Sermons on Exponential Churches:

Have You Seen The Light?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 27, 2005

Isaiah talks about the effects of the Light on those living in darkness. How do you know you’ve seen it? Read on and find out.

January 30, 2005 Isaiah 9:1-4 1 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the Gentiles, by the way of the sea, along the Jordan -- 2 The people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Right To Life

Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Jan 31, 2005

Reflections on right to life including abortion, capital punishment and war

The Chapel of Dismas The Repentant Sinner A place where we know that the church of Jesus is an evolving, transforming and liberating clinic for sinners and not a museum for the self righteous ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Counting The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by John White on Feb 8, 2005

Exploring what it means to be a true disciple in today’s world.

COUNTING THE COST OF TRUE DISCIPLESHIP Luke 14:25-35 In this parable Jesus is illustrating one very simple and obvious basic truth: His disciples may have to pay a price. It may cost you if you commit yourself to believe, receive and serve the Lord Jesus Christ. It not only, may, but it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is Watching

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 18, 2005

Psalm 121 is a Psalm of comfort to give us courage to stand through any trials that may come. It stands on it’s own, but maybe by God’s grace this sermon will help you in some way.

February 19, 2005 Psalm 121 A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills— where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Jews Are Just As Guilty As Gentiles Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Feb 20, 2005

Jews are just as guilty as Gentiles

Romans 2:17-29, having shown that outwardly moral people, Jew and Gentile alike-will stand condemned by God’s judgment, Paul turns his argument exclusively to the Jews, God’s covenant people. Neither their heritage (vs.17a), their knowledge (vv.17b-24), nor their ceremonies, specifically ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trusting God Knows Me Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Feb 28, 2005

One of the amazing things to discover in life is that God knows who you are. Today, we’re going to examine several things He knows about you.

“Trusting God Knows Me” Jeremiah 1: 4-5 February 6, 2005 Intro: Have any of y’all seen the show “Wife Swap”? Probably some of you are thinking, “The only thing this preacher does is watch reality TV shows all the time!” Actually I take Sundays off. But I promise you the show “Wife Swap” isn’t ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Redemption #15 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Mar 2, 2005

A question was asked, “Did Christ die for the sins of all people, or just certain ones?” Christ died for everyone in the world for all of time, but this salvation is only valuable or of benefit to those who believe. That is one of the wonders of redempti

We are continuing our examination and discovery of what the Word of God teaches concerning our redemption. We saw in the last lesson, that even the prophets who penned the teachings of the Old Testament inquired and searched diligently trying to acquire all the details of God’s redemptive program. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:7-9

The Promise Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Robert Warren on Mar 2, 2005

Shows from Matthew 1:1 that God fulfilled His promise to provide a sacrifice and a king through Jesus, "the son of Abraham and the son of David."

Matthew 1:1 “The Promise Fulfilled” Robert Warren Westmoreland Church of Christ February 20th, 2004 Matthew 1:1, “A record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ the son of David, the son of Abraham:” We Christians are a funny bunch. Have you ever stopped to think that we are the only religion that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Genealogy Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Robert Warren on Mar 2, 2005

Though it might sound boring to preach on the genealogy of Jesus, this sermon received more favorable comments than any I’ve preached, it shows the lengths that God went through to save us through the genealogy of Jesus (and goes well with my prior sermon

“The Genealogy of Jesus” Sermon Series on Matthew Matthew 1:1-17 Robert Warren Westmoreland Church of Christ February 26th, 2005 A genealogy is a list of a person’s ancestor, showing their family tree. To be honest, they are usually not very interesting. They list name after name of people that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Salvation Comes Through Broken Pieces

Contributed by James May on Mar 6, 2005

God will take the broken pieces of a shattered life and make them into a vessel of honor for the Kingdom of God. He often has to break us to make us what we should be.

SALVATION COMES FROM BROKEN PIECES By Pastor Jim May How many of you know that life is not fair? Around every corner and at every crossroads in life there are dangers, disappointments, troubles, trials, sicknesses and even death awaiting those who are traveling. We are often caught unaware as a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:15-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pilate's Politics Served A Good Purpose Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 9, 2005

This sermon reflects on what motivated Pilate to do what he did, and how it affected what happened to Jesus.

March 9, 2005 Pilate’s Politics When you put people into your car to ride with you, you are putting their lives into your hands. One wrong turn or one moment of indecision could lead you into a quick and fiery death of the most painful kind. Imagine, for instance, that as you were driving ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus' Approach To Prayer Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 16, 2005

A look at the various elements in the Lord’s prayer.

C.L. Null, in Christian Reader says, “My Sunday school class of youngsters had some problems repeating the Lord’s Prayer, but they didn’t lack in imagination. One child prayed, ‘Our Father, who art in heaven, how’d you know my name?’” It is a wonderful thing when we realize that God knows our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Tinkling Of The Bells!

Contributed by Michael Smith on Nov 15, 2005

This sermon is a Sanctuary Message of Jesus’ mediation in the Heavenly Sanctuary. This is an encouraging message of Hope in Jesus Christ our High Priest.

Sermon: “The tinkling of the bells!”(Topical) Text: Seeing then that we have a great high priest that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God; let us hold fast [our] profession. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-15

"The Believing Heart"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 23, 2005

God will give us wisdom for trials, but we must ask, believing.

“But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man expect that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Orthodox

"Don't Weep For Me......."

Contributed by Steve Klink on Nov 25, 2005

Preached on the Sunday before my heart surgery.

Title: “Don’t Weep For Me.........” Text: Luke 23:26-31 “As they led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. A large number of people followed him, including women who mourned and wailed for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ