Sermons on Evidence Gods Grace:

Empty Manger – Empty Tomb

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 30, 2016

Jesus has completed the task and takes His place next to the Father.

[Note to preachers: I interwove this sermon with personal pictures of the Birthplace in Bethlehem, Golgotha, and the Empty Tomb. If you don't have personal pictures, you can google them with "Church of the Nativity" and "Garden Tomb"] Empty Manger – Empty Tomb March 27, 2016 Resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Angel Was Right Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Sep 4, 2023

Samson is born.

Manoah then took a young goat and a grain offering and offered it on a rock as a sacrifice to the Lord. As Manoah and his wife watched, the Lord did an amazing thing. As the flames from the altar shot up toward the sky, the angel of the Lord ascended in the fire. When Manoah and his wife saw this, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:21-22

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 12, 2022

This is our Thanksgiving season for our nation, but we as Christians are to have a spirit of Thanksgiving at all times and for all things. But do we?

1. The 10 lepers, only one returned to give thanks. Luke 17:11-19 a. it's easy to give thanks when it looks like God has worked in our favor. b. What about all the times it appears that God is not heard us? 2. Let me give another thought concerning being thankful. a. A few years ago, I taught ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Aspect Of Our Christian Walk Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 18, 2024

Today, I want to talk to you about a critical aspect of our Christian walk....

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, I want to talk to you about a critical aspect of our Christian walk: speaking the truth in love. As believers, we have an obligation to tell the truth and rebuke sin, not to condemn or offend others but to lovingly guide them towards righteousness. In a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:5, Proverbs 12:19

7 "i Am"s Of Christ

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 5, 2023

In John 6, NASB

I am the bread of life (6:35) I am the light of the world (8:12) Godspell lyrics: "You are the light of the world! But if that light is under a bushel, It's lost something kind of crucial You've got to stay bright to be the light of the world You are the salt of the earth But if ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Consistency Of Evil In Arrogant man Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 18, 2024

Arrogant people appear overly confident and seek superiority to cover their shortcomings. They lack empathy, have no genuine interest in others, and often have a dismissive or condescending attitude.

Throughout the Bible, we see examples of People who embody the trait of arrogance, leading them down a path of destruction and harm to others. Unfortunately, these people rarely change their ways, and their arrogance only grows stronger with time. In this article, we will explore the biblical ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:20-23

The Teaching Of The Holy Spirit, And The Peace Of Christ.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 19, 2023

The Holy Spirit teaches us to recall, and to apply, what we have learned. Jesus leaves us the Peace which the world cannot give.

THE TEACHING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, AND THE PEACE OF CHRIST. John 14:25-27. 6. Also in the meantime, the Holy Spirit teaches us (John 14:25-26). *While Jesus is away, we have the Holy Spirit whom the Father sends in Jesus’ name, to help us and teach us and bring to mind the things which Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Character Still Does Count Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Nov 5, 2001

Character among our church leaders and those who serve in ministry gives the church credibility to share the good news of Christ with others.

Church attendance on the Sunday after the September 11 attacks rose by 6% nationwide. However, seven weeks later, pollsters tell us that church attendance has settled back to the same level it was before the terrorist attacks. Just by way of contrast, the Sunday after President Kennedy was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Friday, 2002

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 18, 2003

A look at what it may have been like to have been there.

GOOD FRIDAY, 2002 At this time of day many years ago, Jesus’ body lay in the tomb. Many of His followers were in shock not realizing what had taken place. We are not told what happened between the burial and resurrection we can only try to put ourselves in their place. Twenty four hours ago they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19-46, John 13:3-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Good Friday, 2002

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 18, 2003

A look at what it may have been like to have been there.

GOOD FRIDAY, 2002 At this time of day many years ago, Jesus’ body lay in the tomb. Many of His followers were in shock not realizing what had taken place. We are not told what happened between the burial and resurrection we can only try to put ourselves in their place. Twenty four hours ago they ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-10, Luke 22:19-46

Denomination: Christian Church

2. The Temptation Of Turkish Delight Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006

A series on the Narnia Movie and its portayal of Temptation

“Discovering Nania – 2. The Temptation of Turkish Delight” Gladstone Baptist Church – 5/2/06 am Based on the Sermon “Narnia: Ten Tasty tidbits about Turkish Delight” by Pat Cook Nov 2005. Last week if you were with us, we began to look at the real story that lies behind the fiction of the Lion ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Burger King Church (Have It Your Way)

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009

The currently popular idea of the "church of the individual" would have the apostles spinning in their graves - the local church is critical for the making of disciples and the idea of a have it your way church is in no way a good thing

Burger King Church (Have it your way) TCF Sermon January 11, 2009 Open with Youtube video of BK commercial – commercial jingle sings: Have it your way. We’ve just finished the football bowl season – and you may have noticed that every bowl has a sponsor these days. It’s not the Sugar Bowl – ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Practical Look At The Good Samaritan

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 21, 2010

A second look at the parable of the Good Samaritan, this time looking at the very practical ways the Samaritan helped the wounded man.

A Practical Look at the Good Samaritan Luke 10:30-35 February 21, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE/FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Being a pastor, I get calls for help quite a bit, usually from people who I’ve never met and who have no connection to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Invitation Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 5, 2011

Healthy churches actively invite people to relationship with Jesus. Here are some tips on accomplishing that goal.

SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “:THE INVITATION FACTOR” ACTS 8:26-40 OPEN We’re in the middle of our series called “Healthy Church!” I shared at the beginning of this series that I was working on getting physically healthier. It’s working. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Olivet Discourse A Message For Today’s Christian. Series

Contributed by Viji Roberts on Mar 21, 2016

The longest answer given by Jesus to the disciples' question. What message do we have for us today from the Olivet Discourse.

Mathew 24; Mark 13; Luke 21. SCRIPTURE READING: Mt. 24:1-35. A. REVIEW Mathew arranges his Gospel narration in a systematic way, in fact, into five distinct groupings or DISCOURSES. The closing formula that indicates to the end of the discourse is the phrase: "when Jesus had finished ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-35

Denomination: Brethren