Sermons on Fallen Soldiers:

Miscellaneous Items

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 20, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 23: 1 – 25

Deuteronomy 23: 1 – 25 Miscellaneous Items 23 “He who is emasculated by crushing or mutilation shall not enter the assembly of the LORD. 2 “One of illegitimate birth shall not enter the assembly of the LORD; even to the tenth generation none of his descendants shall enter the assembly of the LORD. ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Did Jesus Have To Die And Did He Really Rise From The Dead?

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 19, 2019

This message will try to answer the two questions - why did Jesus have to die and did He really rise up from the dead.

Jesus: Why Did He Have To Die Did He Really Rise From The Dead? I. Why Did Jesus Die? I want to look at this question from 3 perspectives: the Romans, the Jews, Jesus and the church. A) Why The Romans Said Jesus Must Die… • Because he disturbed Roman order. • Because he spoke of a coming ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45, 1 Corinthians 15:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why We Take The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 1, 2023

1. To remember the Lord (vs. 23-25). -Remember that Jesus took the punishment we deserved. -Remember the price Jesus paid. -Remember the power He displayed. 2. To reveal the Lord (vs. 26). 3. To review our lives (vs. 27-28). 4. To renew our lives (vs. 29-32).

Why We Take the Lord's Supper 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 1, 2023) MESSAGE: *Do you know the first food ever eaten on the moon? Believe it or not, it was the Lord's Supper. Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin took the Lord's Supper with him on that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

At Jerusalem

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008

Paul makes his way back to Jerusalem

I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. On April 21st, in the year 1519, the Spanish explorer Hernando Cortez sailed into the harbor of Vera Cruz, Mexico. He brought with him only about 600 men, and yet over the next two years his vastly outnumbered forces were able to defeat Montezuma and all the warriors ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Your Source For Serenity Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Some people think peace is the absence of problems, but it’s not possible to go through life without trouble and adversity.

INTRODUCTION This is the third message in my series on “Grace-fruit: Jesus living in me.” Today, we’re going to focus on the fruit of peace. Our text is Galatians 5:22-23 which says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From David Pt 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 11, 2009

David’s sin came because he stopped doing what he was supposed to be doing. A nobody became a somebody who became a fugitive who then became a king and then forgot that he was accountable to God for all his actions!

Lessons from David pt 5 “A Fallen King pt a” Thesis: David’s sin came because he stopped doing what he was supposed to be doing. A nobody became a somebody who became a fugitive who then became a king and then forgot that he was accountable to God for all his actions! Scripture Texts: II Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Invitation Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 23, 2006

Loving others means that we care about their eternal destiny and their relationship with the Lord

(This message adapted from The Purpose-Driven Life, by Rick Warren) SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: MATTHEW 28:18-20 TITLE: “THE INVITATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. There once was a fellow that was deeply moved by the preacher’s sermon on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Prize Every Time - Which Way Will You Run Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 30, 2005

Many Christians don’t understand the prize they should be running for. Do you?

(synopsis: I Corinthians 9:19-27 tells us that Paul was running toward a prize. A goal that each of us should pursue) OPEN: Hall of Famer Bob Feller was a major league pitcher for the Cleveland Indians back in the 30s, 40s and 50s. He was signed up in 1935 when he was only 16 years old, and in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessings Of Restoration Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 24, 2011

The return of Messiah to earth causes the period of overhauling or restoration of all things which God has said would be restored (Acts 3:21).

ZECHARIAH 14: 8-15 THE BLESSINGS OF RESTORATION The return of Messiah to earth causes the period of overhauling or restoration of all things which God has said would be restored (Acts 3:21). The grand finale of Christ's appearing is the establishment of His Kingdom over all the earth. The ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Man Up!

Contributed by Edwin Crozier on Sep 20, 2013

This sermon examines the account of David defeating Goliath to see what kind of man God is looking for.

Introduction: What is the most scared you have ever been? Think about that time for a moment. Perhaps you can begin to understand how the Israelites feel in I Samuel 17 every morning when Goliath steps out onto the battlefield and cries, “I defy the ranks of Israel this day. Give me a man, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: *other

The Call To Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

This story addresses forgiveness and forgiving others

The Call to Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 Tim Keller tells the story of being a Yankee and pastoring his first church in a blue collar, Southern town. In the church was one man, who hadn’t even graduated from junior high school and thus, could hardly read. He wanted to live a holy life and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Methodist

Five Facts About Sin Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 26, 2010

This sermon looks a five facts of sin. 1. Sin can never be HIDDEN 2. Sin is never VICTIMLESS 3. Sin is never INSIGNIFICANT 4. Sin is never FORGOTTEN 5. Sin is never beyond God’s FORGIVENESS

Psalm 51 To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. Have mercy upon me, O God, According to Your lovingkindness; According to the multitude of Your tender mercies, Blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marks Of The Faithful Church

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 16, 2013

With what God has entrusted to us, are we faithful not only as individuals but as a church toward God. Are we willing to faithfully pursue Him and walk with Him no matter what! God put the church in the world; Satan tries to put the world in the church. Be faithful!

Opening illustration: I wonder what Christ or even the apostle Paul would say if they were to visit our churches today. What a beehive of activity! Committees, programs, entertainment without end. But worship is often downplayed, services are cut back, prayer meetings are eliminated. Some call ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pilate The Procurator – A Double Minded Psychopath - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 13, 2022

Pilate was a gutless man, weak and scheming. He was a known murderer among the Jews. All the flaws of his character came out when he confronted Jesus. This message looks at truth, lying and other matters.

PILATE THE PROCURATOR – A DOUBLE MINDED PSYCHOPATH - PART 2 THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL – PILATE - PART 2 OF 2 This Message on Pilate continues from Part 1. John 19 v 4 Pilate came out again and said to them, “Behold, I am bringing Him out to you that you may know that I find no guilt in ...read more

Scripture: John 19:4-22, Matthew 27:24-25, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do These Stones Mean?

Contributed by John Gaston on May 29, 2021

God commanded Joshua to pile up a mound of stones from the bottom of the Jordan river, which God had miraculously dried up, to incite the curiosity of their children and give the parents a chance to witness.

WHAT DO THESE STONES MEAN? JOSHUA 4:4-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. WEIGHT-LOSS TIP. An elderly woman was the winner of her weight-loss club for losing the most weight in the six weeks. All the rest of the weight-watchers gathered around her to ask how she had done it. “Simple!” she said, “I just ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God