Sermons on English Channel:

The Language Of Prayer

Contributed by Craige Lebreton on Feb 22, 2006

Thoughts on the Model prayer from the langauge of Aramaic

“The Language of Prayer” (Pastor Craige LeBreton) A few weeks ago…I had a discussion with my pastor… We were discussing prayer…we were talking about its necessity… And it’s power…we were talking about the misunderstanding… of those who pray…how they pray…and what…they pray for… and their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 13, 2013

Jesus chooses 12 disciples. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A strategy (vs 13-14) (2). A calling (vs 14-15) (3). A listing (vs 16-19) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Someone came up with these humorous observations or insights about life. • (1). A balanced diet is a chocolate biscuit in each hand. • (2). Misers aren't much ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Brethren

The Importance Of Perspective Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 21, 2017

A women weeps at Jesus’ feet and is forgiven. Both she and Simon the Pharisee are challenged to see themselves from a different perspective.

Introduction A high-school sophomore asks to talk with her parents after dinner. Sitting around the kitchen table, the young girl takes a deep breath and informs her parents that she is pregnant. The parents’ reaction is as expected. The dad threatens to kill her boyfriend after stringing him up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Lutheran

What Happens When We Die? Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Feb 22, 2001

This is the fifth message in a series called "The Basic Questions of Life.

"What Happens When We Die?" We’re wrapping up a series of messages called "the Basic Questions of Life." This series has looked at some of the questions people ask at some point in their lives. Questions such as: "Is there a God?" "Is the Bible reliable and true?" "How did we get here?" "Why are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, Hebrews 9:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

See And Tell Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 19, 2024

To know the real joy of the resurrection of Christ, move beyond just a peek at it. Ponder it. Perceive it. Then proclaim it to as many people as God gives opportunity.

Ken Davis is one of my favorite comedians, who tells the story of a dead pet rabbit. Take a look… (show video of Ken Davis, Dead Rabbit, www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3y-SEETPv8). A woman looked out the window of her home and was horrified to see her German Shepherd shaking the life out of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Divine Wind

Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007

The book of Acts opens with a dramatic presentation of three symbols that would characterize the ministry of the Holy Spirit throughout the age of the church. These three symbols are very prominent all through the book of Acts. Mighty rushing wind Tong

The Divine Wind Acts 8:25-26 Acts 8:25-26… After testifying and preaching the word of the Lord in Samaria, Peter and John returned to Jerusalem. And they stopped in many Samaritan villages along the way to preach the Good News to them, too. As for Philip, an angel of the Lord said to him, "Go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:25-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Is Patient And Kind Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

When I love like Jesus loves I look beyond what a person has been to what he or she can become

Many of you are probably familiar with this quote that has been attributed to Mahatma Gandhi: I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ. Although that often repeated statement is attributed to Gandhi, there is actually no evidence that he ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Triumph Over Trials Sermon Vi: Take Refuge In The Comfort Of God Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 13, 2020

In times like these, when troubles overwhelm and even Christians find themselves at their wits' end, mature Christians decide to look upon their extremity as an opportunity to renew their trust in the Lord as their refuge.

WHEN TROUBLES OVERWHELM, CHRISTIANS TAKE REFUGE IN THE COMFORT OF GOD Perhaps you’ve heard it said, or you yourself have said, “I’m at my wits’ end”! In other words: “I’m so exhausted trying to figure out how to deal with problems and difficult situations that I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Holiness Is A Family Matter (Leviticus 19; I Peter 1:13-25)

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Jul 22, 2023

Godly Families are God's School for Lovingly Shaping a Social Ethic that Transforms Civilization. Leviticus 19:2 and I Peter chapter 1 teach us important principles for growing in holiness that results in experiencing a life changing Divine Love.

HOLINESS IS A FAMILY MATTER (Leviticus 19; I Peter 1:13-25) Godly Families are God's School for Lovingly Shaping a Social Ethic that Transforms Civilization "Ye shall be holy: for I the LORD your God am holy." If we want to have a deep rich fellowship with God we must be willing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should I Trust The Bible Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 16, 2007

Many people have misconceptions about the trustworthiness and relevance of the Bible. Evidence for the Bible’s veracity is abundant.

Why> Series # 3 Why Should I Trust the Bible? Matthew 7:24-27 INTRODUCTION: I want to thank Steve and Janet for helping us to focus on our topic for today. Our “why” for this week is “Why should I trust in the Bible?” In the text from Matthew 7 Jesus explains that anyone who listens to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Multiple Meanings Of Marvelous Grace Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Most often Christians define grace as only unmerited favor, but this is putting a limit on the word which the New Testament does not do. It should not be surprising that grace can also mean merited favor.

A snowstorm made it impossible for a guess speaker to get to the church where he was to preach. Therefore, a local man was asked to come in as a substitute. The speaker began by explaining the meaning of substitute. If you break a window he said, and then place a cardboard there instead--that is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2

Seeing The Invisible

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Oct 24, 2012

Some people have entertained angels without even knowing it. You never know if God sends you a special messenger and you are so unaware and distracted that you do not see the evidence of something supernatural.

Have you seen a series of books called "Where's Waldo?" This is a series of children's books created by British illustrator Martin Handford. The books consist of a series of detailed double-page spread illustrations depicting dozens or more people doing a variety of amusing things at a given ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Things Really Matter

Contributed by Michael Walther on Oct 10, 2011

This sermon addressed the problem of anxiety and answers with the blessings that God gives us in His Gospel.Introduction

Introduction A writer from the last century said, “Anxiety is a thin stream of fear trickling through the mind. If encouraged, it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained” (Arthur Somers Roche). All of us will someday have to face some form of very serious ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Lutheran

"A Zeal For Holiness"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jul 25, 2002

Jesus was zealous for holiness and we should be too.

JOHN 2:13-25 ETS: Jesus was zealous for holiness (purging of sin) ESS: We need a zeal for holiness Life can be like the game of Monopoly. There was a bumper sticker that proclaimed, He who dies with the most toys wins. That’s wrong. It should say, He who dies with the most toys dies anyway. A ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Think Sailing Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011

In our Scripture today, Jesus is talking about being born again and the necessity of the Holy Spirit in your life. Paul was passing through Ephesus and he met these people who claimed to be believers. Well, the test to being a believer according to Jesus

Breathe: Think Sailing John 3:5-8 Dr. J. Henry Jowett, an English preacher, was talking to an old salt about sailing a ship and he asked him, "Will you explain to me the phenomenon of the wind?" The seaman replied, "I don’t know what you mean, sir." Jowett persisted, "Well, how do you ...read more

Scripture: John 3:5-8

Denomination: Methodist