Sermons on Dying:

Divine Reversals

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 7, 2009

Jairus and his spouse had one daughter, the age of twelve. Their whole life centered around her. She was precious; she had her parents in her pocket. Understandably, they would do anything for her.

Divine Reversals Text: Luke 8:40-42 40.So it was, when Jesus returned, that the multitude welcomed Him, for they were all waiting for Him. 41 And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. And he fell down at Jesus’ feet and begged Him to come to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Simplifying Life Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 15, 2009

Pt 4 - deals with the need to simplify life and set priorities if we are to be successful in life.

The Secrets to Successful Living Pt 4 – Simplifying Life I Timothy 6:6-16 We started several weeks ago talking about this idea of success and the Christian. We’ve talked about idea’s of changing our measure of success, keeping Christ central to life, and last week we talked about Boundaries and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-16

Denomination: *other

The Retreating Casualties

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 16, 2009

Too often Christains fall by the wayside by allowing sin to enter their lives.

INTRO. In our text, we find the deliverance of David from his enemies by God. But we see an amazing picture here of what happened in the battle. MORE DIED IN THE WOODS THAN FIGHTING IN THE BATTLE. Historians tell us that they were retreating, running from the battle. Churches are dying all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Die To Sin Or Die Of Sin

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 20, 2009

Are we willing to die to the flesh or because of the flesh?

Acts 5:1-11 An man was walking on the beach and found a magic lamp. He picked it up, rubbed it, and a genie appeared. “Because you have freed me,” the genie said, “I will grant you a wish.” The man thought for a moment and then responded, “My brother and I had a fight 30 years ago and he hasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

#5 - Arteriosclerosis Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 19, 2009

The fifth in the Wednesday night teaching series. Based on Dr. Caner & Dr. Brunson’s Book -- "Why Churches Die."

Arteriosclerosis: A Hard Heart 1 Samuel 25:1-39 * His name was Bobby Dean. On the Saturday afternoon that He died, quite likely, he carried all the stubbornness into eternity that he lived with on earth. A couple of people have suggested that when he was greeted in heaven, he lodged some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Backbone

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 12, 2009

What does it mean to hunger and thirst after righteousness?

God has given us a picture of the Christian person in the Beatitudes – an authentic picture of Jesus and those who would follow Him. The Beatitudes begin with the poor in spirit, those who have realized their own inadequacy in spiritual things; they seek for something outside of themselves. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: United Methodist

Invoking The God Of The Eleventh (11th) Hour!

Contributed by Aderemi Ojikutu on Oct 20, 2009

Spiritual significance of November, the eleventh (11th) month of a year in the affairs of men.

Anchor Scripture: Matthew Chapter 20: Verse 6: “And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith to them, ‘Why stand ye here all the day idle?’” Every year, my family celebrates the eleventh month as the month of mercy and favour, based on the scriptures quoted ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Saints' Day Sermon

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 1, 2009

A short sermon for a morning service on All Saints’ Day, encouraging people to know that Jesus shares in our grief, and promises life for all believers for all eternity!

A Catholic priest was driving a devout but simple member of his congregation along a country road in Ireland one day when he accidentally ran over a hare. He stopped the car, and the two men got out and walked over to where the animal was lying. It wasn’t moving, and looked to be dead. But then the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Anglican

Matthew 5 - Part 1 - Woodstock Without The Drugs, Sex And Rock And Roll? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 18, 2009

What was "Woodstock"? It was a Rock music festival that took place in America in 1969. It was characterized by drugs, sex and rock music. When Jesus drew a crowd, he didn’t have to rely on those things. Large crowds followed Him everywhere He went.

Discipleship, Equipped for Ministry, Teaching, Matthew 5, Leadership | report Matthew 5 - Part 1 - Woodstock without the drugs, sex and rock and roll? I was only 14 years old when Woodstock took place. I had just become a Christian that Christmas. What was Woodstock? It was a Rock music festival ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am What I Am

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 8, 2010

That we may see where we stand with God.

I AM WHAT I AM 1st Cor: 15 : 1Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

It's Cold!

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 9, 2010

A sermon / devotional that's nice for a mid-week time together on a frosty night!

It's Cold! Maybe you're heard some of these... -It’s so cold we had to chisel the dog off a lamp-post. -It’s so cold you have to open the fridge to heat the house -It’s so cold your false teeth chatter, and they are still in the glass -It’s so cold the police tell a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Endangered Species

Contributed by Pastor Thomas Samuel on Jan 9, 2010

It is futile to have faith without deeds. In simple language, it is hypocrisy and such a faith can never save anybody. One’s faith is dead if it is not accompanied by action.

An Endangered Species What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Dry And Thirsty Land Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 28, 2007

God’s judgment should leave us longing for the thirst quenching eternal spring of life.

Joel 1:8-20 “A Dry and Thirsty Land” • Vs. 8 God wanted His people to mourn over their sin. • Vs. 9 They could no longer offer the daily grain and drink offerings. o Unless the people repented these offerings were meaningless and empty to God. Isaiah 1:11-15 (NASB95) 11 “What are your ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer's Missing Link Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 31, 2007

Jesus is no foreigner to prayer. He knows it intimately and He also knows that a heart that is unforgiving will make prayer ineffective and dead. The bondage of unforgiveness is something that will weigh us down so much that our prayers will be fruitles

Prayer’s Missing Link Griffith Baptist Church – 12/30/07 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:9-15 Key Text: Matthew 6:14-15 The Introduction When Narvaez, the Spanish patriot, lay dying, his father-confessor asked him whether he had forgiven all his enemies. Narvaez looked astonished and said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Covenant Family Service 08

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 6, 2008

Full service - Family Covenant Service with Holy Communion. All have sinned BUT GOD in His immense mercy & amazing love . . .

Sutton Coldfield Family Covenant Service Jeremiah 31:31-34 HP 10 Let all the world in every corner sing Prayers & Intercessions Ephesians 2:1-10 (The Message) Talk 1 Notices & Collection during HP 31 Come let us all unite & sing John 1:11-14 Talk 2 SOF 138 God of grace I turn my face SOF ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist