Sermons on Fantasy:

No Christmas

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 2, 2006

What if Satan had been successful at preventing Jesus’ birth?

No Christmas? Mt 2:1-15 INTRO: Last Year a small book by John Grishom called “Skipping Christmas” was a hit. About a couple Luther & Nora Krank tired of all the commercialism & stress of Christmas, decided to skip it, no lights, no gifts no celebrations. From that the book tells of all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Enough Is Enough!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 9, 2007

We can trust God for enough.

Title: Enough is Enough! Text: I Kings 17:8-16 (17-24) Thesis: We can trust God for enough. How much is enough? I read in Mary Winter’s Right at Home column in the Rocky Mountain News (Saturday, 6/9/07) that the average home built in Boulder County last year was 6,290 square feet. She cited ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Affairs Of The Heart Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007

This is a fresh look at Jesus’ teaching on divorce, adultery, and remarriage. The sermon argues that we have often missed the intent of Jesus’ teaching.

Affairs of the Heart Matt. 5:27-32 5/20/07 PSCOC Introduction: Letter of the Law vs. the Spirit of the Law Last week in the NBA playoff series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Phoenix Suns, Robert Horry, of the Spurs, viciously fouled Steve Nash into the scorer’s table. Two other Suns left ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Not What You Know, But Who You Know

Contributed by David Butcher on Nov 12, 2006

A lesson from three very different Divine Encounters in the Bible

Divine Encounters It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. Christianity is not a system it’s a sincerity. It is not a theory it is a faith. It is not an insurance policy, it’s a way of life. Divine encounters happened all through the recorded scriptures, when men an women met with God. It was ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nightlight Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 8, 2004

#6 in Proverbs and Parables series (#5 not available) Matthew 25:1-13 with Proverbs to keep Watch over our Work, the Words we Say and the Words we Obey

Night Light Proverbs 12-13 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 25:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Notice the moral of that Parable: Therefore keep watch. The 5 Foolish Virgins obviously did NOT keep watch. After all, they were sound asleep. But wait a minute… the 5 Wise Virgins were also sleeping. So what does ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Find Satisfaction In God

Contributed by John Stevenson on May 19, 2005

A treatment of Isaiah 55:1-3 that introduces us to the idea of finding satisfaction in God.

HOW TO FIND SATISFACTION IN GOD Isaiah 55:1-3 Ho! Every one who thirsts, come to the waters; And you who have no money come, buy and eat. Come, buy wine and milk Without money and without cost. Why do you spend money for what is not bread, And your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Proven Strategy For Increasing Your Happiness Series

Contributed by Dave Weidlich on Apr 21, 2005

"You and I were created for joy, and if we miss it, we miss the reason for our existence.” The findings of "Positive Psychology" researchers are remarkably similar to what the Bible teaches about finding happiness.

"You and I were created for joy, and if we miss it, we miss the reason for our existence.” That’s what it said in the book I pulled from the bookstore shelf, You Gotta Keep Dancin’. The subtitle really intrigued me. It said, "In the midst of life’s hurts, you can choose joy!" Well I wasn’t very ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Can't Handle The Truth Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 29, 2005

13th in long series on Joshua. This sermon speaks about Achan’s sin, and the relevance of truth telling. Ties together Prov.23:23 (the cost of the truth, and the value of it) and Eph.4:15 (doing it in love) as well.

Joshua 7:19-20 – You Can’t Handle the Truth Max Lucado, in his book Just Like Jesus, tells this story. A man received a call from his wife just as she was about to fly home from Europe. "How’s my cat?" she asked. "Dead." "Oh, honey, don’t be so honest. Why didn’t you break the news to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Your Greatest Weapon Is Truth

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

During these days of unparallel evil and fear and disease and famine, your greatest weapon is truth. Never let The Truth depart from your mind for many battles still lie ahead for which you need its resurrection power.

Your Greatest Weapon Is Truth During these days of unparallel evil and fear and disease and famine, your greatest weapon is truth. Never let The Truth depart from your mind for many battles still lie ahead for which you need its resurrection power. Continue to hid the truth in your heart and let ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-52

Denomination: Baptist

This Is A Day Of Good News

Contributed by Jelle Horjus on Nov 1, 2005

Who would still dare to say that the Bible is a boring book? What a tremendously gripping story, full of suspense and drama. The message of this afternoon sends us home with a question. Do I care for the people around me, do I take responsability to share

‘This is a day of good news’ (2 Kings 6:24-7:20) Who would still dare to say that the Bible is a boring book? We have just read a tremendously gripping story, full of suspense and drama. The different people in the story all have their own way oof reacting to a situation of serious crisis in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: What If There Were No Christmas Series

Contributed by Terry Martell on Dec 28, 2005

The Narnians long for spring, well, really they long for much more than spring, they long to be rescued from the evil witch, they long for the return of Aslan, the Rightful ruler of Narnia; they long for hope that is bigger than their everyday hardships a

Narnia Christmas Series “What if there were no Christmas” Oakbrook Church 12/24/05 Intro.- It looks like we have a long winter ahead of us. (slide-) I hate it when we get snow and cold so early. I was born and raised in GB, so this isn’t anything new, but the older I get the longer and colder and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Living In Their World Series

Contributed by Jorge Acevedo on Jan 8, 2006

In this message, pastor Jorge compares essential elements of the Narnia story as they relate to our lives today.

December 12, 2005 Lakecrest Community Baptist Church Pastor Jorge L. Acevedo Series: Narnia Explored “Living In Their World” We begin today with a new series of messages called “Narnia Explored.” Of course, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe opened in theaters Friday. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Central Call Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 4, 2004

Repentance: 1. involves a genuine sorrow for sin. 2. includes a genuine turning from sin. 3. results in a genuine love for God.

Recent research is confirming that the moral condition of the United States is in serious decline. An article released by the Barna Research Group, which surveyed people on what they considered morally acceptable behavior, states: “Of the ten moral behaviors evaluated, a majority of Americans ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Methodist

Why Are Some Christian Women Living In Hell?

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Jun 4, 2003

This is message directed to married Christian women who do not have joy in their marriage relationships and are wondering what can they do now?

Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks THE MINISTRY OF S.A.R.A.H. (SERENITY*ATONEMENT*RESTORATION & HEALING) LYONS, GEORGIA JUNE 2003 PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I prayed years ago to You, asking You to use me according to Your will and plan for my life. Lord I know that there have been times ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-11, Psalm 64:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Whole Secret Of Strength

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 21, 2003

Ordination sermon, involving a play on the names of Samson in the Bible and Sampson, the ordinand, an entertainer, puppeteer, and beauty pageant winner. The whole secret of strength is in using the gifts God has given for ministry and not for one’s self.

The world didn’t give it, and the world can’t take it away. Isn’t that what we sing. I’m not so sure. What do you think? The world didn’t give it? I agree. That’s true. But the world can’t take it away? I am not at all sure. We are here today because Yolanda Sampson has heard the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-30, Hebrews 12:12

Denomination: Baptist