Sermons on First Covenant Obsolete:

Part One: Pray! Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Feb 23, 2009

The first in a four-sermon series about the Biblical response to uncertain times.

Looking for more sermon ideas from Andy Stanley? Visit www.andystanleysermons.org. ****** Introduction 1. When the fasten seatbelt sign comes on, it means one of three things: You are taking off, landing, or experiencing turbulence. All three are critical times during a flight. Why? Because all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father Forgive Them Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Mar 7, 2009

This sermon explores the first amazing words from the cross... words of forgiveness.

Introduction Here we are at an horrific and dreadful scene. We are standing on the hill they called the Skull, just outside of Jerusalem. An innocent man has been falsely accused, unjustly sentenced, brutally beaten, and nailed by hand and feet to a rough wooden cross. His blood is draining out of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

Sounds Of The Cross, Sounds Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Richard White on Apr 11, 2009

In this we examine the last words of Jesus on the Cross and the first words at the Resurrection

Sounds of the Crucifixion Sounds of the Resurrection Luke 23:34ff John 20:1 ff I am told there are a lot of books on the last words for Jesus. I will focus on these briefly and then move to the first words spoken by Jesus at the Resurrection. In John Masefield’s drama The Trial of Jesus, there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#1: Jesus Came Because We Were Enemies With God Series

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Mar 1, 2010

First in a series leading up to Easter about why Jesus came.

Series: Why Did Jesus Come? Sermon Title: 1-Because We were enemies with God Scripture: Philippians 3: 17-4:1 Sermon Notes I. Jesus Came because We Are E______________ of God A. Becoming an Enemy of God “enemies”—comes from the verb that means, ‘to H_______.’ Adam and Eve ate from the tree of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Rest Of Your Life

Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 4, 2010

We have been called into the same transformational life of the first disciples.

The Rest of Your Life! Luke 5:1-11 Introduction Two Texans were trying to impress each other with the size of their ranches. One asked the other, “What’s the name of your ranch?” He replied, “The Rocking R, ABC, Flying W Circle C, Bar U, Staple Four, Box D, Rolling M, Rainbow’s End, Silver Spur ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

The Call Of Elisha

Contributed by Joe Robbins on Aug 28, 2009

To be called to a place of power, one must learn how to serve first.

The Call of Elisha I Kings 19:18-21 "Bible Passage" I. It was an unexpected/suprising call. A. Elijah didn’t find him in the schools of the prophets, but in the field. Not reading, nor praying, nor sacrificing, but ploughing. B. Idleness is no man’s honor, nor is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:18-21

Denomination: Church Of God

A Tale Of Two Men Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 14, 2008

The Best and the Worst of times - this is message looks at the First Adam and the Last Adam.

A TALE OF TWO MEN Romans 5: 12-21 * “It was the best of times, It was the worst of times,” and with those two phrases, Charles Dickens begins his classic book entitled, “A Tale of Two Cities.” London and Paris are those two cities. Conflict is always required for drama & both of these cities ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem With Your Finances... Series

Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 5, 2008

This is the first in a four part series of handling money God’s way

“If you have sufficient food, decent clothes, live in a house that keeps the weather out, and own a reasonably reliable means of transportation; you are among the TOP 15% of the world’s wealthy.” “If you have any money saved, a variety of clothes in your closet, two cars (in any condition), and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Elements Of Joy Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

The sermon speaks the source of joy, and the first element of joy, the joy of recollection.

#3, 4-1-7 Elements of Joy (1) Text; Philippians 1:1-4 Introduction; Joy in Christ, in the NT verb rejoice used 96 times, joy 59 times Review; Paul’s greetings to the church v1-2 I. Paul a bond-servant of Christ A. Christ being Lord a major emphasis in Paul’s writings B. Being a servant or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

24:13 God Cares Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 23, 2007

The first part of the Lords prayer deals with our obedience and physical needs

How’s your prayer life? What I mean is how are your prayer habits? Do you pray much? After all Jesus said, when you pray. now he seemed pretty definite at this point, he didn’t say, if you pray, instead he said when you pray. He seemed pretty convinced that Christians would pray. And he said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Ii: The Sequel Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the first in my series on the Book of Acts.

“Jesus II: The Sequel” Acts 1:1-5 4.22.07 It seems fitting that, on the heels of a study of the church, as we’ve looked at its makeup, its marks, its mission, and the like, we take now a detailed look at the first church, at what was going on for the thirty-odd years following the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I Am Your God Series

Contributed by Tim Shepard on May 13, 2008

This is the second in the series of sermons on the Ten Commandments and looks at the first two Commandments.

I AM YOUR GOD Just a few weeks ago I started the first in a series of sermons that have really begun to make me see things around me a little more clearly. I was starting here and we were discussing the problems that I have come across when people tell me that they have to get their lives ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: *other

A Mother's Love

Contributed by John Sattler on May 14, 2008

A child first experiences God’s love through his mother.

“A Mother’s Love" 5/11/2008 Rev. John Sattler Holy Cross Lutheran Church Indianapolis, Indiana 5/14/2008 Isaiah 66 13 As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; VIDEO – Mom’s 101 http://sermoncentral.sermonspice.com/listings/88/Mother’s%20Day/ It’s humorous sometimes how children ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:13

Denomination: Lutheran

Establishing Priorities

Contributed by Shane Brown on Apr 11, 2010

A teaching about putting God and His kingdom first in our lives.

Every Christian has to ask theirselves this question, "What is my top priority?". If our answer is anything other than God, then our priorities are wrong. God should always be the number one priority in our lives. We as Christians have been bought with the precious blood of Jesus Christ. There is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Charismatic

As The Church Waits For Christ, What Should We Be Doing? Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 8, 2009

Looks at Paul’s directives at the end of His first letter to the Thessalonians

Living with a View to the Future… While the Church waits for Christ, What should we be doing? Leaders should Labor for the church Lead the church Admonish those in the church The Church should Acknowledge leaders Esteem leaders Everyone should Warn the Wayward – Warn those who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational