Sermons on Examine Your Work:

Happy Grievers Series

Contributed by Ed Seay on Jun 26, 2013

Sermon on the Second Beatitude.

I. Introduction A. Our view of grief B. What causes us to grieve C. How do we respond to grief D. Job’s response to grief: 20 Job arose, tore his clothes, shaved his head, fell to the ground, and worshipped. 21 He said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb; naked I will return ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: United Methodist

The First Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 14, 2011

Stephen, the first Christian martyr, teaches us how we can be prepared to live and die for Christ.

* Our culture’s love of records and stats (i.e., longest hitting streak; first to land on moon; etc.) * Our culture’s love of “firsts” = they set the standard and give an example to everyone who will ever follow them * Stephen’s role as one among those who did something first...the first Christian ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Worth It? Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2011

The effective church praises God no matter what the circumstances.

Is it Worth It? Psalms 118 and Romans 8 This week all we heard in the news was bad. Japan has been overwrought with a devastating Earthquake and Tsunami. Everyday we heard of the death toll climbing, then news of a nuclear meltdown similar to Chernobyl. Fear and devastation, hopelessness and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Is Christs Birthday!!

Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Mar 27, 2011

the birth of the church

>>>When is Christs birthday!!<<< >>promise of the Holy spirit<< Joh 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments. Joh 14:16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Joh 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Company-Bad Company Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 19, 2011

FOCAL POINT: GOOD COMPANY-BAD COMPANY

1 KINGS PART 1 OF A 2 PART SERIES ON 1st. AND 2nd. KINGS KEY VERSE: 1 KINGS 1: 30 FOCAL POINT: GOOD COMPANY-BAD COMPANY INTRODUCTION: 1ST AND 2ND KINGS WAS ORIGINALLY ONE BOOK. TO BE LATER DIVIDED FOR CONVENIENCE. 1ST KINGS RECORDS THE HISTORY OF ISRAEL THROUGH THE DIVIDED KINGDOM TO THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:30

Denomination: Baptist

Incomparable The Church Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 16, 2011

The only church that man could ever need.

INCOMPARABLE THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Nothing compares to the gift God gave us through his son. Of all the things God has done for man this is by far the best of all gifts. Matt.16: 18And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Greatest Verse Ever

Contributed by Joshua Thompson on Jul 25, 2011

The greatest and most recognized verse there is.

Greatest verse ever "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16 You may be able to classify John 3:16 as one of the greatest Bible verses ever. Just about anyone you talk to has at least ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus’ Birthday Party: Christmas Charades

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 23, 2011

This is the outline for my all-age Christmas Day talk 2011. It is based around a game of charades where people will act out 5 Bible verses which will act as a short 5 point sermon. Great fun, especially if the actor has a picture or prop they can use to h

Matthew 1: 18-25 tells us about the world shaking birth of Jesus the Messiah; but what I want to do is put the birth of Jesus into context using a party game; and this year we’re going to play charades, so I need some willing volunteers. (Note to the reader - you need to print out each of the 5 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

Be Different Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 3, 2012

I. Creating the Difference II. Making a Difference a. v. 21 – Renounce b. v. 21 Receive c. v. 21 Recognize v. 21 & 26

- Some recent psychological research suggests that people’s personalities and character are like wet cement before age 8, - 8 to about age 25 is j change very much, even if they go through significant trauma. - Some people are shattered by life events still no change - Only a few grow and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Souls For Jesus

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

Outline detailing the necessities for Spirit-filled soul-winning

’Souls for Jesus’ I. Constraining Love of Christ (II Corinthians 5:10-21) A. In View of Judgment Seat of Christ (v.10) B. In View of the Terror of the Lord (v.11) C. In View of Christ’s Death for All (v.14) D. In View of Men’s Deadness (v.14) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Soul-Winning Opportunities And Prayer

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

A list of ways to win souls and the prayer power necessary for success

’Souls for Jesus’ I. SOULWINNING OPPORTUNITIES 1. Supplying Names of Lost Souls: Friends/Neighbors/ Fellow-Workers/Acquaintances 2. Two by Two Soul-winning/Witnessing/’Silent’ Partner 3. Giving Tracts/Church Literature to Lost Souls 4. Inviting ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tooth Decay

Contributed by Carl Finney on Aug 7, 2009

A comparison of the danger of sin and the danger of cavities.

Joh 5:14 Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin (hamartanō sin meaning to miss the mark) no more, lest a worse thing befall thee. Protecting our teeth is very important. A cavity starts out very small, so small in fact that it is ...read more

Scripture: John 5:14

Denomination: Baptist

Confidence For Hard Times

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jun 18, 2009

In the midst of America’s self inflicted hard times we as Christians can have Confidence

CONFIDENCE FOR HARD TIMES Micah 7:7-20 4/26/09 1. Judgment of the absence of God a. men clamor for God to be gone b. when He is – Hell breaks loose 2. We live in such a time a. separated from Gov. i. Barney Frank; Nancy Pelosi; ii. Gov. NY; Ill; & Seminole Charley 3. In Midst - we can ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:7-20

Denomination: Baptist

Delay No Longer

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 25, 2009

The strong Angel announces the mystery of God is finished

Revelation 10 Title: “In the fullness of time…The Lion of the tribe of Judah roars: “There should be time [delay] no longer” Theme: The Mystery of God is Finished/Jew (Romans 11:26; Daniel 9:24) Gentile (Luke 21:24; Romans 11:25) Text: Revelation 10:5-7 [Announcement of Major Import/Event in God’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Seven Last Plagues Series

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 26, 2009

After the glorious heavenly introduction of chapter 15 God brings about the end to His global judgment

Revelation 16 Title: The Seven Last Plagues Theme: The Grand Finale of God’s Global Judgment Text: Revelation 16:1 I. The Command to Execute Judgment (v.1) A. Go your ways B. Pour out the vials of the wrath of God upon the Earth II. The First Angel Pours His Vial upon the Earth ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible