Sermons on Familiarity:

Part Four: Follow Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Feb 23, 2009

The fourth of a four-sermon series on the Biblical response to uncertain times.

Looking for more sermon ideas from Andy Stanley? Visit www.andystanleysermons.org. ****** Scripture: Genesis 37-47 Idea: The proper response to uncertainty is to accept it as from him, look for his hand, and live as men and women who are confident that God is with us. Introduction Please turn to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daddy's Hands

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

Father’s Day Sermon

In preparing this message a single song kept coming to me. Its one of those songs that once its in your head you can’t get it out, and what’s worse is it is sung by a group that I don’t really like all that much. The song is probably familiar to most of us here; its by “The Judds”, the song is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Methodist

Narnia: Always Winter Never Christmas

Contributed by James Byers on Nov 28, 2005

First Sunday of Advent using Narnia Illustration connectin winter to darkness in Isaiah 9 prophecy

Read (Isaiah 9:1-7, John 1:1-10) Winter is about to be here again. This season is the least favorite of most if not all people. It’s colder, days are shorter, more darkness, less activity. The trees and plants show little sign of life. The skies are usually more gray. The brisk air and the cold ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"False Teaching” Series

Contributed by Richard Wafford on Aug 17, 2007

We need to be careful in letting false doctrines infiltrate into our churches today. Balaams and the Nicolaitans teachings are present in todays christian circles.

“False Teaching” To The Church of Pergamum Script. Rev. 2: 12-17 Introduction: To the church at Pergamum, this was no ordinary church this is where Satan has his throne. His throne is no where else in the world but here in Pergamum. Yet this church remained true to the name of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Relationship Has In Privileges Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Apr 13, 2008

To let the reader know that we have certain privileges in Christ Jesus

THE PRIVILEGES OF RELATIONSHIP Romans 8:1 American express in one of its older commercials used to say “Membership has its privileges” and that is fine when it comes to looking for a credit card, but when it comes to our salvation, I’ve learned that relationship ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

Comprometido A Ser Renovado

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 26, 2007

Unos puntos para saber lo que cuesta para ser un hombre de compromiso.

COMPROMETIDO A SER RENOVADO (Avivamiento) 2 Cron. 14:1 a 15:8 Recetas para matrimonios que duran. Un matrimonio de 60 años de boda tenía esta secreta, dice el esposo-mi esposa hace las decisiones menores y hago las mayores; y añadió-hasta ahorita no ha sido nada mayor. Otro joven que ya llegaba a ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Reality Check

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 21, 2006

Examines the importance of salvation and evangelism. - Expanded outline

A REALITY CHECK Earlier this month, the news came out about congressman Mark Foley. Since the news came out and Congressman Foley resigned, the Republicans have been trying to explain that Foley was just one man, and that he is not representative of the party. The Democrats have been rejoicing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-27

Denomination: Baptist

Be Holy Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 19, 2011

To be Holy is to be set apart. And how are we set apart? By loving one another, by pursuing peace and by truly striving to be Holy.

Isaiah was a man of God, a Prophet to the people of Judah during the reign of four kings. We often read his prophetic words at Christmas time regarding the birth of Christ, “Therefore the Lord will give you a sign, behold the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son and shall call His name ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Christian Church

El Verdadero Espiritu De La Navidad

Contributed by Raquel Martinez on Dec 4, 2010

Con todas las actividades y compras de Navidad es facil perder el enfoque claro de lo que la Navidad es y como los cristianos debemos celebrarla

El Verdadero Espíritu de la Navidad “En esto se manifesto el amor de Dios por nosotros,, en que Dios envio a su Hijo Unigenito al mundo, para que vivamos por El” 1 Juan 4:9 Intro. La palabra “Navidad” significa nacimiento y es el nombre que se le ha dado a esta temporada festiva, porque celebramos ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Christ Of The Resurrection

Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 26, 2013

The Christ "in our midst is someone transcendent and majestic and totally worthy of our worship.

The Easter season is the universal celebration of Christ’s resurrection. All over the world Christians celebrate this marvelous and wonderful holiday of Christ rising from the dead completing man’s salvation. Many will reenact the crucifixion of Christ. One church north of us have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Girl Who Was The Product Of Her Environment Series

Contributed by Steven Angus on May 20, 2013

Fourth in a series on the characters involved in the beheading of John the Baptist. The sermon focus on Salome the daughter of Herodius.

The Girl Who Was the Product of Her Environment Mark 6:14-19 By now we are familiar with this gruesome story found in Mark 6. Over the past several weeks we have looked at the passage from the vantage point of the three primary characters. John the Baptist taught us the need for and the potential ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Christians Are Abnormal In How They Related To Enemies And Abuse Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 17, 2012

Continuing series on the Sermon on the Mount- Christians are Abnormal - Looks at a Christian response to abuse and insult.

CHRISTIANS ARE ABNORMAL IN HOW THEY RELATE TO ENEMIES AND ABUSE Matthew 5:38-48 April 15, 2012 Before I address our topic for this morning, I want to confess that what the Bible says is not always easy to do and I have on occasion struggled in this very area myself. Several years ago a person ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Supernatural Power Of Faith

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Apr 21, 2014

We want to give Jesus the credit for all the great stuff that we've been blessed to see and do for His Name. We always want to point to Jesus in everything that we say and do.

Faith matters to people. Every human being believes something. There is no such thing as a faithless person. Many people believe in themselves, or they place faith in government. Others maybe in a god, or gods, a lot of people put their faith in money, and many in science and theories. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Words From The Cross: 'today You Will Be With Me In Paradise.'"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 24, 2015

A sermon in a series on "Words from the Cross."

"Words from the Cross: 'Today You will be with Me in Paradise'" Luke 23:32-33, 39-43 I would imagine that most all, if not all of us here today are very aware of our own moral failings. And these moral failings or difficulties are often referred to by some as "our cross to bear." And sure, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: United Methodist

What Not To Wear

Contributed by Cohss Spiritsong on Sep 23, 2014

A sermon discussing being clothed in Christ and casting out culture and class in the church.

What Not to Wear Pastor Leslie A. Rutland-Tipton Galatians 3:26-29 So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-28

Denomination: *other