Sermons on Followability:

“he Was Deserted By His Friends” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 27, 2015

Why did Jesus' disciples desert Him in His hour of need?

As Jesus hung on the cross, He saw the soldiers who had dismissed Him, the Romans who had tortured Him, and His own people who had rejected Him. But perhaps the response most troubling was that of His closest followers. With the exception of John, His disciples deserted Him. In His greatest hour of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

Man Of Steel: Son Of God (A Look At Superman And Jesus) Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 16, 2013

The comic book hero Superman is a Christ figure, whose heroism inspires us to discover the world’s greatest Superhero: Jesus Christ.

MAN OF STEEL: SON OF GOD INTRO TO TOPIC: THE POWER OF A MYTHIC STORY: QUOTE: “Story is the language of the heart… Hollywood screenwriting teacher Robert McKee believes that we go to the movies because we hope to find in someone else’s story something that will help us understand ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-15

Denomination: *other

What Is Joy And How Do I Find It?

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 11, 2013

Joy is a Spirit gift; a power that provides supernatural ability to not only endure but to experience hope; to know in your soul the reality of heaven.

I’ve had some happy days in my life. I was very happy when the Denver Broncos won Superbowls in 1997 and 1998. I was happy they day I married Kristi, and of course when my kids were born I was happy. Last Friday night when Jared came home from the hospital from his last chemo treatment, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From The Sheep Pen

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

The Bible compares us to sheep. We all tend to wander and need a Shepherd. As sheep in God's pasture, choose well who you listen to and follow. The Good Shepherd leads us faithfully, firmly, yet lovingly.

Lessons from the Sheep Pen Intro: [Play youtube clip of crazy sheep sounds] -Yes, the Bible really does compare us to sheep. But as crazy as what you’ve just heard sounds, it is nothing compared to the craziness that comes from people, whether out of their mouths or out of their lives. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Whom Has The Kingdom Of Heaven Come Near?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 26, 2016

Who is Israel?

To Whom Has the Kingdom of Heaven Come Near? Matthew 4:17-25 Last week we looked at the passage about the three temptations of Jesus. We mentioned that Jesus was re-enacting the wandering of the Israelites in the Wilderness. When we read about their journey, we discover that they were always ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-25, Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Crying Bartimaeus!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 27, 2016

Of all the healings Jesus did, the opening of the eyes of blind Bartimaeus is one of the most exciting and one event where we can learn a lesson on how to receive from the Lord answer to our prayers. In this outline we list what he did to receive his sight.

THE CRYING BARTIMAEUS! Mark 10:46-52 (KJV) 46 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

"This Scripture Is Scandalous"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 11, 2015

A sermon about the REAL JESUS.

"This Whole Scripture is Scandalous" Mark 8:27-38 On Thursday at about one O'clock in the afternoon a counselor along with two social workers from the East Ridge School system came to see me at the church. They looked really nervous and worried. They came to us because they knew that you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Life's Choices

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 26, 2016

The outcome of our life is determined by the choices we make. The choices that three widows and one man made & how those choices affected their lives.

TITLE: Life's Choices TEXT: Ruth 1:16-17 INTRO: A sign on the door of a classroom reads: "We are not born losers, we are born choosers." The outcome of our lives is determined, not just by what happens to us, but by the choices we make. Everyday we are making choices and building, one brick at a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

In All Your Ways, Acknowledge Him.

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Jun 5, 2016

This sermon calls on us to acknowledge God in every aspect of our lives.

Proverbs 3:6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Did you know that the English language is one of the most difficult languages to learn? One of the reasons for this is due to the multiple meanings of words. For instance, the word "can" has many meanings, depending ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

How’s Your Hearing? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 17, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 14: 25 – 35

Luke 14: 25 – 35 How’s Your Hearing? 25 Now great multitudes went with Him. And He turned and said to them, 26 “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. 27 And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Richey Rich Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 20, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 10: 17 –22

Mark 10: 17 –22 Richey Rich 17 Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” 18 So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Spirit Filled Church

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 5, 2011

How is your spirit doing?

A SPIRIT FILLED CHURCH Acts2: 41Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

To Live Is Christ

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 18, 2011

How do we balance our own pursuit of meaning and happiness with the call to live as Kingdom people? What role does suffering have in the Christian life and why in the world are we called not only to believe in Jesus but to suffer for him? A little bait an

This dates me, I know, but I can sometimes relate to Charlie Brown in the Peanuts cartoons. Like the one where Lucy is philosophizing and Charlie is listening. As usual, Lucy has the floor, delivering one of her lectures. She says, "Charlie Brown, life is a lot like a deck chair. Some place it so ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can A Man Go To Far

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 21, 2012

We need to see how we stand with God.

CAN A MAN GO TO FAR Proverbs 1: 24Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded; 25But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof: 26I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:24-33

Denomination: Baptist

Portrait Of A Church Leader

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 11, 2013

In God Choosing Nehemiah and leading Nehemiah to choose Hanani and Hananiah we see a portrait of what a church leader should look like.

Portrait Of A Church Leader Nehemiah 7:1-2 Intro: A small-town prosecuting attorney called his first witness to the stand in a trial -- a grand-motherly, elderly woman. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know me?" She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you, Mr. Williams. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-2

Denomination: Baptist