Sermons on Elect Of God:

What To Do With Your Criticism

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 24, 2003

Dealing with Criticism in the life of the church.Fighting the Worship Wars.

“What To Do With Your Criticisms!” The title of this message could have been, “What you Can Do With Your Criticism” but that has a couple of interpretations. It could also have been entitled, “What You are Doing with Your Criticism.” But we need to recognize that one of the fundamental ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1

Denomination: Baptist

If Only...

Contributed by Vincent Oliver on Feb 26, 2007

A sermon to observe Black History Month.

“If Only…” Pastor V. P. Oliver 2 Samuel 23:13-17 “And three of the thirty went down at the start of the grain-cutting, and they came to David at the strong place of Adullam; and the band of Philistines had taken up their position in the valley of Rephaim. And at that time David had taken cover in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Let Me Tell You About This Guy

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Mar 14, 2007

This a Sermon that can be done as a drama. No props needed but a glass of water.

Luke 15:1-3; 11-32 (ESV) Wow, thanks for letting me rest here for awhile and for the water. It has been a long journey, and I needed to catch my breath. I am excited to go and see some of my cousins, but really, I can’t wait for the trip to be over and to get back to my own village. I am just a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Lutheran

The Character Of Peace Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007

This sermon is 3rd in a series on the fruits of the Spirit, or Charcter of a Christian: Peace

I. I have to begin with a little story that came across my e-mail this week about a "haunted car" in Lousianna. (1) This story happened about a month ago in a little town in Louisiana, and while it sounds like an Alfred Hitchcock tale, it’s said to be true. This guy was on the side of the road ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Path Of Destruction Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 25, 2008

David went down the path of destruction when he sinned with Bathsheba

The Path of Destruction 2 Samuel 11:1-27 Essential 100 Series February 24, 2008 Morning Service Introduction Remember Vinko Bogatej? He was a ski-jumper from Yugoslavia who, while competing in the 1970 World Ski-Flying Championship in Obertsdorf, West Germany, fell off the takeoff ramp and landed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Remember The Alamo! Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007

As followers of Christ loyalty at any price is expected.

REMEMBER THE ALAMO! Matthew 10:16-33 Sermon Objective: As followers of Christ loyalty at any price is expected. Scripture support: Romans 1:17; 2 Timothy 2:3-4; 2 Timothy 3:12; Revelation 2:10 SUMMARY We have begun a new series called “Lessons from the Wild West.” Last week we looked at: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-33

Denomination: Nazarene

Is Jesus Making A Difference In Your Life? Series

Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Feb 5, 2008

Letting Christians look in the mirror to examine their faithfulness & educating Christians what it takes to be more faithful

Is Jesus Making a Difference in Your Life? Sunday AM – Lynn Haven – 01/20/08 FOCUS: • Spiritual Authenticity • Spiritual Litmus Test FUNCTION: • Letting Christians look in the mirror to examine their faithfulness • Educating Christians what it takes to be more faithful Credit to Jeffery Anselmi ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Run With A Partner Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 9, 2008

We do not want to run the race alone. There are great blessings that come with running with a partner.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Last week we started looking at the Amazing Race of life that we run. • We learned that we need to know where we are going so we can win the race and knowing where we are going will help us to stay strong and focused. • Today we are going to look at another aspect of our ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Pays To Sweat The Small Stuff

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 9, 2007

There are four steps in healing broken or damaged relationships within the church body: always be gentle, always use caution, always evaluate yourself, and always have compassion.

It Pays to Sweat the Small Stuff Galatians 6:1-10 July 8, 2005 Our son Chris was about 15 years old when he came stumbling in the house one summer day with his face screwed up in pain. He was holding his right arm tight to his chest and all he could gasp was, “I fell off my bike.” We got his ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

To Believe Or Not To Believe

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 28, 2008

We are blessed for believing though we have not seen.

TO BELIEVE OR NOT TO BELIEVE John 20:19-31 (NIV) 19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!" 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Meets Ronald Mcdonald (A Sermon On Luke 24)

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 25, 2008

The passsage is Luke 24:13-35 - the story of the diciples who meet Jesus on the road to Emmaus. The occassion was the 4th Sunday in Easter. The connection with Ronald McDonald was an article that had recently been published by a Diocesan heavyweight, enti

I’ve made it a rule over the years never to discuss church politics stuff in a sermon. Indeed, I try to avoid bringing up issues that are specifically churchy altogether, in a sermon especially - partly because I don’t think it’s appropriate to try to polarise people over issues that are ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Conspiring For Kindness: Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Dec 16, 2007

We continue with the message of kindness as we look at Luke 6 and speak of Giving Away our lives.

_____________________________________________________________________________________ 1. Conspire to give away kindness purposefully A boy came home one day to find his mother sitting at the table with a homeless man. Apparently she had gone shopping, met the tramp along the way, and invited him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:25-36

Denomination: Baptist

Sinful Blindness

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Dec 17, 2007

Everyone needs to see the condition of the sin or the sin will completely destroy the person. This sermon is a wake up call to those that have been blinded by the forces of this world.

SINFUL BLINDNESS THEME: DEVELOPING THE ABILITY TO SEE THE RESULTS FROM YOUR SINFUL ACTIONS TEXT: 2 SAMUEL 12:1-10 We are all shaped by others. As we come up against people in life we are shaped by their influence. This influence can be positive or negative. Maybe some of us have wondered ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rejoice! (Philippians 4:4-7)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 15, 2007

At the time of writing this letter to the Philippians, we know full well that Paul was in prison, awaiting a trial that would determine whether he was to be executed. You...

I’ve chosen as my text this morning the Philippians passage - ‘Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say ‘rejoice’!’ I do this partly to spare you from having to hear my John the Baptist sermon again. I only have the one. More significantly though, I’ve chosen this passage because I’m conscious ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Of Easter And "Identity Crisis"

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 4, 2012

Easter message woven around the "Identification" theme.

OF EASTER AND “IDENTITY CRISIS” Let me begin with a Tarzan story! Well, this is as real as it is surreal. Johnny Weissmuller, the Champion Olympic swimmer who donned the role of Tarzan the ape man in the Silver screen with as much aplomb in 1930s & 40s’ as he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:10

Denomination: *other