of the true joys and meaning of Christmas, if we fail to guard ourselves against them.

TEXT: JOHN 10:10 TITLE: THE GRINCH THAT STOLE CHRISTMAS AUTHOR: JACK WOODARD ____________________________________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION: Nearly all of us have heard of the story of "The Grinch That Stole Christmas", and probably ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

"I Just Want Bread"

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 27, 2011

It's Bible verses we have heard many times but, in this day of politically correctness... the true meaning and purpose sometimes gets lost

Bible says in John 6:35 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; Jesus also said in John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. It's Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35

Denomination: Baptist

Stay With It Until The End

Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 12, 2010

Jesus' call to us, in the face of wars and rumours of war, is to stay with it until the end - to continue on as servants.

This part of Luke’s gospel is a type of writing - a genre - called apocalyptic. Apocalyptic literature is found throughout the Bible - the most sustained example being the book we call ‘Revelation’. This type of writing focuses on the coming of God’s kingdom, or rule, in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-9

Denomination: *other

Heaven "Are You Ready" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 24, 2011

Are you ready to go to heaven? This leasson will help you renergize your soul. It will help you to see that maybe part of a apathetic prayer life is that you think death and heaven are far away.

Yesterday around 2:00 pm I had to take some pain medicine for my shoulder. Being a hypochondriac is no fun!! About two minutes after I took the medicine my chair started to shake. I felt my pulse, thinking maybe the medicine was causing some weird reaction. I know I’m weird. When that was OK ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:7-8

The Reputation Of This Church Is Important

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 25, 2010

A 'full' text which I will expand upon as I preach. Peter's good reputation spread and people came to faith as he did things in Jesus' name. Our reputation is also very important ...

When I was a child I loved the Beano magazine, and as a parent I’ve enjoyed reading Dennis the Menace stories to my children. Matthew used to want me to read Horrid Henry stories to him, and now Rebekah does. Dennis the Menace and Horrid Henry have a reputation and they live up to it. Their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Anglican

Part 3 - Matthew 10:2-4 - You Are Asking For Trouble Choosing Me! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 25, 2010

Simon Peter and Andrew, James and John (the sons of Zebedee), and the other James and Thaddeus. Why choose sets of brothers? What's with the FAMILY thing? Wouldn't there have been A CONFLICT OF INTEREST? Not when Jesus is leading.

Part 3 - Matthew 10:2-4 - YOU ARE ASKING FOR TROUBLE CHOOSING ME! I have always been a bit of a loner. I was not the sort of person you wanted in your team. I didn't fit. If Jesus hadn't come into my life, I am sure I would have ended up as a starving artist or at least a hermit - a recluse with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Identities In Marriage

Contributed by Pastor Michael Salman on Feb 6, 2010

This is a message about the identies in marriage and how they become lost due to the secular teachings and model.

Last night I was listening to a Radio Program and they were talking about Marriage. In this discussion a woman was having issues with the way her husband was running the household. He was a little strict on the children and she was not. In return she would behind his back give to the kids ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-28

Denomination: Christian Church