Sermons on Familiar:

Come To Cleanse Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 3, 2006

When Jesus comes to the Temple he comes to cleanse - he comes to us, the Temple of the Holy Spirit with the same purpose

PALM SUNDAY – MATTHEW 211-13 Illustration. A little boy had been attending Sunday school for many years. He had the same teacher for all of that time. She used to finish every lesson by saying ‘and the moral of the story is…’ One day he moved up into the senior Sunday school. His mom asked him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Three Men And A Baby Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Jan 15, 2007

The Magi - their openness and responsiveness to God’s leading is an example for us today.

Christmas is a wonderful time of year, don’t you think? The lights, the songs, the decorations… they all seem to add so much. And there are a lot of traditions and a lot of other things that have become a part of the whole Christmas experience. And there’s always such a build-up toward the big day, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Hundred Christmas Trees

Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 25, 2001

For our family and friends to avoid the flames of Hell, we must douse them with the living water.

A Hundred Christmas Trees We complain about the heat when it’s hot, in January we’ll be complaining about the cold. But, imagine never being able to beat the heat. Not having a big enough air conditioner to cool off. This morning we’re going to look at a place that will never cool off. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Case For Nehemiah Series

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 22, 2004

Joy in the Christian Life is one of the most important benefits and qualities we can have, but our life must be lived according to God’s Will and Purposes for us to have that joy. Lessons from Nehemiah can help us have that joy.

Who’s the shortest man in the Bible? = Nehemiah = "Knee-high-miah" + But if you study the life of Nehemiah nothing could be further from the truth + He’s one of the giants of the Old Testament = He’s among the best of the best + And yet how familiar are we with him? = How often have you heard a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Have Faith When I Don't Know Where I'm Going? Series

Contributed by Brian Garner on Jul 26, 2003

When you’re facing the unknown, we are able to trust that God will show us the way.

Can I Have Faith When I Don’t Know Where I’m Going? Genesis 12:1-7 The LORD had said to Abram, “Leave your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. “I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great and you will be a blessing. I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Wise Father's Instruction Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 17, 2011

Solomon's instruction is to go for wisdom & to flee from the evil woman. The teacher wants to rivet the student's attention on the subject. His admonitions are as inescapable as commands & laws.

PROVERBS 7: 1-5 A WISE FATHER'S INSTRUCTION The first nine chapters of Proverbs basically deal with two subjects: wisdom and women. Solomon's instruction is to go for wisdom and to flee from the evil woman. The teacher wants to rivet the student's attention on the subject. His admonitions are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Tactics - Pt. 3 - Skinned Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 12, 2015

We are instructed to be aware of how our enemy works against us. However, it is also essential to know how God works. We need to learn His tactics so that we won't miss His hand moving in our life.

Tactics Pt. 4 - Skinned I. Introduction In the New Testament, Paul instructs us to be aware of how our enemy works. In 2 Corinthians 2:11, he says “After all, we don’t want to unwittingly give Satan an opening for yet more mischief—we’re not oblivious to his sly ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Can I Be Born Again?

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015

What must I do to be born again?

Start with the background • Jesus had come to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover Celebration • The sale of cattle and doves and the privilege of exchanging money were permitted in the temple court as a convenience for pilgrims who would need animals for sacrifice and temple shekels ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

The Upper Room In Three Acts

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

A Communion Message.

THE UPPER ROOM IN THREE ACTS John 13;1; 20:19-20, 24; Acts 1:13; 2:1-4 INTRO: Charles Templeton once said that the history of the world was altered by the events which took place in two upper rooms. They were separated by some three thousand miles and nearly two thousand years. One was a flat ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Conveying The Message Of The Gospel

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2013

Applying the Word of God to our own lives.

CONVEYING THE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL. Matthew 13:44-58. 1. THE DISCOVERY OF TREASURE (Matthew 13:44-46). Jesus said that the kingdom of heaven is like a man discovering treasure in a field, and selling all that he has to buy that field; or like a merchant man who discovers a pearl of great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Asleep At The Wheel 1 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 9, 2010

Exposition of Heb 2:1 regarding paying careful attention to God speaking through Christ

Text: Hebrews 2:1-4, Title: Asleep at the Wheel 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/8/10, PM A. Opening illustration: In Oct 2009 a Northwest Airlines flight missed it’s intended destination by 150 miles at 37K feet over the earth. No radio contact could be made, flight controllers in several airports ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Lukewarm Living Series

Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011

Part 7 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. Today's final message in the series examines the letter to the Church at Laodicea.

OPENING: Approach text with humility bc parts of our text VERY familiar. Pray today is that familiarity will not lead us to contentment. BC I believe God has a WORD for each of us today! READ REVELATION 3:14-22. BACKGROUND: Laodicea was located in the Lycus River Valley. Really was a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Fall Of Judas Iscariot

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 11, 2020

The betrayal of Jesus and the demise of Judas.

THE FALL OF JUDAS ISCARIOT. Matthew 27:1-10. Jesus had prophesied how and when He was going to die (Matthew 26:2) and, despite His enemies’ determination that it should not be ‘during the feast’ (Matthew 26:5), things had moved on apace. Judas Iscariot had effectively joined the conspiracy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heart Pounding Rescue

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 23, 2018

Come out of your cell and shell to live a life of abundance!

Heart pounding rescue Act 3:20”…..in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.” Sometimes, the devil hoodwinks people into staying in the wrong place! How do I know it’s not the right place? The place where God settles you would have no restlessness! Anybody ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Giver Her The Gas Take Her Out On The Road And See What This Baby Will Do"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 5, 2017

The church should run like a Harley.

CONVEYING THE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL Matthew 13:44-58 1. THE DISCOVERY OF TREASURE (Matthew 13:44-46) Jesus said that the kingdom of heaven is like a man discovering treasure in a field, and selling all that he has to buy that field; or like a merchant man who discovers a pearl of great price ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Methodist