Sermons on Emergence:

Resurrection? I’ll Believe That When Caterpillars Fly Series

Contributed by John Snyder on Mar 13, 2014

Assuming there is a God who can bring a universe into existence anytime he wants, here are ten reasons to believe that resurrection from the dead is the true, rational view of things.

Ten Reasons to Believe in Resurrection “That’s just impossible! Since it flies in the face of everything we know, you’d have to be an idiot to believe in the resurrection.” I hear this sort of thing all the time, and it’s often spoken as though it’s the very ...read more

Scripture: John 20:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Will Remember

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 13, 2015

Jesus defined the crucial test of friendship when he said on the night before he was crucified, “Greater love has no man than this, but that he lay down his life for his friends”.

In 1930, a movie was made about World War I called “All Quiet on the Western Front”. In one scene, some American soldiers were talking. One soldier asked, “Where do wars come from anyway?” Another replied, “Well, one country gets mad at another country, and they start ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Anglican

Consider Your Ways: Look Upward (Sermon 4 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 11, 2014

God is bigger than our present circumstances and will carry out / is carrying out His plan for the future through us.

CONSIDER YOUR WAYS: A CALL TO HOLINESS “LOOK UPWARD” Haggai 2:18-23 Supporting Scripture: Psalm 65:1-8 Jeremiah 29:10-14 Philippians 1:3-10 INTRO There was a couple who used to go England to shop in a beautiful antique store. This trip was to celebrate their 25th wedding ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:18-23

Denomination: Nazarene

The Dark Side Of Bible Prophecy

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 20, 2013

Over the last few years we have learned about loud trumpets, glowing lights over the Temple Mount, glowing figures), pale riders in Egypt, “the nephilim” which some consider weird, bizarre. That said, we really can’t afford to ignore biblical prophecy.

The Dark Side of Bible Prophecy: Why We Must Discuss the Strange & Supernatural (From an article by Gary Stearman found in April 2013 Prophecy in the News) Introduction: A Over the last few years we have learned about loud trumpets, glowing lights over the Temple Mount, glowing figures (12th ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Living Justly

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 21, 2017

Is it possible that we just don’t see the people? Many people hide behind rules and regulations, in order to not have to deal with the messiness that comes with real life.

I want to talk about living a just life. I thought that our readings for the book of Exodus would be the perfect book to use for this but that passage dealt more with the logistics of the courts system. So, the passage of Scripture that we will use today comes from 1 Peter 3:8-14. It is as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Should Christians Be Fighting A Culture War?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Have you ever heard the phrase "the culture war?" It's a blanket phrase that describes the various cultural "conflicts" between perhaps more conservative and more liberal beliefs in real world society.

Have you ever heard the phrase "the culture war?" It's a blanket phrase that describes the various cultural "conflicts" between perhaps more conservative and more liberal beliefs in real world society. Images come to mind of the the battle over Christmas, yard signs that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:21, 2 Kings 23:14, Daniel 6:24-28, Daniel 1:12, 2 Kings 23:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Danger Of Self-Deception: When Doubting Yourself Is Good Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Human pride is rooted in two kinds of self-deception. One is the deception that I can handle my own problems. And the other is the deception that nobody can handle my problems.

The New Testament compares the church to a bride and God to the bridegroom. All through our New Testaments we see a familiar image to help us understand and appreciate the significance of the church. Yet, there are dangers to the church. Real dangers that may cause the bride to run from the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"these Bones Will Live: Embracing The Power Of The Holy Spirit" Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 18, 2024

As we reflect on the passages from Acts 2 and Ezekiel 37, we are reminded of the miraculous work of the Spirit in bringing life to that which was once dead.

Title: "These Bones Will Live: Embracing the Power of the Holy Spirit" Introduction: Today we gather on this sacred day of Pentecost, a day when the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples with power and fervor, igniting the flames of faith in their hearts and empowering them to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Ezekiel 37:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Christmas, The Gift, The Peaceable Kingdom

Contributed by Lee Houston on Dec 17, 2022

The Christmas season has many wonderful traditions. Does everyone here know of the "tradition" of kissing under the mistletoe?

Christmas, The Gift, The Peaceable Kingdom Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Matthew 1:1-17 The Christmas season has many wonderful traditions. Does everyone here know of the "tradition" of kissing under the mistletoe? The history of kissing under the mistletoe is from ancient Scandinavian ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Matthew 1:1-17

You Can't Fight With God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon encourages us to wrestle with God's Word, surrender our wills, and trust in His steadfast love, as exemplified by Jacob's encounter with God in Genesis 32.

Greetings, beloved, in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior, and Redeemer. It is always a joy to gather with you, to share in the fellowship of the Spirit, and to turn our hearts and minds toward the Word of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Our gracious God has called ...read more

Topics: Genesis, Jacob, Wrestling

Be On The Alert

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 30, 2012

Be ready; no one knows when Jesus is coming back.

Be On the Alert October 12, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Be ready; no one knows when Jesus is coming back. Focus Passage: Matthew 24:36-51 Supplemental Passage: Rev 22:7 "And behold, I am coming quickly. Blessed is he who heeds the words of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Blood Of Jesus!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 30, 2021

We are sharing four of the most important aspects of the Blood of Jesus. We are living in an age where the liberal churches do not like to preach or will sing what they call the blood house or slaughter house religion. Yet if Jesus did not shed His precious blood .....

THE BLOOD OF JESUS! We are sharing four of the most important aspects of the Blood of Jesus. We are living in an age where the liberal churches do not like to preach or will sing what they call the blood house or slaughter house religion. Yet if Jesus did not shed His precious blood we could ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:22, Ephesians 1:7, 1 John 1:9

How Can I Grow Up When You Treat Me Like A Little Kid?

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

Effective parenting allows children to grow up.

How can I grow up when you treat me like a little kid? Ephes. 6:1-4 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. [2] Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise), [3] that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth. [4] And, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonder Of It All Series

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Apr 6, 2001

An invitation to reclaim the magic of the resurrection.

#94 4/15/01 Easter Sunrise Luke 24:1-12 Bibliography: You may remember not to long ago, when Bob drew our attention to episodes in our life that we remember with the words: “I’ll never forget when..” Such times are incidences that stick with us throughout our life and are often life changing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Resurrection Connection

Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 11, 2004

Only the true God, the Lord of life and death, could be our Savior.

THE RESURRECTION CONNECTION Little children love to play “connect the dots.” If you were to go to most any restaurant and ask for a children’s menu, somewhere on the menu would be a “connect the dots” game. I suppose what makes “connect the dots” so interesting to a child is the way in which the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran