Sermons on Drift:

Pilate's Dilemma

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 11, 2006

What was Pilate to do with the Christ? That really was his dilemma. What was he to do with this man? In the end, Pilate made his decision to condemn an innocent man to death and allow the crowds and the chief priests to have their ways.

PILATE’S DILEMMA MARK 15:1-15 INTRODUCTION... READ MARK 15:1-15 I. THE PRIESTS (verses 1-11) We find that in the dilemma of Pilate he had the chief priests and elders and the teachers of the law pulling at him in certain directions. Pilate correctly percieved that these religious leaders handed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Me" Vs. "Me"

Contributed by Zera Young on Dec 15, 2006

This sermon I trust will help us through our struggles in life. "ME" (in Christ) Vs. "me" in the world.

ME Vs. me.......Romans 7: 7-25 In life we have many struggles. There is the struggle of important decisions, making ends meet at the end of the month, struggles within the work place, etc. Then we have the struggle within our walk with God. Known as the “Christian Struggle.” Wow! What a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-25

Jesus The Lifeguard

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 22, 2006

A Sermon for Proper 11, series B

7th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 11) July 23, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son to reveal your will and grace, and to restore us to a meaningful relationship with you. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Lutheran

In The Hands Of The Potter

Contributed by Russ Houser on Sep 6, 2006

This looks at how to allow yourself to be molded by God into what He wants.

In the Hands of the Potter Jeremiah 18 1 The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, 2 Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words. 3 Then I went down to the potter’s house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels. 4 And the vessel ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Keep Vows?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 2, 2006

The Value of Making Vows

The Value of Making Vows "I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people" (Ps. 116:14). Hippocratic Oath One of the oldest binding documents in history, the Oath written by Hippocrates is still held sacred by physicians: to treat the ill to the best of one’s ability, to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Laboring To Enter Into That Rest

Contributed by Mark Roper on Feb 1, 2008

Be cause of Jesus we can find rest in the midst of toil, trouble, and conflict.

Laboring to enter into that Rest I. Need For Rest In The Twenty Four Hour Society, Martin Moore-Ede says our most notorious industrial accidents in recent years—Exxon Valdez, Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, the fatal navigational error of Korean Air Lines 007—all occurred in the middle of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Search Me, O God

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 27, 2008

We must have a spiritual diagnostic check done frequently!

Search me, O God "Search me, O God and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way everlasting." (Psa.139:23-24) Just as David asked God to search him for any sin of omission or commission so we need to allow God to run a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Change My Heart, O God

Contributed by Manuel Jr. Ocampo on Feb 27, 2008

We must live a life of holiness before God.

“CHANGE MY HEART, O GOD” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 INTRO: Paul disciplined himself and subdues it for the fear of being a castaway or rejected at the last day. If the great Apostle Paul dreads about this after suffering many things for the sake of the Gospel, how much more are we if we don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Faith Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 17, 2007

Faith gives us the power to live each day.

THE POWER OF FAITH Hebrews 1:1-3 Man is quiet an amazing creature and stands at the zenith of all creation. Man has been given the marvelous ability to communicate with the world around him and with others. He has been given the five senses of taste, feel, smell, hearing and sight. He has ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Still In The Fishing Business!

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 23, 2008

Jesus uses four analogies to explain some facets of the kingdom of heaven

Kirby 27-07-08 The Kingdom of Heaven Mt. 13:31-33 and 44-52 Story: A young Colombian girl who received a new testament in her school. She read the New Testament until one day her father caught her reading it…and told her not to read it any more because it was full of lies and fantasy.. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Anglican

Brown Paper Bags For Christmas

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 20, 2007

No Christmas stocking was large enough to hold all that he wanted to give us. No Christmas stocking could display the Christmas message he wanted us to see. Only his hand drawn paper bags could properly express his love for us.

Plain Brown Paper Bags for Christmas 2007 Luke 2:1-20 Today we celebrate a birthday that is 2007 years old. How is it that people are still excited and motivated to celebrate a 2007 year old birthday? It seems every year people grow more excited about that first birthday 2007 years ago. Well ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why The Decline – An Introduction To Judges Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Oct 31, 2005

After an exciting conquest of Canaan the people of Israel experience spiritaul decline. The book of Judges takes us through the process from conquering to coexistence. An introduction sermon to a series on Judges.

Why the Decline – An Introduction to Judges 1.People get made when a promise is not kept a.God made plenty of promises to the people of Israel – land, nation, freedom from enemies. My favorite is: b.The LORD will make you the head, not the tail. If you pay attention to the commands of the LORD ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 14, 2008

A message from 1 John about truth faith vesus the claim of faith.

WALKING I John 1:5-2:6 Sunday, November 2, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee What are some of the biggest hoaxes of all time? What claims have been made that were proven false? The internet is rife with hoaxes. Here are just a few: • If you mark “Jedi” on your census form under religion it will force ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Memorial To Allen See

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Nov 19, 2008

My first funural I officiated as pastor of Bible Baptist Shawnee Oklahoma. Message of hope and honor.

A memorial to Allen See 1939-2008 By Jesse Bennett Song: We gather in this solemn place to remember the life and morn the death of Allen See. Devoted husband, father and grandfather. We do not sorrow as those who have no hope, for our hope is in Jesus Christ. 1) Allen was a wonderful man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Entering Into Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 24, 2008

We must keep a heart of Thanksgiving and not look at what we do not have, but count our blessings for what the Lord has provided and given us.

Enter with Thanksgiving Psalm 100:1-5 Introduction- Psalm 100:1-5 Good Evening everybody. Isn’t this a great time of the year, a time to reflect and a time to rejoice as we officially begin to get ready for the Christmas celebration. I know if you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene