Sermons on Family Of God:

From Fisherman To Evangelist Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on May 2, 2017

Peter is excited that Jesus is alive but filled with guilt and goes back to his old way of life. Jesus isn't done with Peter yet and brings him back to his call to be a fisher of men. Do we think Jesus gives up on us when we fail or can we still be used

Series: Peter & Jesus From Fisherman to Evangelist John 21:1-19 April 23, 2017 LFC Have you ever broken something very valuable of someone close to you? You tell them you’re sorry and they forgive you, tell you that it’s okay but yet you’re not real sure. Or maybe you just mess up a situation ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Friends

The Church's First Miracle Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016

The Church experiences the miraculous to validate the message.

"FIRSTS” IN THE CHURCH. The Book of Acts is the record of the “first” experiences of the Church. We have studied the first Gospel sermon preached by Peter, the first invitation given, the first salvations experienced, the first baptisms, and the first commitments of the Church. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Working Together To Fix Broken Places Series

Contributed by M. Keith Williams on Jan 13, 2015

Teamwork is essential in doing ministry

Working Together to Fix Broken Places Nehemiah 3:1-32 Rodeo Road Baptist Church September 7, 2014 Disclaimer: Each sermon in this series on Nehemiah was written with both commentary help and referencing from time to time information from sermons and illustration found on Sermon Central. In most ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: *other

Weird Sunday Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 14, 2014

As followers of Christ we honor him by submitting to his absolute authority and bow before the sovereign rule of the Kinjg of grace.

Title: Weird Sunday Text: Matthew 21:1-11 Thesis: As followers of Christ we honor him by submitting to his absolute authority and bow to his sovereign rule in all things. Introduction Show YouTube Clip Marionettes: No More Wires! Direct TV Commercial I am with the guy whose response to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Return To The Mount Of Olives

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Mar 30, 2015

Holy Week or Easter or even the Sunday after Easter. The Easter story is not just about the death, crucifixion, burial and resurrection of Christ. It is ultimately about the Second Coming of Christ.

Return to the Mount of Olives “And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the Mount of Olives.” Luke 21:37 Intro: Today we are going to talk about the Return to the Mount of Olives. Just east of the Holy City of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The 12 Apostles, Thomas

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 16, 2015

Tonight we’re going to look at a disciple whose gotten worse press than any but Judas, but he was actually one of the most outstanding of the Apostles.

THE 12 APOSTLES, THOMAS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: X MARKS THE SPOT 1. Boudreaux and Thibodeaux went fishing. They found a great fishing spot, right out in the middle of a lake. 2. Boudreaux said, "Thibodeaux, we need to mark this spot so we can find it again!" Thibodeaux took out a big black ...read more

Scripture: John 14:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Rapture Theory Debunked

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Aug 23, 2014

The Rapture Theory has been adopted by many Christians as being sound doctrine. In this study, we examine the subject by noting that this subject was created by taking texts out of context and ignoring plain statements of Scripture.

The Rapture Theory claims, in short, that the Lord will come secretly to resurrect only faithful Christians before the coming of the “Great Tribulation” on the Earth. After the seven years of Tribulation on the Earth, all people will be resurrected and brought before the Judgment Seat ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tame The Tongue (James 3)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

TAME THE TONGUE (JAMES 3)

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Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Anointed For Burial: An Exposition Of John 12:1-10

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 23, 2019

The anointing of Jesus's feet for burial is a part of a very profound text.

Jesus Anointed for Burial: An Exposition of John 12:1-10 The anointing of Jesus by Mary of Bethany for burial is a touching act of piety on her part. This account is in the gospels of Mark, Matthew, and here in John. There is a similar story in Luke, but it differs quite a bit on time and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, John 12:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Encountering Jesus (6) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 11, 2019

In Acts 9, Paul encounters Jesus and his life is changed. His story involves his sin, his salvation, and his service.

Encountering Jesus (6) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/8/2015 Two thousand years ago, Jesus entered our world and changed everything. Jesus is the most famous person in all of history. More songs have been sung to him, artwork created of him, and books written about him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-16, Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Beginning With The End In Mind

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 19, 2010

This is the end that we must have in mind when we begin anything in the church. Our destination must be a congregation filled with people who are filled with Christ and who are filling the world with his love.

BEGINNING WITH THE END IN MIND Isaac Butterworth The Installation of a New Pastor November 21, 2010 John 15:1-8 (NIV) 1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Go Into All The World Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 7, 2017

Jesus went where the sinners were. He took advantage of the opportunities to heal, mind, body, and soul. Our mandate is to go.

Introduction A. My Dad and I were talking the other night about love and marriage. He told me that he knew as early as their wedding what marriage to my Mom would be like. It seems the minister asked my Mom, "Do you take this man to be your husband." And she said, "I do." Then the minister asked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Process! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020

We are born with them. We are often driven by them. Our emotions can help us and hurt us. The real challenge? Can our emotions help us Make a Difference?

I'm Mad Pt. 3 - It's a Process I. Introduction We have been talking about how we communicate anger. We could say, "I'm fired up!" I'm steamed. That grinds my gears! I'm grated. I'm triffin'!" The way we say it isn't nearly as important as what we do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 2 Samuel 23:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Equal But Different Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

The Corinthian Christians failed to see the truth of equality with differences, and it hurt the church.

A well-to-do tourist stopped to get some souvenirs at Indian teepee. When he saw the poor old Indian chief sitting there barely making enough money to survive, he decided to give him some advice. He said, "Why don't you go to town and get a job in a factory?" "Why," ...read more

Scripture: John 20:3-8

Fear To Faith

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 17, 2023

doubting leads from fear to strengthening faith

John 20:19-31 Welcome to ‘Low Sunday,’ the first Sunday of the fifty days of Eastertide. After all the jubilation, misery, and rejoicing of last week, nothing can hold a candle to Holy Week. If you take a few seconds, you can figure out why it is called ‘Low Sunday.’ This Sunday is also called ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Mark 3:18, Matthew 10:3, Luke 6:15

Denomination: Episcopal