Sermons on Drift:

Crowds Around The Cross

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Mar 19, 2005

A message about the various groups around the cross of Christ on crucifixion day.

CROWDS AROUND THE CROSS MATTHEW 27:26, 31 INTRO.: If you were to look at Rembrandt’s painting of The Three Crosses, your attention would be drawn first to the center cross on which Jesus died. 1. Then as you would look at the crowd gathered around the foot of that cross, you’d be impressed by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26-54

Denomination: Methodist

Stay Focused On Jesus Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 10, 2004

Therefore the writer admonishes us to “consider“ Jesus Christ. Fix your thoughts on Him. Stay focused on Jesus. Why should we stay focused on Jesus?

STAY FOCUSED ON JESUS Hebrews 3:1-6 The other day, I went over to the Ross Barnett Reservoir to take some pictures. As I was driving on west pipeline road, I saw an eagle, perched on a stump. Slowly, I stopped my car and put my camera with my telephoto lens in the window. What an opportunity ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Unifying Joy Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 22, 2004

Part 5 of study of Philippians

THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor ---------- Talk about extremes! The very best place to be is in a church that is unified and handling well the threats to unity. The very worst is a church that is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

"Letters From Prison" Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on Aug 6, 2004

A general challenge to look at the way Paul initially challenged the church of Philippi and to respond to it

“Letters From Prison” Philippians 1:3-11 PHP 1:3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Follow Me And I Will Make You Fishers Of Men Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 28, 2003

The second in a series on the Commands of Christ. The command to "Follow Him that he might make us Fishers of Men."

The Commands of Christ Sermon # 2 “Follow Me And I Will Make You Fishers of Men” Matthew 4:19 Last Sunday evening we began a new series based on Christ words found in the Great Commission ( Matt 28:20) which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Treasures Of The Snow

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 1, 2004

Job speaks of "treasures of the snow". This sermon deals with some of those treasures.

Treasures Of The Snow Job 38:22 “Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow ?.......” Snow Sayings..... Name of Snow Couple....Willy Melt & Betty Will Snow kids are a chip off the old block. A Snowman is a perfect man....well-rounded, and with his own broom. How are snowmen and real men ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:22

Denomination: Baptist

Over The River And Through The Wood Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 22, 2004

The theme is final preparations. This worship experience will focus on the excitement and stress of the final week before the big event. Mary and Joseph had to make a long journey to Bethlehem. We have last-minute shopping and dinner plans to make. And in

The Crandles are not as bad as we thought. They have decided to have a Merry Christmas by putting forth the effort to get along and enjoy each other. What about you? How are your Christmas plans coming? Are you getting excited? Or, is worry and fear getting a grip on you? As you travel “Over the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Forward In Faith

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 17, 2005

As we enter 2005 we are going forward this year in faith. James 4:2 says, “You have not because you ask not.” This year we want to ask BIG. We want to go forward in faith and take God at His Word.

Forward in Faith in 2005 We have much to praise God for as we plan for the coming year. At the end of 2004 we ended the year with a balance of $2,000.00. We had tithes and offerings that totaled $2,000 more than our expenses. At the end of 2003 we ended the year with deep red-ink. Our theme ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:6

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Does God Require

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Jan 29, 2005

What God requires of His Children. This sermon touches on what Micah said was "required" of the people of his day.

“What does God Require of Me?’ Micah 6 DBC 1/30/05 In our passage of scripture, we have the Prophet Micah foretelling destruction of to Jerusalem for their sinful ways. In verse 1, he tells the people to “Plead their case” as it were before God. He then goes on to list what God had done for ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Seed

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 3, 2005

The distance been the ear and the heart is a mighty long one

SMB 03-07-05 NR 10-07-05 Story: In the 19th Century (before radar was invented) ships avoided each other by looking out for beacons or lights on other ships. And they communicated with each other by flashing messages to each other by light in a sort of Morse code. One day a battleship was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

Learning To Appreicate The Presence Of The Father Series

Contributed by Wayne Doyle on Jun 5, 2003

Spending quality Time with God

Learning to Appreciate His Presence. Text: Ps 91 Mt 28:20 Isa 43:2 James 2:20-26 This Morning, I want to speak to you about entering into the very presence of the father. So many times in our hurried lives, we simply mumble a quick prayer over our food, before we drift off to sleep, or rush out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building Blocks For A Healthy Body Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Jun 22, 2003

In Ephesians, Paul lays out for us the key ingredients and foundational building blocks for a healthy body (church) life together.

INTRODUCTION Probably everyone who has ever looked at the back of a cereal box can at least recognize that familiar black triangle known as the Food Pyramid. You may not know that this dietary guideline was first published by the government in the 1960’s. It started with the Basic Four (milk, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13, Ephesians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Name Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 30, 2002

The Name above all names should be in our hearts and on our lips. Hebrews 1:1-2:4 clearly proclaims the powerful message of who Jesus is and how we must heed and hold on to Him.

The Name Hebrews 1:1-2:4 I heard about a man who as he traveled he began to visit churches. He was traveling in the North East and out West and in the foyer of every church he visited he noticed a golden phone with a sign above it that said, “Talk with God, $10,000.” Finally, he came to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

It's All Edge

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006

The Bible – a two-edged sword – has no dull edges (never dull or boring). It cuts in every direction (left & right politically; up & down socially; in & out spiritually) and can slice to the depths of any soul.

I. TWO-EDGED MEANS IT HAS NO BLUNT SIDES – No Dull Edges! A. No Part Of It Is “Dull” - No Part Of The Bible Is Useless To The Believer Today 1. The New Testament and Old Testament together contain… a. 3,586,483 letters b. 773,693 words c. 31,373 verses d. 1,179 chapters e. and 66 books 2. No part ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God