Sermons on Electric Chair:

Essential To Implementation-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 16, 2010

Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. Paul highlighted/elucidated the necessity of agape love to the application of Christianity. Thus agape love is essential to the implementation of Christian belief. But how is agape love essential to my Christian faith?

ESSENTIAL to IMPLEMENTATION-II—1Corinthians 13:1-13 Attention/Need: Valentine’s Day is upon us. “Love” can actually carry a variety of meanings in our society. Our society is confused about the meaning of love. Much of it focusing upon sentimentality & sexuality. Paul highlighted/elucidated ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Saved And Secure Series

Contributed by Mark Mohler on Jun 26, 2004

A sermon describing the dynamics of salvation

Saved and Secure Colossians 1:21-23 Introduction: Many people have a misconstrued view of salvation. Some feel they are too far form God to be saved. Some are confused about where they stand in relation to God after salvation. Some think that being saved means looking forward to heaven. This ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Send Me A Sign

Contributed by David Brinkman on Aug 6, 2005

When you are in despair, you are desperate for a sign, a glimpse of hope. God’s answer when we are in despair is to give us what we need - Himself.

A businessman was in a great deal of trouble. His business was failing, he had put everything he had into the business, he owed everybody—it was so bad he was even contemplating suicide. As a last resort he went to a pastor and poured out his story of tears and woe. When he had finished, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Deciving Yourself?

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Deadly risk taking is more common then we realize. We may not purposely stare down the barrel of a shotgun. But many Christians behave in a self-defeating way that is equally careless and risky, and deadly.

Are You Deceiving Yourself? / Part-1 Galatians 6:7 KJV A Example of deadly risk taking In 1982, “ABC Evening News” reported on an unusual work of modern art—a chair affixed to a shotgun. It was to be viewed by sitting in the chair and looking directly into the gun barrel. The gun was loaded and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Living The Life

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 25, 2008

7 truths that will lead to 2008 being the year that you’ve always hoped for.

Living ‘The’ Life In 08’ I want to start this message out this morning by asking you to take out a pen if you haven’t already (share if you need to). And what I want you to do, on the left hand corner of your outline…or any other piece of paper. I want you to Write the year you were born – (now ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember Who You Are

Contributed by Timothy Archer on May 3, 2004

We need to remember that we are children of God and how special that makes us.

REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE Begin by asking the kids to tell you the story of the movie "Lion King." Have fun with it. Get them to tell you as many things as they can remember. Then get them to talk about the part where Rafiki goes to see Simba and Simba has the vision of his father. (Remind them that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7, 1 Peter 1:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Protection Against Fornication

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jun 12, 2007

This is a message to help protect men from marriage temptations that could lead to fornication and adultery.

THE PROTECTION AGAINST FORNICATION Introduction: In this study, I will offer from God’s Word four safe guards to protect our marriages. If these four "Bewares" are adhered to, your marriage tempatations can be dealt with in a Biblical manner. A. Men Beware of Her Fleshly Beauty ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Search For Happiness

Contributed by Bruce Willis on May 22, 2007

This sermon seeks to get to the root of where true happiness is found and in doing so presents the love of God in the gospel of Christ.

Graduates we’re all proud of the milestone that you’ve reached as of May 2007. A lot of hard work and determination has gone into the goals that you have achieved. However, the life long search for meaning, purpose and fulfillment has only just begun. In fact, the search for happiness began the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Back On Track Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 7, 2007

Adapted in part from Warren Wiersbe (and others)...a look at the letters Jesus dictated to specific churches...with the ensuing question, "what would He write to us?"

GETTING BACK ON TRACK Revelation 3:19-22 * When I was young, I loved playing with electric train sets. Man it was good. If you remember, these types of trains got their power from the tracks. The electricity ran through the tracks and as long as the train was on the track it possessed the power ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Eve Meditation

Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 26, 2007

In simplicity Jesus came and in simplicity we celebrate his birth and our hope.

Title: A Christmas Eve Meditation Text: Luke 1:1-14 Thesis: In simplicity Jesus came… and in simplicity we celebrate his birth and our hope. Introduction A year ago, Bonnie and I were returning home from visiting our family in Chicago. It was cold and the weather turned bitter. The roads ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mother Wisdom’s Advice

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 12, 2014

Mother Wisdom cannot guarantee that following her advice will create a personal Utopia, but her principles are likely to make our lives much, much better.

Mother Wisdom’s Advice (Proverbs 3:1-8) 1. Mothers are, by nature, on the lookout to correct their children. Here are some fictitious quotations from the mothers of famous people: • After all the money we spent on braces, is that the biggest smile you can give me? [Mona Lisa’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Funeral Service For Unbeliever

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 12, 2012

Funerals for the unbelieving is a difficult task for preachers. It is, however, an opportunity to be an encouragement to the family as we honor the good aspects of the deceased person's life.

Song – No Tears in Heaven – Seating Guests Song – Home of the Soul – Family Enters and is Seated Congregational Song – Sing Hallelujah The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Over Load

Contributed by Ken Crow on Sep 3, 2010

This Sermon is for labor day weekend .

Over Load Pastor Ken Crow Matthew 11:28-29 (King James Version) 28Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29

Denomination: Church Of God

Risk Taking Mission And Evangelism - Five Practices 4 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is week four of a sermon series based on a book by Robert Schanse. It focuses on chapter 4, risk taking mission and evangelism. Without risk... there is no reward.

Luke 9:22-25 And he said, "The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life." 23 Then he said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Immeasurable Power Working For You

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 24, 2025

This sermon illuminates Paul's prayer for believers to grasp the immeasurable greatness of God's power that is personally directed toward them, a power measured by the same might that raised Jesus from the dead.

Many of us here in Caloocan have a Meralco outlet in our homes. We plug in a small appliance, like a phone charger, and we draw the little bit of electricity we need. We use that power every day, but it's easy to forget that our small outlet is connected to a massive, city-wide power grid—a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19

Denomination: Baptist