Sermons on Familiarity:

C.h.u.r.c.h.

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 18, 2011

When you think of the word church what comes into your mind? Jesus Christ told Peter, “I will build my Church.” But what does that church look like? What is the church and what is intended to be?

C.H.U.R.C.H. Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction: When you think of the word church what comes into your mind? Jesus Christ told Peter, “I will build my Church.” But what does that church look like? A man was answering questions for a national poll. When asked for his church preference, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

We Do So We Can Hear

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 26, 2012

There is an interesting twist on why we do good deeds. Titus takes us into the action that Luke has introduced to us. God's action on those that act in obedience.

This morning is the Sunday before Memorial Day. Do you know how Memorial Day started? Memorial day has its origins in a Decoration Day, which began during the civil war among Freedmen (freed slaves) and other Black American families, as a celebration of both black and white Union soldiers who ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"No Christmas Card Is Big Enough"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2009

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

“God Stole The Show” Luke 2:1-20 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Jesus’ birth announcement was proclaimed to humble shepherds whose status was only slightly higher than that of prostitutes and tax collectors! God is so different than we… God does not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Back To The Future

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Dec 28, 2010

The entire ninth chapter of Amos helps us behold our God and live with hope rooted in His promises.

A young man in a wheel chair, discouraged by his condition, asked his physical therapist, "Do you think I have a future?" The therapist replied, "As a pole-vaulter, no! As a man, yes!" In light of the dire predictions of the prophet Amos, the people of Israel and Judah might have asked, "Do we ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Como Vivir En Los Tiempos Finales Series

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Feb 20, 2009

Pedro nos aconseja como vivir en los tiempos fianles dandonos 4 claves.

COMO VIVIR EN LOS TIEMPOS FINALES 1Pedro 4:7 ¶ Mas el fin de todas las cosas se acerca; sed, pues, sobrios, y velad en oración. 1Pedro 4:8 Y ante todo, tened entre vosotros ferviente amor; porque el amor cubrirá multitud de pecados. 1Pedro 4:9 Hospedaos los unos a los otros sin murmuraciones. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Grace And Our Struggle Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 3, 2011

The Christian life is a constant struggle to make the right choices.

Romans 7:14-25 Introduction: A. Do you ever struggle with the doing the right thing or making the right decision? B. Do you ever feel as if you are losing the battle in obedience to God? C. Do you ever feel guilty because you are still waging this war even though you have been a Christian for a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 15, 2010

Yield to God the Holy Spirit and use His Sword as He guides you and watch the devil flee from you and experience the expansion and reality of Christ Kingdom!

Let us start by looking at 2 Peter 3:9-15……… Soon and very soon, Jesus Christ who is the Lord will return to earth and judge the living and the dead. God is not slow in His promise and He will judge you and me. But, because God is love, He doesn’t want anyone to perish! Jesus Christ Himself said ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Get Ready - #3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 25, 2010

Be prepared for the things to come

Words of Warning – Series on Joel Get Ready Joel 2:12-17 * Billy Graham was preaching the funeral of former U.S. President Richard Nixon before five U.S. presidents and a worldwide audience, & he said as he pointed to Nixon’s casket, "Every one of you will be there one of these days. Are you ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Life Quest

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 2, 2011

Our LIFE QUEST is one of building lives of obedience (MSG, 2Cor 10:6). Many of us have learned that the more obedient we are to God’s authority the more we grow like Him, the closer we get to Him and the better life is because of Him.

LIFE QUEST Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6, MSG Text: Verse 6 – “Building lives of obedience into maturity” (All other references are quoted from NASB unless otherwise stated) A boy had been disobedient. His mother sent him to the corner and said “you sit there” to which he responded with folded ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Deuteronomy 34 (The Death Of Moses )

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 19, 2007

The Death of Moses ...

“There has never arisen another prophet in Israel like Moses - one whom the LORD knew face to face.” (Deuteronomy 34:10) So read the concluding verses of the book of Deuteronomy, bringing to a close the saga of one of the Bible’s greatest heroes. I know that all of us want to be more like Jesus, ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Taking A Closer Look In The Manger

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 3, 2007

There are so many things we look in this year, hidy holes for presents, stores for deals, wallets for money. Have we forgotten the most important place to look. If we are careful to take a closer look in the manger we find 3 truths. We find, life, libe

Intro: This is the time of the year that people look in things. You know who you are. There are secret packages everywhere. There are Children looking in closets, under beds, in cars, every possible place to find a present. People look in store windows, in store adds, just about every place ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

Honest Conversations With God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 3, 2007

A man comes to Jesus with an open heart and mind. The Lord reveals to him some of the most amazing truths found in the Bible. Is it time you had a good, honest, talk with God?

Do you ever look for something so hard that you can’t find it? Maybe it’s just my age kicking in but sometimes I’ll lose something in the most obvious place possible. I think so hard about where I put it that I forget to look in the most likely place. I figure that I would have remembered easily if ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Conquering Our Own Demons

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 4, 2009

We all have demons that we struggle. Sin is something that even the Apostle Paul fought off. With Jesus’ help, we can conquor even the most difficult of our own demons.

Conquering Our Own Demons Mark 1:21-28 Introduction We all have something in common with the Gospel message we heard a moment ago. Just like the man with the unclean spirit, we have our own demons to content with. We may not have an actual devil in us, but we do have issues which plague us from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Pilgrim's Path 4 Thirsting For God

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 20, 2009

Just as our natural bodies crave nourishment, so too our spiriutal bodies crave Christ!

The Pilgrim’s Path Part-4, Mathew 5:1-12 Thirsting For God Introduction Crowns have always been the sign of authority and Kingship. Charlemagne, whom historians say should deserve to be called “great” above all others, wore an octagonal crown. Each of the eight sides was a plaque of gold, and each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Lost And Afraid Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 20, 2006

To paraphrase FDR, when we walk with God, we have nothing to fear but fear itself.

Lost and Afraid Isaiah 43:1-7 June 18, 2006 Today’s sermon is the third in a series on LOST. Being lost is an experience of having our world torn apart. Being lost is having the familiar things that get us through the day disappear. Being lost is not knowing where to turn or who to turn to. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Methodist