Sermons on Exploration:

Proclaiming A Fast

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 9, 2006

Explores the value and purposes of fasting privately and corporately.

I. Fasting Defined: Refraining from eating and/or drinking. A. Three degrees or types of fasting are mentioned in Scripture. 1. Normal Fast - total abstinence from food (Matthew 4:1-2 & Luke 4:1-2). a. Matthew 4:1-2 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

In A Nutshell

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 22, 2005

This sermon explores what it means to love God.

In A Nutshell – Matthew 22: 34 – 46 Intro: When I hear someone use the expression, “explain it to me in a nutshell, I always think of Mr. & Mrs. Tarney who were our neighbors when I was a very small child. I loved going to their house, especially at Xmas – Walnuts on tree – filled with $. – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Are Yours

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 23, 2005

This is an exploration of Isaiah’s struggle to find God.

Isaiah 63:7 – 64:12 --- We Are Yours Intro: When I was about 7 or 8 years old my mother took me shopping. Back then, that was “AN EVENT.” When we pulled into the parking space my mother said to me, “If we somehow get separated and you can’t find me, come back here to the car and wait for me.” ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Becoming A Pro Dad

Contributed by Terry Jones on Jun 16, 2006

Exploring three Keys to becoming a Pro Dad.

So tell me men, what’s your profession? That thing that you are “proficient” at, that you went to college for, trained for, worked hard to achieve, have dedicated your vocational life to? Perhaps you do not consider your vocation to have much of a professional status, but I encourage you to look ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Anchor Holds

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jul 4, 2009

Exploring the analogy of an anchor in our walk with God.

THE ANCHOR STILL HOLDS TEXT: Hebrews 6:15-20 Hebrews 6:15-20 -- And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise. For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife. Wherein God, willing more abundantly to show unto the heirs of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tongues And Prophecy Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Nov 23, 2009

Exploring the use and abuse of tongues and prophecy in church.

Gifts of the Spirit part 2 JCC 22.11.09 pm Quickly recap on part 1 as an introduction Tongues and Prophecy Slide 1 & slide 2:1 1 Cor 12:1-11 & v7 One gift magnified above another is evidently so out of proportion that it caused division, and they were accused of teaching heresy Slide 2:2 & ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The New Birth Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2009

A message that explores the meaning of the new birth in Christ

SERIES: “BE NEW” “THE NEW BIRTH” JOHN 3:1-21 Welcome. I haven’t seen a lot of you since last year. How are you doing? I pray that you prosper this year – physically, materially, and most of all, spiritually. Last year we had a theme – “Days of Discovery.” Most of our sermon series ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Csi Jerusalem: The Usual Suspects Series

Contributed by Kenton Beshore on May 8, 2008

Explore the events leading to the Crucifixion and the perpetrators responsible.

Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more. _____________________________________ THE CRIME SCENE SUSPECTS & MOTIVES Caiaphas John ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Not Afraid

Contributed by Mick Court on Jun 22, 2008

This sermon explores fears and a response from God.

Can you hear the chorus sung between the verses in today’s Gospel? It is one of the most constant choruses echoing through all of scripture. “Do not be afraid. I am with you.” “Do not be afraid” follows songs to people being called, songs to people being sent forth, and songs to people being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-33

Denomination: Catholic

Accountability Rules Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Sep 1, 2011

A talk which explores the biblical theme of judgment

The prospect of STANDING before God on judgment day is one of those Bible ideas that gets lots of bad press: We either laugh it away (slide) Or think of those failed predictions (slide) Or the images are so horrible we push them to one side (slide) The Word of God brings us BACK to out senses. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sharing Our Mail Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 13, 2011

Exploring development and implementation of church to church interaction.

“When this letter has been read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea.” Sometimes we forget that the letters Paul wrote are not mere theological treatises, meant to provide sermon fodder for preachers desperate for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

Liberty

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Sep 11, 2016

This sermon explores the freedoms we have in Christ

Liberty About 3 years ago, I had the opportunity to go to China on a business trip. The Gideon’s had entrusted me with 10 Chinese/English new testaments and I must say that I was a good Gideon, every hotel that I stayed in while there was left with a Bible or two. I was even able to give a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

"Origins" Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Nov 2, 2016

Exploring the world of Genesis 1:1-10.

Genesis 1:1-2:3 “Origins” First Reading: Hebrews 1:10-12 He also says, "In the beginning, O Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. 11 They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment. 12 You will roll them up ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

Destination Bethlehem: A Field Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 4, 2015

Exploring the significance of angels announcing the birth of Messiah.

“In the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Romans: Theme Verses I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

EXPLORATION OF THE THEM OF THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

Romans Theme Verses – Romans 1:16-17 16. For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God