Sermons on Forbidden Love:

The Challenge Course

Contributed by Bret Bone on Nov 6, 2012

I wonder how each of us would score if there were a test available that could reveal … how devoted we were as a Christian… You see, on the surface most of the time it appears that things are going well & display that we’re doing a pretty good job of b

I wonder how each of us would score if there were a test available that could reveal … how devoted we were as a Christian… You see, on the surface most of the time it appears that things are going well & display that we’re doing a pretty good job of being a Christian. In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

The Steward In The Square

Contributed by Francis Balla on Nov 15, 2012

If you ever get to Venice, one of the places to see is Saint Mark’s Square, the spot Napoleon called “the drawing room of Europe.” But if you go there, make sure your belly is covered up. It’s not that there’s exactly a dress code, but there is an expecta

If you ever get to Venice, one of the places to see is Saint Mark’s Square, the spot Napoleon called “the drawing room of Europe.” But if you go there, make sure your belly is covered up. It’s not that there’s exactly a dress code, but there is an expectation of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 26, 2012

The impetus of time, can be one of God’s pin pricks to keep us from living an insignificant life. Impetus can be defined as increased activity in response to a stimulus.

The Impetus of Time\Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda Text: Ps 72:20 The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended. Impetus can be defined as increased activity in response to a stimulus. How many of you like the food network TV show called Chopped? They get a basket of crazy insane ingredients that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Word

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 26, 2012

Understanding what is said in the first three verses of John's gospel.

THE WORD John 1:1-3 INTRODUCTION: The book of John was written by the Apostle John, the son of Zebedee, the brother of the Apostle James. He was a fisherman by trade, along with his brother and father. He was, as Acts 4:13 indicates, an “unschooled, ordinary man”. Yet he is empowered by ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Series

Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Nov 27, 2012

The word "Church" is so often used out of context. This sermon series helps the church (the people) identify how God defines church buy using seven different analogies found in the Bible. This is the introduction sermon to the series. There are eight serm

The Church (Sermon 1) Sermon Series by Timothy Gardner Church Analogies (Overview) I found this poem found hanging on a wall in St. Louis at a local Salvation Army church. It was knitted together and it hung in the sanctuary. I wrote it down because i found it interesting to share with others. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23

Denomination: Salvation Army

When Will God Come? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 4, 2012

We long to be liberated from our brokenness adn to experience redemption for ourselves and our relationships. We keep waiting for God to come and fix things.

“Questions About God: When Will God Come?” Luke 21:25-28 In that great movie “Field of Dreams”, Ray Kinsella hears a mysterious voice prompting, “If you build it, he will come.” So Ray builds a ball field in the middle of his Iowa cornfield. Soon persons from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Storm At Sea

Contributed by Christopher Roberts (Barrister) on Dec 13, 2012

Lessons that we can learn when we are going through the storms of life.

Theory Before Practice In Mark 4:35-41, we find an interesting story about Jesus and the disciples. Here we find them crossing the Sea of Galilee, in order to accomplish an important ministry in the region of the Gerasenes. This episode, in the lives of Jesus and his disciples, is sandwiched ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:31-35

Denomination: Christian Church

Give It Away Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 19, 2012

The church and our lives should be one of generosity and giving.

Giving It Away 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Most Christians know this verse. Martin Luther penned the word “sola” in the margin of his Bible emphasizing that ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Would See Jesus

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 22, 2012

Call it simple, call it basic, call it elementary: But I call it the greatest theme of the bible, If I can see Jesus (Then I can see who I’m supposed to be.)

Jesus came to Jerusalem and much people followed him with palm branches crying: Ho-sanna blessed is the king of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord. Vs 20-21 And there were certain greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: The same came therefore to Phillip and desired him ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-21, John 12:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Headed For Heaven

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Feb 26, 2013

Nine reasons why we should want to go to heaven.

“Headed for Heaven” Text: 1 Peter 1:3-9 I. Welcome II. Introduction As we focus on our theme this year, our goal is to be the type of Christian who is pleasing to Christ and not one who makes Him sick. But, if we continue reading the Lord’s message to the church at Laodicea, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reactions To Famine Time Series

Contributed by Greg Powell on Mar 5, 2013

God is beginning to break the hearts and stir the consciences of Jacob and his sons. While still in the middle of the famine, we can learn much from their wrong reactions to the famine and the sin that was a very real part of their lives

INTRO: Last week, we saw that God was using the worldwide famine to awaken the seared consciences of the sons of Jacob. They expressed a certain amount of remorse at what they had done to Joseph 20 years earlier, and started to wonder if God was punishing them for the dirty deed done so long ago. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection: A Theology Of Hope! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 29, 2013

The resurrection gives us a REAL hope that can only be found in Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP-Amistad • SLIDE #1 • Today we are here together to celebrate an empty tomb! We are not here to morning a death, but rather to celebrate a life! • We are here to celebrate our resurrected Savior Jesus Christ! • In the movie clip these slaves ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What About Us Non-See-Ers?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 7, 2013

Blessed are those who believe without seeing. John 20:29

Title: What about Us Non-See-ers? Text: John 20:19-31 Thesis: “Blessed are those who believe without seeing...” John 20:29 Introduction I’ve never been the brightest bulb in the room or the sharpest knife in the drawer. In grade school I did fine but excelled in recess and lunch. When I was in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Faithful's Fainting Fits

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 8, 2013

A sermon dealing with discouragment in the work of God.

“The Faithful’s Fainting Fits” Judges 8:4 ********** Judges 8:4 And Gideon came to Jordan, and passed over, he, and the three hundred men that were with him, faint, yet pursuing them. One of the hazards of being in the Lord’s work is that of becoming weary in the work. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:4

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Hear Me Now? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013

This is the seventh message in a series on the life of Moses that shows that being God's man is never easy. This message examines that God desires to have our undivided attention.

Beginning in 2001, Paul Marcarelli played the “test guy” in commercials for Verizon Wireless. For nine years he could be seen walking across the country uttering those familiar words, “Can you hear me now?” It didn’t matter if he was in the middle of a city or in the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ