Sermons on Finding God:

It Is Finished

Contributed by David Nolte on Apr 2, 2017

seeks to answer what Jesus meant by, "It is finished!!"

“It Is Finished!” John 19:23-30 David P. Nolte It’s always easier to start something than to finish it. My father-in-law started building a boat. It was about 18 feet long. It was to have an inboard engine. It was to have a small cabin. But he ran out of time before ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Is Risen Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 11, 2017

John wants us to believe. Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; 26and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?”’ (John 11) The question is do you believe?

Sermon by Rev George Hemmings Before I begin this morning, there’s a little tradition that goes with Easter Sunday called the Easter Acclamation, or the Paschal greeting. Basically one person says ‘Christ is Risen,’ and then the response is, ‘He is Risen indeed!’ Given some of us might be a bit ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Anglican

Where Has The Time Gone Series

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Jul 29, 2020

If you want to live a life that truly counts…you need to learn to number your days. You’ve got to realize…come to grips with the truth that life is short and that every moment matters.

This week I was studying on our patio and my daughter came and asked me if I wanted to take a walk with her. When you are studying…and your 18 year old daughter ask you to take a walk…you take the walk. On our walk…we saw some little kids playing in their driveway and the youngest was a little ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12, Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rejection And How To Over Come It

Contributed by Jack Martin on Apr 28, 2020

We all face rejection at some point in time, some because of some skill that we lack, but others simply because of their faith in Jesus

Sermon Title – Rejection and how to respond to it. Definition of REJECTION 1 a : the action of rejecting : the state of being rejected ignored, denied attention. Theme: Rejection - The Goal: How do Deal With It Mark 6:1-6 (NIV) - The opening caption reads / A Prophet Without Honor 6 Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stay True To The Lord

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 10, 2019

The Gospel was spreading and people were trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation. Especially in Antioch, they needed encouragement and who better than Barnabas to fulfill that ministry!

Stay True to the Lord (Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Glasgow, MO) The background for today’s message comes from the Book of Acts, chapter 11, verses 19 through 26. Luke wrote these words under the Holy Spirit’s guidance about how things were beginning to change. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Rock That Broke

Contributed by Lee Houston on Nov 3, 2024

I accepted Christ many decades ago, and ever since, I have tried my best to love my neighbor as I love myself. Yet, there are times that I fail. That can happen to the best of us. It may be something we say or do that is stupid or not thoughtful or inconsiderate.

Title: The Rock that Broke Specific purpose: failures can grow us I accepted Christ many decades ago, and ever since, I have tried to love my neighbor as I love myself. Yet, there are times that I fail. That can happen to the best of us. It may be something we say or do that is stupid ...read more

Scripture: John 13:5-9, Matthew 26:3

Help, I've Misplaced My Love!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 9, 2005

7 Areas of Misplaced Love: Love of SELF, Love of MONEY, Love of PRAISE, Love of the WORLD, Love of PLEASURE, Love of DARKNESS, and Love LOST. Great scriptures for each. PowerPoints at website.

Help, I’ve Misplaced My Love! John 13:1 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MisplacedLove.html Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity And Persecution Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 20, 2004

A sermon focussing on the resilience of Christian faith under persecution.

Sermon for 4 Easter Yr C, 2/05/2004 Based on Rev 7:9-17 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta In our second lesson today, John of Patmos reminds the churches in the province of Asia that God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Resurrection Settles The Matter

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 15, 2005

The theif (the devil)comes to steal to kill and destroy,but Jesus came to give us life in it’s fullest measure, In other words (Resurrection life).

Today we celebrate life. The true meaning of easter is (new life) More specifically resurrection Spring is a beautiful illustration of resurrection, because so many things that were dead come to life again, For generations the coming of the messiah his death and resurrection had been ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Love Your Mother

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 3, 2004

How to love your mother

1. Tell her you love her. There are at least three languages of love. “My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth” (I John 3:18). a. Attitudes. This is loving in attitude of truth. b. Actions. This is loving in deeds. c. Words. This is verbal communicaton of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

How's Your Follow-Through?

Contributed by Scott Sparks on Mar 8, 2005

Without follow-through many atheletes would not hit the mark. The same is applicable in every area of our life. How’s your follow-through?

How’s Your Follow-Through? Luke 9:62 (NKJV) – 57) Now it happened as they journeyed on the road, that someone said to Him, “Lord, I will follow You wherever you go.” 58) And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson: Virtuous Woman

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 27, 2005

There have been two influential women in my life; my mother and my wife. They have the 11 characteristics given in this chapter.

A. INTRODUCTION (Proverbs 31:10-31) There have been two influential women in my life; my mother and my wife. They have the 11 characteristics given in this chapter. B. THE “A, B, C’S” OF A VIRTUOUS WOMAN The 22 verses of the virtuous woman each begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

His Presence Makes The Difference

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 28, 2003

It’s not church that changes lives it’s Christ, His presence is the difference between life and death, victory or defeat, joy or sadness.

1 And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; What we need in the united states of America more than anything else is Jesus in the house. More than social security, more than health insurance, more than wic, more than welfare, More than padded pews, and carpeted floors, more than good ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

When He Shall Appear

Contributed by Bud Martenn on Sep 24, 2003

The coming of Christ has long been antisipated by believers

1. What do you look forward to?(anticipate) 2. Life seems to be made up of one event after another that we look forward to 3. Some of us look forward to: • The weekend • Eating out • The workweek • Vacation • School • Christmas • Summer break • Retirement • Graduation • Grandchildren 4. Our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28, 1 John 2:28

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Close To The Vine Series

Contributed by Wayne Doyle on Jun 4, 2004

Number 3 in a series to make the Gospel message simple enough for a child to understand.

STAYING CLOSE TO THE VINE This is the 3rd sermon in the series “Winning this Generation for Christ” I have tried to make the message simple, so that none be lost due to lack of understanding. Scripture reference: John 14: John 15:1-8 In his book “The Star Thrower” the author tells the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, John 14:31

Denomination: Pentecostal