Sermons on First Woe:

Jonah

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

A first person narrative of the life and ministry of Jonah. Best done with a bit of a sense of humour. Told from the perspective of a Ninevite.

I. Not every fish that swallows a man is a curse from God. Sometimes it is the very token of God’s mercy that sends the fish, especially when the alternative is drowning. II. Sometimes the best news is bad news before it is good news. Sometimes a blessing looks first like a curse. Sometimes ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Nick And I Buried Jesus? Series

Contributed by Bumble Ho on Dec 8, 2004

A sermon "performed" as a monologue from the first person perspective (Joseph of Arimathea) about Jesus’ claim to be the Messiah in John 5.

[Come in, fully dressed in Jewish costume] Shalom! Good morning, My name is Joseph, (but according to your culture, you can call me Joe). I am from Arimathea, a region in the Northwest of Jerusalem [1]. I am a nobleman among the seventy members of the Sanhedrin of Jerusalem, (or Ruling Council in ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-47

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Is Working All Around Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 21, 2004

First in a series of sermons based on "Seven Realities of Experiencing God" from Henry Blackaby’s book "Experiencing God."

God Is Working All Around John 17:1-3 INTRO.: Have you ever wanted to know God better and be sure He was working in your life? Most of us want this if we are serious about our Christianity. I was recently introduced to a book named "Experiencing God" written by Henry Blackaby and Claude King. It ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Ready For A Change Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Apr 15, 2005

The first in a series on the book of Joshua. This sermon focuses on how change in our lives is an important part of God’s work.

Introduction: 1. Have you ever wished during an especially wonderful time in your life that you could freeze things right where they were? I remember having that thought a number of years ago my family was spending time with my parents, they were healthy, the children were doing well, the family ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

When The Wine Runs Out

Contributed by John Wiles on Jul 25, 2004

This sermon uses Jesus’ first miracle at Cana of Galilee to show us how to receive a refreshing in our dry times.

When You Run Out of Wine Pastor J. Benjiman Wiles John 2:1-10 I. Introduction a. READ TEXT b. This was supposed to be a joyful occasion c. We had a wedding here at the church yesterday and from start to end of reception we went for about 3 hours (including cleanup) d. Weddings in Palestine went ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Stewardship Of Life Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 30, 2005

This is the first part of a five part sermon series on Stewardship. This deals with the stewardship of life that God will hold us accountable for.

“THE STEWARDSHIP OF LIFE” Matthew 16:24 1. The INVITATION. (v. 24a) Then Jesus said unto His disciples, If any man come after Me Matthew 7:13-14; 11:28-30; 22:9; Mark 8:34; 16:15-16; Luke 13:24; Proverbs 8:4; Romans 3:24; 10:9-10, 13; Ephesians 2:8-9; Joel 2:32; John 3:36; 6:35, 37, 44, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of God Unto Salvation

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 14, 2005

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.

THE POWER OF GOD UNTO SALVATION SUNDAY AM 11/14/1999 WHERE THE GOSPEL IS FULLY AND POWERFULLY PREACHED WITH THE HOLY GHOST SENT DOWN FROM HEAVEN, OUR CHURCHES DO NOT ONLY HOLD THEIR OWN, BUT WIN CONVERTS; BUT WHEN THAT WHICH CONSTITUTES THEIR STRENGTH IS GONE --- WE MEAN WHEN THE GOSPEL IS ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Armor Of God/Armadillo Warfare Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 13, 2008

Taking a look at the armor of God. In a series "when the enemy attacks."The first piece of armor. "The belt of truth"

Armadillo Warfare Putting on the Belt of Truth Ephesians 6:10-20 Intro- Last week we looked at winning spiritual battles. It is part of a series I’m doing called when the enemy comes at us. We saw that God loves you, and we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Gold Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 20, 2006

The first of three sermons looking at how God used the gifts of the wise men to tell about Jesus and His life.

Review: Who were the wise men? [not known, but likely Chinese astronomers or Iranian scholars] How many wise men were there? [unknown, no names given] When did they show up? [also unknown, could be later than Bethlehem, most say two years later] What did they bring? [gold, frankincense and myrrh ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Changing Direction

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 23, 2007

Paul clearly states that repentance is the first step in the salvation process but what level of repentance results in the new birth experience.

CHANGING DIRECTION “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord…” Acts 3:19 NIV I. “Repent” is to feel sorrow for one’s actions. In our text, Paul clearly states that repentance is the first step in the salvation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19

Denomination: Baptist

Standing As Dead Man Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 2, 2007

This message is the first in a series based on the "Martyr’s Oath", and is meant to challange believer’s to live more dedicated to Christ

THE MARTYR’S OATH Standing As A Dead Man Romans 6:1-11 INTRODUCTION: In India there is a Bible Institute run by Dr. Samuel Thomas – a modern day hero of the Christian faith. Each year this Bible Institute has a commencement ceremony where students who have finished their studies are together for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

7 Deadly Sins: Pride

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 27, 2008

The first of the seven deadly sins, considered the root of all others sins. It was this sin that caused Lucifer to fall from heaven.

The first of the seven deadly sins is pride. A simple definition of the word pride is an exaggerated opinion of one’s value and worth. It is the attitude of superiority over others. A biblical example of pride is the tower of Babel where the people said, we will make a name for ourselves. Tonight ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being A Faithful Part Of The Church

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Mar 10, 2008

In the first century, as in the Third World today, the basics of commitment to the Church were understood. God’s Word is clear on this.

BEING A FAITHFUL PART OF THE CHURCH MARCH 9, 2008 Pastor Eric J. Hanson Read I Corinthians 12:12-27 Read I Peter 2:4-10 A GODLY ASSUMPTION Did you know that the writers of the New Testament assumed that the people of the Lord in each city they wrote to, were faithful in being there when the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So You Call Yourself A Pastor 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 16, 2009

Exposition of Acts 20:25-28 about the first two of four charges to the Ephesian elders about how to pastor

Text: Acts 20:25-31, Title: So You Call Yourself a Pastor 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/15/09, AM A. Opening illustration: the greatest pastor ever, and maybe the church job descriptions B. Background to passage: the setting is Miletus where Paul has decided to stay, not going to Ephesus because there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Love, So What? Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

We love because God first loved us, an introduction to 1 Corinthians 13 from 1 John 4.

Introduction God is love. It’s one of the unique claims of the Jewish / Christian tradition. Other religions have teach various truths about god. That he created, that he is just, that he is eternal. But only in the Jewish / Christian tradition do we have God is love. You look at the gods of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Holiness