Sermons on Drawing Near To God:

Duct Tape Resolutions

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008

How to end the year and look forward to the next year.

Mark 10:17-27 December 30, 2007 Duct Tape Resolutions This week and next have to be some of the most depressing of the entire year! The holidays are over, the family and friends are gone, there are no more presents to open, the Christmas candy has dwindled and has left a mark on our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

What Will I Be Remembered By

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 30, 2010

A message prepared for Memorial day, with a call to discern what legacy you are leaving.

What Will You Be Remembered by? Matthew 26:6-13 * In 1915, inspired by the poem "In Flanders Fields," Moina Michael wrote these words; “We cherish too, the Poppy red, That grows on fields where valor led, It seems to signal to the skies, That blood of heroes never dies.” * This is what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Day Observances

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 31, 2010

Let me suggest to you that we observe or do Memorial day from the past to the present and on to the future.

INTRO.- Memorial day weekend means “fun day” to most people! Play, pleasure, cookouts, etc. ILL.- If you want to go to Garden Grove, CA, here is what you can do on Memorial Day weekend. Garden Grove Strawberry Festival: Four day festival celebrating everything to do with the humble strawberry. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Of Boldness Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

An undeniable sign of the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit is boldness. What is boldness? "It is the inner delight of a liberated person expressed in daring."

THE GIFT OF BOLDNESS ACTS 4:1 8 An undeniable sign of the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit is boldness. What is boldness? "It is the inner delight of a liberated person expressed in daring." In the midst of human weakness and the timid nature of religion, the great need is for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-8

Spiderman: Revenge Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon on unforgiveness, revenge and bitterness and how they destroy the human heart.

INTRO Notice the word as in verse 12 We are praying that God will treat us like we treat others Former President Gerald Ford, in his book, "A Time to Heal", focused on the confusing and tragic twilight of the Nixon presidency. Clearly, Nixon was guilty of a cover-up in the Watergate case, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Unfinished Symphony

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 22, 2010

We start the new year thinking it will be much like the last and that we will not finish all those things we have started. But there is more beauty in being unfinished than in being complete; for in Christ we can grow and become what He wants us to be.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC December 29, 1985 I have told you before, I believe, that I am an inveterate list-maker. I believe I have mentioned that my way of working and of setting daily work priorities is to build lists, long, elaborate, detailed lists of things ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Remembrances

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2009

What to remember about the celebration of Easter

EASTER SUNDAY 2009 “RESURRECTION REMEMBRANCES” LUKE 24:1-8 OPEN Do you ever have trouble with your memory? I heard about a preacher and his family who went on vacation one summer. They had determined that they would be in church on Sunday but when they got to their destination, they found ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking In The Light, Or Stumbling?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 14, 2010

We choose darkness, but could choose light in our morality and our language. To choose darkness is to injure ourselves and others.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC January 25, 1987 For a number of years I have made it a habit to get up at five o’clock; yes, that’s five in the morning. I’ve made it my habit as a part of my set of personal disciplines, because I find that I can get at a number of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Investment Without Loss Of Principle Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 25, 2014

James warns rich believers not to abuse their wealth but to use their wealth for future spiritual gains.

What is your investment strategy? Generally speaking, when it comes to financial investment, the greater the potential return, the greater the risk. So, financial planners may recommend a strategy that is focused on Preservation of Principal. But what about investing with the preservation of the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commend, Greet And Watch Out! Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 12, 2014

1- We must commend some people 2- We must greet all who are in Christ 3- We must watch out for those who cause trouble

INTRO.- ILL.- I heard someone say one time that there are two kinds of people: saints and aints. We’re all supposed to be saints in the church but sometimes we act like aints. ILL.- David Lloyd George (Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1916-1922) was addressing a meeting in South ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Toying Or Feasting? Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 18, 2014

What if you took a step beyond privately forgiving those who’ve hurt, betrayed, caused you suffering? What if you prepared a feast on their behalf and showed them love and mercy ~ whether it was done in secret, or whether it was done personally? What if

God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: Toying or Feasting? Scripture Text: Genesis 43.19-34 INTRODUCTION Have you ever-been “toyed” with? [INSERT YOUR OWN STORY OF A TIME IN WHICH SOMEONE ‘TOYED’ WITH YOU OR PLAYED A PRANK ON YOU… KEEP IT LIGHT-HEARTED!] It raises-the-question: Have you ever been ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:19-34

Denomination: Nazarene

Authentic Christianity

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 22, 2014

A sermon on how we should define the term authentic Christianity.

"Authentic Christianity" I John 3:11-19 (Key verse) 1 John 3:14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. 15 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

"This Message Is For The Birds" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 3, 2013

Today we will deal with the topic of worry. Many people are walking around today "worried sick" and are unable to experience the joy of the Lord. The question we are looking at today is Lord, how can I overcome worry?

“This Message is for the Birds” Matthew 6: 25-34 We come to our 2nd question that you have asked this morning in our series of Questions we would like to ask God. This passage intrigues me because it is no surprise that Jesus starts teaching on the subject of worry right after He has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Your Licks

Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 11, 2013

How much does one have to give up in order to find his or her center? In the words of the wise old owl, "Let’s find out…" It just may turn out that the more we cut away the more we discover ourselves becoming who we really are.

Some of you are, perhaps, old enough to remember the old Tootsie Roll Pop commercial asking, "Just how many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop?" The little boy goes from the cow to the fox, to the turtle, and finally to the wise old owl who says, "Let's find out...one, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:35

Denomination: Baptist

Stolen Jesus "Easter Sunrise Sermon"

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Mar 29, 2013

This is a Easter Sunrise sermon that looks at the idea that nothing can take jesus away from a true disciple.

John 20:1-21 The Message (MSG) Resurrection! 20 1-2 Early in the morning on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone was moved away from the entrance. She ran at once to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist