Sermons on Epiphany 3:

The New Name Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2009

A look at what it means to be a Christian

SERIES: “BE NEW” “NEW NAME” ACTS 11:19-30 What’s in a name? In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Juliet asks that very question. She follows that question with this comment: “That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” Romeo and Juliet’s families are feuding – the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Search For Fulfillment Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 17, 2009

Fulfillment says that your deepest need is met and that you need look no further

SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “THE SEARCH FOR FULFILLMENT” ECCLESIASTES 2:1-26 Two prisoners are shackled to the wall of a deep dark dungeon. They’re spread-eagled, securely fastened by manacles and chains. Their hanging suspended, side-by-side, a few feet above the damp floor of the dungeon. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pharaoh's Economic Stimulus Package Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Mar 21, 2009

Put your trust and hope in God, not government.

As a political libertarian I found myself somewhat irritated with the section of scripture we’re studying this morning. The Egyptians lost their money, their livestock, their land, and their freedom. The Egyptian government assumed control of their property and their persons. How did Pharaoh ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

"How Much He Is For Us!"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 23, 2009

What God did not do and what God did.

“He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him over for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things?” NASB “He did not even spare His own Son, but offered Him up for us all; how will He not also with Him grant us everything?” HCSB In all the Scriptures, whenever ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:32

Denomination: Orthodox

Giant Killing For Beginners

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 23, 2009

Living victoriously has much in common with David’s victory over Goliath. The shepherd didn’t act in faith that hadn’t already been tested; he acted according to his consistent experience with God.

When I was young, I was a huge fan of the Walt Disney version of Zorro. I loved the idea of a person who would dress up in a costume, ride a beautiful horse, and cross swords triumphantly with the forces of injustice and oppression—though I would have defined those forces merely as “the bad guys” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-53

Denomination: *other

Full Of Faith And Power

Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 25, 2009

If the early church can be full of faith and power, so can the church today.

Full Of Faith And Power Acts 6:8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. If the early church can be full of faith and power so can the church of today. We are getting ready for growth. We are expecting to grow again. We are endeavoring to make ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overrun Or Overwatch Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 30, 2009

When Israel went "over the line," God had to pull back his protective "overwatch." We need to be certain that we are depending upon God instead of other answers.

Students of military tactics will have recognized the two terms in my title for today’s sermon. The first refers to a superior force finding a weak point in the enemy’s defenses and rolling right over and through the enemy without having to stop for a pitched engagement. The aggressor defeats the ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 8:1-14

Denomination: *other

A Life Lived On Purpose Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 30, 2009

This is an expository message on Paul’s personal testimony to the church at Ephesus.

“A Life Lived on Purpose” Acts 20:17-38 June 22, 2008 Hardly any of life’s goodbyes are as dramatic—and thus well-remembered—as those words of General Douglas MacArthur when, forced to leave the Philippine island fortress of Corregidor, his goodbye contained the promise: “I shall ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Invisible Hand Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 30, 2009

The "invisible hand" of a sovereign God guides Paul (and us!).

“The Invisible Hand” Acts 22:22-23:11 July 27, 2008 From Wikipedia: “The invisible hand is a metaphor coined by the economist Adam Smith. In The Wealth of Nations and other writings, Smith demonstrated that, in a free market, an individual pursuing his own self-interest tends to also ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Recession Proof Your Life Series

Contributed by Tom Conant on Apr 3, 2009

Second in a series on stewardship

Intro. There is a difference in a paradox and an oxymoron that is often confusing. Both involve seemingly contradictory and conflicting words. Oxymorons are so interesting and humorous that we up make top 10 lists. Here is my top 10 oxyomoron list: alone together; same difference; exact ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moving Out In Unity Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 7, 2009

The final part in a 5 part series on giving God room to work.

WHEN WE MOVE OUT, GOD MOVES IN PART 5 Moving Out in Unity ( All my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) As we wrap up this series of sermons, please turn with me to Ephesians 4 and we will be looking at many scriptures from this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Risen Savior

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 9, 2009

An Easter morning message concentrating on the empty tomb and what it means to Christians today.

What makes a good sermon? It is one that will take you to the valley of sinful despair, and then transports you to the top of the hill in praise! It will make you drop to your knees in sorrowful repentance, and then bring you up to jumping with joy! It is one that makes you cry over the sin in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:4-8

Denomination: *other

The Living One

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 9, 2009

In a buffet of religious choices, choose Christ, the Living One!

“The Living One” I Corinthians 15:1-11 Introduction A Mohammedan and a Christian were discussing their religions and had agreed that both Mohamed and Christ were prophets. Where, then, lay the difference? The Christian illustrated it this way: “I came to a crossroads and I saw a dead man and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

A Christmas Story

Contributed by Troy Richards on May 8, 2009

A look at the 8 prophecies of the Christmas Story.

-I want us to do something a little different today. I think if I asked you to most of you could tell me the Christmas story pretty much without a problem. So I want to look at it from the other side of the coin. -here’s a simple fact: God plans ahead. There were prophecies about Jesus before He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:18

Denomination: Methodist

Save Us...we Have The Victory

Contributed by Richard Francis on May 10, 2009

Still fear the credit crunch, redundancy, illness, rejection, pain all these things might come, but through the storm through it all remember God is Good, God will not forsake you and leave you and Jesus has paid the price, the Victory is yours, its fact

Verse 1 - 4; This is a celebration song of victory so let Gods word stir up a victory dance in your heart today It is done we have won the followers of Christ should be singing and celebrating, yes even in these times of gloom, especially in these times for what is it to us? Give thanks to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational