Sermons on Entry:

When God Says "Go!” Don't Say "No!”

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003

What new thing is Christ calling you to? Where is God saying to go? Where in your life are you telling God “No!”?

What new thing is Christ calling you to? Where is God saying to go? Where in your life are you telling God “No!”? What new territory is Christ calling this church to? The principle of “accelerated blessing.” = “The faster you trust and obey, the faster you will receive God’s blessing.” In ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:1-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus' Classroom

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 6, 2003

Jesus taught some very important lessons about Christian character near the end of his life. Here are three of them.

Last week we saw Jesus coming into Jerusalem in the “Triumphal Entry.” Remember the scene...Jesus on the back of a donkey. People lining the streets with palm branches. Hosanna, Hosanna! This week the scene changes. It’s no longer an exciting street lined with people. Now it is a classroom. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32, Matthew 23:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Tragedy Becomes Victory

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Apr 8, 2003

This sermon talks about how God can turn the tragedies in our lives to symbols of victory

When Tragedy Becomes Victory Rom 8:28, John 19:38 - 40, John 20:9, John 20:2-8, Rom 8:28 March 24, 2003 I. I want to ask you a question. But, I need to tell you that at first, its not going to make any sense. I know that it will greatly surprise you that I would ask a question that doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, John 19:38-40

Denomination: Baptist

A New Kind Of King Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 14, 2003

Jesus presents himself in Jerusalem as a new kind of king.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 54 “A New Kind of King!” Luke 19:28-38 “On December 4, 1977 in Bangui, capital of the Central African Empire the world press witnessed the coronation of his Imperial Majesty, Bokossa I. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-38

Denomination: Baptist

"Batten Down The Hatches – Preparing For The Storm” Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 30, 2003

I’m convinced that if we want to have the resources we’ll need for a time of crisis, then there are some preparations that each of us must make.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Claudia was a newlywed in her 20’s when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease & given only a 50% chance of survival. Quickly she was operated on & began cobalt treatments that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For The Storms

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 19, 2002

I’m convinced that if we want to have the resources we’ll need for a time of crisis, then there are some preparations that each of us must make.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Claudia was a newlywed in her 20’s when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease & given only a 50% chance of survival. Quickly she was operated on & began cobalt treatments that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Laughter Of Disbelief

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 25, 2002

Nothing is impossible with God.

This past week during some devotional reading, I read an excerpt from one of Fredrick Buechner’s books entitled, Peculiar Treasures: A Biblical Who’s Who and one of the passages that he addresses in the book is our main passage of this morning. "Quantitatively speaking, you don’t find all that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Discipleship: Created To Be Like Christ Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 14, 2004

1. Troubles cause us to trust. 2. Temptations help us to obey. 3. Offenses teach us to forgive.

(Note: The outline of this sermon, and some of the content have been adapted from Rick Warren’s material on 40 Days of Purpose.) I remember when the makeover shows started. They would give a person a new hairdo, new makeup and a new dress. That was it. But, of course, the American way is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:27-32

Denomination: Methodist

God Is Love, So What? Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

We love because God first loved us, an introduction to 1 Corinthians 13 from 1 John 4.

Introduction God is love. It’s one of the unique claims of the Jewish / Christian tradition. Other religions have teach various truths about god. That he created, that he is just, that he is eternal. But only in the Jewish / Christian tradition do we have God is love. You look at the gods of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Where's Your Faith On Friday?

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Apr 5, 2004

A Palm Sunday sermon that explores the difference between people’s words and actions on Sunday with their words and actions on Friday.

April 4, 2004 — Palm Sunday Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson John 12:12-19 Where’s Your Faith on Friday? Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our glorious King and Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. The Word of God for our meditation this Palm Sunday is ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

You Are God's Royal Priest Series

Contributed by Todd Fetters on Mar 3, 2003

The Big Idea: When God called us out of the darkness of this world, He gave us the responsibility to be light.With this Big Idea in mind, one may be wondering how to fulfill this purpose of lighting a dark world. Just like the Peter¡¦s 1st Century Christi

YOU ARE GOD¡¦S ROYAL PRIESTS "Living for the Pleasure of God and the Benefit of His People" INTRODUCTION: THE CHURCH IS SPECIAL 1. The Church is special. This past week, one of my favorite comedy shows hit ¡§below the belt¡¨ when it chose to make fun of people who chose to regularly go to church. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Brethren

Soldiers Are Prepared For Battle Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

We can please our Commanding Officer by carrying out His orders.

We Were Soldiers Series Soldiers Are Prepared For Battle (1 of 3) 2 Timothy 2:1-4 March 23, 2003 Chester First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Spkr. Introduction: A (Enlist 3 to 5 veterans (one having battle experience preferably*) who are willing to be interviewed for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Of Two Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 3, 2003

This is a vision casting message based on the report that Joshua and Caleb brought back from the Promised Land

A very familiar video clip. (Used clip from first Star Wars movie, a New Hope, at the beginning of the movie from just before Darth Vader comes aboard Ship until R2D2 and C3PO escape in pod) Most of you are the right age to have seen the original Star Wars in the theatre; I saw it five times when ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Excellence In Leadership And Service In Family Living, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Nov 11, 2003

: A home is more than a house or the place where one lives; that’s merely space. A home is family, it’s security, it’s provision, and it’s love in the relationships that are found there; it is more than space – it is a place where life is fleshed out in

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: A home is more than a house or the place where one lives; that’s merely space. A home is family, it’s security, it’s provision, and it’s love in the relationships that are found there; it is more than space – it is a place where life is fleshed out in all of its ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Truth Detectors 1.4: The Truth About Jesus Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on May 10, 2004

This is the fourth message in a series on basic Christian doctrine. It provides the foundation for a proper understanding of the doctrine of Jesus Christ. (05-09-04)

*Outlines, fill-in-the-blank sheets, and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations are available. For more information, please contact pastorgeoff@bellsouth.net. Truth Detectors [Episode 1] Message 4 “The Truth About Jesus” John 14:6-7 Opening Illustration Several years ago at a passion play an ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6-7

Denomination: Baptist