Sermons on Execution:

Physical Proof Of The Resurection Series

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 13, 2001

Physical proof that Jesus rose from the dead.

Physical Evidence of the Resurrection 1) It starts with faith. Tonight we will look at proof the resurrection of Jesus actually took place. *It is however important to remember that our starting place must be faith. “Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-15, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

15 Pentecost A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Aug 29, 2002

Jesus invites us to take up our cross and it sticks in our throat.

15 Pentecost A Matthew 16:21-28 1 September 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Ammon Hennacy was a protester against the arms race in the United States during the 60’s. One cold winter day found him at a missile silo in South Dakota. There were very few people, a handful of protesters, two soldiers behind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

What Time Is It For You?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 19, 2002

Esther is a great study in God’s hand to save his people. He uses events of history and people he choses to fulfill his will. What’s his plan for you?

The canonization of Esther in the Holy Scriptures has been a hotly debated topic for centuries. While Esther tells of a historic event in the life of God‘s people, it never once mentions God’s name. For all practical purposes Esther is in the Bible to explain the origin of the Jewish celebration ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reservation In Paradise

Contributed by Lee Proctor on Feb 1, 2003

Those who relate to Jesus adversarially do not receive any response from HIM; those who request it receive from HIM assurance of existence in paradise.

Text: Luke 23:32-43. Title: “Reservation in Paradise” King James Version Luke 23 32   And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. 33   And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Let Christ Bring A Resolution

Contributed by John Herrmann on Mar 15, 2002

God works behind the scenes. Caiaphas the high priest’s plan to eliminate Christ became part of God’s design to redeem the world. God continues to work through us too as the body of Christ to bring about his ultimate purpose.

Let Christ Bring A Resolution Jn. 11:47-53 There’s always a resolution for your problems. Things can and do come together after all. Ezekiel in the Old Testament (Ezekiel 37) offers an image of life being breathed into dead bones with the result that there is a noise and a rattling sound, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45, John 11:47-53

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Hinge Of History"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 26, 2005

An Easter Sermon.

John 20:1-18 “The Hinge of History” By: Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org A few years after the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, there were several thousand Christians living under Nero in the Roman Empire. And it is reported that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Flying By The Seats Of Our Pants Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 29, 2005

Sometimes we find ourselves in horrible predicaments without an answer. Yet, with God’s help, we can often find the “way of escape” if we do not give up and keep trusting Him.

Flying by the Seats of Our Pants (Esther 4:4-5:14) Intro 1. A wise person once said, "Life is a continuous process of getting used to things we hadn’t expected." 2. A New York City businessman decided to avoid a $20 service charge by replacing a fluorescent light himself. After he had smuggled a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Share Christ

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Part of our witness to whom Jesus is in our lives comes from the way in which we share that which our Lord has given to us.

First Kings offers us great insight into the way in which treaties worked in the Ancient Near East. Solomon and Hiram praise each other. They express their desire for one another’s goods and the initiate a way of producing and delivering the goods to their trade partner. At times verses like these ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Advent 1 - (Hope) 2006 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent. Hope.

Jer 33:14-16 “Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and to the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring forth for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Contagious Faith Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007

Looking at the example of Levi, this message examines the type of faith necessary to be contagious in our example.

INTRODUCTION A. Sermon: “A Contagious Faith” Series: “Becoming Contagious” Part 1: “The Stockpile Factor” Part 2: “A Contagious Heart” – A desire to be used Part 3: “A Contagious Faith” – How do you have a contagious faith? ILLUSTRATION: FAITH I heard the story of three guys that were hiking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks

Contributed by Robert Cox on Nov 25, 2006

The original Thanksgiving Proclaimation

George Washington’s 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Consider The Wonder: Nostalgia And Narnia

Contributed by Kent Suter on Dec 6, 2005

Short sermon on the relationship between wonder, nostalgia and Narnia and why it is important to know that relationship.

CONSIDER THE WONDER: THOUGHTS ON NOSTALGIA BASED ON C.S. LEWIS’S NOVEL THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE © Kent Suter Cornerstone Bible Church: Lilburn, GA The Wonder of Nostalgia I can’t think of one person who doesn’t enjoy some sort of nostalgia in their walk through life. While some may ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:10-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ's Final Week: Crucifixion

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 10, 2006

The cross of Christ is the most important structure ever erected in all of history.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. Christ’s Final Week: Crucified John 19:1-18 At Christ’s observance of His last Passover meal, He told the disciples that His body and His ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-18, John 19:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Daring To Shine Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006

As disciples of Jesus we are called to shine like stars in this dark world

Daring to Shine Philippians 2:12-18 September 3, 2006 Morning Service Introduction One summer my brother and I went on our annual fishing trip to Lake Erie and one of the side trips that we made was to an old lighthouse. The lighthouse had been used to signal ships to avoid the shoreline and to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Quitters And Winners

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

Quitting is a common malady among Christians. Many start this race with a false concept of its requirements, and leave disillusioned.

Biblical Text: 2 Tim. 4:6-8 (KJV) “For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational