Sermons on Easter Resurrection:

Is The Bible Reliable? Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 18, 2011

This message afirms the reliability of the New Testament against the arguments that the Crowds, Disciples and Early Church just made it all up.

IS THE BIBLE RELIABLE? The preacher stood on the street corner preaching to anyone who would listen. A man approached him who looked like he had lived on the street forever. "Can I help you" asked the preacher. "I think you can" said the bum. "Would you like me to tell you about Jesus?" "No." ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Pain Won’t Last Forever Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011

Smyrna received no criticism from Christ, one of the only ones in Revelation 2-3. But they were going through terrible persecution. Jesus gives them comforting counsel and promises in Revelation 2:8-11.

The Pain Won’t Last Forever Sermon 2 in the Series “You’ve Got Mail” Chuck Sligh July 31, 2022 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Revelation 2:8-11 – “And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Position For Victory (4 Of 9) Series

Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 8, 2011

Remember the requirements, the realities, the reasons, and the rewards of the miraculous power of God at work in our lives today.

Join us at the Synergize 3! Pastors Conference on January 17–19, 2012 in Orlando, Florida, to network with key Christian leaders from every world region. Learn more at www.synergize.tv. ________________ INTRODUCTION For forty years the Israelites lived in despair and defeat in the wilderness. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:3-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Was God When I Went Through That? Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Nov 15, 2011

The Necessity of Suffering. Wounded healers only become so by the wounds suffered in their own life, while un-wounded healers have little to offer.

“Where was God when I was going through that?” I want to talk about the bruises, wounds and scars and disappointments that we all accumulate over a lifetime and the question that we all have from time to time (or maybe most of the time)... “Where was God when I was going through ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-3

Denomination: *other

The Circle Maker 3: Pray Hard Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Nov 15, 2011

The Bible is a promise book and a prayer book. And while reading is reactive, prayer is proactive. Reading is the way you get through the Bible. Prayer is the way you get the Bible through you.

Introduction In standardized math tests, Japanese children consistently score higher than their American counterparts. While some assume that a natural proclivity toward mathematics is the primary difference, researchers have discovered that it may have more to do with effort than ability. In one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don’t Shrink Back

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011

A message for an outdoor men's gathering, included as a series of messages by other ministers from the same passage.

Acts 20:26-27 Intro: Blood matters. Had we never been told this, there would still be a sense of it. I remember watching my son around age 2, when he would get a scrape. The pain wouldn’t be such a problem. He would be mostly fine, until he’d look down at the cut knee or finger ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Eyes Of All Look To You

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 22, 2011

We can thank God because of His open hands; He satisfies our desires with good things.

Thanksgiving – November 23, 2011 Psalm 145:15-16 The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing. At first blush this verse looks to be a lie. The eyes of all don’t look ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:15-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Celebrate Christmas!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 26, 2011

1. Celebrate God’s generosity. 2. Celebrate God’s glory. 3. Celebrate God’s tranquility. 4. Celebrate God’s eternity. 5. Celebrate God’s humility.

Celebrate Christmas! Isaiah 9:6-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 27, 2011 *What is the first Christmas you can remember? -- How far back can you go? -I remember the year I got the Roy Rogers guns, hat and vest, plus Roy Rogers footie pajamas. I also got a stick-horse like ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Four Words That Could Change Your Christmas: Rebel Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 4, 2011

Your Christmas can be counter-cultural; not by turning away from something but by turning to someone.

ADVENT CONSPIRACY* FOUR WORDS THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR CHRISTMAS: REBEL Matthew 2:1-15 Big Idea: Your Christmas can be counter-cultural; not by turning away from something but by turning to someone. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 55:2, Mark 12:29-31; Acts 4:12; Romans 12:2; 1 John 2:15 SERMON ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Jehovah-Rohi "The Lord Is My Shepherd" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 4, 2011

It is interesting that David, who was an experienced shepherd, pictured himself as a sheep, not a shepherd.

Purpose: To show that God is a good and tender shepherd. Aim: I want the listener to grasp a deep confidence in God’s goodness. INTRODUCTION: It is interesting to note that sheep are the most commonly mentioned animal in the Bible. When you include the term "flocks" there are over 400 times the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Feast For The Ages

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

I designed the whole service to be a celebration of the Jewish holiday Shavuot, with the NT fulfillment of Pentecost. Order of Service and transitional notes included.

ORDER OF SERVICE – June 12, 2011 – Pentecost Welcome Scripture: Psalm 117:1-2 C172 – Come into His Presence Invocation Announcements, offering Pre-amble to Pentecost H272 – Thy Word H275 – How Firm a Foundation Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17 Waving bread loaves, giving ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

From One Quarter Pounder With Cheese To Another. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011

About the first day of creation, a Day of Existence.

Intro: FROM ONE QUARTER POUNDER WITH CHEESE TO ANOTHER... 1. "Fly Me to the Moon" a song written by Bart Howard and made popular by Frank Sinatra. "Fly me to the moon And let me sing among the stars, Let me see what spring is like On Jupiter and Mars; In other words, hold my hand; In other ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2 - We Need The Heart Of The Wise Men Series

Contributed by James May on Dec 7, 2011

This is the 2nd in a 4 part series for the Christmas Season. Each message deals with the kind of heart that we must have if we truly want to see who Jesus is and be in his presence while the rest of the world sleeps in darkness.

What Does It Take to See Jesus? Christmas Series 2011 Part 2 – We Need the Heart of the Wise Men One of the greatest statements in recent years concerning the appearance of the Wise Men in the story of the Birth of the Christ Child is this: “Wise Men Still Seek Him”. Psalms ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Accountability Rules Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Sep 1, 2011

A talk which explores the biblical theme of judgment

The prospect of STANDING before God on judgment day is one of those Bible ideas that gets lots of bad press: We either laugh it away (slide) Or think of those failed predictions (slide) Or the images are so horrible we push them to one side (slide) The Word of God brings us BACK to out senses. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hating In The Name Of God

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 10, 2011

This message focuses on how we choose to hate and justify it by thinking God approves of it.

Hating In The Name Of God Scriptures: Matthew 5:43-44; 22:37-40; 1 John 2:9-11; 3:14-16; 4:7-21 Introduction: Ten years ago on this day I left my home early in the morning to drive to Wichita, KS. When I came through Emporia, I called a friend at her job to chat. When she was not at work, I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational