Sermons on Emerging:

The Power Of Unity

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 9, 2007

This message explores four levels of the godly unity that Jesus prayed about in John chapter 17. It starts with the individual and God, moves through the levels of the family, the local church, and finally the Church in each city. This message can challen

THE POWER OF UNITY Pastor Eric J. Hanson Introduction This has also been a life theme for me, starting with the theme verse of the music ministry I was part of back in 1974 & 75 “The Gospel Express”. That verse was II Corinthians 5:19, especially that He (God) has given us this ministry of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Ministry Of Just Showing Up" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 10, 2011

God can use each of us in powerful ways, but sometimes all God wants us to do is just show up. He will do the rest.

Just Show Up The prophet Jeremiah, in chapter 29, verses 11-14 writes, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Make This A True Memorial Day

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 9, 2009

Why America is founded on Christian beliefs, and the "self-evident truths" our founding fathers believed that came from the Word of God.

HOW TO MAKE THIS A TRUE MEMORIAL DAY BY DR. JERRY FALWELL A. THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE 1. I am going to begin by reading from the Declaration of Independence because it has some solid biblical truth I want you to hear. “We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all men are created ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up Caleb

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 15, 2009

I believe inside of Every Christian is the spirit of Caleb, This sermon is my attempt to call that spirit and anointing to attention.

In our test we are looking at the children of Israel who fail to take possession of thier inheritance, not because it was not available but because they were not willing to confront thier adversaries to get it. God was angry at the rebellious self preserving Israelites, but he took a great deal of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

"What Is Threatening To Choke You?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 23, 2010

A sermon about perseverance in the face of suffering.

James 5:7-11 “What is Threatening to Choke You?” BY: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com Take a moment and think about what lays heavy on your heart. For many of us, this won’t even take a moment. For many of us, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Ultimate Future And Urgent Present Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 6, 2010

The kingdom for which we pray in the Lord's Prayer will come in fullness in the perfect future which God has planned. In the meantime, it is urgent that we demonstrate the kingdom's values in the present.

GOD’S ULTIMATE FUTURE AND URGENT PRESENT Isaac Butterworth “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10, NRSV This is now the third sermon in a series on the Lord’s Prayer, and the approach I have taken is that this prayer, if allowed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Open Heaven

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 2, 2008

A message about baptism and submission to the Lordship of Christ.

Dakota Community Church August 3, 2008 Open Heaven I want to begin by praying for the family and friends of Tim Mclean. My spirit is deeply grieved by the endless horrific examples of depravity that have resulted from the fall of man. 2 Peter 3:11 You ought to live holy and godly lives as you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Free From Death, Free For Life

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 7, 2008

If you are free from death -- and in the man Jesus you most certainly are -- then you are also free from the fear of death and from its power and its finality.

FREE FROM DEATH, FREE FOR LIFE John 11, selected verses (NIV) 1 Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha.... 4 When he heard this, Jesus... stayed where he was two more days.... 7 Then he said to his disciples, "Let us go back to Judea." ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Is Alive Again. Catch Up!

Contributed by Stephen Robinson on Mar 21, 2008

The disciples took time to come to terms with the resurrection. So do we. But come on board with the life-changing reality of Easter.

Easter day was the day which changed everything. On the Friday it seemed like the end of the world: • Jesus who said “I am the way” was going nowhere – lying on a cold stone slab. • Jesus who said “I am the truth” was to speak no more. His words of love and mercy were drowned by a shouting mob ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Jesus Is The Christ For All Time

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 6, 2007

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, Series A

3rd Sunday in Advent, December 16, 2007 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, during this season of Advent, help us to recognize that you are true to your promise to redeem us from our sin and death. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Obstacles To Miracles Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Nov 1, 2008

Jairus encountered several obstacles prior to the miracle of his child’s life.With the help of Jesus, one by one, those hindrances had been remove out of his way. The Jesus Way. See and hear its significance in your life.

Jairus encountered several obstacles prior to the miracle of his child’s life.With the help of Jesus, one by one, those hindrances had been remove out of his way. Only the Jesus Way. See and hear its significance in your life, and experience your own version of miracle! I-THE PRESSING PEOPLE: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Advent Is Not About Waiting To Open Presents On Christmas"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 27, 2008

A sermon for the 1st Sunday in Advent.

Isaiah 64:1-9 “Advent is Not about Waiting to Open Presents on Christmas” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.gracumcsd.org Our Old Testament Lesson for this morning is a lament from the community that raises the question of whether their waiting for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Boating Season Has Begun

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 23, 2008

I had no idea that my neighbor Matt was out of work. There was nothing to let me know that he could use a friend and a day out in a boat. I had no idea they just recently became parents again to another little girl. Is a neighbor the person living next to

Boating Season has begun Luke 10:25-37 Well I know that some of you heard some of this sermon before but you may not have heard me make the same conclusions. As the title suggests you are going to hear another fascinating adventure about me and my boat. This time it involves a lesson about who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Its A Wonderful Life

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

“It’s A Wonderful Life” is a remembrance of that innocence.

Every Christmas season I watch Frank Capra’s “It’s A Wonderful Life” on television. It’s not that I plan it or anything; it just happens to come on some night when I happen to be watching TV. Usually, one of the networks will air the movie on the 23rd of December; sometimes even Christmas Eve. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Protecting Life And Offering Hope

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 16, 2006

Message discussing abortion. We are facing a ballot issue here in South Dakota that will outlaw all abortions used as birth control. It’s more complicated than that, but oh well...

Protecting Life and Offering Hope Psalm 139:13-16 October 15, 2006 Introduction I’m going to repeat something I said last week, because some of you weren’t here, and because I want to reinforce it for those who were. I would just as soon avoid these topics. But as much as I try to run away ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan