Sermons on Fantasy:

Men Called On God

Contributed by John Petty on Dec 4, 2008

Through calling on God Seth blessed his family tree and showed the world the way to God.

Genesis 4:25-26 (NKJV) 25 And Adam knew his wife again, and she bore a son and named him Seth, "For God has appointed another seed for me instead of Abel, whom Cain killed." 26 And as for Seth, to him also a son was born; and he named him Enosh. Then men began to call on the name of the Lord. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:25-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Sanctity Of Human Life Sunday

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 21, 2008

A sermon on sexual sin and the sanctity of the human body from 1 Corinthians 6:12-20. Outline taken from Doug Goins http://www.pbc.org/messages/6424

Sermon for 1/20/2006 Sanctity of Human Life Sunday 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Introduction: This Sunday is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. It is held on the closest Sunday to the anniversary of the Jan. 22, 1973 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to legalize abortion in the Roe v. Wade case. There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing The Truth (Part 1)

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

The epistemological validity of the Christian Faith. The relativism of Christianity in a postmodern world.

"I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of truth." Paul has clearly stated his reason for writing Timothy in the above verses (1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Congregational

Beyond Identity Theft

Contributed by Jeff Edwards on Apr 25, 2008

Using the contemporary concept of "identity theft," the sermon asks the question, what does it mean to "know Jesus." It includes a connection to the issue of global warming.

Imagine if you will, a certain man – we’ll call him Joshua – who comes each day to sit on a park bench. Another man – we’ll call this one Barney – has never actually met Joshua, let alone sat with him on that park bench. Barney lives quite some distance from Joshua. He does, however, know ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

You Have A Part To Play Series

Contributed by John Baker on May 7, 2008

Every part is needed within the church. There are no useless or devalued parts. When every part does not do its part we can not be what we are to be as a church.

Sermon Title: You have a Part to Play Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: April 20, 2008 Subject: Missions – Call Introduction I brought to church with me this morning some everyday objects that would be around any of our homes. These are very useful and sometimes needed objects. What I would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Denomination: Holiness

The Missing Piece

Contributed by Duane Brown on Jan 21, 2009

The third sermon in a series from the writings of Chuck Swindoll’s Life on the Ragged Edge

I am convinced this morning that all across this great country of ours are there are people who are trying to put all the pieces of life together and they are coming up one piece short. Have you ever worked a puzzle, maybe you spent hours on it, and you just about have it completed and it looks ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:9-15

Denomination: Holiness

Successful Christian

Contributed by Phil Smith on Feb 2, 2009

What does Jesus want from us anyway? Just what is a "successful Christian"? Are you one?

Jas 1:2-4 - 2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (NIV) I. Introduction My last sermon I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Neverland

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 14, 2009

A sermon on spiritual maturity from Ephesians 4:13-14 (Some material taken from Rick Warren’s book, The Purpose Driven Church)

Sermon for 9/13/2009 on Ephesians 4:13-14 Introduction: 300 pound Mark McGuinness as a baby. Wouldn’t it be interesting if God would somehow dress believers according to their progress in spiritual growth? How many of us would be dressed like infants, or perhaps like toddlers? Today is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Apostasy? Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Sep 22, 2009

Revealing some clues to apostates and the condition of the church in the end times

Why Apostasy? 20.09.09 am 2 Thessalonians 2 Key verse 15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions, which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle. Today we will look at apostasy and how it will increase in the last days First of all, what is apostasy? Falling away, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Message Of Salvation

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Jul 23, 2009

Picking yourself up by your bootstraps is a great idea but the impossibility of doing that is like finding salvation by your own efforts.

GOD’S MESSAGE OF SALVATION A Call to Faith We have heard the expression "Pick yourself up by your bootstraps." The picture this brings to mind is that of someone pulling on his or her shoes and as a results being lifted off the ground. In a way, this is rather humorous when we realized the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Exhausted Series

Contributed by David Smith on Aug 7, 2009

Jesus said to them, "Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while." For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat! (Mark 6:31)

We’re in Mark chapter 6 this morning, dealing with a long and rather spectacular reading, where we see Jesus heal the sick, feed 5,000 hungry people with only a few loaves and fish, walk on the water, and preach to the lost - all in a day’s work, or so it seems! I’ve had days like that (indeed, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Tear It Out! Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 30, 2008

"Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount."

Sermon on the Mount- Pt 6 Tear It Out! In the SOTM it seems that Jesus has boiled down His teachings to that which is of prime importance. The SOTM makes GOOD seem really GOOD. It inspires to believe in- possibility of a better world. It also reminds us of our lack of commitment to the principles ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Charismatic

A Wise Investment Series

Contributed by Mark Clarke on Aug 31, 2007

we will consider an investment that always pays back much more than you could ever imagine.

A Wise Investment (1Thess 1:6-2:2) Last week I was at Hess buying some fuel and I got stuck behind a woman who was buying a stack of lottery tickets. I am sorry to say it; but that just grinds my nerves. You know what I mean don’t you? Some of these lottery junkies take forever like kids in a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding The Right Priorities In Life Series

Contributed by Brian Vickers on Oct 11, 2007

A sermon about finding Godly priorities to live our lives by.

Finding the Right Priorities in Life John 4:31-38 Are any of you busy? One of the great revelations of life is that while some folks will spend a lot of their later years relaxing, many people retire only to discover that if they hadn’t, they wouldn’t have had enough time to hold down a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Sermon For Pentecost 3, Proper 4

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 1, 2008

The Gospels have a communal as well as a personal dimention.

3rd Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 4) June 1, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of the universe and author of life on this planet we call earth, we give you thanks for our life, and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Lutheran