Sermons on Familiarity:

Fasting 101 Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 16, 2013

1) A Critical Accusation (Mark 2:18), 2) A Corrective Answer (Mark 2:19-20), 3) The Clarifying Analogies (Mark 2:21-22)

The Jewish New Year 5774 began this year on the evening of September 4th. Ten days later, just before sundown on September 13th, Jews worldwide gather in their homes to eat a final meal together before they embark upon a 25-hour period of fasting and prayer on the holiest, most solemn day of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Other

Blessed Are... Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 24, 2022

The main idea of this sermon is that no matter what your condition is in life, you are blessed because Jesus Christ stands there with an open invitation to come into the kingdom of God.

Good morning. How many of you are old enough to remember a group duo by the name of Simon and Garfunkel? They were a group in the 60s and 70s. A rock duo group known for a lot of great hits. Sounds of Silence. Mrs. Robinson. Bridge Over Troubled Water. Boxer. Although some of you remember ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Facing The Giant

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000

In life we face many situations and often we run away.

Facing the Giant Today I want to take the time to cover a small piece of history. As I read this it became clear to me that this battle is still being fought today by many, and lost as well. I am not talking about a physical fight, but rather a spiritual one. Today we are going to be reading from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Believing Is Seeing

Contributed by Bob Smith on Jan 27, 2001

Respond to life’s doubts with active faith in God

How many people have seen the movie, “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”? You may recall or be able to picture the scene I am about to describe. Indiana Jones is proceeding through an obstacle course of sorts as he draws nearer to the location of the “Holy Grail”, the prize which he seeks. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

New Year's Revolution Series

Contributed by Christopher Perry on Feb 27, 2001

God went to any means necessary to show us His love, now He has called us to go to use any means necessary to show that love to our community.

New Year’s Revolution (By Any Means Necessary, part 2) (This sermon is my own adaptation of John Wesley’s "Almost Christian" sermon) Intro I have often wondered why Christianity has ceased to be popular. Why are all of our denominations in decline? Why is it that 95% of all churches in America ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-29

Denomination: Methodist

How Intentional Are You? Series

Contributed by John Tung on Nov 14, 2000

Good things happen only when we are intentional about it, including our spiritual growth.

"HOW INTENTIONAL ARE YOU?" Luke 6:46-49 John Tung, 11-12-00 I. Introduction Things do not just happen. Ask Al Gore and George W. Bush. They do not get votes just by placing their names on the ballots for the Presidency. They have to work hard, very hard, spend money, lots of money, and energy, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Journey Of Mary & Joseph Series

Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Dec 20, 2000

How can we deal with the unexpected curves along the journey of life? Mary and Joseph serve as a model for us.

Introduction… Life is a journey/ an adventure. And as we journey on the road of life we sometimes encounter unexpected curves: · The medical report you didn’t expect · The accident you didn’t see coming · The job being over · Having a baby · Losing a baby · Losing someone without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: *other

Love Enough To Give It All Series

Contributed by Alan Thompson on Mar 11, 2003

The first in a series which built on the "Interactions: Transformation" study book from Willow Creek Resources. Sermons follow study chapters.

Transformation Series, Week 1 Love Enough to Give It All Matthew 22:34-40 A massively built woman with wild hair came storming into the clerk’s office and slammed the door shut behind her. She thrust a piece of paper at the clerk, she said, “Did you or did you not issue this license for me to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Pruebas Y Aflicciones: Aí Vamos Series

Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Mar 20, 2003

A believer coping with suffering

Pruebas y aflicciones: Razones y propósito Matthew 5:11-12 I. Introducción A. Hace casi 2000 años, Santiago le escribe a una comunidad desparramada entre todas las naciones (1:1). Un pueblo que pasaba por intensa prueba, tribulación y sufrimiento. Santiago escribe como un verdadero pastor: ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-2, Matthew 5:11-12

Denomination: Adventist

Build Upon The Rock

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Aug 3, 2003

In a life filled with trials and storms, we must be certain we build upon the Rock. How can we be sure of our foundation?

“Build Upon the Rock” As you may know, hurricane season is fast approaching, in fact it officially begins for us on June 1st. And I’m sure that because of names like Hazel, Fran, and Floyd, none of us here need be reminded that hurricanes are one of nature’s most destructive and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:47-49, Matthew 7:21

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Key To Confidence Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 5, 2003

Self-help exercises for increasing your confidence, based on Daniel chapter three.

The story of the three Hebrew children being delivered from the fiery furnace is such a spectacular story we just might overlook the theme of this chapter. We might think it’s all about deliverance from trials. But don’t miss the real intent of the event. The story isn’t just about deliverance, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Can We Talk To The Dead? Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 13, 2002

This messages addresses the culture fascination with psychics. It is based on the OT Story of Saul and the Medium of Endor.

Can You Talk to the Dead? Dr. Marty Baker Stevens Creek Community Church Church of God Augusta, GA 1 Samuel 28:1-25 March 3, 2002 Introduction: Movie Trailer from "Dragonfly". Do you believe that you can talk to someone who has crossed over to the other side? A Washington Post Weekly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:1-25

Denomination: Church Of God

The Difference God Makes Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 18, 2002

New Life in a lost life

What a Difference You Made in My Life Ephesians 2:13-22 · This morning we looked at the pagan’s condition ‘without Christ’. That defines lostness. You can be very worldly and lost or you can be very religious and lost. The question is your relationship with Jesus Christ. The ‘Gentiles’, which ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22

When You Can't Go Back To Eden

Contributed by Peter Parry on Jun 20, 2003

When you can’t go back to Eden head instead for Zion.

When You Can’t Go Back to Eden (Genesis 3; Micah 4:1-4) Thirty years ago (Jan. 1972) there was an unusual news story about a Japanese soldier found in the jungles of Guam who had been in hiding for the past 28 years. His name was Shoichi Yokoi, he was 56 years old, a sergeant in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-51, Micah 4:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

Off The Wall

Contributed by Troy Brewer on Dec 28, 2002

If God wants to change your Life hes got to change your mind and how he changes your mind is to get you to think about things you’ve never thought about before. so a true Life changing Ministry will always be just little bit out of the norm. a little bit

Off the wall John the Baptist is a child of promise born to an old man that had never seen God Move and an old woman who had never had hope ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational