Sermons on Earthquakes:

Hope For The Future

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Getting encouragement from the prophecy of Zechariah

“Hope For the Future” Zechariah 12-14 Intro: This morning we remember the death and resurrection of our Lord. And we remember with hope. The words of scripture tell us by partaking of the bread and the cup we do “show the Lord’s death till he comes.” Sometimes it takes memories to give us ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Little Things In The Christmas Story

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Dec 15, 2003

God often uses little things, little people to do His Great work. Such is the case in the Christmas story. This message shows just what god used in His Christmas message to us in His Holy Word, The Bible.

Little Things In The Christmas Story By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. "And this shall be a sign unto you; ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger." Luke 2:12 The story of Michaelangelo and his paintings. Someone once asked Michaelangelo, "Why he spent so much ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

We Are A People Of Promise Series

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 1, 2006

A sermon for the First Sunday in Advent, Series C.

1st Sunday in Advent- December 3, 2006- “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks that you have, throughout the ages, remained faithful to your promise to redeem those who trust in you. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Narnia: Always Winter, Never Christmas Series

Contributed by Richard Francis on Nov 28, 2005

In the middle of winter, we need Christmas, but in our spiritual winter, we need Jesus and all he brings to us.

Always Winter, Never Christmas Isaiah 64:1-9 Charlie Brown says that Christmas is at the top of a long hill, and I think that’s a pretty good description of how Christmas seems when you are young. I know it was that way with me. December 25 was the most highly-anticipated day of the year as far ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Celebrating The Hope That Easter Brings

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 17, 2006

Examines the hope we enjoy because of the resurrection. Suitable for a sunrise service.

CELEBRATING THE HOPE THAT JESUS BRINGS - Mark 16:1-8 Today we gather, much earlier than usual, to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It was nearly 2000 years ago, that Jesus rose from the dead. It was almost 2000 years ago the ladies went and found an empty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, 1 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Discipleship

Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on Feb 2, 2007

If we want to be Jesus’ disciples, we must accept his supreme authority as Lord over every part of our lives.

In today’s readings we have 2 examples of ordinary people coming face to face with the power of God. Firstly, we have Isaiah’s powerful and compelling vision of an encounter with God in the Temple, in which God’s might and majesty are powerfully displayed. Isaiah must have been completely ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Americas Falling Morality.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 11, 2005

Is the Church Afraid to tell the Truth?

Americas Falling Morality. Morals in America have been on the down-cline in the past 20 years. Today we read of sex scandles from Catholic Priest, one right after another. Presbyterian Churches are considering, embracing gays as Ministers, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Late Great, Planet Earth Pt. 2.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Sep 14, 2005

The word of the Lord. How can a man deliver an unpopular message to the world? Does he, sugar coat it or just tell the truth?

The Late Great, Planet Earth pt. 2. The word of the Lord. How can a man deliver an unpopular message to the world? Does he, sugar coat it or just tell the truth? Many of the prophets of God must have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Authenticy Of Christianity

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

Christianity is the real thing

Intro: in the midst of great personal tragedies and conflict, it is recorded that John the Baptist had a faith lapse. He asks, are you he, or should we look for another? After ministering to the multitudes and declaring Jesus to be the Christ, he wondered if he had really found the answer. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"A Fresh Start”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 23, 2005

When we get shaken up a bit, let us close our eyes and imagine God saying, “DON”T GIVE UP, I’M STILL HERE”

“A Fresh Start” Acts 16:25-31 JOKE: “New Years Resolutions” A couple sat facing their marriage counselor who asked, “Why are you here to see me?” The wife answered, “Well it all started when we thought it might be cute to choose each other’s New Year’s resolutions” INTRODUCTION: New Years Eve is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Myth Of Salvation

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 16, 2004

What is the Myth of Salvation? (once saved always saved) Lets see what Jesus had to say.

A myth of Salvation, Many are preaching once saved always saved, lets look closer at scripture and see what Jesus had to say. Mat 10:22 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. ENDU’RE, To bear; to sustain; to support without breaking or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

303 – Saved! From What?

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 17, 2005

Elementary Teaching on Salvation. If we’re are saved... what are we saved from?

SALVATION & SIN -- Sermon Series Questions? Saved from what?, How is one saved?, What happens after salvation?, What does the Holy Spirit do at salvation?, Can I lose my salvation? Illustrate: Max Lucado tells of a story in 1989 there was an earthquake in Armenia. In 4 minutes, it flattened the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

I'm So Hungry

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 10, 2006

Four questions from the Sermon on the Mount regarding the kind of righteousness we should hunger and thirst for.

I’M SO HUNGRY! Sunday, October 8, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction Start with the story from “The Applause of Heaven” (Lucado, pp. 91-92, copyright, Word Publishing, 1990) where the mother and daughter are trapped in rubble from an earthquake. Stop short of the paragraph where the mother ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Thirst Quencher

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 7, 2006

Comparing water from the rock and our need for Christ

Water From The Rock - The human body is 2/3 water. - By the time you are 70-years-old, you will have required 1½ million gallons of water. - Studies show that increasing water consumption can decrease fat deposits. Water is a natural appetite suppressant. - The body absorbs cold water faster ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Hope When Life Is Unfair Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2006

Fourth of a five part series from 1 Peter that addresses how to find hope in our lives.

Life is unfair: • Company goes bankrupt and you lose your job • Invest your money with the Baptist Foundation and you lose much of your life’s savings. • A hurricane or an earthquake hits and you lose all your possessions • A loved one dies or gets seriously ill Read 1 Peter 3:14-17 "Most people, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist