Sermons on Exponential Churches:

Guilty But Pardoned Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

I cannot give away what I do not have, and so we must first be forgiven in order to forgive. We must believe in God's free grace of forgiveness before we can be free to forgive those who sin against us.

If God did not pardon the guilty there would be no Gospel, for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Even so, we feel there is a danger in being too merciful. Abraham Lincoln was accused of this during the Civil War when he seemed willing to pardon just about anyone. He would defend ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Fear Or Faith Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

The unknown can stimulate either fear or faith, courage or cowardice. By the authority of Jesus the Christian is to choose faith, even in the face of negative evidence.

The Golden Gate Bridge in California got way behind schedule when it was being built. There were so many casualties, and the men were afraid of falling off. A huge safety net was placed beneath the area of operations, but for a time this made no difference. Then a man fell off into the net. When ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-24

Everlasting Education Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

No people can be great who neglect the best that God has given to man, and no year is going to be great in which the Bible does not play a major role in our lives.

Abraham Lincoln did not like a lot of things about Christians and the church, but there are few great men in history who loved the Bible more than this great leader of our land. In Fisk University Library in Nashville, Tenn. is a copy of a Bible presented to Lincoln with this inscription: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

A Reality Frozen In Anticipation

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021

There are moments in life when the webbing of our delusions lift, and we are able to see the truth unobstructed. Oh so rarely do we get to see things in the fullness of how they really are. Our preconceptions cloud situations. Our minds cloud things.

"I am trying to rip open the inconsolable secret in each one of you—the secret which hurts so much that you take your revenge on it by calling it names like Nostalgia and Romanticism and Adolescence; the secret also which pierces with such sweetness that when, in very intimate conversation, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:5-8, Revelation 22:1-5, Proverbs 11:2, Romans 10:21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Anti Anti-Semitism Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

To be anti-Semitic is to be anti-Christ, and so those who would be truly Christ like must be anti anti-Semitic. Paul goes on in verse 4 to list all the blessings and advantages that God has given to the Jews.

A professor of math once said that if his life depended upon solving a problem in 15 minutes he would spend 10 minutes trying to understand the problem. Understanding is so essential if any problem is going to be brought to a satisfactory solution. Misunderstanding of a problem, or of a puzzling ...read more

The Location Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

It is considered a self-evident truth that you can't be in two places at the same time. But the Bible says this is not so. The Christian, by being in Christ, is both in time and in the heavenly realm of eternity.

The City Bank of Binghamton, New York, sent flowers to the management of their new branch, on the opening of their new facility. Unfortunately, the card accompanying the flowers read, "Deepest Sympathy." The florist who made the mistake, called later to apologize for the mixup. What ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

If I Were Planning Christmas...

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 9, 2015

If I had been God and if I were planning Christmas, I would have done things differently. The way the birth of Jesus took place was too risky. How I would have done it?

“IF I WERE PLANNING CHRISTMAS…” INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. After being away on business for a week before Christmas, Tom thought it would be nice to bring his wife a little gift. 2. “How about some perfume?” He asked the cosmetics clerk. She showed him a bottle ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Were Worth It...

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 13, 2015

Know that Gods love will help you walk out of that setback right down the street to your comeback... Better, healthier, stronger...more blessed and more loved Then you were before...

You were worth it... Here we are December 13, 2015 with Christmas fast approaching... it is yet that time of year again where we will experience and share in exchanging and giving gifts. It is that time of year we experience giving and sharing with one another...And If you want to know about ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Home For Christmas

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 14, 2015

It is normal to have a longing for home, especially during the Christmas Holy Days. Before God created mankind, he had a plan on the drawing board. His plan was to create an environment in which He would place mankind.

TITLE: COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 2:3 ++++We are now in full swing with our “COME HOME FOR CHISTMAS” Campaign. Post cards have been and are being mailed out to many of our friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, inviting them to come visit and perhaps connect and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

Touched By An Angel

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 17, 2015

Angels play a significant role in the N.T., particularly surrounding the events of the birth of Jesus. There were 4 major appearances of angels: with Zachariah, Mary, Joseph, and the Shepherds.

TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL Matt. 1-2; Lk. 1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man built a new home. One day as he was looking at the outside of it, an apparition appeared and was visible for a full minute. One year later, it appeared again at exactly the same time, but his friends thought he was just ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It’s Elementary??? Well, Mostly !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 24, 2015

Gleaning some obvious and some "not-so-obvious" lessons from the First Christmas!!!

IT’S ELEMENTARY??? WELL, MOSTLY !!! Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson went on a camping trip. After sharing a good meal and a bottle of Petrie wine, they retire to their tent for the night. At about 3 AM, Holmes nudges Watson and asks, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-9

Denomination: *other

Not Just Another Charlie Brown Christmas

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 24, 2015

This is a complete Christmas Eve Service with music and scripture. Using Charles Shultz's Charlie Brown Christmas as an illustration of making known the real meaning of Christmas. Christ Jesus, God with us, God Saves. Read the Big Idea below.

2015.12.24.CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE William Akehurst, HSWC It’s not just another Charlie Brown Christmas THE BIG IDEA: Charles Shultz shared the message of Christmas through Linus to Charlie Brown. The many Charlie Browns of the world need to hear from the Linuses of CHRIST. Something hit me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Star Wars - The Real Deal

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 29, 2015

There is a real war going on. 1. We are at war, 2. We have an evil enemy, 3. We need to put on our armor, 4. We need to get into the fight.

Star Wars January 3, 2016 Isaiah 14:9-16 9 The realm of the dead below is all astir to meet you at your coming; it rouses the spirits of the departed to greet you— all those who were leaders in the world; it makes them rise from their thrones— all those who were kings over the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:9-16

Denomination: Holiness

The Original Star Trek

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 29, 2015

The Star Trek series wasn’t the first “Star Trek” on record. 2,000 years ago there were wise men or “Magi” who followed a star looking for Israel’s long-awaited King.

THE ORIGINAL STAR TREK Matt. 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Jewish lady named Mrs. Rosenberg many years ago was stranded late one night at an Eastern European resort - one that did not admit Jews. 2. The desk clerk looked down at his book and said, "Sorry, no room. The hotel is full." The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Affair Proof Your Marriage!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Jan 24, 2016

EVER GRIN AT SIN! Maintaining purity means maintaining the capacity to be shocked by sin. Joseph did not say, well let’s talk about this for a while. He did not say, well Potiphers wife, I am really not in the mood. He said, How can I do this wicked thing and sin against my God.

HOW TO AFFAIR PROOF YOUR MARRIAGE! We are bombarded with the subtle attempts of our culture to get you to soften your guard. •Just go to your local theater and watch the silver screen and all you have to do is cut away at the heart pounding music and the suave acting along with the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:32

Denomination: Christian Church